Pennon Group announces launch of £550 million rights issue and rebased dividend of £125 million
In a strategic update released this morning, Pennon Group PLC has announced the launch of a fully underwritten £550 million rights issue and rebased dividend to support c.£1 billion of additional investment.
NI invests £2.3 million in three hydro turbines as part of Energy Reduce Use Programme
NI Water has invested £2.3 million in three hydro turbines at Ballygomartin, Breda and Purdysburn - across the three sites, the turbines are expected to produce approximately 900 megawatt-hours of electricity annually as part of the utility’s Energy Reduce Use Programme.
2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition opens in Glasgow with call for action
The International Water Association’s (IWA) 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition is under way in Glasgow, Scotland, bringing the global water community together around the theme ‘Water action – the path to resilience and prosperity’.
Concept papers published for 2026 UN Water Conference Interactive Dialogues
Advanced, unedited concept papers for the Interactive Dialogues at the 2026 UN Water Conference have been published on the Conference website.
Mining Remediation Authority tenders £11.28m framework contract for Construction, Environmental & Technical Professional Services
The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) has gone out to tender with a framework contract for Construction, Environmental & Technical Professional Services with a total estimated value of £11.28 million including VAT.
South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions for some businesses
South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.
Environment Agency seeks market engagement on procurement strategy for c£7m geological products and services framework
The Environment Agency is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement strategy for the provision of geological products and services.
Southern Water seeks supply chain input on vibration monitoring solutions
Southern Water is seeking supply chain input on vibration monitoring in a pre-market engagement exercise to understand current market capabilities for vibration monitoring solutions across water and wastewater assets.
Central Beds Council awards £372k water services contract to Wave
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for water services to Wave – formerly Anglian Water Business - with an estimated value of c £372,000 (excluding VAT).
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service launches early market engagement for £120k underwater drones procurement
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched an early market engagement exercise ahead of the forthcoming procurement of underwater drones with a total estimated value of £120,000 (including VAT).
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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