Competition & Markets Authority approves Pennon Group's completed takeover of Bristol Water
The Competition & Markets Authority CMA has approved Pennon Group’s takeover of Bristol Water following its investigation of the completed acquisition under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
Sunday Times says Pennon Group considering bid for Southern Water
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, is considering a takeover of Southern Water, according to a report in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper.
CMA unconditionally approves Severn Trent’s acquisition of Dee Valley Water
The Competition and Markets Authority has given its unconditional formal approval for Severn Trent's proposed acquisition of Dee Valley Water.
Stantec: £550m MWH Global deal strengthens place in global water markets
US-headquartered Stantec Inc. has today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire MWH Global, Inc. for US$793 million – around £550 million.
Sweco buys Grontmij to create Europe’s leading engineering consultancy
Swedish consultancy Sweco has reached a conditional agreement to buy all the shares of Netherlands- headquartered Grontmij – the combined company will have approximately 14,500 employees with an annual total turnover of approximately €1.7billion (£1.2billion).
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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