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CMA sets out cartel case against water tank firms
The Competition and Markets Authority has set out further details of a current investigation into a cartel amongst a number of companies who manufacture galvanised steel tanks.
Government plans could see end of Feed In Tariff for large-scale AD plants
A new consultation on the future level of support via the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for anaerobic digestion (AD) or micro-combined heat and power (mCHP), technologies includes a proposal to remove the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for anaerobic digestion installations of between 500kW and 5 MW.
Ofwat: readiness condition for 2017 retail market opening now in place
Ofwat has confirmed that the modification of the water companies’ conditions of appointment to include a readiness condition ahead of the opening of the new retail market in England in April 2017 is now in place.
Retail market exit: Defra publishes consultation responses
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the outcome of its consultation on the draft Regulations which would enable water and sewerage companies to exit from the non-household retail market.
National infrastructure consultation includes water, sewerage and flood defences
The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation as part of its responsibility under Government terms of reference to produce a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) once every Parliament.
Ofwat sludge market proposals: water sector set for major developments in AD
Ofwat has published far-reaching proposals which include opening up the market for sludge – flagging up forecasts which suggest the bioresources market could produce benefits of up to £780 million.
United Utilities – revenues up, profits down in first year of AMP6
United Utilities is reporting increased revenues but lower profits – attributed to the new price controls for the AMP6 2015-20 regulatory period with the publication this morning of its full year results for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Pennon Group: profits up and £56m of Totex savings in 2015/16 for water businesses
Pennon Group, owners of waste company Viridor, South West Water and Bournemouth Water has reported underlying profit before tax broadly in line with expectations at £211.3 million (2014/15 £210.7 million) - achieved against a backdrop of reduced allowed returns in the water business for the AMP6 2015-20 regulatory period.
Ofwat: major new proposals could see new markets worth £1.6bn
Ofwat has today published a major paper setting out its regulatory approach for the 2019 Price Review and beyond - including far-reaching proposals which will bring about fundamental changes for the UK water sector.
Tidal Lagoon developer re-tenders works package on £1bn Swansea scheme
Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay, developer of the £1 billion Swansea Tidal Lagoon scheme, is to retender the main £300 million marine works package after parting company with preferred bidder China Harbour Engineering Company.
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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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