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Mott MacDonald appointed on first Russian PPP water project
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by SUE Vodokanal St Petersburg as technical advisor for the first Russian public private partnership (PPP) water supply project – known as the Neva water project.
Ofwat to investigate leakage failures
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today announced that it will investigate recent failures to meet leakage targets by a number of UK water companies. Ofwat said the failures sent a "poor signal" about how the companies value water.
FT Pipeline Systems sponsors Paralympic Archer
FT Pipeline Systems has been sponsoring archer, Danielle Brown, as she prepares for the 2012 Paralympics in London.
New report says renewables could provide 35% of UK energy capacity by 2020
A new report for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) shows that renewable sources could provide at least 35% of the UK's energy capacity by 2020.
Ofwat wants customer behaviour to play a role in next price review
Water industry regulator Ofwat has commissioned two independent reports on the role of “revealed customer behaviour” in providing evidence to support companies’ business plans.
Hydro International wins 3 year Thames Water sludge contract
Hydro International has been awarded a three-year framework agreement with Thames Water for sludge handling and processing equipment.
Nestlé wins the Stockholm Industry Water Award
Nestlé has this morning been named the winner of the Stockholm Industry Water Award for its leadership and performance to improve water management in its internal operations and throughout its supply chain.
Construction sector to launch Water Action Plan
The Strategic Forum for Construction is launching a Water Action Plan this week to examine the management of water during construction.
New milestone for United Utilities £100M sludge plant
United Utilities' has reached a new milestone in the construction of its new £100 million Davyhulme sludge treatment plant.
Scottish Water – concerns over funding current investment programme
Scotland's independent economic regulator of the water industry has praised Scottish Water's performance – but expressed serious concerns about funding for the current capital investment programme.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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