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Carbon Trust launches tenders for floating offshore wind studies
The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind.
Ofwat consults on monitoring business retail market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals for monitoring the operation of the new business retail market which opens on 1st April 2017 warning it would be closely watching water retailers and will not hesitate to take action right from the start if it sees misconduct.
World Economic Forum flags up water as a key global risk
The World Economic Forum has published the 12th Edition of its Global Risks Report for 2017 – with environmental concerns more prominent than ever and water flagged up as a key risk.
Global environmental consulting sector grows again
The worldwide market for environmental consulting (EC) services saw a 2.1% rise in value during 2015 to reach US$28.5 billion (£19.3 billion), according to the latest research report published by Environment Analyst.
UK water sector - building a talent pipeline over long contracts
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Paul Taylor, Head of Programme Development in the UK for MWH, now part of Stantec, discusses how the UK water industry can build a talent pipeline over long contracts.
Port of Dover awards £115m marine structures and bridges contract
VSBW, a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, has been appointed as the main contractor for the marine civil engineering stage of the Port of Dover’s flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development.
Brexit: MPs warn Government not to weaken environmental legislation
MPs are warning the Government that environmental protections must not be weakened during the process of leaving the EU or afterwards.
Ofwat warns over competition law compliance ahead of retail market opening
Cathryn Ross, Chief Executive of Ofwat, has warned that a culture change needs to take place across the water sector toward competition law compliance and that it was not yet where it needs to be, “especially given that the business market in England is opening in April.”
Water resource trading: two potential approaches to markets currently under consideration
The notes of the latest meeting of the Ofwat Water Resources Working Group set up to examine how water trading can be further developed has outlined two approaches currently under consideration as a possible way forward.
Retail market: MOSL members approve 2017/18 business plan
The members of Market Operator Services Ltd (MOSL) have approved the 2017/18 business plan which outlines how it intends to deliver its responsibilities while managing the heightened risks and uncertainties in the first year of the new competitive water market - the plan has flagged up the actual volume of operations and data quality as potential issues.
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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
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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