Moody's says fast-track price review is credit positive for Affinity Water
In its sector comment on UK water companies published today, Moody's Investors Service says that water industry regulator Ofwat’s decision to pre-qualify two companies, Affinity Water Limited (Baa1 stable) and South West Water Limited (not rated), for a fast-tracked price determination will be credit positive for Affinity Water.
Business Stream appoints new director of customer operations in run-up to competition in England
Business Stream, Scotland’s largest provider of non-household water and waste water services, has appointed Charlene Wallace as director of customer operations as it prepares for the opening of a competitive water market in England.
Work starts on £750K Anglian Water reservoir scheme
A £750,000 project to install three huge pipes in the dam at Anglian Water’s Pitsford reservoir got underway last week.
Costain’s Supply Chain Academy gathers momentum
Costain’s Supply Chain Academy opened its doors for the fourth time recently, welcoming representatives from 15 companies to its offices in Manchester to get a better understanding of Costain’s business and its working culture.
Unilever takes majority stake in leading Chinese water treatment firm
Unilever has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the Qinyuan Group, a leading Chinese water purification business for an undisclosed amount.
Gentrack invests £5 million to develop utility software
Specialist utilities software provider Gentrack is investing £5 million to develop its billing and customer relations systems.
Xylem appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Leading global water technology company Xylem has announced that Patrick Decker has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.
Balfour Beatty sees UK construction revenues drop 12% and £60m profits shortfall
Balfour Beatty has seen a 12% reduction in revenues in its UK construction divison, together with a £60 million profits shortfall, according to its latest financial results.
£18bn order book for Carillion - revenue and profit fall due to construction scaleback
Integrated support services group Carillion has seen both its revenues and profits fall as a consequence of its decision to rescale its UK construction activities and focus on its support services division, which includes utility services.
Thames Water starts next phase of £17.5m sewer upgrade to protect against flooding
Thames Water is due to start work on the next phase of a major £17.5 million scheme to reduce the risk of future sewer flooding to properties in the Maida Vale area of Westminster and neighbouring Brent.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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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
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