United Utilities prepares for takeover bids
United Utilities has hired Goldman Sachs to prepare its defence against a possible £7bn takeover amid speculation that foreign buyers are about to make a move.
Water treatment among Shell’s targets for investment
Oil giant Shell has said it is ready to invest “several hundred million dollars” in emerging technology companies with the aim to accelerate the deployment of innovations that add value to the company’s operations.
Nomenca profits climb 28% as North Mid returns to profit
Nomenca, the mechanical and electrical subsidiary of North Midland Construction, has seen profits climb 28.4% to £1.32 million, as reported in its financial results for year ended 31 December 2012.
Thames Water ‘supersewer’ proposals set for public scrutiny
An independent, public examination of Thames Water’s detailed proposals for the Thames Tideway Tunnel will commence after Easter, it was confirmed yesterday.
Northumbrian Water plans £6m scheme to improve bathing water
A £6 million scheme to ensure the bathing water at Saltburn passes tighter new European quality standards has been announced by Northumbrian Water.
Kier could make rival bid for May Gurney
Construction firm Kier has said it is thinking about buying troubled infrastructure group May Gurney.
Shortlist finalised for £3bn Thames Water AMP6 alliance
Thames Water has drawn up the final shortlist for the new alliance to deliver its AMP6 investment programme, worth up to £3 billion.
BP looking at new technologies for water management
Oil and gas giant BP is evaluating potential future investments in new technologies to reduce water use in its process and how wastewater is treated.
Interserve commits to 20% cut in water use by 2016
Construction and support services group Interserve will commit to reducing water use by 20 per cent by 2016 as part of a business-wide sustainability plan.
United Utilities expects profit increase
United Utilities has said it expects underlying operating profit to be slightly higher than last year due to the tight management of costs.
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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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