South East Water and Mid Kent Water to merge this month
The merger of South East Water and Mid Kent Water looks set to take place later this month, subject to final regulatory clearance. The merger of the two water companies will create the second-largest water supply company in England and Wales.
Water watchdog challenges Bristol Water’s proposed price increase
The Consumer Council for Water has challenged Bristol Water’s bid to further increase its prices for the next two years.
£3 billion takeover bid for Yorkshire Water
The Board of Kelda Group plc, owners of Yorkshire water, notes the movement in its share price and confirmed yesterday that it has received an approach from an infrastructure consortium backed by Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC, GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd Infracapital Partners LP and HSBC Bank plc.
South Staffordshire Water sold to private investment firm
South Staffordshire Water was sold by the Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank yesterday to the independent private investment firm Alinda Capital Partners at an estimated price of £400 millon.
Southern Water sold to J P Morgan group
JP Morgan Asset Management, together with Australian Challenger Infrastructure Fund, has bought Southern Water from owners Royal Bank of Scotland for ₤4.2 billion.
Ofwat announces the first new water and sewerage company since privatisation
Ofwat has appointed a new water and sewerage company – the first new company to offer both services since privatisation – by granting its twelfth inset appointment.
Ofwat publishes position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water
In its newly published position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water, Ofwat has concluded that there are no significant regulatory issues arising from the sale of Deutsche Bank's stake in Aqueduct Capital UK Ltd (ACUK).
Ongoing Pennon Group takeover rumours
Rumours still persist in the marketplace about a possible takeover bid for Pennon Group, owner of South West Water by the Spanish Group Aguas de Barcelona who own Bristol Water. Pennon share price closed 1.6% higher yesterday.
£4 billon takeover bid for Southern Water looks imminent
According to reports in The Telegraph, Goldman Sachs is preparing a £4 billion takeover bid for privately-owned utility Southern Water.
Profits size must match service given, says local water watchdog
The Consumer Council for Water in the Western region has called for Bristol Water to demonstrate how it is delivering value for money to customers, as the water company announced its annual financial results.
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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.
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