UK could lead on marine renewables industry
The UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables, according to a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee.
Black & Veatch win Dwr Cymru Welsh Water framework
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has chosen Black & Veatch as one of three framework partners to help optimise efficiency across its distribution network.
£3M CO2 reduction fund to cover wastewater treatment plants
New Government grant funding totalling nearly £3 million for four major collaborative projects to develop and demonstrate technologies to tackle CO2 emissions will include wastewater treatment plants.
Welsh Assembly consults on single environmental body
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its proposals to establish a unified single organisation for the management of Wales’ natural resources.
National green energy centre to be based in Glasgow
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced that a new national £50 million centre to accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies for offshore wind, wave and tidal power will be located in Glasgow.
Pennon Group on track to meet management expectations
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, say the Group’s financial performance since 30 September 2011 show it remains on track to meet management expectations.
Anglian Water targets Lincoln in sewer campaign
Anglian Water has named Lincoln as the latest battle ground in its fight against the fat blocking the region’s sewers.
South East Water considering more drought measures
South East Water is considering whether to apply for additional drought measures in the face of falling aquifer and reservoir levels.
Unite calls on Balfour Beatty to negotiate in dispute
The Unite union has called on Balfour Beatty Engineering Services to negotiate during the legal pause of its ballot injunction.
UK water firms tell EU behaviour change is the key to reducing water use
The UK water and wastewater companies have told the European Commission that behaviour change, not technology, holds the key to reducing water use in buildings.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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