MEPs reject European GHG reduction proposals
Members of the European Parliament have voted against proposals to make further cuts in European greenhouse gas emissions.
Gray Review calls for greater accountability for Ofwat and better stakeholder engagement
Defra’s independent review of Ofwat, published today, has concluded that regulation in the water sector has worked well since privatisation and that major change is not needed either to the statutory framework or regulatory landscape. However, the water industry regulator has also come in for serious criticism.
Balfour Beatty trading update
Balfour Beatty plc, the international infrastructure group, has issued a trading update ahead of its results for the half-year ended 1 July 2011 which will be announced on 17 August 2011.
Northumbrian Water Group confirm takeover bid
Northumbrian Water Group Plc has issued a statement confirming that it has received a possible offer from Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited.
House of Commons launches new inquiry into EU carbon trading scheme
The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee, chaired by Tim Yeo MP, has launched a new inquiry into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
London councils question viability of Thames Tunnel plans
A report in today’s Guardian newspaper says that London councils are calling for a radical rethink for Thames Water’s plans to build a “super sewer” for London.
Drought and risk of drought not over
The Environment Agency is warning that drought and the risk of drought is not over in its latest drought information update.
Water companies express concern about Ofwat's approach to price limits
The water companies have expressed serious concerns about industry regulator Ofwat’s approach to setting price limits.
UK greenhouse gas emissions rose 3% in 2010
Scottish Assembly calls for control over Scotland’s seabed
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, has said that Scotland should have control over its seabed to enable it to properly manage and exploit the country's important marine assets for the benefit of its people.
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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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