UK tech firm Evove signs MoU with world’s largest desalination company to trial advanced membrane technologies
UK technology business Evove Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) – to take advanced membrane technologies to industrial trials for water and mineral production from sea water.
Southern Water looks for early supplier engagement and input on desalination plant plans
Southern Water is looking for early supplier engagement and input on its plans for a desalination plant.
Nanotechnology and the water sector - small tech, big steps
David Smith, Corporate Strategy Director at global infrastructure design and delivery company Stantec, discusses the potential developments in nanotechnology has to transform the water sector.
Doosan wins US$422m contract to build Saudi seawater desalination plant
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, a leading provider of seawater desalination solutions, has won a US$422 million contract to build a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.
New membrane for desalination plants could reduce energy use and cut costs by 20%
EU-funded researchers are developing a self-cleaning filter membrane for desalination plants that could deliver significant reductions in energy use, waste and maintenance costs compared to those of existing filters.
Technology Strategy Board gets £74m boost for Catapult network
As part of this year's budget, the Catapult network will benefit from a £74m investment to focus on graphene applications and cell therapy manufacturing.
Modern Water targets Middle East and Chinese water sectors
Modern Water plc is targeting water-stressed China and the Middle East as part of its long-term business strategy.
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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. -
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.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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