CMA clears acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of a jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd.
Competition and Markets Authority seeks initial comment on Pennon Group acquisition of SES Water
The Competition and Markets Authority yesterday invited initial comments by interested parties on Pennon Group’s recently completed acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water (SES Water).
Competition and Markets Authority to investigate acquisition of SES Water by Pennon Group
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is investigating the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Ltd - including its subsidiaries Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc, Summit Water Ltd, and Osaka Gas UK Ltd under the Water Industry Act 1991.
Competition & Markets Authority clears Severn Trent acquisition of Andigestion Ltd
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Severn Trent Plc (through its subsidiary Severn Trent Green Power Ltd) of Andigestion Ltd.
Formal transfer of Bristol Water to South West Water completed
On 1 February 2023, the Bristol Water business transferred to South West Water by way of an approved transfer scheme under Schedule 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991.
Competition and Markets Authority unwinds Veolia / Suez merger in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has required Veolia to sell 3 businesses after an in-depth merger investigation concluded the merger with Suez gives rise to competition concerns in a number of markets, including 2 water treatment markets.
Competition & Markets Authority approves Pennon Group's completed takeover of Bristol Water
The Competition & Markets Authority CMA has approved Pennon Group’s takeover of Bristol Water following its investigation of the completed acquisition under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
CMA says there are “reasonable grounds” to accept Pennon’s undertakings on Bristol Water acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has said there are “reasonable grounds” to accept Pennon’s undertakings which could clear the way to completing its acquisition of Bristol Water – the CMA had previously announced on 22nd December it had decided to refer Pennon Group’s acquisition of Bristol Water for a phase 2 investigation.
CMA finds Veolia / Suez merger raises competition concerns in UK water and wastewater management services
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of water and wastewater management services in the UK.
CMA seeks comments in inquiry on Pennon Group plc / Bristol Water merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched its investigation into the completed acquisition by Pennon Group plc of Bristol Water Holdings UK Ltd under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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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. -
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