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Retail market : opportunities and risks for water suppliers
Ian Newcombe, Partner at national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP looks at some of the challenges that suppliers in the new retail water market will face and offers some practical tips on how to minimise their impact.
Water abstraction in England for electricity generation nearly doubles between 2011 to 2015
Electricity generation is driving up water abstraction in England, according to the latest statistics released by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs for the period 2000 to 2015.
Tideway Tunnel: NAO Review flags up gaps in analysis of costs and alternative options
The National Audit Office has said that following the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs decision to endorse the Tideway Tunnel in 2007, Thames Water’s analysis of alternatives was less detailed, its costing of alternatives was not independently scrutinised and combinations of alternative technologies were not appraised.
Mouchel water team sees strong growth at start of 2017
The water consulting business at Mouchel has seen strong growth to start 2017 with a reappointment to a key AMP6 project for Essex & Suffolk Water – the consultancy has also strengthened the team with the appointment of five new staff.
Retail market: Ofwat grants more WSSL licences
Advanced Demand Side Management Ltd (ADSM) and Peel Water Ltd are the latest companies to be granted Water Supply and Sewerage Licences (WSSL) by Ofwat ahead of retail market opening on 1st April.
Yorkshire Water relocates flood pumps to facilitate faster response by councils
Two large storm pumps have been relocated by Yorkshire Water so agencies can respond quicker to protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding.
United Utilities expects to be top performing listed water & sewerage firm on SIM for 2016/17
United Utilities expects to be the top performing listed water and sewerage company on SIM for 2016/17, according to its latest trading update for the year ending 31 March 2017.
Kier Group: £9bn order book and already working on AMP7 bidding process
Kier Group is already working with a number of clients preparing for the AMP7 bidding cycle, according to its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2016.
Tidal power: MeyGen Phase 1A approaches 400MWh of generation
Global tidal power company Atlantis has confirmed that the MeyGen array continues to deliver clean, sustainable and predictable electricity to the National Grid.
BAM Nuttall wins £10m Poole Harbour deep water quay scheme
Poole Harbour Commissioners has appointed one of the UK’s leading civil engineering companies, BAM Nuttall Ltd, as the main contractor for a £10 million project to provide the commercial port with a new 200 metres long deep water quay.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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