EIB approves major new SME, research and strategic infrastructure investment for Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has strengthened its support for research and development, strategic and sustainable infrastructure and approved new lending to a range of significant projects across Europe and beyond.
EIB supports Hydrobru’s 2015-2019 operational plan with €250m loan
The European Investment Bank has agreed a € 250 million loan with Hydrobru to finance Hydrobru’s new program for sewer rehabilitation, renovation of distribution lines and construction of storm water ponds in the Brussels Capital Region.
IFC loans $280m to supply affordable and reliable hydroelectric power in Indonesia
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has acquired a minority equity stake in and provided a $280 million loan facility to Indonesian independent power producer PT Bajradaya Sentranusa (BDSN).
Carillion Dubai contract win: first deal supported by UK Govt direct lending facility announced
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced the first contract to be supported by UK Export Finance’s enhanced Direct Lending Facility (DLF).
Fitch says potential Scotland tax changes don't threaten UK AA+/Stable rating
Ratings agency Fitch has said that the outcome of Scotland's independence referendum and the prospect of Scotland gaining more tax-raising powers do not have implications for the UK current sovereign AA+/Stable rating.
KPMG warns UK construction sector cash position and margins are “unsustainable”
A new report from KPMG is warning that the existing cash position and margins are not sustainable for the future of the UK construction industry.
UK enters infrastructure investment global top 10
The UK has made it into the Global Infrastructure Investment Index which ranks 41 countries by their attractiveness to investors in infrastructure for the first time.
Energy, food and water key measures in new investment index
VIS Essential Investments has launched an index to track the performance of financially successful and resource efficient companies using data supplied by environment analyst Trucost.
Multilateral Development Banks agree to reinforce climate finance ahead of UN summit
The world’s six multilateral development banks have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to lead by example by continuing to reinforce and further develop climate financing.
Ofwat publishes 2014 price review financial model
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published details of the financial model it has developed as part of the price review to help it assess companies' business plans.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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