Ofwat consults on plans to monitor financial stability of water sector
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals for the financial monitoring framework under which it will monitor the financial stability of the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - UK signs agreement and commits £2 billion
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord O’Neill, has signed the founding Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at a formal ceremony in Beijing.
EIB backs construction of state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant in Finland
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €100 million long-term loan to the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY- Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut -kuntayhtymä) to finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at a new location in Blominmäki, Espoo.
GIB invests £4m in 50th investment deal for sewage heat recovery
The UK Green Investment Bank and infrastructure investor Equitix have today announced a total commitment of £4m for a programme of sewage heat recovery system installations across Scotland
UK Green Investment Bank targets small-scale hydropower
The UK Green Investment Bank will continue to target small-scale hydropower, according to its latest Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15 published today.
Europe: Commission acts to strengthen corporation tax transparency
The European Commission has today presented an Action Plan to fundamentally reform corporate taxation in the EU.
UK is top destination in Europe for foreign investment
The UK has maintained its position as the number one destination for foreign direct investment ( FDI) in Europe after attracting a record number of FDI projects, bringing in the largest financial value and associated jobs over the past year.
Defra refuses Tideway Tunnel funding FOI request – disclosure “would damage Thames Water’s and Defra’s commercial interests”
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs has refused a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for information about the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the UK Government “Pre-Funded Risk Reserve” on the grounds that disclosure would cause "significant harm" to Thames Water's commercial interests and also "harm Defra’s commercial interests.”
Research warns utilities are complacent on financial risks from suppliers
New research is warning that utilities companies worldwide, including in the UK, are experiencing problems caused by suppliers’ failures in health and safety and financials – yet they are still confident they are adequately managing supplier risk.
Climate change:new risk demands action by investors, cautions new research
A new report from Mercer modelling the potential impact of climate change on investments, has found investors cannot ignore the implications for investment returns.
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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. -
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.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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