Union calls for water firms to be taken back into public ownership
The GMB trade union are calling for the water companies to be taken back into public ownership and Ofwat to be scrapped, describing the current structure of the privatised companies and the regulator as "a costly failure."
Moody's warns PR14 could be credit negative for highly-leveraged UK water companies
Changes in the way that Ofwat sets tariffs for water companies in England and Wales in PR14 could weaken financial covenants that protect creditors, says Moody's Investors Service in a report published today.
New online tool quantifies financial water-related risks for business
A new free online financial modelling tool recently introduced by Ecolab and Trucost is helping businesses by providing information that helps factor water-related risks into business decisions.
South East Asia Prosperity Fund - call for bids now open
The South East Asia Prosperity Fund is now open for project proposals, for funding in the financial year 2015/2016.
S & P warn: Ofwat determinations will result in lower profitability and operating cash flows in AMP6
Standard & Poor’s ratings agency has said that Ofwat’s August Draft Determination will result in lower profitability and operating cash flows for water and wastewater companies in 2015-2020, despite continued high investment needs.
New project tool to target $57 trillion global infrastructure investment needs
A new online cloud-based project development tool is being launched by major global development banks and key private sector bodies to attract and increase investment into infrastructure - global infrastructure needs to 2030 are estimated to be US$57 trillion.
Civils contractors call for 10 year UK infrastructure investment plan
With only six months to go the 2015 General Election, civil engineering contractors are calling for a 10-year investment plan in UK infrastructure.
EBRD provides €12.7m for Albania hydropower plant upgrade
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided €12.7 million for a major upgrade of Komani, Albania’s most important hydropower power plant.
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.
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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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