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.
Fitch revises UK utilities' sector outlook to negative
Fitch Ratings has revised its sector Outlook for UK utilities to negative from stable as a result of weakened fundamentals, growing political pressure and challenging regulatory determinations.
UK Govt seeks to promote more inward UK investment from Far East
The UK Government is seeking to promote more inward UK investment from the Far East with the launch of a new initiative inviting market research companies to bid to undertake research for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Japan.
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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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