€20 million EU loan to build Turkish wastewater treatment plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the modernisation of water and wastewater infrastructure in Turkey with a loan of up to €20 million to finance the construction of the Mezitli wastewater treatment plant in Mersin.
Ofwat seeks to reassure investors
Water industry regulator Ofwat has sought to reassure the financial community in its latest briefing to City analysts and investors in the water sector about its proposals for regulatory reform for the upcoming Price Review and beyond.
Deloitte report says $16 trillion investment needed in global water sector by 2030
A study in a recent report by global consultancy firm Deloitte on the challenges facing the global water industry has suggested that $16 trillion should be dedicated to water infrastructure over the next two decades.
Green Construction Board secures £1m investment
Business Minister Mark Prisk will today announce that the Green Construction Board (GCB) has secured £1 million to bolster its operations.
One in three construction companies nearly go bust due to late payments
Two thirds of construction companies admit that they pay their own suppliers late while one in three have come close to going out of business due to late payments, a survey has revealed.
South Korean pension fund amongst expected bidders for Veolia UK
At least two high-profile consortia including two large pension funds are set to compete for the UK water assets of French firm Veolia Environnement.
Ofwat price proposals spark major concerns for UK water sector investors
Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning further consultations on its proposals to make radical changes to the way it sets prices following high-level concerns expressed by the water companies and both UK and overseas investors.
Government starts search for green infrastructure fund managers
The UK Green Investments (UKGI) team, which will manage investment in the UK’s green infrastructure, is seeking interest from experienced fund managers to run Government-managed accounts of up to £100 million to invest in the non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure sector.
Water companies call for “pragmatic approach” to social tariffs
UK water companies are calling for water industry watchdogs Ofwat and the Consumer Council for Water to adopt a pragmatic approach to proposals for the introduction of social tariffs for water bills.
Chancellor calls for more Asian investment in UK infrastructure
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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