Moody’s - Water Act competition measures 'credit negative' for English water firms
Credit ratings agency Moody’s is warning that measures in the Water Act 2014 which provide a basis for increased competition are a credit negative for the English water and sewerage companies.
FTSE fossil -fuel free Index will help manage climate change investment risks
The launch of the first equity global index series that will exclude companies linked to exploration, ownership or extraction of carbon-based fossil fuel reserves will provide a new investment tool allowing climate-conscious investors to match their investment strategy and financial interests with their values.
IFC and Bank of China fund $30m loan for Dubai-based water treatment firm
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is arranging a $30 million syndicated loan to a leading Dubai-based water and wastewater treatment company to help expand essential services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia.
IPO report shows UK knowledge investment continues to grow
New figures published today in a report by the Intellectual Property Office show that UK business is building success through ‘knowledge’ and ‘creative assets.’
Move by Norway sovereign wealth fund to invest in renewables could have 'global impact'
The government of Norway will mandate the country's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, to invest in renewable energy.
Italy and EIB sign €115m deal for hydropower programme
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Italian multi-utility A2A have signed a 15-year €115 million loan agreement to finance integrated waste management and hydropower investments.
Civil engineers call for long-term funding for infrastructure
One of the UK’s leading civil engineering associations has called for long-term funding for infrastructure following this morning’s announcement that the Government is to provide additional money to fix weather-damaged roads.
Fitch warns tougher price controls may pressure UK water companies' ratings
Ratings agency Fitch is warning that the UK water regulator's new approach to setting price controls reduces earnings visibility and is likely to put pressure on some credit ratings.
Moody's warns highly geared UK water companies most exposed to cuts in returns
According to Moody's Investors Service, recent Ofwat guidance indicates a significant reduction in allowed returns for UK water companies, with Anglian Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Southern Water particularly at risk.
EBRD, EIB and EU finance €59 million improvements to water services in Moldova
The European Investment Bank (EIB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union, through the Neighbourhood Investment Facility, are joining forces to support the modernisation of water and waste water infrastructure in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau.
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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
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. -
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