New report says renewables could provide 35% of UK energy capacity by 2020
A new report for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) shows that renewable sources could provide at least 35% of the UK's energy capacity by 2020.
Ofwat wants customer behaviour to play a role in next price review
Water industry regulator Ofwat has commissioned two independent reports on the role of “revealed customer behaviour” in providing evidence to support companies’ business plans.
Hydro International wins 3 year Thames Water sludge contract
Hydro International has been awarded a three-year framework agreement with Thames Water for sludge handling and processing equipment.
Nestlé wins the Stockholm Industry Water Award
Nestlé has this morning been named the winner of the Stockholm Industry Water Award for its leadership and performance to improve water management in its internal operations and throughout its supply chain.
Construction sector to launch Water Action Plan
The Strategic Forum for Construction is launching a Water Action Plan this week to examine the management of water during construction.
New milestone for United Utilities £100M sludge plant
United Utilities' has reached a new milestone in the construction of its new £100 million Davyhulme sludge treatment plant.
Scottish Water – concerns over funding current investment programme
Scotland's independent economic regulator of the water industry has praised Scottish Water's performance – but expressed serious concerns about funding for the current capital investment programme.
London 2012 confirm Thames Water as tier three sponsor
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that Thames Water has been appointed as a tier three sponsor of London 2012, becoming Official Water Utility Services Provider of the Games.
Profits fall at United Utilities
Latest full year results announced by United Utilities to the City yesterday revealed a 17% drop in profits on regulated business for the company. The company’s new Chief Executive Officer Steve Mogford has committed to taking £200 million of costs out of the business.
Costain secures £100 million plus in water sector
Costain, one of the UK's leading construction and engineering solutions providers, has announced this morning that it has been instructed to undertake two major water contract extensions.
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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. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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