Ofwat consults on proposed revised approach to water and wastewater company mergers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed revised approach to water and wastewater company mergers under the special merger regime set out in the Water Industry Act 1991 and its proposed updated statement of methods for the assessment of mergers.
CMA set to clear Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water?
Less than two weeks after the Competition and Markets Authority said Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK and its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies, the CMA has announced that it might clear the deal.
CMA finds Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water and its holdco could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory functions.
Competition Authority progresses inquiry into Pennon Group acquisition of Sutton & East Surrey Water
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is progressing work on its investigation into Pennon Group’s acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water which opened on 11 January 2024.
Critical national infrastructure – UK Competition Authority to investigate acquisition by Macquarie consortium of 60% controlling stake in National Grid
The Competition and Markets Authority has just announced that it is investigating the anticipated acquisition by the overseas investors consortium of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Europe) Ltd and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation of a 60% shareholding in the gas transmission and gas metering business of National Grid Gas plc.
Competition Authority finds concerns in drinking water solutions merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the anticipated purchase of Waterlogic by Culligan could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of multifunctional taps to business customers in the UK.
Retail market: CMA launches competition investigation into Castle Water acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Castle Water Holdings Ltd of Invicta Water Ltd and whether the transaction has resulted in the creation of a merger situation under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.
EC clears pumped hydro firm acquisition
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over FHH (Guernsey) Ltd by Brookfield Renewable UK Hydro Ltd.
Deadline closes today to comment on phase 1 of CMA inquiry into Anglian/Northumbrian retail market jv
Today is the deadline to comment on the first phase of the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into the proposed non-household retail water and sewerage services joint venture between Anglian Water Group Ltd and Northumbrian Water Group Ltd.
High Court gives go-ahead for £84m Dee Valley takeover deal
The High Court in London has ruled in favour of Severn Trent Water’s £84 million takeover bid for Dee Valley Water.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
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.
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