Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech^® Research, argues that low costs of water are not the main barrier to innovation in the industry.

Siemens is hoping to receive as much as $700 million (£452m) in the auction of its water technologies unit and is seeking second-round bids by the middle of this month, Reuters has reported.

Many multinational companies, not traditionally associated with the water industry, are now moving into the market, attracted by prospects of long-term growth. We take a look at the companies developing new business in water technology.

The 2013 BlueTech Forum, a water industry conference focusing on innovative and disruptive water technologies, has announced the winners of its BlueTech Showcase.

What’s the outside appeal of the water industry? With companies outside of the water industry developing an interest in water markets and technology, BlueTech Forum’s “New Entrants in the Water Game” panel explores this question.

The Government does not have a coherent strategy to support the commercialisation of technological innovation in the UK, MPs have warned.

Twelve UK companies will be exhibiting at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012, which runs from 2^nd to 5^th July, accompanied by British Water, the trade association for the UK water and wastewater supply chain.