£400m tidal array plans for Northern Ireland unveiled
Cork-based renewable energy firm DP Marine Energy Ltd (DPME) has unveiled plans for a massive tidal energy scheme to be constructed on the sea bed off the north coast of Northern Ireland.
Innovative sludge technology set to deliver major operating and energy savings
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy savings for all UK water companies.
China moves further ahead with $40bn tidal power scheme
The large scale generation of clean, renewable energy from tidal power has moved one step closer with the news that the Chinese National Energy Administration has commissioned an economic assessment into the viability of building a $40bn Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP) facility off the east coast of China.
Costain-led "self-healing concrete" innovation looks for new trials partners
A research project to develop innovative "self-healing" concrete, with Costain as the lead industrial sponsor, is looking for more opportunities to test the promising new material, which is already being trialled in the highways sector, with new trials partners.
Faulty valve disrupts United Utilities water supply in Cheshire
United Utilities water engineers have finally located a faulty ‘talking’ valve which was sending wrong information back to a control centre after a 10-day search.
EU funds plants sensors technology to monitor climate change
Scientists in the UK, Spain and Italy have developed a way to monitor the effect of climate change and pollution on the environment, by creating a special kind of plant which have in-built sensors.
EU and Israel sign Horizon 2020 association agreement
Israel has signed an association agreement with Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme.
UKTI offers help to overseas entrepreneurs to relocate in UK
Phase two of the Sirius programme led by the government department, UK Trade & Investment launched on 8 May capitalising on the proven overseas success of the first phase.
Climate-KIC launches Europe’s largest cleantech idea competition
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has kicked-off Europe’s largest business idea competition, CleanLaunchpad.
Educational programme takes shape for NO-DIG LIVE 2014
Preliminary details of the meetings programme to be held at NO-DIG LIVE 2014 have been announced and will combine early morning Breakfast Briefings, along with a new programme of educational workshops .
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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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HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications.
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