EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first €1bn for projects
Research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and Member States today presented their first calls for projects and partners under Horizon 2020, the EU's €80 billion research and innovation programme.
New maps clarify risk to aquifers from fracking
The British Geological Survey (BGS) in partnership with The Environment Agency (EA) have published a series of maps which show the depth to each shale gas and oil source rock below principal groundwater aquifers in England and Wales.
Minesto secures exclusive from Crown Estate for tidal power project
Marine energy company Minesto has secured exclusivity over the seabed from The Crown Estate for the world’s first commercial tidal power project in low velocity currents off the coast of Wales.
Environment Agency extends consultation for Cuadrilla fracking plans
The Environment Agency has extended the consultation for the permit applications to produce natural gas from shale by UK company Cuadrilla for two sites in Lancashire by a further four weeks.
New standard for underground utility detection launched
Underground utilities can now be detected more easily with the launch of a new specification for underground utility detection, verification and location has been launched.
Wyke Farms £1.3m water recovery plant reaches key milestone
Wyke Farms has reached a key milestone in its £10 million sustainability plan with its £1.3m water recovery plant now fully operational.
Anaerobic digestion market goes from strength to strength
Marking the continued impressive growth of the anaerobic digestion industry the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has launched its first Market Update on day one of the industry’s dedicated exhibition and conference, UK AD & Biogas 2014.
Severn Trent Water first – customers can pay bills via mobile payment
Severn Trent Water has become the first utility to offer their non-Direct Debit customers the option to pay their bills using mobile payments via Barclays Pingit.
Veolia invests £14m+ in thermal hydrolysis at Edinburgh WwWT treatment facility
Veolia has invested over £14 million on thermal hydrolysis technology at its Seafield Waste Water Treatment facility in Edinburgh.
Technology Strategy Board and DECC to invest £2m in shale gas feasibility studies
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are to invest up to £2m in developing technologies for safe and responsible exploitation of shale gas.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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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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