Latest Copernicus launch will improve services for users of land and sea maps
The latest addition to the Copernicus satellite Earth observation family will halve the time needed to provide precision land-use data to benefit farmers, builders, fishermen and anyone who needs rapid access to up-to-the-minute data on conditions on the ground.
Veolia Nuclear Solutions to deploy effluent treatment systems at 4 UK Magnox sites
Veolia has announced that its Nuclear Solutions entity, through its subsidiary Kurion Inc., will deploy effluent treatment systems at four Magnox sites in the United Kingdom under a new £5.2 million contract between the two firms.
MeyGen AR1500 tidal turbine generating power to the grid
Atlantis, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has announced that the first AR15001.5 megawatt tidal stream turbine has already successfully exported power to the grid and has operated at full power, following its deployment at the MeyGen project site in the Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Met Office continues with radar network upgrade
The Met Office is continuing to upgrade its 30 year old Radar Network – a new state-of-the-art radar has replaced the former weather radar at Dean Hill in Wiltshire. Heavy lifting gear was used to crane the radar into position on top of its 22 metre tower. Met Office: new state-of-the-art radar for Dean Hill
Accenture warns only 1 in 3 companies have ability to protect critical assets from cyberattacks
New analysis from Accenture is warning that a majority of global organizations struggle to identify and fully protect mission critical assets from cyberattacks.
South West Water uses dye testing and drones to survey sewer network
South West Water is using a combination of dye testing and drones to survey the sewer network in Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.
EU project to extend lifespan of offshore maritime structures reaches commercialisation stage
A team of EU-funded researchers co-ordinated by the UK have developed an innovative aluminium-based coating that provides better, more environmentally friendly protection to offshore energy installations. The coating is now being commercialised.
UK Govt sets up high level working group on EU exit, universities, research & innovation
The UK Government has established a high level stakeholder working group on EU exit, universities, research and innovation.
Consortium assess pumped hydro storage plant in South Australia
EnergyAustralia, one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, has today briefed the federal government on the potential for a pumped hydroelectric storage project in South Australia to support delivery of cleaner, reliable and affordable supplies of energy.
IET conference to focus on cyber security in water sector
Cyber security in the water sector will be a key focus at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Water: Operational Technology and Data conference taking place in April this year.
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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. -
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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