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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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.
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