£200m Wyre Tidal Barrage scheme launches
Natural Energy Wyre Limited, has launched the UK’s first Estuary Tidal Barrage project spanning the river Wyre in Lancashire, UK. The £200 million project, one of the least expensive energy projects in Great Britain, is now moving forward after a landmark deal with the Duchy of Lancaster.
Big data technology finds river locations to generate hydro-power
A technology in development with the University of Leicester has the potential to revolutionise the sourcing of renewable energy from rivers.
Drone technology used on £4.8m Yorkshire Water scheme
Drone technology has been used as part of a £4.8 million project to replace a Yorkshire Water water treatment works with new clean water pipeline and two new pumping stations.
UK2China Market Expansion Programme offers £500k+ grants to UK companies
The launch of a pilot UK2China Market Expansion Programme is offering grants of up to £500k or more to UK companies looking to expand their businesses into China.
Bristol Water showcases metering innovation trial
Bristol Water has showcased its innovation in the field of dynamic water metering at Venturefest, a European Green Capital event taking place in Bristol this week.
£1bn Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project gets planning go-ahead
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has today announced that planning consent has been given for construction of the £1 billion Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project, the world’s first tidal lagoon.
ADBA strengthens role in water sector with new Board appointment
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has announced the appointment of Maxine Mayhew, Group Commercial Director of Northumbrian Water to its Board as part of its strategy to strengthen its leadership across all of the sectors which can benefit from AD.
Tamar Renewable Power gets permit for new AD facility
Tamar Renewable Power (Hoddesdon) Ltd has been granted a permit by the Environment Agency for its Hoddesdon Anaerobic Digestion Facility.
£25m EU backed tidal energy project attracts inward investment to Anglesey
A Swedish energy company is setting up its UK headquarters in North Wales after securing £9.5 million of EU funds to develop a £25 million tidal energy initiative off the coast of Holyhead.
The AMP6 Totex challenge – suppliers show how to keep wastewater processing costs down
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Xylem and Mapal outline how the water companies can meet Ofwat's Totex challenge in AMP6 and keep wastewater processing costs down.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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