Government set to reject Swansea tidal lagoon power scheme?
Widespread reports in the media are suggesting that the Government is set to reject plans for a tidal power lagoon in Swansea Bay this week.
Arqiva completes extension to smart metering fixed network trial for Anglian Water
Communications infrastructure and media services specialists Arqiva has completed an extension to its smart water metering fixed network trial for Anglian Water, one of the largest water companies in England and Wales.
‘Smart’ valves installed in £1.8m Leeds water network
The underground network of water pipes in Leeds are getting a £1.8 million 21st century makeover to help cope with a huge spike in demand for water, with around 12 million litres of water consumed each day in the city centre alone.
Severn Trent - renewable energy set to increase by ⅓ at Minworth as £60m TH plant goes into operation
Severn Trent’s new Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) is starting to become operational, with 100 tonnes of sludge being processed on a daily basis.
NASA/German jv launches twin spacecraft to track earth’s water movement
A joint U.S./German space mission to track the continuous movement of water and other changes in Earth’s mass on and beneath the planet’s surface was successfully launched from the California coast on Tuesday.
Northumbrian Water uses satellite technology to tackle leaks
Northumbrian Water has teamed up with Utility Giants SUEZ UK and Satellite experts Utilis to harness the power of space satellites to help identify leaks.
£660k EU research project to use smart technology to tackle global water issues
A new £660k European project will see smart technologies and state-of-the-art sensors used to help tackle global water challenges and create a new generation of researchers.
Innovative technology trials in Wales see 99% of toxic metal mine pollution removed from river samples
Trials of an innovative technology developed in Wales to tackle severe heavy metal pollution in rivers has seen the treatment’s success with raw samples showing metal removal of 87% while filtered samples confirmed 99.5% removal of metals.
Key role for Cranfield Uni research in €22m concentrated solar power and desalination plant in Egypt
Technology developed by Cranfield University researchers has played a key role in a multi-purpose concentrated solar power plant which has opened in Egypt.
Leak detection - Southern Water tests super-intelligent SmartBall
Southern Water is testing the revolutionary SmartBall device which travels along water pipes and can detect weakened pipes before they become bursts.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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