Severn Trent trials innovative satellite leakage technologies
Severn Trent is trialling satellite technologies to detect leakage from space – the water company is already using drones to spot leaks from the air.
ADBA calls for sector deal support in Budget submission to Treasury
Ahead of the Budget on 22 November and the upcoming publication of the Industrial Strategy White Paper, ADBA has highlighted the strong business case for the proposed agri-tech and bioeconomy sector deals.
SWIG: water sector collaboration essential to get best possible value from data
Oliver Grievson from Anglian Water, the Director of the Sensors for Water Industry Group and Group Manager Water Industry Process Automation & Control on LinkedIn comments on some the key themes to come out of this year’s SWIG conference.
EU funds needed post-Brexit to support UK wave energy development
A new report says that access to funding, a coherent long-term strategy and greater collaboration are required make wave power work for the UK.
United Utilities installs largest ever intelligent membrane
United Utilities is carrying out its largest ever roofing scheme on a service reservoir in Bury which includes sealing the roof of the 50-year-old structure with a hi-tech membrane.
BlueTech Research and WEF sign MoU to collaborate on innovation
Two leading water sector organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration around innovation and market trends.
FCC showcases drone inspection project in Barcelona sewer network
FCC has published a video highlighting its pioneering project Aerial Robot for Sewer Inspection (ARSI) which it is developing with Eurecat, in a consortium with other companies within the framework of the European Echord++ (European Coordination Hub for Open Robotics Development).
£60m thermal hydrolysis plant will help Severn Trent reach 50% energy generation target by 2020
Work is progressing on Severn Trent’s cutting edge Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) at its biggest sewage treatment works in Minworth near Birmingham – when complete the plant will move the water company closer to its target of generating 50% of its self-generation energy target by 2020.
PwC warns organisations are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks
PwC is warning that organisations worldwide are failing to prepare effectively for cyberattacks and that many still struggle to comprehend and manage emerging cyber risks in an increasingly complex digital society.
PwC estimates global drone market for power & utilities sector worth up to US$9.46bn a year
The global market in drone-powered solutions for the power and utilities industries is worth as much as US$9.46 billion a year, according to a new report from PwC. The report has flagged up the potential benefits of implementing drone technologies for the water sector.
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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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