SW Water plans field-scale drone trials for leak detection in 2017
South West Water is working with the University of Exeter to test the use of drone technology and thermal imaging for leak detection. Laboratory tests of the thermal cameras have proved positive and field-scale trials are planned for 2017.
New EU interactive mapping tool shows changes in the Earth's surface water
The European Commission has co-produced a new interactive mapping tool consisting of 3 million satellite images collected over the past 32 years which highlight changes in the Earth's surface water.
Carbon Trust call for UK manufacturers to pilot new energy efficiency in water processes tool
The Carbon Trust is looking for UK manufacturers that want to improve the energy efficiency of their water treatment processes and are willing to test a new web-based tool designed to support this goal.
New report says green gas production doubled in 2016
The UK now has almost 90 plants injecting green biomethane into the gas grid, double the number this time last year, according to a new report published by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) today.
Meygen tidal turbine now operating at full power
Atlantis Resources Ltd, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has announced another significant milestone in the development of MeyGen, Europe’s largest tidal power project, which is currently being built in the Pentland Firth.
Northumbrian Water: digital mapping cuts costs of network surveying from £10m to £2.5m
An industry-leading innovative partnership between Northumbrian Water and data management specialists 1Spatial has created a new digital mapping system which is expected to reduce the cost of surveying the sewer network from £10 million to £2.5 million and cut the time taken to complete the process from five years to two years.
Horizon 2020: apply for €400m in European funds for business innovation
The European Commission's funding programme is to invest more than €400 million across 14 new Horizon 2020 initiatives launched this month, including calls for demonstrating innovative nature-based solutions in cities and €223 million for multiple projects around climate services.
Wastewater research: preventing phosphate formation could save utilities £millions every year
New wastewater system design guidelines developed at the University of British Columbia in Canada can help better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year by preventing the formation of phosphorous deposits.
Launch of World Biogas Association - biogas set to become £1trn industry?
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has been launched at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change taking place this week at Marrakesh, Morocco - according to ADBA, the biogas sector could become a £1 trillion industry.
Cardiff Council to discuss plans for £6bn+ tidal lagoon
The creation of a £6 billion to £8 billion Tidal Lagoon in Cardiff Bay - between the capital city and Newport - will be discussed by the City of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet at a meeting next Monday.
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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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