£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.
Ageing water sector networks offer strong revenue opportunities
The global water and wastewater network market is set to almost double by 2020, according to new research conducted by Frost & Sullivan.
Nestlé to transform milk factory to 'zero water' in California
Nestlé is investing in innovative technology to help reduce the amount of water it uses in California at the five water bottling plants and four facilities where food or petcare products are manufactured.
3D technology set to significantly reduce cost of construction materials
Images released by Arup engineers for the first time reveals the future potential of 3D printing for the construction and manufacturing sectors.
New approach to grit removal could be key to TOTEX goals in AMP6
A radical change of approach to grit removal in wastewater treatment plants which is being introduced to the UK for the first time, could be fundamental to achieving progress towards water company TOTEX objectives in AMP6 and beyond.
Is “Big Data” the answer to the water industry’s data crisis?
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Oliver Grievson, from Anglian Water, the Director of the Sensors for Water Industry Group and Group Manager Water Industry Process Automation & Control on LinkedIn explores whether “Big Data” can provide the answer to the water industry’s data crisis.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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