Technology Strategy Board and DECC to invest £2m in shale gas feasibility studies
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are to invest up to £2m in developing technologies for safe and responsible exploitation of shale gas.
Climate App: the new tool for global urban climate adaptation measures
A new tool which provides quick and easy access to climate adaptation measures has been created by Grontmij and their consortium partners.
EU Graphene Flagship research project to double in size
To coincide with Graphene Week 2014, the European Commission has today announced that the Graphene Flagship, one of the largest-ever European research initiatives, is doubling in size.
DŵrCymru Welsh Water target energy savings in water supply
DŵrCymru Welsh Water have commissioned Tynemarch Systems to undertake a 6 month pilot of the MISER real-time,sub-daily pump and valve scheduling software, to identify the electricity and other operating cost savings that can be achieved, whilst maintaining security of supply.
New EU Directive to enhance commercial access to Earth observation data
Businesses and research institutions will soon have more reliable access to commercial earth observation satellite data, according to a proposal for a new Directive presented by the European Commission in Brussels today.
European investors to fund Scots tidal array project
Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced that an Edinburgh-based company has secured £1.85 million from European investors to fund green energy projects in Scotland.
Masdar and Veolia to partner on Abu Dhabi Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has selected Veolia, through its desalination specialist SIDEM, as an industry partner to collaborate on its ambitious Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program launched in early 2013.
EU and EIB join forces to support up to €48 billion in R&I investment
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB and EIF) have today launched a new generation of EU financial instruments and advisory services to help innovative firms access finance more easily.
£400m tidal array plans for Northern Ireland unveiled
Cork-based renewable energy firm DP Marine Energy Ltd (DPME) has unveiled plans for a massive tidal energy scheme to be constructed on the sea bed off the north coast of Northern Ireland.
Innovative sludge technology set to deliver major operating and energy savings
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy savings for all UK water companies.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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