Monthly Archives: July, 2024

Appointments

Danfoss Power Solutions names Domenico Traverso president of Fluid Conveyance division

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Domenico Traverso as the president of its Fluid Conveyance division, In addition to his new role, Traverso will continue...

Water Vlogs

Can floating solar power stations become a significant renewable energy source?

In this Water Vlog, Phil Alsop, Editor of Water Magazine, and Mike Kelly, AquaGen365 Development Director, discusses the potential for floating solar power to...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Water UK accuses Ofwat of repeating the mistakes of the past, after regulator cuts £16bn from PR24

Ofwat has set out what it describes as a 'record breaking' £88 billion upgrade as part of the 2024 Price Review. However, it comes as...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Water bosses sign up to the Government’s initial package of reforms

The Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, met with water company Chief Executives in July to make it clear...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Bad reactions to Ofwat’s proposed increase to average water bills

Following Ofwat's publication of their Price Review 2024 (PR24) Draft Determinations, the water industry regulator has been criticised over the amount that average customer...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Thames Water responds to Ofwat’s categorisation of their business plan as ‘inadequate’

Responding to Ofwat's Draft Determinations for Price Review 2024 (PR24), Thames Water says the company put forward an ambitious plan to Ofwat that focuses...

Appointments

Pennon’s CFO Steve Buck stepping down for personal reasons, to be succeeded by Laura Flowerdew with immediate effect

Pennon has announced that Steve Buck, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to step down for personal reasons. In a statement, the company said that it...

Industry News

Wavin outlines steps to achieve urban climate resilience in latest report

As the climate crisis worsens and its impact on infrastructure increases, surface water management experts, Wavin, have launched their first whitepaper exploring the issue....

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat to consider appointing an Independent Monitor to report on Thames Water’s progress

Ofwat has confirmed it is considering appointing an Independent Monitor to monitor and report on Thames Water's progress, including against its transformation plan. The Independent...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Government takes first steps to end the crisis in the water sector

Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat sets out record £88 billion upgrade as part of the 2024 Price Review

In their Draft Determinations for Price Review 2024 (PR24), Ofwat has proposed allowing a spending package of £88bn by water companies. £35bn of the expenditure...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Labour’s new Defra secretary unveils his five key priorities on twitter, and water is top of the list

Steve Reed, the new secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, has unveiled five core priorities for his department, and water...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Chancellor wants to “get Britain building again”, but Wavin says not without clarity on water

In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves laid out plans to rebuild Britain, starting with an end to the effective ban on onshore...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Energy & Utility Skills announces Finalists for 2024 Awards

Energy & Utility Skills has announced the finalists for the highly anticipated 2024 Awards. These awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions across power, gas,...

Appointments

BPF Pipes Group announces new Group Standards and Technical Manager

Owen Mace is the BPF Pipes Group’s new Standards and Technical Manager, replacing Julia Trew, who recently retired. Owen will be responsible for coordinating BPF...

Industry News

NSF strengthens European presence with advanced Brussels headquarters

NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has inaugurated its new European headquarters in Brussels. The cutting-edge facility in Diegem reflects NSF’s...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Water sector AI solutions win share of £1 million as Manchester Prize names first ever finalists

After a nationwide search and entries from all corners of the UK, the Manchester Prize has awarded £1 million to ten teams of advanced...

Market Analysis & Research

Universities in the UK offering a growing number of sustainability degrees

As the world grapples with environmental challenges, universities in the UK are stepping up by offering a growing number of sustainability degrees. Experts at Confused.com...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Anglian Water announces an additional £100m investment from shareholders

Anglian Water has announced an additional provision from shareholders of £100m, to be ploughed into clever technology, more than 100 new roles to create...

Product News

Naylor launches ‘MetroSewer’ – its first range of sewer solutions

Naylor has announced the launch of ‘MetroSewer’ – its first range of sewer solutions. Made from polypropylene, MetroSewer comprises a structured wall pipe system...

Industry News

AEMT gives access to equality, diversity and inclusion resources

As part of its focus on the topic through the Association's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) committee, the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades...

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