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Call us today to find out how we can help with your pumping requirements. 03330 142000 www.selwood.co.uk SELWOOD Pump Rental Solutions @selwoodgroup WET NEWS WATER AND EFFLUENT TREATMENT NEWS Regulator outlines major reforms in Water 2020 decision document to boost resilience. biogas, or green gas, that can be used to generate low-carbon electricity. When processed it can also be safely used in the agricultural sector as a fertiliser. Ofwat said that given the nancial and environmental bene ts it "wants to empower markets to unleash innovation and e• ciencies", bring in third parties and promote the trading of bioresources. Bill payers could bene t too, with the cost of water services O fwat has given its back- ing to new markets in bioresources (treated sludge) and water trading, which together could be worth £1.6bn. The endorsement has been published in the regulator's Water 2020 decision document outlining several major reforms to help boost resilience and secure a better deal for water customers, the environment and wider society. Bioresources produces O at endorses multibillion-pound bioresources and water trading markets Pennon boss joins British Water's board JUNE 2016 Volume 22 • Issue 6 MWH Global takeover completed B ritish Water has announced Pennon Group chief executive Chris Loughlin has joined its board as a non-executive director. A former chair of Water UK, Loughlin is a board member and past president of the Institute of Water and a board member of the audit committee of WaterAid. He is vice chair of Cornwall being reduced by these new markets. The regulator is also encour- aging the trading of water between companies to enable the movement of water from where it is plentiful to where it is scarce. By setting conditions to encourage water companies to trade between themselves and with third parties would mean a smarter use of water reserves. Following its consultation, Ofwat has con rmed it will I nternational engineering and consultancy rm Stantec has completed the acquisition of MWH Global, creating a combined company with a leading position in water resources infrastructure. Canadian giant Stantec, which employs 22,000 people in 400 locations across the world, bought MWH, a 6,800-person engineering, consulting and construction News+ Selecting the right equipment and maximising their lifecycle could yield major e- ciency gains, according to new research. P4 Onsite: A slice of Victorian history has been preserved at the heart of Clifton in Bristol, and it is all down to a sewer renovation scheme. P11-13 Insight: Having a fully-containerised carbon dosing system can prove an asset in overcoming the unexpected. P16-17. "The introduction of Totex will have a major impact on thinking…" Mark Hodgens, Talis UK management rm focused on water and natural resources, for CAD793M (£425M) in cash, with 99.7% of MWH shareholders voting in favour of the deal. MWH itself has 187 o• ces distributed across 26 countries, and the acquisition strengthens Stantec's presence in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South and Central America, Europe and the Middle East. phase out the use of the RPI measure of in¦ ation and move towards a CPI-based measure, in line with government and O• ce of National Statistics advice. RPI has lost its status as an o• cial statistic and is increasingly an index which customers do not recognise, with CPI more commonly in use. Cathryn Ross, Ofwat chief executive, said: "As the old say- ing goes, 'where there's muck, there's brass'. We think there is something in that idea." She said: "The trading of bioresources could be a real breakthrough – economically and environmentally. By kick-starting this market, we could develop reliable, domesti- cally sourced low-carbon energy generation and reduce water bills. "While some may be squeamish about this, it is an industry we ought to support because it is safe, green, sus- tainable and economically attractive." and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership. Loughlin began his career as a chartered civil engineer working in contracting and consulting. He was formerly chief operating o• cer for Lloyd's Register, executive director of British Nuclear Fuels and executive chair of Magnox Electric. He was also a senior diplomat in the British Embassy in Tokyo. Commenting on his new appointment, Loughlin said: "I am very happy to be joining the board of British Water, which acts as the voice of the UK water industry supply chain, both at home and abroad. By representing the views of its members British Water creates a focus for water expertise and plays a signi cant role in shaping the policies of the future." "The closing of the acquisition marks an important step in the company's continued journey to be a top global design rm," said Bob Gomes, Stantec president and chief executive o• cer. "MWH brings new geographic presence, acclaimed industry reputation, and most importantly, shared values in their dedication to communities." "It's an exciting industry to work in..." Neal Whittle, Eric Wright Group. P7 "As the old saying goes, 'where there's muck, there's brass" Cathryn Ross, Ofwat

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