News about Denmark

Aarhus Vand selects Netmore for smart meter network
Partnership between Netmore, Aarhus Vand, and Kamstrup supports digitalization of metering network and water conservation across Aarhus Municipality, Denmark.

Brian V. Iversen joins H2O Shift Board of Directors
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Aquaporin A/S files for bankruptcy after failed funding efforts
Aquaporin A/S, a Danish water technology company known for its Aquaporin Inside® technology, has announced that it is withdrawing its previously proposed rights issue and filing for bankruptcy.

European Commission urges Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg to comply with Water Framework Directive
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg over shortcomings in their implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC), notably regarding the periodic review of water abstraction permits.

Chromafora acquires Montrose Environmental Group Denmark to expand PFAS treatment capabilities
The Swedish cleantech company Chromafora has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Montrose Environmental Group Denmark, a Danish specialist in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and provider of technical solutions for treating contaminated water.

How Odense’s Water Resource Recovery Facility became a leading light in clean energy
Located on the island of Funen, Odense has a rich history that stretches back over 1,000 years.

Sulzer strengthens water segment with acquisition of Danish pump rental firm
Sulzer announces the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Dansk Overpumpning A/S, a Danish rental company specializing in engineered wastewater pump solutions.

Uniwater expands Nordic footprint with new acquisitions in Norway and Denmark
Uniwater continues to accelerate its Nordic growth strategy with a series of acquisitions strengthening its position in automation and system solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.

Outokumpu and Grundfos collaborate on low-carbon steel for supply chain and water solutions
Outokumpu, a supplier of stainless steel, and Grundfos, a Danish manufacturer of pump and water solutions, have announced a collaboration focused on reducing carbon emissions through the use of low-emission steel.

EU invests €86 million to improve climate resilience and water security
The Commission invests €86 million in new Strategic Integrated Projects focusing on improving water quality and availability, cleaning up polluted rivers, improving fire and flood protection, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Extreme climate pushed thousands of lakes in West Greenland ‘across a tipping point,’ study finds
West Greenland is home to tens of thousands of blue lakes that provide residents drinking water and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.

Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström as President of Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions.

T. Neergaard (Brønderslev Forsyning): “In recent years, we nearly halved the utility’s water loss”
Read the full chronicle of this online event: How can data reduce water losses by half? Discover the Brønderslev Forsyning experience in Denmark alongside its CEO, Thorkil Neergaard.

Data-driven solutions lead the way in reducing water losses
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Diehl Metering, in collaboration with Smart Water Magazine, hosted a webinar that focused on a pressing challenge for water utilities worldwide: reducing water losses through data-driven solutions.

Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater
A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for.

SUEZ wins contract to address micropollutants at Danish wastewater plant
SUEZ announces the award of a significant contract with Hillerød Forsyning to upgrade the HCR Syd wastewater treatment plant by improving the treatment of pharmaceutical residues.

How Brønderslev Water Company has halved its water losses
By leveraging Diehl Metering’s water loss management software as part of its data-driven strategy, Brønderslev Water Company in Denmark has reduced non-revenue water from 10% to less than 5%.

Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater, study finds
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seep into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers.

Turning wastewater into valuable proteins with genetically modified yeast
The growing world population means that the environment is under great strain.

Marubeni to invest in Denmark’s AquaGreen
Marubeni Corporation has agreed to acquire shares through a third-party allotment in AquaGreen, a Danish company with technology that can dry and pyrolyze wet biomass, such as sewage sludge generated during wastewater treatment, to produce biochar.