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Xavier Girre appointed CEO of SUEZ
The Suez Nomination and Remuneration Committee has unanimously decided to propose the appointment of Xavier Girre as Chief Executive Officer to the Board of Directors, Suez announced in a statement.
Digital twins and blockchain help protect Europe’s waterways from pollution
Europe’s inland waterways are entering a new era of smart water management as researchers and public authorities deploy digital technologies to monitor water quality and prevent pollution.
Jordan, France discuss fast-tracking major water projects under 2040 strategy
In a key step toward strengthening Jordan’s water infrastructure, Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud met with a high-level delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) to accelerate implementation of priority projects under Jordan’s Water Sector Strategy 2023–2040, reports the Jordan News Agency.
Report highlights regulatory gaps in Nestlé mineral water case
A French Senate report released this week stated that the French government failed to disclose information related to the treatment of mineral water by Nestlé, allowing the…
Foundation stone laid for €700 million Haliotis 2 Wastewater Treatment in France
Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice and President of Nice Côte d'Azur Métropole, along with Arnaud Bazire, CEO of SUEZ Water in France, officially marked the start of construction for Haliotis 2, a wastewater treatment and recovery facility intended to serve the region’s long-term environmental and infrastructure needs.
Drought over large parts of Europe raises concern
Low rainfall, dry soils, and shrinking rivers are pressuring ecosystems, farming, and transport routes across Europe and neighbouring regions.
SUEZ & Carcassonne Agglo inaugurate anaerobic digestion unit at Saint-Jean WWTP
On April 30th, Christian Pouget, Prefect of the Aude department; Régis Banquet, President of Carcassonne Agglo, Vice-President of Intercommunalités de France and Mayor of Alzonne; and Pierre Pauliac, Co-CEO of SUEZ and Chief Operating Officer Water, officially inaugurated the anaerobic digestion unit at the Saint-Jean wastewater treatment plant.
SUEZ and SEEG sign €200 million agreement to improve drinking water services in Gabon
SUEZ has entered into a five-year, €200 million contract with the Gabonese Energy and Water Company (SEEG) to enhance the production and distribution of drinking water in Libreville and other major cities across Gabon.
Congress introduces bipartisan bills to strengthen water infrastructure resilience and security
Two new bipartisan bills have been introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of the nation’s water infrastructure systems, reports ASDWA.
SUEZ and CNRS establish a five-year strategic partnership to drive innovation in sustainable water
SUEZ and the CNRS have formalised a five-year framework agreement aimed at combining their research and development (R&D) efforts to create innovative solutions that promote sustainable resource management and advance decarbonization technologies.
Egypt secures €262 million from France, EU for water and energy infrastructure projects
Egypt, France, and the European Union (EU) have signed nine financing and grant agreements worth €262.3 million to support water treatment, sanitation, renewable energy, and railway initiatives in Egypt, reports Daily News Egypt.
France’s first PFAS treatment solution launched at Ternay Plant
The Syndicat Mixte d’Eau Potable Rhône-Sud authority, in partnership with SUEZ, is launching a groundbreaking solution to treat PFAS at the Ternay water treatment plant, located south of France’s Chemical Valley.
“In 2025, water is finally gaining prominent visibility on Europe’s political agenda”
With water scarcity, climate change, and rising industrial demand putting increasing pressure on global resources, effective water governance and innovation have never been more urgent.
Saur Group reports strong 2024 results with double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability
Saur Group has reported a robust set of full-year results for 2024, with revenues reaching €2,317m, marking a 10.8% increase on the previous year.
Thames Water selects KKR as preferred partner in equity raise amid financial overhaul
Thames Water Utilities Limited (TWUL), the UK’s largest water supplier, has selected U.S.
Veolia welcomes Bpifrance and Lac1 Fund as new stakeholders
Bpifrance, the public investment bank, along with its French sovereign wealth fund Lac1, has announced an €800 million investment in Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation.
Suez partners with Uzbek authorities to support water sector transformation
On the occasion of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to France, SUEZ has announced the signing of two agreements to support the country in meeting its environmental challenges.
Global sea ice cover reaches an all-time minimum as streak of record temperatures continues
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air and sea temperatures, sea ice cover and hydrological variables.
Saur secures €293 million contract for Wattrelos Wastewater Treatment Plant modernization
The Saur Group announced that its subsidiaries, Saur France (lead contractor) and Stereau, have been awarded a contract by the Lille European Metropolis (MEL) to oversee the extension, reconstruction, and operation maintenance of the Wattrelos wastewater treatment plant.
British Water and The Water Council partner to drive global water innovation
A memorandum of action (MoA) has been signed between trade association British Water and US innovation hub The Water Council to establish a framework of collaboration to foster innovation, business development, and global connections in the water sector.