Noticias sobre France
Autodesk and Idrostudi to showcase digital twin advances in water management
The Autodesk Water Webinar Series by Smart Water Magazine delves into the most relevant and innovative topics in water management. Register now and join us on December 17 to explore how hydraulic modelling and digital twins are redefining the future of water utilities.
Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Thames Water reports improved financial performance amid rising debt
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services provider, has released its half-year financial results for 2024, showcasing progress in its turnaround efforts under new Chief Executive Officer Chris Weston.
Covalis and Suez submit bid for Thames Water
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has received a bid from Covalis Capital that involves partnering with France’s Suez to manage a significant restructuring and prepare the company for a public stock market listing, reports The Financial Times.
Kenyan Government commissions Kigoro Water Plant to address water shortages in Nairobi
The Government of Kenya has commissioned the Sh 4.5 billion (about USD 35 million) Kigoro Water Treatment Plant in Gatanga, Murang’a County, a critical infrastructure project designed to alleviate water shortages in the Nairobi Metropolitan region, informs the Kenya News Agency.
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.
Brazil and France commit €200 million to boost sustainable development, water and sanitation
Brazil and France have signed a €200 million loan with the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES).
SUEZ and GRDF partner to transform smart metering and resource management
SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste, and IOWIZMI, a fully-owned subsidiary of gas distributor GRDF, have signed a strategic 10-year contract.
Silhorko-Eurowater is rebranded as Grundfos
The Grundfos-owned water treatment company Silhorko-Eurowater is now being rebranded as Grundfos. This marks a significant step towards Grundfos’ ambition to become a leader in water treatment.
AI-powered water: Can tech clean up the water industry?
Water is a precious resource, but in many regions it’s increasingly scarce. Leaks are a part of the problem, so water suppliers in the UK and Sweden are using cutting-edge technology to tackle water loss. Read on to find out how artificial intelligence is helping water companies to reduce waste.
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
A study led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety,…
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
Climate change intensified 2022 drought in Central and Southern Europe, study finds
UFZ researchers estimate that climate change contributed to roughly one third of the drought intensity.
ACCIONA secures €300M in sustainable financing for GCC projects
ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, has secured new sustainable financing worth €300 million to fund key projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council area (GCC).
Veolia aims for €1B revenue by 2030 with pioneering PFAS treatment for micropollutants
1 billion euro in sales by 2030 targeted in the fight against micropollutants (and in particular PFAS) through the combination of all the Group's activities. The most complete end-to-end solution on the market, mobilizing all the Group's expertise across the value chain.
The Saur group enters the French real estate sector and revolutionizes building water management
The Saur group is reinventing the water market in France by targeting a new market segment: real estate.
Five countries to receive over €1 billion in EU aid following natural disasters
Support from the EU Solidarity Fund for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France following severe floods in 2023 Assistance will cover part of the costs of emergency and…
EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.
Grundfos announces completion of Culligan C&I acquisition
This acquisition of the Commercial & Industrial business of Culligan (‘C&I’) in Italy, France, and the UK marks an important step forward in Grundfos’ ambition to expand within water treatment.
Veolia wraps up national campaign to detect PFAS in French drinking water
Veolia takes stock of the presence of the 20 regulated PFAS in drinking water in France, anticipating the obligation of health authorities.