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Stéphanie Cau named Chief Communication, Marketing, Sustainability and Public Affairs at Suez
SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Cau as the Group’s new Chief Communication, Marketing, Sustainability and Public Affairs.
PFAS costs: too big to treat?
After years of study, the environmental challenges and public health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have come to the fore in the last five years as a key focus for the water sector.
Veolia reports strong growth in half-year 2024 results
Veolia has announced robust financial results for the first half of 2024, reflecting the strength of its value creation model and the successful launch of its GreenUp strategic program.
Veolia secures €100m contract to transform Lyon WWTP into environmental leader
Greater Lyon has chosen Veolia to modernize and manage the Saint Fons wastewater treatment plant, one of France’s largest, representing a €100 million contract over 6 years.
Consumers trust water utilities, scientists most for information about tap water
Consumers place the most trust in water utilities and scientists to provide them with information about their tap water compared to other entities, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
Water quality of the River Seine, a further test of the Olympic Games
The rain that soaked the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games continues to concern authorities about its effects on the water quality of the River Seine, postponing the men's swimming triathlon events scheduled for today, Tuesday, by one day.
Commission refers France to EU Court over Drinking Water Directive breach
Tthe European Commission decided to refer France to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the maximum nitrate concentration in drinking water set in the Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184).
Saudi water treatment project: 54 companies bid for PPP initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA), in conjunction with the National Centre for Privatisation & PPP (NCP), announced on Sunday that 54 companies have expressed interest in the Water and Sewage Treatment Plants at Land Ports Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project, reports Zawya.
Europe at the forefront of water technology innovation
New study shows 40% of inventions in water-related technologies come from European applicants.
Advanced water management: insights from the integration of InfoWorks ICM and Optimizer™
On July 4, 2024, water management professionals gathered for an insightful webinar titled “Optimiser la prise de décisions stratégiques par l’intégration des modèles InfoWorks ICM avec Optimizer™”, organized by Smart Water Magazine and Autodesk Water, and moderated by Olivia Tempest, Editor in Chief of Smart Water Magazine.
Neom extends bid deadline for major desalination plant
Enowa, the utility arm of Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project, has announced an extension to the bid deadline for a significant new desalination plant contract, reports MEED.
Nicholas Cumins takes charge as CEO of Bentley Systems
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), Nicholas Cumins today takes charge as CEO.
Cybersecurity, a must for European water utilities
Cybersecurity has become a major issue for companies in the water sector. In recent years, there have been multiple attacks on utilities, given the importance of this sector as an essential service.
Revolutionizing water purification: Unleashing the power of Filtralite
On Wednesday, June 12th, Smart Water Magazine teamed up with Filtralite to host an innovative webinar titled “Next-Gen Water Filtration: Harnessing Filtralite’s Performance.”
Grundfos to acquire the commercial and industrial business of Culligan
The new acquisition strengthens Grundfos’ water treatment portfolio.
Eiffage and Vinci win €400 million water treatment contracts
Eiffage Génie Civil and VINCI Construction secured in consortium with Veolia the design and build contract for the civil engineering of three SEDIF water treatment plants, worth more than €400 million.
SUEZ and first climate announce biochar carbon removal contract with Microsoft at Viva Technology
Three-year agreement covers delivery of 36,000 removal credits supplied from large-scale Carbonity, a Canadian joint venture co-owned by SUEZ, Airex Energy, and Groupe Rémabec.
SUEZ invests in Airex Energy and Subeca, specialized in decarbonation and WaterTech
SUEZ, a world leader in circular and digital solutions for water and waste, announced its acquisition of stakes in the innovative North American companies Airex Energy and Subeca, amounting to 8 million euros.
New tool designed to move towards sustainable water use
Researchers from the Science Research Council of Spain (CSIC) are leading the development of software to evaluate the performance of additives that aim to remove mineral scale in water treatment systems.
Neom halts $1.5 billion desalination facility project
The joint development agreement (JDA) for a zero liquid discharge plant project in Saudi Arabia's Neom has expired and will not be renewed, resulting in the project's termination, sources familiar with the matter inform MEED.