News about Netherlands
WSP raises takeover bid for Arcadis to EUR 51.50 a share
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EIB provides €100 million to strengthen North Holland’s drinking water infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan for Dutch water utility PWN to support the modernisation and expansion of drinking water infrastructure in the province of North Holland.
H2O Innovation expands UV water disinfection capabilities with Dutch acquisition
H2O Innovation has acquired bestUV, a Dutch manufacturer of ultraviolet water disinfection systems.
Tetra Tech to support water infrastructure expansion in The Netherlands
Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, has been selected by Waterschap Aa en Maas, a major water authority in the southern Netherlands, to offer engineering and consulting services for expanding wastewater treatment facilities and upgrading the region's water system infrastructure.
EU allocates €103 million to climate and environment projects across seven countries
The European Commission has announced more than €103 million in funding for seven strategic projects under the EU’s LIFE programme, supporting climate adaptation, environmental protection and circular economy initiatives across Europe.
Rijkswaterstaat selects Tetra Tech to modernize water infrastructure across the Netherlands
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IHE Delft appoints Ingrid Roelvink as Operational Director
Ingrid Roelvink has joined IHE Delft as Operational Director and Chair of the Management Board.
Demonstrating a digital twin in action: Brabant Water and Xylem Vue
Read the full chronicle of this online event: From data to action: building a digital twin of Brabant Water’s network with Xylem Vue.
Brabant Water’s journey from digital twin vision to reality with Xylem Vue
Read the full chronicle of this online event: From data to action: building a digital twin of Brabant Water’s network with Xylem Vue.
From reactive to proactive: Brabant Water’s transforms operations with Xylem Vue
On November 5, 2025, Smart Water Magazine and Xylem Vue brought together industry professionals from across the water sector for the webinar From Data to Action: Building a Digital Twin of Brabant Water’s Network with Xylem Vue.
Join us for a new webinar: inside Brabant Water’s digital twin journey with Xylem Vue
Xylem Vue and Smart Water Magazine invite you to join a webinar exploring how Brabant Water is using digital twin technology to drive operational intelligence and create a unified, data-driven view of its water network.
Digital strategies for water resilience take the spotlight in Amsterdam
Amsterdam played host to the final day of the 2025 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards, Bentley Systems’ annual gathering celebrating the organizations and professionals driving innovation across the infrastructure sector.
AI is poised to transform infrastructure: Bentley Systems opens the Year in Infrastructure 2025
Leaders and innovators from across the global infrastructure sector gathered on October 15th for the opening of the 2025 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards, hosted by Bentley Systems.
Nijhuis Saur Industries acquires Grünbeck Waterbehandeling
Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of Saur Group, announces the acquisition of Grünbeck Waterbehandeling, a Dutch water treatment company known for its expertise in industrial process water applications, residential- and hydrogen solutions.
Methane emissions from drinking water purification can be reduced by 50%, researcher says
It is becoming increasingly difficult to produce sufficient drinking water, and this process also releases large amounts of the harmful greenhouse gas methane.
LIFE Waste2Coag showcases brine recovery innovations at international conference
The LIFE Waste2Coag project, co-funded by the EU LIFE programme (LIFE20 ENV/ES/000430) and coordinated by Global Omnium, continues to advance sustainable wastewater treatment.
International conference highlights growing business opportunities in resource recovery
The global drive towards a circular economy gained significant momentum last week at the International Water Association (IWA) Resource Recovery Conference in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
Study identifies strategies to mitigate laughing gas emissions during wastewater treatment
Laughing gas (nitrous oxide or N₂O) is primarily released by the microorganisms responsible for cleaning our wastewater.
Dutch Water Authority achieves energy-positive status in wastewater treatment
Waternet, the public water utility of Amsterdam and operational arm of Water Authority Amstel, Gooi and Vecht, is one of the first water authorities in the Netherlands to consistently produce more energy than it consumes.
EIB water sector fund doubles in size with support from the Netherlands
The European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Water Sector Fund has received a significant boost from the Dutch government with a €31 million contribution, doubling the fund's size.