Noticias sobre Sweden
AI boom to drive €6.8 billion in water spend for European data centers by 2036
Water-related spend across Europe’s data center sector is projected to reach €6.8 billion by 2036.
No Dig Alliance strengthens Swedish presence with acquisition of JS Drilling Solutions
No Dig Alliance (NDA), a Nordic provider of underground water infrastructure services backed by Ambienta, has acquired Sweden-based JS Drilling Solutions AB, a company specialising in trenchless pipe installation technologies.
Europe’s water bill is lying: the hidden cost crisis utilities can no longer ignore
Chronically underpriced water is leaving Europe dangerously underprepared — and the fix may be more affordable than decision-makers assume.
AF Gruppen secures USD 57 million contract to overhaul Trelleborg wastewater plant in Sweden
AF Bygg Syd, a subsidiary of Norwegian construction group AF Gruppen, has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 530 million (around USD 57.8 million, excluding VAT) by the Municipality of Trelleborg to overhaul and expand the Sjöviksverket wastewater treatment facility in southern Sweden.
Sweden and Ukraine join forces to restore water access in devastated Kherson region
Swedish water technology company Wayout is set to begin water production in southern Ukraine after the contract for the first unit was signed and financing secured, marking the operational phase of a broader initiative to restore drinking water access across the Kherson region.
EU cohesion policy reallocation puts €3.1 billion behind water resilience
Water has been formally elevated to the status of strategic infrastructure by the European Union, placed alongside competitiveness, defence, housing, and energy as one of five pillars of a €34.6 billion reallocation of cohesion policy funds.
NCC secures EUR 63.9 million contract for water treatment plant in Östersund, Sweden
Östersund Municipality has awarded NCC a contract to construct a new water treatment facility adjacent to the existing Minnesgärde waterworks, in central Sweden.
Uniwater strengthens Stockholm presence with acquisition of pressure testing specialist 3VA
Uniwater continues to strengthen its presence in Sweden’s water infrastructure market through the acquisition of 3VA-Säkrare AB (3VA), a specialist company in pressure testing and quality assurance of water and wastewater systems.
CircSyst partners meet in Lahti to advance sustainable circular models
On November 4th-5th, 2025, the 3rd General Assembly meeting of the CircSyst project) was hosted in the city of Lahti, Finland.
Europe and U.S. show major deficiencies in water resilience, according to the Kemira Index 2025
The new international edition of the Kemira Water Index 2025 highlights significant weaknesses in water resilience across Europe and the United States.
The European Chemicals Agency updates PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s REACH regulation.
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams.
Nordic countries contribute to the modernisation of wastewater treatment in Lviv, Ukraine
At the eve of the fourth annual Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, Nefco announced three key financing agreements with Lviv related to the modernisation of their wastewater treatment infrastructure.
EBRD and EU finance renovation of Sarajevo water supply network
EBRD confirms third loan tranche of €5 million and EU provides an additional €3.8 million investment grant to support project implementation.
Circsyst General Assembly in Maribor: advancing Europe’s circular economy
On June 18-19, 2025, Maribor, Slovenia, hosted the 2nd General Assembly of the CircSyst project (HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-02), a transformative initiative accelerating Europe’s shift to a circular economy.
Study reveals high concentrations of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in UK rivers
A University of York study into the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in UK rivers has found some of the highest levels ever recorded.
Global Water Partnership Organisation opens MoU to new governments
For the first time in over 20 years, the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is opening its intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), offering a historic opportunity for new States and Governments to join the formal body behind one of the world’s most influential water networks.
Germany breaks ground on first full-scale phosphorus recovery plant
Germany has officially launched construction on its first full-scale phosphorus recovery plant, marking a major step toward a more self-sufficient and sustainable Europe.
Powerful methane emissions from Swedish lake puzzle researchers
Unexpectedly strong methane emissions have been detected at several locations in Lake Siljan, Sweden, according to a new study from Chalmers University of Technology.
Uniwater strengthens expertise in water treatment with Ramson acquisition
Uniwater has signed an agreement to acquire Ramson, a leading specialist in filtration solutions for drinking water and industrial liquid treatment, according to a company press release.