Stantec providing construction management services for City of Lynchburg CSO program.

Stantec is expanding its partnership with Lynchburg, Virginia, to address combined sewer overflows (CSOs) due to climate change.

The $104 million Blackwater CSO Tunnel project will enhance water quality by redirecting overflow from a local park. The nearly one-mile tunnel will provide significant storage capacity and improve urban infrastructure.

Veolia Wins a Major Contract to Make One of the Largest Wastewater Treatment Plants in France.

Greater Lyon awarded Veolia a €100 million contract to modernize the Saint Fons wastewater treatment facility, serving one million people.

This six-year project aims to enhance compliance, reduce electricity consumption by 15%, and water consumption by 10%, while addressing emerging pollutants and improving environmental performance.

Fluence to provide 2.2GWh of battery storage in US.

Siemens subsidiary Fluence Energy and Excelsior Energy Capital have agreed to install 2.2 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the US from 2025.

The Gridstack Pro project, using battery cells from Tennessee and modules from Utah, will use the Inflation Reduction Act's domestic content bonus.

Chris Frantz, partner of Excelsior Energy Capital, aims to leverage their combined expertise for? sustainable growth and innovation.

FluxGen collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate Water Replenishment in India.

FluxGen Sustainable Technologies has partnered with Microsoft to enhance water replenishment at St. Martha’s Hospital and another multi-specialty hospital in Bangalore.

This initiative aims to improve water efficiency and reduce freshwater reliance, supporting Microsoft’s goal of water positivity by 2030.

FluxGen's AI and IoT solutions expect a 50% reduction in water usage, benefiting the hospitals and surrounding communities.

Veolia Announces the Sale of Its Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Business in North America for $620 Million.

Veolia North America has agreed to sell its sulfuric and hydrofluoric acid regeneration operations to American Industrial Partners for $620 million.

This move, generating approximately $350 million in 2023 revenue, aligns with Veolia's GreenUp strategy to refine its asset portfolio and focus on core operations.

Acciona sells hydro portfolio.

Acciona Energía has agreed to sell 100% of Acciona Saltos de Agua, S.L. group (ASA) for €287 million, a debt-free transaction.

The ASA portfolio, which comprises 23 hydroelectric plants with 175 MW of installed capacity, represents 20% of Acciona Energía's installed capacity.

The transaction is subject to foreign direct investment approval and is expected to close before year-end.

Idrica Launches a Digital Solution to Streamline BALTEN’s Subscriber and Billing Operations.

Idrica, a Spanish water technology firm, will implement a digital platform for Balsas de Tenerife (BALTEN) to centralize billing and subscriber processes.

Utilizing the Xylem Vue platform powered by GoAigua, the initiative aims to optimize management, automate meter networks, and enhance customer service.

This project, part of BALTEN’s #digital transformation, includes a year-long implementation phase followed by four years of maintenance.

Abu Dhabi’s EWEC receives 4 bids for Saadiyat Island SWRO desalination project.

EWEC has received four proposals for the Saadiyat Island Reverse Osmosis Independent Water Project from Acciona Agua, Engie, GS Inima Environmental, and a consortium of FCC Aqualia and Orascom.

The project aims to desalinate 60 million gallons per day using low-carbon technology, supporting the UAE's sustainability goals by 2030.

ADB and Kazakhstan sign agreement for hydropower development.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with #Kazakhstan to support its Hydropower Development Program, focusing on pre-feasibility studies and auction preparations for 600 MW capacity projects.

?ADB aims to enhance renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen energy security through private sector participation and knowledge transfer.

Veolia Strengthens its Leadership in Ecological Transformation with SBTi Validation.

Veolia's GreenUp program, aimed at accelerating decarbonization, has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), recognizing its net-zero ambition.

The company plans a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 and achieved a 13.8 Mt reduction in 2023, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.

SUEZ and Greater Manchester agree extension to waste and recycling contracts to 2034 worth over ￡1 billion.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has renewed its waste and recycling contracts with SUEZ for eight years, extending until 2034.

This partnership, managing over 1 million households, aims to enhance recycling, upgrade facilities, and promote a circular economy, achieving over 99.8% landfill diversion and 60% household recycling rates.

54 companies vie for Saudi land ports water treatment PPP project.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority of Saudi Arabia (ZATCA), with the National Centre for Privatisation (NCP), announced 54 companies expressed interest in a Water and Sewage Treatment Plants project at land ports.

The initiative involves constructing and managing facilities under a 15-year contract, enhancing water management across ten locations.

Black & Veatch to provide design and engineering services for WWTP upgrades in Florida.

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has selected Black & Veatch to provide design and engineering services for upgrades at its wastewater treatment facilities.

The project aims to enhance systems and recycle 60% of wastewater, complying with Florida's Ocean Outfall Legislation, while promoting sustainability and renewable energy use.

Thames Water debt downgraded to junk status by Moody’s credit agency with effective nationalisation possible.

Moody’s has downgraded Thames Water Utilities Ltd. from Baa3 to Ba2, citing financial vulnerabilities and regulatory challenges.

The downgrade reflects liquidity issues and stringent requirements from Ofwat, including a low return rate and significant cost reductions.

Thames Water faces potential penalties and must secure new equity to avoid further instability.

Element Six and Lummus Technology Announce Global Partnership for PFAS Destruction.

Element Six has partnered with Lummus Technology to combat the global challenge of destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

This collaboration combines their advanced technologies to create effective methods for eliminating these harmful "forever chemicals," aiming to protect public health and the environment through innovative water treatment solutions.

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