Asset management

Utilities communications networks: Why go private?

Mobile phone companies are in the process of shutting down 3G services and utilities using 3G for communications with equipment could be adversely affected. Private LTE networks provide a secure, robust alternative that’s good for the long-term. Westermo explains more in a new report.

01/12/2023

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Spot the dog’s power networks journey, and other stories

Learn more about innovations in robotics at our forthcoming webinar with ULC.

21/11/2023

Case studies

Three key asset management lessons from power and water

Our recent webinar with RS Group explained why a back to basics maintenance approach combined with future-gazing predictive maintenance is a great strategy for asset managers.

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Webinars

Storm overflow spend to top £9bn over PR24

Wastewater companies have set out their investment plans to tackle storm overflows during the PR24 period. The total investment will top £9 billion with several companies expecting to beat government targets. United Utilities (UU) and Yorkshire Water will make the largest investments in PR24 at £3.1 billion and £1.9 billion respectively due to UU having more combined sewers than most other water companies, coupled with higher-than-average rainfall.

03/10/2023

News

The growing role of weather intelligence in a warming climate

As UK summers heat up, utility companies can turn to tech to stay ahead of extreme events.

17/08/2023

Opinion

Industry grandees mull intractable sector quandaries

A landmark report from Utility Week examines if utilities can reconcile the seemingly irreconcilable: sustainability, unprecedented levels of investment in infrastructure, and protection of consumers at a time when many are struggling. Read it to learn what many of the industry’s leading minds think about company ownership, energy markets, affordability and societal responsibility, future investment, and energy markets.

30/06/2023

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Bypassing impact assessment speeds up pipeline project

Effective investment in infrastructure requires the ability to learn from the past, have a clairvoyant-like view of the future, and adopt radical new approaches to delivery. Utility Week looks at how a crucial pipeline scheme was simultaneously expedited and future proofed by Thames Water.

29/06/2023

Case studies

Extreme weather now number one risk for utilities

Utility Week’s landmark risk report reveals extreme and unpredictable weather is the primary risk facing energy networks, trumping threats to cyber security. Read the report to learn what other key challenges the industry faces and how they might be mitigated from senior leaders in the sector.

12/06/2023

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Worried about assets failing? Here’s how to avoid it

Networks can ill-afford assets failing out of the blue. That means regulatory penalties and unplanned and sometimes substantial asset replacement costs. But how do you predict when an asset is about to go under? The latest technology has some of the answers.

25/05/2023

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Reform for Resilience

Utility Week’s second report on the theme of reform highlights the need for greater state investment in resilience, new financial models and a focus on changing customers’ behaviours.

25/05/2023

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Network spurs key to resilience and reliability gains

As energy networks grapple with the challenges of climate change and a clamour for distributed energy connections, reliability and resilience are under pressure. Utility Week’s recent webinar explored how investment in spur protection could help the industry respond effectively.

19/05/2023

Case studies

Smarter assets for resilient infrastructure

Smartening up the asset base is critical to the future resilience of energy and water networks. With looming challenges from climate change, shifting demand profiles and more, Utility Week Live speakers talk about how they are augmenting and updating their assets and asset management approaches.

09/05/2023

Opinion

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