Scottish Water

Ecosystem restoration in the Scottish Highlands isn’t going to plan – here’s why

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The Scottish government estimates that the carbon stored in its peatlands is equivalent to 120 years’ worth of the country’s emissions.

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  • The Scottish government estimates that the carbon stored in its peatlands is equivalent to 120 years’ worth of the country’s emissions.
  • The Scottish government has pledged to spend £250 million between 2020 and 2030 to restore 25,000 hectares of peatland a year.
  • One manager at NatureScot, the government agency responsible for the environment, described the shortfall as a “national emergency” caused primarily by a “funding gap”.
  • He argued that for Scotland to meet its net-zero commitments, there must be large injections of private finance into peatland restoration.

Crofters and carbon markets

  • The selling of carbon credits is supposed to direct private investment into peatland restoration.
  • With these credits, the buyer, whether a company or individual, can claim to have offset their own carbon footprint.
  • Accreditation allows landowners to sell carbon credits on the UK land carbon registry.


Our research team travelled to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (an island chain off the Scottish west coast) in early 2023 to interview crofters and landowners. We found that confusion over the rights, responsibilities and benefits of selling carbon credits is slowing down restoration, not a lack of funding.

‘Pots of gold’

  • The Outer Hebrides has the lowest average income in the UK and the highest rate of fuel poverty in Scotland.
  • For crofters here, the prospect of monetary compensation for restoring peatlands (where 70% of the land is classified as peatland soil) is appealing.
  • While these brokers made out the process was simple (“restore peatlands, sell the credits to us”) the reality is more complicated.

Muddy legal waters

  • These (smaller) “pots of gold” are difficult for crofters to access due to legal complications.
  • Our research with Lewisian crofters has shown that unresolved questions regarding profitability and legal complications have created a stalemate.
  • Further advice and legal guidance for crofters – from the Peatland Code, Scottish government and the Scottish Land Court – is urgently needed to break the deadlock.


Ewan Gordon Jenkins received funding from STAIRS, the St Andrews Interdisciplinary Research Support fund.

This article was drafted in collaboration with Dr. Cornelia Helmcke (https://research-portal.st-andrews.ac.uk/en/persons/cornelia-helmcke) and Dr. Lydia Cole (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/geography-sustainable-development/people/lesc1) who were both co-leads on the research team.

Scottish Water Reduces Energy Consumption by 60% and Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Sustainable Water Technology

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.

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  • Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.
  • As Scotland's publicly owned water supplier, Scottish Water provides essential water and wastewater services to more than 2.6 million homes and 150,000 business premises across Scotland.
  • Its pump stations move water across a large geography, including remote villages and islands, so the utility was challenged to keep energy consumption and emissions down.
  • In collaboration with leading global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL), Scottish Water began trialing a smart pumping solution at two pilot sites, Maple Grove and Cross Dene.

Tetra Tech Awarded £60 Million Water Asset Management Contract

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that Scottish Water, Scotland’s publicly owned water utility, awarded Tetra Tech a £60 million, single-award contract to provide comprehensive asset management services.

Key Points: 
  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that Scottish Water, Scotland’s publicly owned water utility, awarded Tetra Tech a £60 million, single-award contract to provide comprehensive asset management services.
  • Scottish Water delivers water and wastewater services across Scotland through 60,000 miles of pipes and more than 2,000 treatment works.
  • This will enable Scottish Water to better understand rates of deterioration and help prioritize future maintenance and investment decisions for their water utility assets.
  • "Tetra Tech has used our Leading with Science® approach to support Scottish Water with technical and operational support, and critical infrastructure design services for more than 20 years," said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.

Invinity Energy Systems plc to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com May 2, 2023

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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LONDON, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM: IES) (AQSE: IES) (OTCQX: IESVF)(“Invinity”), a leading global manufacturer of utility-grade energy storage, today announced that Larry Zulch, CEO of Invinity, will present live at the Battery and Precious Metals Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on May 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM: IES) (AQSE: IES) (OTCQX: IESVF)(“Invinity”), a leading global manufacturer of utility-grade energy storage, today announced that Larry Zulch, CEO of Invinity, will present live at the Battery and Precious Metals Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on May 2, 2023.
  • If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.
  • Key partnerships include Siemens Gamesa, Everdura (Everbrite), EDF Renewables, California Energy Commission, Dawsongroup, Indian Energy, Hyosung, Ideona & STS and Scottish Water.
  • Sustainable Investment Opportunity – gain pure-play energy storage exposure to a cleantech leader at the forefront of the Net Zero energy transition.

An Industry Leader and a New VP Join Kando's Journey to Make a Positive Impact on the UK Wastewater Scene

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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TSUR YIGAL, Israel, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kando, a data intelligence solution provider specializing in wastewater analysis, today announced a new partnership with a water utility in the UK. Scottish Water has joined forces with Kando to implement its wastewater intelligence solution and bolster its ability to harness wastewater for the benefit of community and public health. Kando is also announcing that Dr. Andrew Engeli has joined the company as VP Community Health Strategy and Services to facilitate the company's growing outreach efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Scottish Water has joined forces with Kando to implement its wastewater intelligence solution and bolster its ability to harness wastewater for the benefit of community and public health.
  • The UK government increasingly sees wastewater treatment as a priority area.
  • "I am very excited to be working together," said Dr. Andrew Engeli, VP Community Health Strategy and Services for Kando.
  • Scottish Water responded to this target by committing to net zero emissions by 2040, a full five years earlier.

An Industry Leader and a New VP Join Kando's Journey to Make a Positive Impact on the UK Wastewater Scene

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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TSUR YIGAL, Israel, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kando, a data intelligence solution provider specializing in wastewater analysis, today announced a new partnership with a water utility in the UK. Scottish Water has joined forces with Kando to implement its wastewater intelligence solution and bolster its ability to harness wastewater for the benefit of community and public health. Kando is also announcing that Dr. Andrew Engeli has joined the company as VP Community Health Strategy and Services to facilitate the company's growing outreach efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Scottish Water has joined forces with Kando to implement its wastewater intelligence solution and bolster its ability to harness wastewater for the benefit of community and public health.
  • The UK government increasingly sees wastewater treatment as a priority area.
  • "I am very excited to be working together," said Dr. Andrew Engeli, VP Community Health Strategy and Services for Kando.
  • Scottish Water responded to this target by committing to net zero emissions by 2040, a full five years earlier.

Clarke Energy to Demonstrate Carbon Negative Carbon Capture System

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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KOHLER, Wis., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A first-of-its-kind project to remove carbon from biogas engine exhaust and turn it into eco-friendly products to reduce net carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was recently named a winner of Ofwat's second Water Breakthrough Challenge. Ofwat is the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatized water and sewerage industry in England.

Key Points: 
  • Clarke Energy (Liverpool, UK), a division of Kohler Co. a leader in engines, generators and clean energy solutions is one of the partners within the selected consortium to further develop this project.
  • "We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this innovative carbon capture and conversion system with our long-term valued customer Severn Trent," said Alex Marshall, Group Director - Clarke Energy.
  • With the addition of a carbon capture system, we achieve the net effect of reducing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere which is important for our children's future."
  • Clarke Energy, a KOHLER Company, is a leader in the engineering, design, installation and long-term maintenance of gas engine-based power plants.

Clarke Energy to Demonstrate Carbon Negative Carbon Capture System at Severn Trent Water after Winning Ofwat's "Water Breakthrough Challenge"

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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The English and Welsh water regulator has awarded 1,138,947 to Clarke Energy and 3,189,530 in total to the partnership of Severn Trent Water, CCM, Brunel University, United Utilities, Southern Water and Scottish Water.

Key Points: 
  • The English and Welsh water regulator has awarded 1,138,947 to Clarke Energy and 3,189,530 in total to the partnership of Severn Trent Water, CCM, Brunel University, United Utilities, Southern Water and Scottish Water.
  • The CO2 from the engine exhaust is typically deemed to be carbon neutral as it is part of the short-term carbon cycle.
  • By removing this CO2 from the atmosphere, it is possible to overall reduce carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over time.
  • Alex Marshall, Group Business Development and Marketing Director at Clarke Energy said: "We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this innovative carbon capture and conversion system with our long-term valued customer Severn Trent.

Ceylon Graphite Announces Appointment of Rita Theil to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ceylon Graphite Corp. (Ceylon or the Company) (TSX-V: CYL) (OTC: CYLYF) (FSE: CCY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rita Theil as the Non-Executive Chair of its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ceylon Graphite Corp. (Ceylon or the Company) (TSX-V: CYL) (OTC: CYLYF) (FSE: CCY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rita Theil as the Non-Executive Chair of its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Ms. Theil has a professional background as a corporate lawyer, as well as extensive and varied experience as an investment banker.
  • Ceylon is excited to have Rita join our board of directors.
  • Ceylon Graphite cautions the reader that the above list of risk factors is not exhaustive.