Smart City & Utility Industry News

PartnershipNew Project (Full-Scale)WaterPortsmouth WaterCappaghUK

Portsmouth Water Awards £136.5m AMP8 Contracts to Cappagh for Infrastructure Upgrades

Jul 16, 2025

Portsmouth Water has selected infrastructure and utilities contractor Cappagh to deliver two major AMP8 contracts valued at £136.5 million, following a competitive tender process. Covering the period from 2025 to 2030, with potential extension to...

Upcoming projectWaterKuwait

Kuwait to Launch Tender for Nationwide Smart Water Meter Rollout

Jul 8, 2025

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has added a public tender for smart water meters to its 2025 procurement plan. The project includes the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of smart meters and associated...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterJohnson ControlsUSA

Marco Island Advances Smart Water Meter Upgrade

Jul 1, 2025

Marco Island has approved the implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to modernize its water system and improve billing accuracy. The decision follows a citywide audit conducted in partnership with Johnson Controls, which revealed...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterAganovaSEDIF

Aganova to Assess Paris Region’s Water Infrastructure in Five-Year Deal

Jul 1, 2025

Spanish environmental services company Aganova has secured a five-year contract with SEDIF, the public utility managing the Paris region’s 8,000 km water distribution network. Using its Nautilus acoustic sensor, Aganova will inspect large-diameter...

PartnershipWaterVeoliaAlcom

Veolia and Alcom Create Ekydra to Develop AI-Driven Water Management Solutions

Jun 18, 2025

Veolia and French AI group Alcom have launched Ekydra, a joint venture focused on developing digital tools to improve water utility performance. The initiative aims to address key challenges in the sector, including water conservation through...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterJohannesburg WaterSouth Africa

Johannesburg Expands Use of Smart Technology to Strengthen Water Supply

Jun 18, 2025

Johannesburg Water has initiated the installation of advanced smart pressure controllers across its network to improve water management and reduce losses. The project, part of the city’s broader Smart City agenda, targets areas with high water...

New Project (Pilot)WaterSAUR GroupXylemFrance

Morbihan Region in France to Test Remote Water Meter Reading in 10 Municipalities

Jun 16, 2025

Ten municipalities in the Morbihan region will trial remote water meter reading by December 2026. Around 18,500 meters will be equipped with devices that transmit daily consumption data via a secure radio network. The project, led by Golfe du...

PartnershipWaterSevern TrentSuezUK

Severn Trent Tests Suez’s SewerBalls to Improve Sewer Monitoring

Jun 8, 2025

Severn Trent is trialling a new sensor-based technology called SewerBall® to detect issues in sewer pipes up to three times faster than traditional methods. Developed by French company SUEZ, the floating devices contain sensors that monitor...

Mergers and AcquisitionsWaterPhyn

Investment Group Acquires Smart Water Solutions Company Phyn

May 28, 2025

Phyn, a provider of intelligent water management systems, has been acquired by an investment group led by entrepreneur and TV personality Jonathan Scott for an undisclosed amount. The deal transitions Phyn from Belkin’s ownership to an independent...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEnergyWaterKamstrupBD Smart Forsyning

Kamstrup Acquires BD Smart Forsyning to Boost Digital Innovation for Utilities

May 28, 2025

Kamstrup has agreed to acquire Danish company BD Smart Forsyning from Brødrene Dahl, aiming to accelerate digital solutions for the utilities sector. The deal should enhance Kamstrup’s software capabilities, particularly in communication and...