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5 articles about "Centrica"

UK market unimpressed with interims Vol 2, Issue 12 (December 2001)

Interim results for the UK water industry arrived in November showing a mixed performance. Several companies, including United Utilities, AWG and Severn Trent posted significant turnover growth for the period. However, lacklustre pre-tax profit numbers dampened market enthusiasm.

UK water sector on a path to disaster Vol 2, Issue 10 (October 2001)

The UK water industry’s regulatory framework based on the RPI-X model has led to falling operational costs and lower prices for customers. It has also facilitated investment in service levels, water quality and the environment. However, as the industry begins its preparations for the next regulatory review in 2005, it is faced with a series of problems rooted in the present regime.

Enel gives up on Southern Water Vol 2, Issue 9 (September 2001)

Scottish Power continues to seek a buyer for its Southern Water subsidiary, despite Enel’s decision to withdraw its interest.

The evolution of Thames Water Vol 2, Issue 8 (August 2001)

In November 2000, Thames Water became a division of RWE. The company now manages all core water operations within the RWE group, including RWE Aqua, which has operations in Germany and eastern Europe. RWE started life as a local municipal electricity company, evolving over the past 100 years to become an international multi-utility group. In this interview, Thames Water’s chief executive Bill Alexander tells Peter Allison how the two companies have been integrated and discusses the group’s growth and development aspirations.

Vivendi quiet on Centrica link-up Vol 2, Issue 8 (August 2001)

Vivendi Environnement (VE) has declined to comment on market speculation that it has linked up with the UK’s Centrica to consider a bid for Southern Water. Southern was put on the market earlier this year.