Press Releases

02/09/2008
Veolia Transport wins contract to manage future regional express system in Bremen, Germany

From December 2010, NordWestBahn (NWB), a German subsidiary of Veolia Transport, is to manage the whole of the planned regional express system (S-Bahn) that will link the states of Bremen and Lower Saxony in Germany.

06/08/2008
First half year results 2008 at June 30, 2008

Strong business momentum, increase in cash flow from operations and action plan targeting improved profitability

31/07/2008
Veolia Water selected by Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates

Veolia Water has signed a contract with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) for the financing, design, construction and operation of two new wastewater treatment plants in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. It represents the biggest contract to-date signed for wastewater in the Middle East.

08/07/2008
World’s largest rooftop solar power station being built in Zaragoza

GM, Veolia Environnement, Clairvoyant, Aragon Join Forces on Solar Energy

24/06/2008
Veolia Environmental Services Ile-de-France launches the first french unit producing biomethane fuel from biogas

By creating the first French unit producing biomethane fuel from landfill gas, Veolia Environmental Services demonstrates its commitment to bioenergy.

19/06/2008
Veolia Environnement confirms that it should exceed its revenue growth objective for 2008

Veolia Environnement confirms that it should exceed its revenue growth objective for 2008, initially expected at 10% growth.

12/06/2008
Veolia Transport to manage Bilbao urban bus system

The Bilbao (Spain) municipal authorities have awarded Veolia Transport the contract to manage the bus system for the city, which has 400,000 residents. The contract is for eight years, with an additional two years on option. It will generate cumulative revenue of around €305 million for the first eight years.

10/06/2008
The Veolia Environnement Foundation’s 2008 Environment Book Prize

The Veolia Environnement Foundation’s 2008 Environment Book Prize is awarded to “A perfect red” by Amy Butler (published by Autrement).

09/06/2008
Veolia Water wins new design-build-operate contract

Veolia Water wins new design-build-operate contract in India for a water production plant in Nagpur.

03/06/2008
Artenius, a subsidiary of chemical company La Seda de Barcelona, has chosen Veolia Environnement for its site at Sines in Portugal

Veolia Environnement has signed a contract with Artenius, a subsidiary of chemical company La Seda de Barcelona, for its site at Sines, located to the south of Lisbon, Portugal.