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  • Pennon water flips to a loss after parasite outbreak

    Energy

    Losses at water company Pennon widened significantly as the group struggled to pay millions to fix a parasite outbreak that led to diarrhoea. Today, the South West Water owner said its underlying profit before tax had jumped from £19.1m in profit the first half of last year to £18.6m in losses. The results were in [...]

    There is currently no statutory requirement to pay compensation to customers when supply interruptions occur, although some voluntarily offer payouts at varying rates.
  • Diversified Energy: FTSE 250 firm stumps up £52m for Texas natural gas field

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    Oil and gas site owner Diversified Energy Company has bought several operated natural gas wells located within East Texas for $68m (£52.3m). The FTSE 250 firm bought the assets from a regional operator. The “significant” PDP (proved developed producing) reserve was part of a wider sale in the area. A third-party development company will also [...]

    Diversified Energy Company said it would pay for the sale with a $35m share issuance.

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