Water Company · AMP8 2025–2030

Yorkshire Water

Water and sewerage company serving 5.5 million customers across Yorkshire — £8.3bn AMP8 investment programme, majority-owned by EQT since March 2026
£8.3bn
AMP8 Investment
5.5m
Customers
42%
EQT Stake

Yorkshire Water

Service Region🗺️ Yorkshire
CategoryWater Company
Organisation Type💧 Water and Sewerage Company
Parent CompanyKelda Holdings (EQT 42% / GIC 42% / NSW TCorp 16%)
Yorkshire Water is a water and sewerage company owned by Kelda Holdings, supplying drinking water and treating wastewater for 5.5 million customers across Yorkshire. In March 2026, EQT AB acquired a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings, completing a consortium restructure alongside existing shareholders GIC (42%) and NSW TCorp (16%).
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EQT Acquires 42% Stake in Kelda Holdings — March 2026
Swedish infrastructure investor EQT AB completed its acquisition of a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings (Yorkshire Water's parent) in March 2026, replacing Corsair Infrastructure. EQT has committed additional equity to support Yorkshire Water's £8.3bn AMP8 investment programme.
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Yorkshire Water AMP8 Investment Programme

Yorkshire Water's AMP8 capital programme (2025–2030) totals £8.3 billion — one of the largest investment programmes of any English water company. The programme received backing from incoming shareholder EQT, which committed additional equity capital at acquisition to ensure Yorkshire Water can deliver its regulatory obligations in full.

The programme prioritises storm overflow reduction under WINEP obligations, wastewater treatment works upgrades, water quality improvements and digital asset management — including a significant AI-powered framework award to Jacobs for intelligent infrastructure monitoring.

AMP8 Capital Delivery Priorities

Storm Overflow & Wastewater Programme
Yorkshire Water's WINEP storm overflow reduction programme is one of the most ambitious in England, requiring sustained capital investment in combined sewer overflow infrastructure, storm storage and wastewater treatment capacity across the Yorkshire river catchments.
Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrades
AMP8 includes significant investment in treatment works across Yorkshire to meet tightening EA discharge consents. New biological treatment processes and nutrient removal technologies are being deployed across the company's wastewater asset base.
Digital Asset Management & AI
Yorkshire Water awarded Jacobs a major AI-powered asset management framework in 2026, deploying intelligent monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies across the water and wastewater network. This positions Yorkshire Water as a leading adopter of digital innovation in the sector.
Water Quality & Leakage
PR24 leakage reduction targets and drinking water quality improvements form a core element of Yorkshire Water's AMP8 regulatory commitments, with investment across the distribution network and treatment assets.

AMP8 Contractor Frameworks & Supply Chain

Yorkshire Water's £8.3bn AMP8 programme creates significant opportunity for contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers across civils, mechanical and electrical, environmental, digital and professional services disciplines. The company procures capital delivery through competitive frameworks and direct contracting, with supply chain activity concentrated in Yorkshire and the wider North of England region.

Key framework disciplines include: civil engineering and infrastructure; mechanical and electrical installation; environmental and ecological consultancy; digital technology and AI integration; network surveys and inspection; and engineering design and project management.

Recent AMP8 Contract Awards

Barhale · July 2026
Springhill Service Reservoir, Scarborough — £16M
New reservoir improving water resilience in the Scarborough and East Yorkshire region. Construction due 2027.
Veolia UK / MSE / Rhames · July 2026
Thickening & Dewatering Maintenance Framework — £3.6M
Multi-supplier framework for Yorkshire Water's thickening and dewatering assets across all operational areas. Awarded July 2026.
Regulatory · July 2026
EA Fines Yorkshire Water £50,000 Over Reservoir Releases
Yorkshire Water failed to release sufficient water from two reservoirs into the environment. The £50,000 penalty is funding SSSI restoration and natural flood management in the Loxley Valley, Peak District.
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Last updated: 8 July 2026