Utility Pipeline Technology Award
This award, introduced in 2003, is made for the most significant contribution to the utility pipeline technology. The objective is to promote the development of new ideas in the general field of utility pipeline technology.
2026 Winner:
Scott & Fyfe | Alphashield Plus: Advanced Composite CIPP Liner Technology for the Rehabilitation of Utility Pipelines
Alphashield Plus is an advanced composite cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) liner engineered for utility pipelines and demanding industrial environments.Manufactured using 100% E‑CR glass fibre and Scott & Fyfe’s patented composite process, it delivers enhanced chemical resistance, increased structural integrity and up to 50% lower installation pressures, enabling durable, low‑disruption trenchless rehabilitation.
2025 Winner:
The Water Services Group Ltd | Tunnel Vision Surveys | Specialised remote services to facilitate slip lining within pipes
2024 Winner:
Hydrosave | pCAT™ Long Range Subsectional Pipe Deterioration Assessment
2023 Winner:
Origin No Dig® | Game changing leak detection reduction technology
2022 Winner:
Environmental Techniques, Caledonia Water Alliance, Good Friday Robotics, Scottish Water | The Machines are Taking Over! Adapting Drones for Advanced, Safer Sewer Surveys
2021 Winner:
Mott MacDonald Limited (MML) & Continuum Industries Ltd | Moata Route Optimiser/Applying AI for Optioneering at the front end of Transmission Pipleine Projects
2020 Winner:
Wessex Water, Headlight AI, Bright Innovations Group | 'Telesto' 3D LiDAR Modelling of Tunnels in Semi-Turbulent Flow
Utility Pipeline Project Award
The Utility Pipeline Projects Award was introduced in 2016 to showcase technical expertise, achievement and challenges overcome in delivery of utility pipeline projects. Projects may be of any length, any diameter pipe or in any sector, including; renewables, unconventional gas, power, infrastructure, gas, water, wastewater, power and IT.
2026 Winner:
National Gas Services | Project Brigg: Delivering the UK’s First Live Hydrogen Blending Project on the National Transmission System
Project Brigg is the UK’s first live hydrogen blending project on the National Transmission System, successfully transporting and utilising blended gas through existing pipeline infrastructure. It demonstrates technical excellence, innovation and collaboration in delivering a complex, first-of-a-kind utility pipeline project.
2025 Winner:
Esh-Stantec | WINEP Durham Transfers
2024 Winner:
United Utilities and PMP | Longdendale Aqueduct (Rhodeswood Conduit) Emergency Repair
2023 Winner:
OCU Group Ltd | River Dee Tunnel Diversions
2022 Winner:
Thames Water, Agility Alliance, Morrison Water Services, Die Draw | Phase 1 lining of 36” water main on Seven Sisters Road, London
2021 Winner:
United Utilities & Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) | Haweswater Aqueduct - Replacement of Hallbank Tunnels
2020 Winner:
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) | Malpas SR Isolation