Monthly Archives: August 2014

Eni announces successful initial results of its first horizontal well for exploring and developing unconventional oil reservoirs in West Texas

San Donato Milanese (Milan),  28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni announces the successful initial results of its first horizontal well (Stallings 1H) under the agreement with Quicksilver Resources, aiming at  jointly evaluating, exploring and developing unconventional oil reservoirs in the southern portion … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: To live near one of England’s top state schools parents face paying £483,031 (154%) premium compared to neighbouring areas

Homes near Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire have the largest premium of £483,031 (154%) compared to the average house price in neighbouring areas. To live close to one of the top 30 state schools in England, parents pay an average … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research shows UK mid-sized businesses are being too conservative in their export ambitions

Three in five mid-sized firms do not currently export Less than one in ten plan to start exporting in the next five years Lack of understanding and suitable contacts are the main barriers to overseas trade LONDON, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UK … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool study recommends investing in dog owner education and facilities to target physical inactivity and obesity

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets. In a review … Read the full press release

Universities of Liverpool and Manchester in partnership with Chester Zoo carried out first comprehensive study of captive black rhino reproduction in Europe

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first comprehensive study of captive black rhino reproduction in Europe highlights how hormone analysis could improve the success of breeding programmes. Researchers from the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, in partnership with Chester Zoo, carried out … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool research demonstrates the effectiveness of fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food. Hunger is a major barrier to successful weight control and consumers need … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA purchased 60,000 own shares in the market at average price of NOK 309.4025

OSLO, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA has today purchased 60,000 own shares in the market at an average price of NOK 309.4025. The transaction is part of a buy-back program, authorized by the Annual General meeting held 5 May 2014. … Read the full press release

The Yara Prize 2014 to be awarded to current state minister and adviser to the Ethiopian Minister of Agriculture Professor Tekalign Mamo Assefa

OSLO, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Yara Prize 2014 is being awarded to Professor Tekalign Mamo Assefa. Currently state minister and adviser to the Ethiopian Minister of Agriculture, Professor Mamo has long been a key contributor to the country’s food security, … Read the full press release

UBS includes disclosures on capital, risk and securitization for the Group as of 30 June 2014 in its Basel III Pillar 3 First Half 2014 Report

Zurich/Basel, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UBS’s Basel III Pillar 3 First Half 2014 Report includes disclosures on capital, risk and securitization for the Group as of 30 June 2014. It should be read in conjunction with UBS’s financial reports for the … Read the full press release

Wood Group names Nina Schofield as Group head of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE)

HOUSTON, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group has appointed Nina Schofield to the position of Group head of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE), with responsibility for developing and implementing HSSE strategies across Wood Group’s global operations. Since beginning her career … Read the full press release

Bayer MaterialScience’s research into carbon dioxide as new raw material for making plastics delivers further successes

Less and less petroleum required for plastics production / Climate gas can be used to make additional types of plastic LEVERKUSEN, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer MaterialScience’s research into carbon dioxide as a new raw material for making plastics is delivering further … Read the full press release

University College London’s studies could help enhance our immunity to disease through dietary intervention

Researchers from UCL have demonstrated how an interplay between nutrition, metabolism and immunity is involved in the process of ageing.  LONDON, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The two new studies, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), could help … Read the full press release

University of Leeds developed new scientific method to improve the diversity of ‘biologically active molecules’ such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents

LEEDS, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A revolutionary new scientific method developed at the University of Leeds will improve the diversity of ‘biologically active molecules’, such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents. The researchers, who report their findings online today in the journal Nature Chemistry, took … Read the full press release

Swisscom to announce definitive final result of public acquisition of PubliGroupe Ltd on 29 August 2014

Berne, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to the provisional final result, 97.08% of all PubliGroupe shares involved in the bid were tendered to Swisscom after expiry of the extension period on 25 August 2014. Swisscom’s interest in PubliGroupe is thus estimated at … Read the full press release

Swisscom customers will be able to make calls on their mobile phone via their home WLAN network from the second half of 2015

Berne, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Switzerland is served by one of the best mobile networks in Europe. 94% of the population can use Swisscom’s fast, cutting-edge 4G/LTE network. For 2G or 3G technology, the figure is over 99%. Swisscom is now seeking … Read the full press release

Wood Group Kenny wins two contracts valued over $2 million with Brazilian operator Petrobras

HOUSTON, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has won two contracts with a total value of over $2 million with Brazilian operator Petrobras. In the first, Wood Group Kenny has begun a conceptual engineering study of two alternatives of … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s cost-efficient and naturally derived alternative to Red 40 – Ultra Stable Red™

Are you concerned about the current price increases for the synthetic food colorant Red 40? There is a stable, cost-efficient substitute available which is based on color pigments derived from nature: Ultra Stable Red™ Hørsholm, Denmark, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Food and beverage … Read the full press release

Bekaert opens new Dramix® plant in Orotina, Costa Rica

Mr Luis Guillermo Solís, President of Costa Rica, visited the new Bekaert Dramix® plant in Costa Rica, where he was hosted by Mr Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Bekaert and the Regional Bekaert Management Team. The President was accompanied … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki’s rector Jukka Kola demands Finnish Government refrain from further cuts to university funding

HELSINKI, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jukka Kola, rector of the University of Helsinki, demands that the Finnish Government refrain from further cuts to university funding. “Funding research and education is an investment in the future. It strengthens Finland’s ability to compete … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group announces excellent performance in the first half-year 2014

OUTSTANDING RATING OF A+ WITH STABLE OUTLOOK CONFIRMED Profit increased by 41.4% to EUR 290.9 million – strong profit contribution from the CEE region Premiums stable at around EUR 5.0 billion – 1.0% increase, adjusted for exchange rate effects Combined … Read the full press release