Monthly Archives: December 2021

Anouk Bomers of University of Twente to receive the Professor De Winter Award for her work on predicting flooding in real time using advanced machine learning technique

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university, has announced that Anouk Bomers, assistant professor of Numerical methods and Numerical models for river hydraulics within the Marina and Fluvial Systems group … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Societe Generale to meet the increased importance of ESG and digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Société Générale (EPA: GLE), a European leader in financial services with over 150 years of history, has announced that the adaptations of the organisation of the Group’s General Management team proposed by Frédéric … Read the full press release

Airbus delivers the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter, H160, to All Nippon Helicopter

(PRESS RELEASE) KOBE, Japan, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace company, has announced the first ever delivery of its next generation twin-engine H160 helicopter to the Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH). Having 68 patents, … Read the full press release

Yara, Sumitomo Chemical clean ammonia partnership to help Japan accelerate its green energy transition

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, have announced … Read the full press release

HMB Construction, subsidiary of AF Gruppen, to build multi-storey car park in Gävle, Sweden for Gävle Parkeringsservice AB

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AF Gruppen (LON: 0DH7), a leading contracting and industrial group and the 3rd largest civil engineering and construction company in Norway, has announced that its subsidiary HMB Construction has been contracted to build … Read the full press release

Amey and Ethstat to deliver 14,000 environmentally and ethically sourced hampers to the benefit of homeless and unemployed people

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, a leading infrastructure services and engineering company part of Ferrovial, has announced that the social enterprise Ethstat will deliver 14,000 environmentally and ethically sourced hampers, bringing positive social impact to the local … Read the full press release

Veolia’s Ecological Transformation Trophies Winners 2021 announced

New name, new categories, more diversity, more applicants from abroad… The 2021 Ecological Transformation Trophies are innovating. They reward the final theses of students in their last year of training (5th year of higher education) from engineering and business schools, … Read the full press release

Vivendi will now own 45.1% of Lagardère following the acquisition of the shares owned by Amber Capital

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi (EPA: VIV), a French media conglomerate, has announced it will acquire Amber Capital’s stake in Lagardère, an international group with operations in over 40 countries, in the coming days and file a … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG to hold its next year’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 20, 2022 as a virtual event

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG (ETR: WCH), a German multinational chemical company, has announced that its next year’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on May 20, 2022 as a virtual event in order to … Read the full press release

Neste Corporation CEO Peter Vanacker to step down in June 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the resignation of its CEO Peter Vanacker in … Read the full press release

Dr. Ursula Biernert and Ingo Spengler to join Leoni AG Board of Directors

(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leoni AG (ETR: LEO), a global supplier of wires, cables and wiring systems, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ursula Biernert (52) and Ingo Spengler (49) to its Board of Directors. They wil … Read the full press release

Vietnam’s new eIDs to rely on Infineon’s SLC37 security controller using the latest 40nm security chip technology and an innovative dual-interface packaging

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a German semiconductor manufacturer, has announced it partnered with MK Smart, a subsidiary of MK Group, leading provider of Digital Security solutions and Smart Card … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain among the only 200 companies included in the Climate Change A List of CDP

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE CEDEX, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced that the company has made this year’s “Climate Change A List” once again. Established by CDP, … Read the full press release

New Crypto Advisory Practice launched by the leader in digital payments Visa

The case for crypto is getting stronger for financial institutions. New UK insights from global research highlight that: 41% of UK adults surveyed have either used cryptocurrencies or view them positively 27% of those surveyed are owners of cryptocurrencies for … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse’s Swiss Office Property Market 2022 study: home working trend is likely to keep impacting the office property market for several more quarters

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse, a global wealth manager, investment bank and financial services firm, has announced the publication of its study on the Swiss office property market. The full report made in English and called … Read the full press release

Centrica to reduce further its exposure to carbon intensive oil and gas activity with the divestment of Spirit Energy’s Norwegian oil and gas assets to Sval Energi and Equinor

(PRESS RELEASE) WINDSOR, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica (LON: CNA), a British multinational energy services and solutions provider, has announced the proposed sale of Spirit Energy’s Norwegian assets and the run-off strategy for the remaining Spirit Energy business. Disposal of … Read the full press release

GE ACADEMY online Final event

(PRESS RELEASE) THESSALONIKI, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gender Equality Academy (GE Academy) on the 18th of November 2021 organized its online final event aimed at presenting the project results as well as their uptake after the project’s lifetime. The online … Read the full press release

Sound-based educational astronomy platform launches to help blind and partially sighted people to ‘hear’ the Universe

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — UK Research and Innovation, non-departmental public body of the Government of UK that directs research and innovation funding, has announced the launch of a new online astronomy resource aimed at blind and partially … Read the full press release

Clearstream and Clarity AI announce new sustainability service for fund distributors that will provide detailed insight into sustainability characteristics of investment funds

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Group (ETR: DB1), an international exchange organisation and innovative market infrastructure provider, has announced that its post-trade services provider Clearstream and Clarity AI, a tech platform that delivers insights on the … Read the full press release

Co-op Power tendered 100GWh per annum PPA through Zeigo Platform

Co-op Power tenders aggregated Power Purchase Agreement through Zeigo Platform. The Co-op as the lead buyer, together with two of Co-op Power’s customers, brings the UK’s first ’Co-operative’ PPA onto Zeigo’s digital platform to bid for a joint PPA tender to tackle their Scope 3 … Read the full press release

Hydro’s recycled and low-carbon aluminium used in heat exchange components and systems received DENSO Award for Excellent Collaboration for Sustainability Initiatives

Hydro is being recognized by DENSO for supporting its sustainability initiatives by delivering heat exchange components and systems based on recycled and low-carbon aluminium. (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval receives industry’s first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol from the American Bureau of Shipping

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced the receival of the first marine approval in principle (AIP) for operating boilers on methanol from the American … Read the full press release

Université Paris-Saclay and GTT Group’s Elogen partner over a promising technology that can produce low-carbon hydrogen

(PRESS RELEASE) LES ULIS, France, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT Group, an engineering company expert in containment systems with cryogenic membranes used to transport and store liquefied gas, has announced that its member company Elogen, a technological expert at the … Read the full press release

Equinor to acquire 45% stake in Noriker, a UK battery storage developer

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced the acquisition of a 45% stake in UK-based battery storage developer Noriker … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group plc to enhance its multi-asset class customer offering across the transaction lifecycle with the acquisition of Quantile, leading compression and optimisation services provider

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON: LSEG), 300 years old diversified international markets infrastructure business, has announced the acquisition of Quantile Group Limited, a market leading provider of compression and optimisation services to … Read the full press release

DHL: Exclusive and limited-edition DHL-themed merchandise collection by Malaysian fashion designer Christy Ng

It includes bold unisex pieces that feature DHL’s widely recognizable red and yellow logo Malaysian fashion designer Christy Ng partners with DHL for a limited-edition, DHL-themed collection Collection inspired by DHL couriers who deliver every day, despite the pandemic Items … Read the full press release

BASF reduces its holdings in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWUGSHAFEN, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the sale of 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid windfarm to Allianz Capital Partners, which acts on behalf of Allianz Insurance Companies. The … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom: electronic signatures with Adobe Sign now available in the Telekom Cloud Portal

Legally binding signatures Optimized process management Easy integration into existing IT systems (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, … Read the full press release

Allianz to invest in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm by acquiring a minority stake

First renewables equity investment in offshore wind First renewables equity investment in the Netherlands Allianz is to acquire a 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid will be the largest offshore wind farm in … Read the full press release

Maya Miranda Ambarsari launches InterconnectDATA information platform for authentic data

Following InterconnectDATA’s platform launch, companies, investors, startups & professionals now have a go-to platform for new business information. (PRESS RELEASE) BANDUNG, Indonesia, 5-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — PT. Teknologi Cakra Internasional has taken its commitment to authentic data to the next … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to supply new simulation technology for the German Army’s Combat Training Centre

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it will deliver new simulation technology for the German Army’s Combat Training Centre as part of procurement contract for 440 … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut’s Forever Chocolate Progress Report 2020/21: carbon intensity reduction per tonne of product by 17% since 2016

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the release of its Forever Chocolate Progress Report for 2020/21 measuring the company’s efforts towards making sustainable chocolate the norm … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies, ANPG start the production of CLOV Phase 2, some 140 kilometers off the Angolan coast

(PRESS RELEASE) LUANDA, Angola, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the start of the production of CLOV Phase 2 off the Angolan coast, a project connected to the existing CLOV … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group joins The Valuable 500, a global movement of CEOs and their companies working together for disability inclusion

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Zurich Insurance Group (SWX: ZURN), Swiss’s largest insurer, has announced that it will join The Valuable 500, a global movement made up of 500 CEOs and their companies, innovating and working together for … Read the full press release

Eni’s chemical company Versalis to license the continuous mass technology for a 70 KTY ABS unit to Supreme Petrochem in India

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that its chemical company Versalis will license the continuous mass technology for a 70 … Read the full press release

Allianz Life announces a $35-billion fixed index annuity portfolio reinsurance agreement, one of the largest transactions of this type

Allianz Life reinsures $35 billion of liabilities of fixed index annuity book in one of the largest transactions of its kind Agreement underscores shared values of flexibility, ability to scale, risk management, and commitment to policyholders Transaction expected to improve … Read the full press release

Armand Ajdari joins Arkema’s management committee as CTO

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 2-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, announces the appointment of the Group’s new CTO (Chief Technology Officer): Armand Ajdari, in effect as of 1 January 2022. Armand will … Read the full press release

Equinor: financial close on the third phase of what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 2-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced that Dogger Bank wind farm, what will become the world’s largest offshore … Read the full press release

Tugboat propulsion market: Rolls-Royce to deliver eight 16V 4000 M63 mtu engines to Brazilian shipyard Rio Maguari

16V 4000 M63 engines will power four new tugs Delivery of the engines by May 2022 Construction of the vessels at Rio Maguari, operations in Brazilian ports (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 2-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering … Read the full press release

Bosch to start volume production of SiC chips in December 2021

Harald Kroeger: “We want to become a global leader in the production of SiC chips for electromobility.” Silicon carbide semiconductors enable longer ranges and faster recharging for electric cars. Volume production to begin in December 2021. Bosch has been producing … Read the full press release