Monthly Archives: April 2023

Die EBWE unterstützt die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Compliance der Banca Transilvania durch eine Investition von 90 Millionen Euro in die erste internationale Anleihe

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat 90 Mio. € investiert und fungierte als Ankerinvestor in der ersten internationalen Anleiheemission der Banca Transilvania, einer 500 Mio. € 4NC3 Senior Non-Preferred-Anleihe, die an der Euronext Dublin Stock … Read the full press release

EBRD supports Banca Transilvania’s resilience and compliance through €90m investment in inaugural international bond

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €90m and acted as an anchor investor in Banca Transilvania’s first international bond issuance, a €500m 4NC3 senior non-preferred bond issuance listed on the Euronext Dublin Stock Exchange. … Read the full press release

La BERD accorde un prêt de 29 millions d’euros pour développer la première grande centrale solaire photovoltaïque d’Albanie

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) a accordé un prêt de 29 millions d’euros à un véhicule ad hoc appartenant au français Voltalia pour développer la centrale solaire de 140 MW de Karavasta … Read the full press release

EBRD provides €29m loan to develop Albania’s first major solar photovoltaic plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €29 million loan to a special-purpose vehicle owned by France’s Voltalia to develop the 140 MW Karavasta solar plant in Albania. The project marks Albania’s first major … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a Senior Facility Agreement by the Company’s Romanian subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications NV has announced that its Romanian subsidiary, RCS & RDS, has signed a senior facility agreement with several financial institutions for a total loan amount of €150 million, a revolving credit facility of €100 million, and … Read the full press release

Albania lanza licitación por 300MW de energía solar como parte de la subasta de energía renovable del BERD

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El gobierno albanés, como parte del programa de Subastas de Energía Renovable del Banco Europeo para la Reconstrucción y el Desarrollo (BERD), lanzará una licitación por 300 MW de energía solar, con el objetivo de agregar al … Read the full press release

Albania Launches Tender for 300MW Solar Power as Part of EBRD Renewable Energy Auction

(IN BRIEF) The Albanian government, as part of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Renewable Energy Auction program, is set to launch a tender for 300 MW of solar power, with the goal of adding at least 1 … Read the full press release

Il progetto australiano Rosedale Green Hydrogen assicura l’investimento MYTILINEOS per alimentare i camion a lungo raggio

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) MYTILINEOS Energia e amp; Metals ha acquisito una partecipazione del 15% nel progetto Rosedale Green Hydrogen di CLARA Energy in Australia. Il progetto costruirà un impianto di generazione di idrogeno alimentato esclusivamente dalla produzione solare per fornire … Read the full press release

Australian Rosedale Green Hydrogen Project Secures MYTILINEOS Investment to Power Long Haul Trucks

(IN BRIEF) MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals has acquired a 15% equity stake in CLARA Energy’s Rosedale Green Hydrogen project in Australia. The project will build a hydrogen generation facility powered exclusively by solar production to supply long haul trucks along … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank provides €134.4m loan to Energinet for Denmark’s power grid expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has agreed on a DKK 1 billion (EUR 134.4 million) loan agreement with Energinet, the Danish transmission system operator, to install 10 new substations and refurbish or upgrade 45 existing ones in Denmark between … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel shareholders approve all resolutions at AGM, appoint new member to Supervisory Board

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel held its Annual General Meeting today, where all resolutions were voted in favor by shareholders. This includes adopting the company’s 2022 financial statements, agreeing on a dividend policy and total dividend per share of €1.98 for 2022, … Read the full press release

Salzgitter and Iberdrola sign long-term green energy supply contract for low-carbon steelmaking

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of the Salzgitter Group, has signed a long-term power supply contract with Spanish energy producer Iberdrola Deutschland. Under the power purchase agreement (PPA), Salzgitter Flachstahl has secured 114 MW of green electricity for … Read the full press release

Matthijs Storm Reappointed as CEO of Wereldhave for Four-Year Term

(IN BRIEF) Wereldhave has announced the (re)appointment of key members of its Executive and Supervisory Boards after approval by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders. Matthijs Storm has been reappointed as CEO for a term of four years, following a … Read the full press release

Symrise’s Crinipan PMC Green Wins Hair Care Ingredient Award at PCHi Fountain Awards

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, the German-based fragrance and flavor manufacturer, has won the “Hair Care/Scalp Care Ingredient” category at the PCHi Fountain Awards in China for its green anti-dandruff ingredient, Crinipan® PMC green. The ingredient is the first new anti-dandruff product … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s PowerCo to create up to 3,000 jobs in Canadian battery factory

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s battery company, PowerCo SE, plans to build its largest gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The plant will be PowerCo’s second pillar … Read the full press release

London Metal Exchange names John Williamson as interim chairman

(IN BRIEF) John Williamson has been appointed as the interim chairman of the London Metal Exchange (LME), effective from April 28, 2023. Williamson will replace Gay Huey Evans, who will be stepping down at the end of April. Williamson is … Read the full press release

Nestlé and PAI form joint venture for European frozen pizza brands

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have announced a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. The transaction, which is subject to employee consultations and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in H2 2023. Financial … Read the full press release

CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept powers the first ever electric racing experience

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has launched the Exponential Experience, the world’s first electric racing experience that merges virtual and physical worlds, at its Exponential Impulse event in Berlin during the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The Exponential Experience allows drivers … Read the full press release

CUPRA’s Metahype: A new era of immersive brand experience

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has unveiled Metahype, a virtual island in the metaverse designed for brands, creators and communities to collaborate and live emotional experiences. The innovative platform was presented at CUPRA’s Exponential Impulse event in Berlin and is made up … Read the full press release

CUPRA Unveils Radical Virtual Sports Car ‘DarkRebel’

(IN BRIEF) Spanish car manufacturer CUPRA has unveiled its virtual sports car, the CUPRA DarkRebel, which is the first showcar presented through Metahype, CUPRA’s space in the metaverse. The DarkRebel is defined by its sharp lines and the athletic proportion … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and Paris Musées sign partnership agreement for Petit Palais during Paris 2024 Games

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and Paris Musées have signed a three-year partnership agreement to create the “Petit Palais du Sport” venue for the company during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The partnership will fund the restoration of the … Read the full press release

University of Warwick’s Rate Your Landlord platform helps students find safe and reliable rentals

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has launched its ‘Rate Your Landlord’ platform, which allows students to leave feedback and reviews about their renting experiences to help others make informed decisions when choosing a landlord or rental property. The platform, … Read the full press release

Warwick named UK’s top ‘Esports University’ for fifth year running

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has been named ‘Esports University of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive year by National Student Esports, beating 111 other institutions. The university’s dedication to promoting esports and supporting student gamers was praised, with … Read the full press release

TUM students send experiment to International Space Station to study brain cell aging

(IN BRIEF) A group of students from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an experiment to investigate the aging process of brain cells aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment was launched in March aboard a Falcon … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

Webuild’s Clough and Saipem to build sustainable urea plant in Western Australia

(IN BRIEF) Australian company Clough, a subsidiary of Webuild Group, has reached financial closure with Saipem on the Ceres urea plant in Western Australia. The $2.8bn contract with Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers will make the largest plant of its kind … Read the full press release

Swedish engineering firm AFRY ends involvement in Myanmar hydropower projects

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a Swedish engineering company, has decided to terminate its involvement in hydropower projects in Myanmar due to the worsening human rights situation in the country. AFRY has been working on several projects for over 20 years, aiming … Read the full press release

EBRD’s investment grant supports Ukraine’s Electrotrans to purchase new trolleybuses

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €10.6 billion to Electrotrans, the urban transport company for the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi, to purchase new trolleybuses and maintenance and diagnostic equipment. The project is part … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group informa un impresionante crecimiento en la entrega de vehículos eléctricos en el primer trimestre de 2023

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) En el primer trimestre de 2023, el Grupo Volkswagen entregó 141.000 vehículos eléctricos (BEV), un aumento del 42 % en comparación con el mismo período de 2022. Europa fue el principal contribuyente a este crecimiento, con un … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Reports Impressive Q1 2023 Electric Vehicle Delivery Growth

(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2023, Volkswagen Group delivered 141,000 electric vehicles (BEVs), an increase of 42% compared to the same period in 2022. Europe was the main contributor to this growth, with a 68% increase in deliveries. … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Defence e Lockheed Martin esploreranno opportunità congiunte nello sviluppo di artiglieria a razzo per la Germania

(IN KÜRZE) Rheinmetall Defense e Lockheed Martin hanno firmato un Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) per collaborare allo sviluppo di un sistema di artiglieria a razzo per la Germania. L’obiettivo è quello di creare soluzioni su misura che utilizzino componenti esistenti … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin to Explore Joint Opportunities in Rocket Artillery Development for Germany

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing a rocket artillery system for Germany. The aim is to create tailored solutions that utilize existing and proven components produced in Germany. … Read the full press release

H2-Bilanz de E.ON indica desarrollos prometedores en la economía alemana del hidrógeno

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) E.ON, empresa energética alemana, ha publicado su segundo informe H2-Bilanz, que indica que el país avanza en el desarrollo de la economía del hidrógeno. El informe muestra que varios proyectos nuevos están en marcha para aumentar la … Read the full press release

E.ON’s H2-Bilanz Indicates Promising Developments in German Hydrogen Economy

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a German energy company, has published its second H2-Bilanz report, which indicates that the country is making progress in developing the hydrogen economy. The report shows that several new projects are underway to increase domestic electrolysis capacity, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ va étudier une usine de capture de carbone pour la production de vanadium en Finlande

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Pori Energia Oy, une société énergétique finlandaise, a chargé le groupe technologique international ANDRITZ de mener une étude de faisabilité pour une usine de capture et de stockage du carbone. L’usine sera construite à la centrale de … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Investigate Carbon Capture Plant for Vanadium Production in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Pori Energia Oy, a Finnish energy company, has commissioned international technology group, ANDRITZ, to conduct a feasibility study for a carbon capture and storage plant. The plant will be built at the combined heat and power station in … Read the full press release

Trinity’s School of Physics showcases quantum games developed by MSc students

(IN BRIEF) Trinity’s School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by showcasing five quantum versions of games developed by Trinity’s Quantum Science and Technology MSc students. The event aimed to highlight the fundamental role that quantum science plays in nature … Read the full press release

TenneT signs contracts for Europe’s largest-ever tender award for energy transition infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Transmission system operator TenneT, Hitachi Energy/Petrofac, and three consortium partnerships GE/Sembcorp (SMOP), GE/McDermott, and Siemens Energy/Dragados have signed contracts to seal Europe’s largest-ever tender award for energy transition infrastructure. The total volume of the contracts for the components … Read the full press release

DNV’s new Technology Centre in Groningen to focus on low-carbon technology research

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a global independent energy expert and assurance provider, has opened a new Technology Centre on Groningen’s Zernike campus. The new sustainable facility will provide the latest testing equipment to support DNV’s research into the decarbonisation of energy … Read the full press release

DNV-led Maritime Technologies Forum releases report on gaps in crew training and safety management for maritime decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a report on gaps in safety management practices and crew training requirements for achieving safe maritime decarbonization. The report focuses on three existing Conventions/Codes: International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Convention … Read the full press release