(IN BRIEF) EBRD provides $143.25 million to DenizBank for green investments, women-led businesses, and earthquake response. The financing package supports DenizBank’s Diversified Payment Rights program and includes funds for on-lending to green economy projects, women-led SMEs, and companies involved in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Arthur Poghosyan, DenizBank, earthquake response, EBRD, green investments, Hakan Ateş, Türkiye, women-led businesses
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a loan of $23 million to Meros Pharm, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Uzbekistan. The loan will support Meros Pharm’s expansion plans by providing the necessary working capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, loan, Meros Pharm, pharmaceutical distributors, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator in Derby, UK. The tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone for the company. The UltraFan technology offers a 10% … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged aero engine, Aerospace Technology Institute, ATI, Axel Krein, Clean Sky programmes, Derby, Gary Elliott, Innovate UK, Kemi Badenoch, LuFo, Rolls-Royce, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Trent XWB, Tufan Erginbilgic, UK, UltraFan, UltraFan technology demonstrator
(IN BRIEF) SEAT is partnering with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE and Autoneum to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts. SEAT becomes the first car manufacturer to utilize LABEL blue by BORGERS® recycled materials, which will help remove over 2 million plastic bottles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Industrial, Spain
Tagged Arona, Autoneum, circular economy, Dr. Werner Tietz, LABEL blue by BORGERS®, Marina Pack, Marine Litter, Plastic bottles, polyester marine fibres, recycled materials, recycled materials from marine plastics, SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, SEAQUAL® YARN, SEAT, SEAT Ibiza, upcycled marine plastic
(IN BRIEF) BASF, Kubota, and ZEN-NOH are collaborating to enhance rice production in Japan. The collaboration involves integrating BASF’s xarvio® FIELD MANAGER platform with Kubota’s KSAS operating platform to assess operability. The goal is to deliver greater convenience, increased yield, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Repsol is set to develop renewable energy projects in Italy, totaling 1,768 MW. The portfolio will consist of 943 MW of wind projects and 825 MW of photovoltaic solar projects. Over 60% of the projects are in advanced … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Spain
Tagged Asterion Energies, Basilicata, Frye solar project, Grupo Ibereólica Renovables, Hydro, Ibereólica Renovables Group, Italy, Jicarilla 1 solar plant, Lazio, Molise, photovoltaic solar, photovoltaic solar plants, photovoltaic solar projects, Puglia, renewable projects, renewables, Repsol, Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Tuscany, Umbria, Wind, WindFloat Atlantic
(IN BRIEF) The Government of Guiné Bissau and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to explore collaboration opportunities in various areas, including exploration, climate solutions, agriculture, sustainability, and health. The MoI aims to promote sustainable growth, protect forests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) “ROAD – Rome Advanced District” has been launched, forming a network of companies including Eni, Acea, Autostrade per l’Italia, Bridgestone, Cisco, Gruppo FS, and NextChem (MAIRE). The project aims to create a technological innovation district in Rome’s Ostiense … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Science, Technology
Tagged ACEA, Autostrade per l'Italia, Bridgestone, Cisco, clean tech start-ups, energy supply chains, Eni, Gasometer, Gruppo FS, Joule Business School, MAIRE, NextChem, Ostiense, Rome, Smart Cities, sustainable mobility, ZERO accelerator, “ROAD - Rome Advanced District”
(IN BRIEF) Soapbox Science is returning to Exeter for its 7th event, featuring 12 female scientists sharing their research with the public on June 10th. The initiative aims to bring science to the general public and challenge gender stereotypes in … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Biosciences, Bournemouth University, Cryptococcal meningitis, Daisy Harley-Nyang, diversity, Dr Alison Gifford, Dr Ann Power, Dr Delphine De Moor, Dr Lauren Biermann, Dr Liliane Mukaremera, Dr Safi Darden, Dr Sophia Amenyah, equality, Exeter, Exeter Quayside, female scientists, geneticist, Hunting Cancer with Nanoparticles, Imogen Fermor-Worth, Inclusion, Ioana Blein-Dezayes, Katie Partridge, Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Piazza Terracina, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Rebekah White, Soapbox Science, the University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its product range by incorporating the HENDRICKSON ULTIMAAX elastomer suspension. The addition of this suspension system, known for its comfort and durability, offers an alternative to traditional leaf spring suspension. It provides … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged construction use, durability, Gregor Jentzsch, heavy-duty applications, heavy-duty truck, Helfried Jelinek, HENDRICKSON ULTIMAAX elastomer suspension, Johannes Thalmann, lightweight design, MAN Truck & Bus, off-road, reduced CO2 emissions, stability, suspension system, ULTIMAAX suspension
(IN BRIEF) UK Biobank has entered the second stage of its whole-body scanning study, where 60,000 volunteers will be re-scanned to analyze changes that have occurred since their initial scans. The study, conducted in collaboration with organizations such as the … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biomedical database, bone density, British Heart Foundation, Calico, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, CZI, dementia, Dementias Platform UK, DEXA, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, magnetic resonance imaging, Medical Research Council, MRC, MRI, Professor Paul Matthews, Professor Sir Rory Collins, research resource, study, The whole-body scanning study, UK Biobank e, ultrasound, ultrasounds of carotid arteries, Wellcome, whole-body scanning, X-ray
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is partnering with autonomous driving technology specialist Mobileye to develop autonomous city buses. The collaboration aims to achieve highly automated driving in city buses that are ready for series production. The first milestone is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, container shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Joerg Sonne, logistics, Martin Rolf, Rolf Habben Jansen, shipping, UASC
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers has announced an expansion of its production of brazed plate heat exchangers to meet the increasing demand driven by the global energy transition. The capacity expansion includes investments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha K. Gill, crimes, domestic violence, FMPOs, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, forced marriages, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern diaspora, Nuffield Foundation, preventing forced marriages, South Asian diaspora, Sundari Anitha, University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, Wales
(IN BRIEF) Terna, the national transmission grid operator in Italy, has launched the authorization process for a new power line in the province of Syracuse. This initiative aims to improve the reliability and security of the electricity transmission service. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Triton, an investment firm, has announced the launch of Ramudden Global as the new brand name and identity for its group of tech-enabled infrastructure safety companies. This development follows the merger of portfolio companies Ramudden and AVS in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged arboriculture, AVS, Chevron, digital services, Hans Olov Blom, highway traffic management, infrastructure safety, Nadia Meier-Kirner, Ramudden, Ramudden Global, tech-enabled infrastructure safety, traffic management, Triton
(IN BRIEF) Atos, a leading global technology company, has announced changes to its Board of Directors and the convening of its 2023 Annual General Meeting. The Board approved the renewal of Caroline Ruellan’s mandate as a director and the appointment … Read the full press release
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