Daily Archives: 6, July 2023

Borealis Completes Sale of Nitrogen Business to AGROFERT, Expanding European Fertilizer Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to AGROFERT, a Czech-based group active in various industries including chemicals and agriculture. The transaction, valued at EUR 810 million, allows AGROFERT to expand its European presence in … Read the full press release

Neste Partners with Biofuel Express to Expand Distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Renewable fuel company Neste has formed a partnership with Biofuel Express to expand the distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Denmark. Biofuel Express will be responsible for distributing and selling the renewable diesel fuel, while Neste will … Read the full press release

Savills Completes £18m Land Sale for Potential 600 New Homes in Ipswich, Suffolk

(IN BRIEF) Real estate advisor Savills has completed an £18m land sale on behalf of a private landowner, paving the way for the potential construction of 600 new homes on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk. The 82-acre site, situated across … Read the full press release

Rottneros Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy Partnership with EnBW to Drive Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Swedish pulp and paper company Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, the third-largest energy group in Germany. Under the agreement, EnBW will supply Rottneros with over 30 GWh of … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Appoints Anurag Poddar as Head of Financial Sponsors Group, Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has announced the appointment of Anurag Poddar as the Head of Financial Sponsors Group, Asia Pacific. Anurag, with over 20 years of experience, will be based in Singapore and report to … Read the full press release

ProCredit Group Opens ProEnergy Solar Park in Kosovo, Advancing Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) The ProCredit group has achieved a sustainability milestone by opening ProEnergy, its own solar PV park in Lipjan, Kosovo. The 3 MWp photovoltaic park, implemented in collaboration with ProCredit Bank Kosovo, aims to transform Kosovo’s energy landscape and … Read the full press release

Etrel and Repower Italia Collaborate to Expand EV Charging Network in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Etrel, a subsidiary of Landis+Gyr, and Repower Italia have partnered to boost the growth of Repower’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Italy. Repower Italia, a trusted provider of electric mobility services, currently operates over 1700 charging points. … Read the full press release

Lagardère Travel Retail and Inflyter Revolutionize Duty-Free Shopping with Expanded Digital Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail and Inflyter have announced an expanded partnership to revolutionize the Duty-Free shopping experience. The collaboration aims to digitalize the shopping process for travelers, allowing them to browse and purchase items before their journey begins. The … Read the full press release

Capgemini Wins Six Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards for Innovation and Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini Group has been honored with six Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, including two global awards – Microsoft SAP on Azure Partner of the Year and Microsoft GSI Growth Champion of the Year. The awards recognize Capgemini’s … Read the full press release

Gasum’s Green Finance Framework Earns Top Rating for Sustainable Investments

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has received the top rating of Dark Green for its Green Finance Framework from independent ratings issuer Shades of Green. The framework governs the eligibility of projects for green loans in Gasum’s biogas … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $67M Contract Amendment to Construct Data Center in Arizona

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a renowned construction company, has announced the signing of a contract amendment with an existing client for the construction of a data center in Arizona, USA. The contract, valued at USD 67 million, will be included in … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded $109M Contract to Build Hospital in Lakeland, Florida

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a leading construction company, has secured a contract to construct a new hospital in Lakeland, Florida, USA. The contract, valued at USD 109 million, will be included in the company’s second-quarter order bookings for 2023 in the … Read the full press release

Skanska and Black & Veatch Secure GBP 153M Contract for US Air Force Facility at RAF Molesworth

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, in partnership with Black & Veatch, has secured a contract worth GBP 153 million for the design and construction of a new facility at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, UK. The contract, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation … Read the full press release

Accenture Partners with smart Europe to Reinvent Car Shopping Experience with Data-Driven Direct-to-Consumer Model

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has joined forces with smart Europe to establish a data-driven, direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model in Europe, aiming to revolutionize the car shopping experience. The collaboration focuses on repositioning the smart brand and supporting the launch of its … Read the full press release

Stellantis Unveils STLA Medium: A Global BEV Platform with Best-in-Class Range and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. has introduced the STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform featuring advanced capabilities such as a best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, and embedded power and charging power. The STLA Medium platform is designed … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Invests $5 Million in CHAR Technologies as Winner of XCarb™ Accelerator Programme

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal, a global steel company, has chosen CHAR Technologies as the winner of its XCarb™ Accelerator Programme. CHAR Technologies, based in Ontario, Canada, has developed a high temperature pyrolysis technology that converts organic waste into valuable energy outputs. … Read the full press release

Telstra Launches Ericsson’s Cloud RAN Technology on Commercial 5G Network

(IN BRIEF) Telstra, in collaboration with Ericsson, has announced the deployment of Ericsson’s Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) infrastructure on Telstra’s commercial 5G network. This milestone marks the first implementation of Cloud RAN technology in Australia, enabling Telstra to deliver … Read the full press release

Wood Awarded Contract for Europe’s Largest Manganese Processing Facility in Support of Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, has secured a significant contract from Euro Manganese to deliver a vital mineral project crucial to the energy transition. The contract, awarded to Wood’s Projects business unit, aligns with the company’s … Read the full press release

UEA Celebrates NHS 75 and its Role in Training Future Medical Professionals

(IN BRIEF) As the UK commemorates the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS), the University of East Anglia (UEA) takes the opportunity to acknowledge its partnership with the NHS and the significant contribution of its medicine and health … Read the full press release

Viva Aerobus Expands Fleet with Memorandum of Understanding for 90 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Viva Aerobus, the Mexican ultra-low-cost airline, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft. This strategic move is aimed at driving the airline’s growth both in the international … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Unveils FlightSense™ Multi-Zone Distance Sensor with 90° Field of View for Enhanced Applications

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has announced the launch of its latest FlightSense™ multi-zone distance sensor with an industry-leading 90° field of view. The optical sensor brings lifelike situational awareness to various applications such as home automation, robotics, … Read the full press release