Daily Archives: 27, September 2023

Avedøre Power Station Partners with Ørsted for Innovative Carbon Capture and Storage Project

(IN BRIEF) Avedøre Power Station, located south of Copenhagen and operated by Ørsted, is embarking on an ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative as part of its transition to greener energy sources. The power station, which has already phased … Read the full press release

Continental Launches AllSeasonContact 2 Tire: Enhanced Efficiency, Safety, and Driving Pleasure

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the AllSeasonContact 2 tire just in time for the fall tire-changing season, promising improved efficiency, safety, and driving enjoyment throughout the year. This new all-weather tire addresses the typical challenges faced by all-season tires, particularly … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini Collaborate to Offer Innovative Supply Chain Orchestration Services

Kuehne + Nagel International AG divests significant non-core assets in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini have entered into a groundbreaking strategic agreement to establish an industry-leading supply chain orchestration service designed to offer comprehensive end-to-end solutions throughout the supply chain network. This strategic partnership aims to help businesses maintain agility … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Appoints Annette Stube as Chief Sustainability Officer to Drive Environmental Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the appointment of Annette Stube as its Chief Sustainability Officer, effective from January 1, 2024. Annette, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Stora Enso, will report directly … Read the full press release

Skanska to Construct Innovative Wooden-Framed Hospital Building in Karlstad, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with Region Värmland to construct a groundbreaking new reception building at the Central Hospital, CSK, located in Karlstad, Sweden. Valued at approximately SEK 740 million, this contract will be recorded as part … Read the full press release

NIB and Varanger Kraft Collaborate on Green Energy Upgrade and Hydrogen Production in Norway

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered into a seven-year loan agreement with Norwegian utility company Varanger Kraft to support the upgrade of their hydrogen facility and the improvement of the electricity distribution network in Norway’s Varanger region. … Read the full press release

Plenitude, Eni’s Renewable Energy Arm, Expands Presence in Kazakhstan with 50 MW Photovoltaic Plant

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni focused on renewable energy, has inaugurated its first photovoltaic plant in Kazakhstan near Shaulder village in the Turkistan Region. With an installed capacity of 50 MW, this facility marks Plenitude’s entry into the … Read the full press release

Škoda Teases Next-Gen Kodiaq SUV with Powerful and Emotive Design Elements

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has offered a sneak peek at the exterior design of the upcoming new-generation Škoda Kodiaq, just one week before its world premiere. The sketches reveal a visually striking and modern SUV, showcasing key features such as … Read the full press release

BASF Launches Epispot™, a Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredient for Blemish-Prone Skin, Aligning with the #NoFilter Beauty Trend

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has introduced Epispot™, a sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance the beauty and self-confidence of individuals with blemish-prone skin, a common issue affecting people worldwide regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. Epispot addresses the … Read the full press release

Michelin’s Acquisition of Flex Composite Group Puts It at the Helm of High-Tech Fabric and Film Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has successfully completed its acquisition of Flex Composite Group (FCG) as part of its Michelin in Motion 2030 strategy, cementing its position as a leader in high-tech engineered fabrics and films. FCG, a European leader in this … Read the full press release

bp to Provide Power Trading and Optimization Services for HEIT’s 80MW Battery Storage Projects in the UK

(IN BRIEF) bp has entered into an agreement with Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) to deliver physical power trading and optimization services for two battery storage projects in the UK. The projects, Hawthorn Pit (49.9MW / 99.8MWh) and Wormald Green … Read the full press release

bp Initiates Construction on 187MW Peacock Solar Project in Texas to Support Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) bp has commenced construction on the 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located near Corpus Christi in Texas. This solar installation will generate renewable energy that will be sold to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV), a joint venture between ExxonMobil … Read the full press release

Major Investment: Equinor and Ithaca Energy Greenlight $3.8 Billion Rosebank Project on UKCS

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Ithaca Energy have committed $3.8 billion to Phase 1 of the Rosebank development in the UK North Sea. The project aims to recover around 245 million barrels of oil from the Rosebank field, located approximately 130 … Read the full press release

ING Repurchases Over 6 Million Shares in Latest Phase of €1.5 Billion Share Buyback Program

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it repurchased a total of 6,053,559 shares during the week of September 18, 2023, through September 22, 2023, as part of its €1.5 billion share buyback program initiated in May 2023. The shares were … Read the full press release

Axel Springer and BILD Receive Nova Innovation Award for Innovative Metaverse Concert Experience with Knossi

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer and BILD have been honored with the Nova Innovation Award in the “Nova New Business Areas” category for their groundbreaking event experience in the Metaverse Club featuring a live concert by Twitch star and singer Jens … Read the full press release

Equinor and OMV Extend Gas Contract to Enhance European Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has entered into a new five-year gas sales agreement with OMV, Austria’s major energy company. Starting from October 1, this year, the deal involves an annual gas volume of 12 TWh, with delivery to OMV’s European portfolio … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange Launches Three New Thematic Indices to Reflect Long-Term Investment Trends in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Stock Exchange has introduced three new thematic indices to reflect long-term investment trends in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. These indices are CECE Reshoring, CECE Commodity Producers, and CECE Clean Energy. CECE Reshoring comprises companies … Read the full press release

GRAHAM and Europa’s Crown Works Development in Birmingham Nears Completion of 203 Private Rental Units

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM and Europa are progressing in their joint effort to develop 203 new homes for the private rented sector in Birmingham as the Crown Works development reaches its topping-out milestone. These apartments, developed by Xian Developments for Europa, … Read the full press release

TenneT’s DolWin6 Offshore Grid Connection Expands German North Sea Wind Energy Capacity to Over 8 GW

(IN BRIEF) Transmission system operator TenneT has successfully completed the DolWin6 offshore grid connection, adding over eight gigawatts of connection capacity for wind energy in the German North Sea. This marks the 13th German offshore grid connection managed by TenneT … Read the full press release

Swiss Bank Hypothekarbank Lenzburg Embraces Digital Securities via SDX Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG has joined SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), enhancing its presence in Switzerland’s digital asset ecosystem. SDX is a regulated financial market infrastructure for digital assets. This collaboration allows Hypothekarbank Lenzburg to explore issuing and listing native … Read the full press release