Monthly Archives: September 2023

ORLEN Expands Retail Network in Slovakia, Focuses on Alternative Fuels and Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release

ESET Prevails in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Finjan Holdings LLC

(IN BRIEF) ESET, a leading digital security provider, has received a favorable ruling from a California federal jury in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Finjan Holdings LLC. The lawsuit, which began in 2015 and faced a mistrial … Read the full press release

UCL Named Sunday Times University of the Year 2024 for Academic Excellence and Visionary Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) University College London (UCL) has been honored as the Sunday Times University of the Year 2024, recognizing its outstanding performance in multidisciplinary research, education, graduate career prospects, and sustainability initiatives. The award also highlights UCL’s visionary UCL East … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Shortlisted for University of the Year in Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has been named a finalist for the University of the Year award in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. This recognition comes alongside the university’s ascent of four places in the national rankings, … Read the full press release

Aingeala Flannery’s ‘The Amusements’ Wins the John McGahern Prize for Debut Irish Fiction

(IN BRIEF) Aingeala Flannery’s novel, “The Amusements,” published by Penguin, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious John McGahern Prize for the debut book of Irish fiction published in 2022. Esteemed novelist Colm Tóibín, who made the announcement, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies, Petrobras, and Casa dos Ventos Forge Partnership to Boost Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, Petrobras, and Casa dos Ventos Holding have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities in the renewable energy and low-carbon hydrogen sectors in Brazil. Under this agreement, the three companies will jointly investigate … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Eirin Gas Field Development to Boost European Gas Supply and Extend Gina Krog’s Productive Life

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, in collaboration with KUFPEC Norway, has submitted a plan for the development and operation (PDO) of the Eirin gas field, set to deliver a significant supply of natural gas to Europe. With recoverable reserves of approximately 27.6 … Read the full press release

BASF Collaborates with Partners to Promote Sustainable Palm Oil Production in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with a natural cosmetics company and Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka, is supporting sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The project, implemented by Kaleka, follows a jurisdictional approach, aiming to promote sustainable land … Read the full press release

EU-Funded CommuniCity Launches its Second Open Call

(IN BRIEF) The CommuniCity project, funded by the European Union, has launched its Second Open Call to address various challenges faced by marginalized communities in European cities. Building on the success of its First Open Call, the project has expanded … Read the full press release

BASF Calculates Product Carbon Footprints for Key Nutrition Products, Outperforming Global Market Averages

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has calculated the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for several key products in the human and animal nutrition markets, including vitamins, carotenoids, beverage processing polymers, feed enzymes, and feed performance ingredients. These PCFs represent … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Enhances TWV640 Thermal Camera Core for Enhanced Imaging Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has introduced advanced features for its TWV640 thermal camera core, which is used in a wide range of applications, including security, surveillance, firefighting, and automotive cameras. The core now includes improvements such as contrast enhancement, a … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks Partners with Hybrid Air Vehicles to Explore Advanced Intelligence Gathering Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ FalconWorks division has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hybrid Air Vehicles to explore innovative ways of gathering intelligence and communication. FalconWorks also announced a framework agreement with QinetiQ for collaborative work on autonomous Uncrewed … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro Partner to Introduce All-Terrain Vehicle ‘BvS10-Sindhu’ to Indian Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have entered into a licensing and manufacturing agreement to introduce the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle to the Indian market. The vehicle, named BvS10-Sindhu for the Indian Armed Forces, has been upgraded to … Read the full press release

Siemens to Build Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany, Aiding Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has secured two significant orders to establish electric bus (e-bus) charging infrastructure in two German cities, Hamburg and Saarlouis. In Hamburg, Siemens will continue to support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of the country’s largest public transport companies, … Read the full press release

LG Chem and Eni Explore Biorefinery Partnership to Produce Sustainable Fuels and Plastics in South Korea

(IN BRIEF) LG Chem, South Korea’s leading chemicals producer, and Italian energy group Eni Sustainable Mobility have announced their joint exploration of developing and operating a new biorefinery at LG Chem’s Daesan chemical complex in South Korea. The project aims … Read the full press release

AB Electrolux Appoints Nomination Committee for 2024 Annual General Meeting

(IN BRIEF) AB Electrolux has announced the appointment of the Nomination Committee for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2024. As per the AGM’s decision, the Nomination Committee will consist of six members. Four of these members are chosen by … Read the full press release

GSK and Save the Children Extend Partnership to Boost Child Vaccination Rates in Ethiopia and Nigeria

(IN BRIEF) Pharmaceutical company GSK and international non-profit organization Save the Children have renewed their partnership for another five years, with GSK committing £15 million to the initiative. The collaboration will primarily focus on increasing child vaccination rates and reducing … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Unveils Decarbon Technologies Segment to Lead the Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Industrial and technology company thyssenkrupp is undergoing a significant transformation, reorganizing its portfolio to create the “Decarbon Technologies” segment, set to launch on October 1, 2023. This new segment will consolidate key technologies for decarbonizing industries, such as … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Unveils HX ANACONDA Bridge-Laying System for Crisis Response and Disaster Relief

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a German technology group, is introducing the HX ANACONDA wheeled bridge-laying system at the FIREmobil show in Welzow, Germany. This versatile solution, consisting of the Anaconda bridge-laying system from General Dynamics European Land Systems and an HX … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Secures Right to Develop 630 MW Nordlicht II Offshore Wind Project in German North Sea

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has exercised its right of entry to develop the N-6.6 offshore wind power project, also known as “Nordlicht II,” off the German North Sea coast. This decision comes as part of the tender … Read the full press release