Daily Archives: 6, January 2025

FlevoBESS to Launch Netherlands’ Largest Battery Storage Facility by 2025

(IN BRIEF) By the end of 2025, FlevoBESS will operate the largest battery storage facility in the Netherlands, with a capacity of 31.6MW/126.4MWh. Located next to the Windplan Groen transformer station in Dronten, the battery will store surplus electricity from … Read the full press release

LAB Entreprenør to Revamp Historic Bergen Building with NOK 131 Million Rehabilitation Project

(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør, part of AF Gruppen, has signed a contract with Marken 37 AS for the rehabilitation of a historic commercial building in Bergen’s city center. The NOK 131 million turnkey project involves upgrading 2,950 square meters of … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Introduces PFAS-Free Filtration Platform for Sustainable Air-Oil Separation Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The global industrial filtration market is experiencing significant growth, with the air-oil separator sector projected to grow at over 5% annually over the next decade. These separators are critical in applications such as compressors and vacuum pumps, where … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Troll Field Sets New Production Record in 2024, Strengthening Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The Troll field in the North Sea reached a historic production milestone in 2024, producing 42.5 billion standard cubic meters of natural gas, a nearly 10% increase from the previous record in 2022. This growth is attributed to … Read the full press release

Ray Farris Appointed Chief Economist at Eastspring Investments to Guide Global Economic Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has appointed Ray Farris as the Chief Economist for Eastspring Investments, its asset management arm. Farris, who brings over 30 years of experience in economics and strategy, will provide macroeconomic analysis to guide Prudential’s and Eastspring’s … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Employee Kevin Camplin Honored with MBE for Over Two Decades of Mountain Rescue Service

(IN BRIEF) Kevin Camplin, an employee at BAE Systems Air, has been awarded an MBE for his 22 years of service to Mountain Rescue in Lancashire. Since joining BAE Systems in 2002, Kevin has balanced his career in engineering and … Read the full press release

SGS Opens New Facility in Port Hedland to Support Sustainable Mining Operations

(IN BRIEF) SGS has opened a new facility in Port Hedland, Pilbara, to provide geochemical analysis services closer to mining operations. The facility offers specialized sample preparation and, by 2025, will introduce field analytical services. This strategic move reduces transportation … Read the full press release

BBVA and IBM Research Develop Dataset to Test Bias in Non-English Generative AI Models

(IN BRIEF) BBVA and IBM Research have created a dataset to evaluate biases in generative AI models in languages other than English, specifically testing for biases in Spanish. The dataset, based on IBM’s SocialStigmaQA (SSQA), examines how AI models respond … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Achieves Record Sustainability Score in 2024 S&P Global Assessment, Leading Turkish Banking Sector

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, part of the BBVA Group, achieved a record score of 85 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), ranking 15th globally among 668 financial institutions. The bank’s commitment to sustainability includes a target to … Read the full press release

Boskalis to Launch Largest Subsea Rock Installation Vessel, Enhancing Offshore Wind Project Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Royal Boskalis B.V. has announced the development of the ‘Windpiper,’ a groundbreaking subsea rock installation vessel with a capacity of 45,500 metric tons. The largest of its kind, the ‘Windpiper’ will double Boskalis’ current capacity and is set … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Nanocomplexes to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Eye Surgery

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen are developing new nanocomplexes to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and protect eye tissue following cataract surgery. Supported by the Heinz A. Oertli Fund for Ophthalmology, these nanocomplexes, based on … Read the full press release

Imerys’ North American Talc Entities Secure Key Approval in Chapter 11 Reorganization Process

(IN BRIEF) Imerys’ North American talc subsidiaries have secured over 90% approval from voting claimants for their Plan of Reorganization, marking a key step in their Chapter 11 process. The company now moves toward a confirmation hearing in the second … Read the full press release

Imerys Expands European Presence with Acquisition of Chemviron’s Diatomite and Perlite Business

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has completed the acquisition of Chemviron’s European diatomite and perlite business, enhancing its European footprint in these sectors. The acquisition includes assets in France and Italy, contributing around €50 million in revenue and approximately 130 employees. This … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Personalized Window Projection Technology at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Continental will debut its innovative window projection solution, which allows content to be displayed on a vehicle’s rear side windows, visible from the outside when parked. The technology uses a mini projector … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures New Ammunition Order for Ukraine’s Gepard System, Expanding Air Defense Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to deliver an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft system, with production set to begin in 2026. The high-value order, funded by Germany, will … Read the full press release