Daily Archives: 10, December 2025

OMV Petrom Strengthens Long-Term Romanian Resource Strategy with Neptun Deep and Anaconda-1 Drilling Plans

(IN BRIEF) OMV Petrom confirms that the Neptun Deep Black Sea gas development with Romgaz is progressing on schedule, with first gas expected in 2027 and investments estimated at up to EUR 4 billion. As development drilling continues, the company … Read the full press release

Admiral Expands Board Expertise with Appointment of Technology and Finance Leader Carlos Selonke

(IN BRIEF) Admiral Group plc has appointed Carlos Selonke as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Currently CIO of Revolut UK, Selonke brings more than 20 years of technology and financial services leadership experience, having previously served in senior … Read the full press release

Joop van Zanten B.V. Joins SSAB’s High-Strength Steel Fabricator Network as Initiative Debuts in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has officially launched its Strenx® Certified Fabricator network in the Netherlands, naming Joop van Zanten B.V. as the first Dutch company to join. The programme recognises fabricators with demonstrated excellence in producing high-strength steel components and provides … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates Railway 200 Success as Charity Festival Draws 40,000 Visitors and Global Audience

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Railway 200 festival, The Greatest Gathering, has generated over £100,000 for five national charities and more than fifty railway heritage organisations after drawing over 40,000 visitors to Derby’s Litchurch Lane Works and millions more online. The event, … Read the full press release

Finnish Team Develops New Remote-Sensing Method to Track Keystone Forest Species at Scale

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland have developed AI-enhanced methods to identify aspens and standing dead trees using open aerial imagery, offering a fast and low-cost approach for biodiversity monitoring. Aspens host … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Warwick Medical School Launches Community First Responder Scheme to Support Emergency Care Across Coventry and Warwickshire

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Medical School has launched its Community First Responder scheme, enabling trained medical student volunteers to respond to 999 emergencies across Coventry and Warwickshire under the supervision of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students operate a purpose-equipped CFR van … Read the full press release

VIG Strengthens Market Position as IFC Invests in Ukrainian Non-Life Insurance Subsidiaries

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group is strengthening its Ukrainian operations as the International Finance Corporation prepares to acquire around 20% of VIG’s non-life insurers USG and Kniazha through a capital increase. The partnership aims to expand product offerings, boost digitalisation … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Thermal Interface Portfolio with Durable, High-Performance Liquid Gap Filler for Advanced Devices

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Bergquist TGF 10000, a new liquid gap filler providing 10 W/mK thermal conductivity for high-power electronics that require efficient heat dissipation. Based on a silicone two-component system, the material combines strong thermal performance with high … Read the full press release

EIB Global Leads Joint Marine Clean-Up and Coral Restoration Mission in Indonesian Archipelago

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global organised a marine clean-up and coral restoration campaign in the Thousand Islands area north of Jakarta, bringing together Team Europe representatives, Indonesian authorities, NGOs, students and local community members. The initiative resulted in the removal of … Read the full press release

Italian Unicorn Scalapay Secures Major EIB Funding to Scale Digital Payments and Expand Services

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €70 million in Scale-Up Debt financing for Scalapay — its first direct scale-up investment in an Italian unicorn. The funding will support product innovation and enhance Scalapay’s Buy Now, Pay Later services … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Green Energy Production in Aragon Through Muel Wind Farm Repowering and Sustainable Recycling Approach

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched operations at its repowered Muel wind farm in Aragon, replacing 27 ageing turbines with three high-capacity Nordex models and raising total capacity from 16.2 MW to 19.97 MW. The upgrade more than doubles the electricity … Read the full press release