Daily Archives: 14, January 2026

UK Offshore Wind Boost as RWE Awards Secured for Norfolk Vanguard Dogger Bank South and Awel y Môr

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded Contracts for Difference for five offshore wind projects in the UK under Allocation Round 7, securing 6.9 GW of capacity at a strike price of £91.20/MWh. The projects include Norfolk Vanguard East and West, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits $80 Million to RMBV North Africa Fund III to Support Private Sector Growth in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa Fund III to support private sector growth in Egypt and across North Africa. The fund is expected to mobilise over $300 million, targeting … Read the full press release

SUEZ Wins €465 Million Contract to Rebuild and Operate Romainville–Bobigny Waste Treatment Centre

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, alongside Chantiers Modernes Construction, has secured a 10-year, €465 million contract from Syctom to reconstruct and operate the Romainville–Bobigny household waste treatment centre in Seine-Saint-Denis. The project includes €237 million in investment to modernise the facility, expand … Read the full press release

Alta Semper Fund II Secures EIB Investment to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare in Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $37.5 million in Alta Semper Fund II to support pharmaceutical, life sciences and MedTech companies across Africa, with a primary focus on North Africa. The fund is expected to … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Confirmed as Custodian of Spirit of 2012 Social Impact Archive

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been appointed as the official custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive as the organisation prepares for its planned closure in January 2026. Founded to extend the social legacy of the London 2012 Games, Spirit … Read the full press release

Italian Companies to Benefit from €335 Million Financing Initiative by EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas have launched a new agreement to mobilise €335 million in financing for around 300 Italian companies, supporting investments and working capital needs. Based on a synthetic securitisation structure, the transaction will … Read the full press release

Italian SMEs Set to Benefit from €1 Billion Financing Agreement Between CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo

(IN BRIEF) Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo have launched a new €1 billion financing agreement to support Italian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies. Building on a partnership that has already mobilised around €5 billion since … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Confirms Full FID for Nordlicht I and II as Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Moves Forward

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has taken the full Final Investment Decision for its Nordlicht offshore wind cluster after the permit for Nordlicht II became irrevocable, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the project. Comprising Nordlicht I and Nordlicht II, the cluster … Read the full press release

Bulgaria Awards EUR 50 Million Nationwide Tolling Operations Contract to Kapsch TrafficCom

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a five-year, EUR 50 million contract to operate and modernise Bulgaria’s nationwide tolling and e-vignette system. The agreement includes system maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and preparations for EU CO₂ emission classes, as well as … Read the full press release

SGS Highlights Launch of ISO IEC 42119 Series to Set Global Framework for AI System Testing

(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the launch of the ISO/IEC 42119 series, a new set of international standards dedicated to the testing of AI systems. The first publication, ISO/IEC TS 42119-2:2025, provides an overview of AI testing concepts, lifecycle coverage … Read the full press release

DNV Moves to Acquire Automa to Expand Digital Control and Monitoring Across Energy Systems

(IN BRIEF) DNV has announced the proposed acquisition of Brazilian energy technology company Automa Power & Utilities to expand its digital capabilities across the global energy system. Automa provides advanced monitoring and control solutions for renewable power plants and grids, … Read the full press release

SGS Completes Acquisition of Applied Technical Services to Accelerate North American Growth

(IN BRIEF) SGS has finalized the acquisition of Applied Technical Services following regulatory approval, adding a leading North American provider of testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic services to its portfolio. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS significantly enhances SGS’s technical … Read the full press release

DNV Selected to Certify Noul’s Malaria Blood and Cancer Testing Solutions for EU Market

(IN BRIEF) DNV has partnered with Korean diagnostics company Noul to certify its AI-powered malaria, blood cell and cervical cancer testing solutions under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation. Acting as an IVDR Notified Body, DNV will assess … Read the full press release

Triton Sells Majority Stake in Kelvion to Apollo While Retaining Minority Interest

(IN BRIEF) Funds advised by Triton have sold a majority stake in Kelvion, a leading global provider of energy-efficient heat exchange and cooling solutions, to Apollo-managed funds, while retaining a minority interest. Since acquiring Kelvion in 2014, Triton transformed the … Read the full press release

TGG and ECTAA Partner to Strengthen Financial Protection for European Travel Agents and Tour Operators

(IN BRIEF) Trip Guaranty Group and ECTAA have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance financial protection and consumer confidence in the European travel sector. The partnership allows ECTAA members to offer TGG’s travel refund commitment programme, which protects customers against … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Brings Robotic Mowing Innovation to the British Masters as New Title Partner

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new Title Partner of the British Masters, with the 2026 Husqvarna British Masters set to be held at The Belfry’s Brabazon Course. The company has also been named official … Read the full press release

Amey and National Highways Deliver Second STRIVE Programme to Support Care Leavers into Infrastructure Careers

(IN BRIEF) Amey and National Highways have delivered the second STRIVE programme in Nottinghamshire, supporting five care leavers aged 18–21 with hands-on experience and employability skills linked to careers in transport infrastructure. The week-long initiative combined depot visits, practical demonstrations, … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Supports Award-Winning BMW Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon has been recognized as a key contributor to the BMW Group’s BMW M Natural Fiber Composites project, which won the JEC Composites Innovation Award 2026 in the “Automotive & Road Transportation – Parts” category. The collaboration … Read the full press release

ORLEN Strengthens Small-Scale LNG Market Position with Over 245,000 Tonnes Delivered in 2025

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN delivered more than 245,000 tonnes of small-scale LNG to customers in 2025, reinforcing its strong position in the Polish market and its growing presence in the Baltic region. Supplied from the Świnoujście terminal, the Klaipėda reloading facility … Read the full press release

SILAM Programme Moves Forward with Rheinmetall and EM&E Joint Proposal to Spanish Defence Ministry

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and EM&E have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence for the SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System, presenting a fully national solution developed through their UTE SILAM joint venture. The phased proposal covers launchers, … Read the full press release