Daily Archives: 2, February 2026

Gasum expands biogas infrastructure in southern Finland to enable cleaner road and maritime logistics through the Port of Hanko

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new biogas filling station in Raseborg along the Hanko road, offering both liquefied and compressed biogas to support low-emission passenger and heavy-duty transport, particularly for cargo traffic serving the Port of Hanko. The station … Read the full press release

Jammu and Kashmir: One Land, Two Realities Divided Between Light and Darkness

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Jammu and Kashmir represents two starkly contrasting models of governance and development. It claims that the Pakistan-administered side (PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) suffers from political disenfranchisement, institutional neglect, economic underdevelopment, and restrictions on civil liberties, … Read the full press release

ABB introduces next-generation Automation Extended ecosystem combining DCS reliability with AI, analytics, and IoT capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems designed to help industries modernize their automation infrastructure without disrupting operations or risking system integrity. The initiative builds on ABB’s established platforms such … Read the full press release

Enea and Digis Squared strengthen global partnership with major Tier-1 operator deployment in the Middle East and North Africa

(IN BRIEF) Enea and Digis Squared have achieved a major milestone in their global partnership by delivering an integrated traffic management and deep packet inspection solution for a Tier-1 mobile network operator in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen set to undertake large-scale concrete and tunnelling works for Bjølsegrøvatn dam rehabilitation project

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft Energi has announced its intention to enter into an execution contract with AF Gruppen for the rehabilitation of the Bjølsegrøvatn dam in Kvam, Vestland, with an estimated value of NOK 400 million excluding VAT, pending final investment … Read the full press release

Statsbygg and AF Gruppen sign NOK 123 million contract for execution phase of Viking Ship Museum refurbishment at Bygdøy

(IN BRIEF) Statsbygg and AF Gruppen have signed a contract for the execution phase of a partial refurbishment of the old Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy, valued at approximately NOK 123 million excluding VAT, as part of the wider New … Read the full press release

Barco introduces UniSee 500+ combining advanced LCD technology, lower power consumption, and enhanced ergonomics for control rooms and boardrooms

(IN BRIEF) Barco has introduced the UniSee 500+, a next-generation LCD video wall platform that significantly improves image quality while reducing power consumption by 25%, making it well suited for 24/7 control rooms, corporate boardrooms, and experience centers. Building on … Read the full press release

Equinor and Vår Energi Secure Long-Term Helicopter and SAR Services with Bristow for Barents Sea Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Vår Energi have awarded Bristow a new long-term contract for helicopter transportation and search and rescue services from Hammerfest, ensuring stable aviation support in the increasingly active Barents Sea. The agreement, which begins on 1 September … Read the full press release

European Payment Leaders Sign MoU to Create a Sovereign Pan-European Interoperable Payments Network

(IN BRIEF) Bancomat, Bizum, SIBS-MB WAY, Vipps MobilePay and EPI Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a pan-European, interoperable payment system aimed at enabling seamless cross-border transactions by 2027 and strengthening Europe’s payment sovereignty. The initiative will … Read the full press release

Barclays Business Prosperity Index Reveals Strong Confidence and Rising Investment Across UK Housebuilding Sector

(IN BRIEF) The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index Housebuilding report shows that 83 per cent of businesses in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about the year ahead, despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges, and financial caution. Drawing on data … Read the full press release

Maersk Takes Delivery of Tangier Mærsk and Accelerates Rollout of Next-Generation Mid-Size Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has taken delivery of the first of six new 9,000-TEU mid-size container vessels, Tangier Mærsk, from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group in China, three months ahead of schedule. The vessel, equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of running on … Read the full press release

Arkema Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal and Ranks Among Top 2 Percent of Companies for Sustainability Performance

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its strong commitment to sustainable development, achieving a score of 84 out of 100 and ranking among the top 2 percent of evaluated companies worldwide in December … Read the full press release

Erste Group Executive Slavomír Seemann Named CFO of Slovenská sporiteľňa Ahead of Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Slavomír Seemann as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 April 2026 pending regulatory approval, marking a strategic move to strengthen governance and financial leadership at board level. Seemann, … Read the full press release

centrotherm international AG Appoints New Supervisory Board Leadership Following Entry of Ardian Semiconductor as Main Shareholder

(IN BRIEF) centrotherm international AG has restructured its Supervisory Board following a proposal from its Management Board and new main shareholder Ardian Semiconductor, with the Ulm Local Court appointing Dr. Helmut Gassel and Stefan Kappis as members effective January 15, … Read the full press release

Lenzing Takes Controlling Stake in TreeToTextile to Accelerate Scale-Up of Next-Generation Sustainable Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has acquired a controlling majority stake in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through a share issuance, strengthening its position in sustainable, wood-based specialty fibers and securing access to a highly scalable next-generation fiber technology. The move … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Becomes First Battery-Electric Semi-Truck to Complete the Arctic eNordkapp Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s battery-electric eActros 600 became the first electric semi-trailer truck to complete the eNordkapp Challenge, successfully covering roughly 8,000 kilometers from Germany to Norway’s North Cape in extreme Arctic winter conditions. Operated by VEGA International and driven by … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Partners in £5 Million International Study to Uncover the Brain Mechanisms Behind Rumination

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is partnering with the University of Oxford and ETH Zürich in a £5 million research programme to investigate why repetitive negative thoughts, or rumination, develop and persist in people with mental health conditions such … Read the full press release

Volvo Construction Equipment Completes SEK 7 Billion Acquisition of Swecon and Integrates Retail Operations Across Northern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment has completed its acquisition of Swecon after receiving approval from the European Commission, taking over Swecon’s operations in Sweden, Germany, and the Baltic countries, including Entrack, in a deal valued at SEK 7 billion. The … Read the full press release

ORLEN Opens Fifth Public Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Piła and Strengthens Low-Emission Transport in Wielkopolska

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has opened its fifth publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station in Poland in the city of Piła, providing low-emission fuel for both municipal buses and private vehicles. Under a supply agreement, ORLEN will deliver 219,000 kilograms of hydrogen … Read the full press release

Airbus, CAAS, and CFM International Designate Singapore as the World’s First Airport Testbed for RISE Open Fan Engines

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and CFM International have signed an MOU to make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for CFM’s RISE Open Fan engine technologies, aiming to create a global readiness framework for … Read the full press release