Daily Archives: 19, February 2026

Silva Biofuel AS Formed to Continue Development of Advanced Biofuel Solutions Following Agreement With Statkraft

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has agreed to transfer the Tofte biofuel demonstration facility and related expertise to a new company, Silva Biofuel AS, formed by former employees of Silva Green Fuel. The move reflects Statkraft’s strategy to concentrate on core renewable … Read the full press release

Germany, Latvia and Lithuania Advance Baltic-German PowerLink to Connect Offshore Wind and Strengthen Regional Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Germany, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to jointly develop the Baltic-German PowerLink, a hybrid subsea electricity interconnector that will link their grids and connect offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea. Transmission operators 50Hertz, AST and Litgrid will … Read the full press release

Industrial Services Launch Signals DNV’s Broader Role in Ensuring Quality and Reliability of Critical Energy and Infrastructure Systems

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched Industrial Services as a standalone business unit to deliver global quality assurance and inspection services across energy, infrastructure, and complex industrial supply chains. The move reflects growing demand linked to energy transition projects, expanding infrastructure … Read the full press release

Eviden and Almaviva Join Forces to Deliver Secure Foundations for Italy’s Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems

(IN BRIEF) Eviden and Almaviva have formed a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems across Italy, supporting the C-Roads Italy program and contributing to Europe’s connected mobility ecosystem. Almaviva will implement Eviden’s C-ITS Public Key … Read the full press release

AdBlue GE Debuts in Switzerland as BASF Advances Renewable Energy Integration in Chemical Production

(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched AdBlue GE by BASF, a renewable electricity-based version of its diesel exhaust fluid designed to lower CO₂ emissions during production while delivering identical quality and performance to conventional AdBlue. Manufactured using power from the Hollandse … Read the full press release

New Dedicated Pharma Airfreight Capacity Strengthens DHL’s End to End Temperature Controlled Transport Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has strengthened its Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics offering by expanding a dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network as part of a EUR 2 billion investment in DHL Health Logistics. The enhanced network integrates global aviation capacity, … Read the full press release

SWI Capital Holding Joins Euronext Amsterdam with €1.6 Billion Valuation to Support Global Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) SWI Capital Holding Ltd. has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam via a direct listing, achieving an initial market capitalisation of about €1.6 billion. The company, which oversees the globally active Stoneweg Icona Group, manages investments across sectors including … Read the full press release

Historic EIB Financing Boosts Offshore Wind Development Transport Modernisation and Industrial Competitiveness in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group delivered a record €8 billion in financing to Poland in 2025, with major investments directed toward offshore wind energy, transport infrastructure, and technological innovation. The funding supports projects equivalent to 2.5 percent of … Read the full press release

CIE Automotive Works with European Investment Bank to Advance Global Decarbonisation Strategy and Sustainable Manufacturing Investments

(IN BRIEF) CIE Automotive has secured advisory support from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU Advisory Hub to accelerate decarbonisation across its worldwide operations. The collaboration includes a comprehensive roadmap toward carbon neutrality by 2050, outlining investments in energy … Read the full press release

SAMS Research Advances Sustainable Dulse Production to Support Growing Global Demand for Bio Based Materials

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science have developed a controlled tank-based method to cultivate the high-value red seaweed dulse, overcoming longstanding hatchery challenges and dramatically reducing early mortality rates. The approach enables year-round production with improved … Read the full press release

Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund Allocates EUR 1.3 Million to Eight New Environmental Projects Following Record Application Round

(IN BRIEF) The BSAP Fund will invest EUR 1.3 million in eight new projects beginning in 2026 to improve the environmental health of the Baltic Sea. The funding follows a record 39 applications from seven countries and will support initiatives … Read the full press release

Major 2026 Funding Pledge Sees Morrisons Expand Support for UK Farmers Through Multi Year Agreements and Training Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons will invest over £1.6 billion in British agriculture in 2026, supporting more than 2,500 farmers through long-term supply agreements and development programmes. The retailer’s initiatives aim to provide financial stability, strengthen skills and sustainability across the sector, … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Introduces Comprehensive Nicotine Free Initiative to Promote Wellbeing and Cleaner Campus Environment

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin will implement a tobacco and vape-free campus policy from March 2026, extending its existing tobacco-free rules to include e-cigarettes. The decision, aligned with the university’s sustainability and health strategy, responds to rising vaping use and … Read the full press release

Swisscom Launches Switzerland Hosted AI Assistant to Provide Secure Generative AI for Businesses and Public Institutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has launched the Swiss AI Assistant, a Switzerland-based generative AI chatbot designed for secure internal knowledge management. By processing and storing all data domestically and using open-source language models without training on customer information, the solution offers … Read the full press release

New Collaboration Integrates Ericsson Fintech Platform with Mastercard Move to Simplify Money Movement for Service Providers

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Mastercard have partnered to integrate Ericsson’s Mobile Financial Services platform with Mastercard Move, creating a unified framework for digital payments and money transfers. The collaboration is designed to simplify access to advanced payment technologies for telecom … Read the full press release

Ericsson Establishes New Yokohama R&D Center to Advance 5G 6G and Open Radio Technologies in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson will open a new telecom innovation R&D Center in Yokohama in April 2026, with formal inauguration planned for 2027, creating up to 300 research and engineering roles. Led by Jan Fallgren, the facility will focus on advanced … Read the full press release

DP World and APM Terminals Partner to Strengthen Jeddah Islamic Port as a Key Red Sea Trade and Logistics Hub

(IN BRIEF) DP World and APM Terminals have formed a strategic partnership at Jeddah Islamic Port, with APM Terminals acquiring a 37.5 percent stake in the Southern Container Terminal while DP World retains operational control. The alliance builds on major … Read the full press release

Experian Launches Manchester Student Finance Initiative to Address Rising Living Costs Through Education and Real World Engagement

(IN BRIEF) Experian has introduced a Manchester-based financial education campaign combining a city-wide interactive challenge with a peer-led ambassador programme to help students navigate rising living costs. The initiative is informed by spending data showing reduced discretionary spending as rent … Read the full press release

Collaborative Energize Programme Enables Sandoz and Partners to Accelerate Decarbonization Across Healthcare Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has joined two new multi-buyer virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Europe under Schneider Electric’s Energize programme, working with suppliers to support new renewable energy projects and expand access to clean electricity. The agreements build on a previous … Read the full press release

ALLPLAN Expands Global Adoption of AI Enabled BIM Platform to Support Faster More Accurate Delivery of Complex Construction Projects

(IN BRIEF) ALLPLAN is seeing growing global adoption of its AI-enabled BIM platform as construction companies increasingly turn to intelligent, data-driven tools to manage complex projects. By combining AI-powered design assistance, visualization, and cloud collaboration with established BIM workflows, the … Read the full press release