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Ocean Yield and NYK Line Agree to Co-Invest in New LNG Carrier Fleet with Long-Term Charters

(IN BRIEF) Ocean Yield AS has agreed to co-invest with NYK Line in four new LNG carriers to be constructed in South Korea, with delivery expected in 2028 and 2029. Each company will hold an ownership interest of around 50 … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded Major Bridge Replacement Project in Riverside County California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 59 million contract by the County of Riverside Transportation Department to replace the Mission Boulevard Bridge in Jurupa Valley, California. The project involves constructing a new bridge over the Santa Ana River … Read the full press release

Skanska to Deliver Modern City Hall Complex for the City of Franklin in Tennessee

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 53 million contract by the City of Franklin, Tennessee, to construct a new City Hall building that will support the city’s long-term development. The three-storey facility will replace the former municipal building … Read the full press release

AFRY Chosen to Deliver Engineering Services for Future-Focused Heating Infrastructure in Czechia

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Teplárny Brno to deliver engineering, permitting, and design services for a major district heating project that will connect the Dukovany nuclear power plant with Brno and surrounding municipalities. The initiative aims to provide … Read the full press release

Stora Enso to Support 2027 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden with Renewable Solutions as Premium Partner

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced that it will continue its long-running collaboration with the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships by becoming a Premium Partner for the 2027 event in Falun, Sweden. Marking the company’s seventh involvement with the championships, … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Structures Pioneering TRS for Hana Securities Linked to Digital Asset

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has acted as the Total Return Swap provider for Hana Securities’ first transaction in the digital bond market, enabling the firm to gain exposure to a Digitally Native Note without altering its existing operational infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

ZEISS and WEHI Establish First Australian labs@location Hub for Advanced Imaging

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched its labs@location program in Australia, naming the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research’s Centre for Dynamic Imaging as its first local partner. The collaboration brings ZEISS’ advanced microscopy technologies together with WEHI’s long-standing … Read the full press release

RWE Transfers Baltic II Offshore Wind Development to PGE While Reaffirming Polish Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has agreed to sell its 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, with transaction completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The deal includes the transfer of an … Read the full press release

ISS Strengthens Long Term European Outsourcing Agreement with Financial Services Customer

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured an expansion of its partnership with a key European financial services customer, adding around DKK 100 million in annual contract value and bringing total yearly revenue from the client to more than DKK 300 million. … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Landmark Spanish Defence Order for 100 Military Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

Fortum Launches Initial Hydrogen Production as Kalla Test Center Moves Toward Full Operation

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has successfully produced its first hydrogen at the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa during the early commissioning phase of the facility’s electrolyser systems. Scheduled to become fully operational in spring 2026, the test center plays a key … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Supports Stronger Carbon Border Measures to Safeguard Europe’s Low Carbon Steel Industry

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands Industrial Defense Footprint with KNDS Agreement for Next Generation Leopard Platform

(IN BRIEF) METLEN, acting through its M Technologies Sector, has signed a multi-year agreement with KNDS Deutschland to manufacture 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Production will take place at the company’s Defence Hub in Volos through … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank and Postbank Expand Digital Payments with Pan-European Wero App

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and Postbank have made the full functionality of the Wero digital payment app available to their clients, enabling instant peer-to-peer transfers and online payments across Europe. Postbank customers now gain access to e-commerce payments, while Deutsche … Read the full press release

PowerCo Commissions Salzgitter Gigafactory, Strengthening Volkswagen’s Battery Technology Strategy

(IN BRIEF) PowerCo SE has launched production at its Salzgitter gigafactory, delivering the first Unified Cells developed and manufactured entirely in Europe. The milestone strengthens Volkswagen Group’s technological sovereignty in battery cell production and supports its strategy to become a … Read the full press release

Eni and ILO Strengthen Agri-Business Worker Protection with Project Expansion in Congo

(IN BRIEF) Eni and the International Labour Organization are extending their joint programme to improve occupational safety and health and expand social protection for agricultural workers to the Republic of Congo, building on positive results achieved in Kenya and Côte … Read the full press release

Vietnam Advances High-Speed Rail Ambitions Through Strategic Partnership with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and VinSpeed, a member of Vingroup, have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership to support the development of Vietnam’s first high-speed rail network. Siemens Mobility will act as technology partner, delivering Velaro Novo high-speed trains along with … Read the full press release

ERAA 2025 Highlights Capacity Risks and Investment Needs Across Europe’s Electricity System

(IN BRIEF) The European Resource Adequacy Assessment 2025 warns of potential electricity supply risks in Europe over the coming decade, driven by the possible decommissioning of 6 to 8 GW of capacity between 2028 and 2030 and uncertainty around future … Read the full press release