Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

Hydro to build a new EUR 5 million solar park at its aluminium extrusion plant in Trzcianka, Poland

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced it will construct a new solar park at its aluminium extrusion plant in Trzcianka, Poland. The … Read the full press release

FMO to loan EUR 30 million to Sekerbank, a Turkish bank with strong positions in the agricultural sector across the Anatolian region

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has announced its financial support to the agricultural sector across the Anatolian region in Turkey with the loan of EUR 30 million provided to Turkish Sekerbank. … Read the full press release

Consortium to develop a GBP 4 billion 2 GW offshore windfarm project off the west coast of Orkney in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ ABERDEEN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it is part of the consortium, where it owns 38.25%, together with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) (46.75%) and RIDG … Read the full press release

An innovative multi-terminal hub and HVDC to bring wind power from the North Sea into the German power grid

(PRESS RELEASE) BAYREUTH/ BERLIN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — 50Hertz, formerly known as Vattenfall Europe Transmission and one of four transmission system operators for electricity in Germany, has announced a partnership with TenneT, a Dutch transmission system operator, for the transportation … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to divest its holdings in Angola Block 14 B.V.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the divestment of its holdings in Angola Block 14 B.V., held nearly equally with Inpex Angola Block 14 Ltd. The buyer … Read the full press release

DNB ASA purchased 439,542 shares for use in Equinor’s Share saving plan

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced that DNB, Norway’s largest financial services group, has purchased 439,542 shares on … Read the full press release

Indie games developers to showcase their work to investors and industry experts during the 2nd Ukie Games Demo Day

Barclays has partnered with Ukie to launch the second Ukie Games Demo Day, to find and support up and coming innovative indie games developers and to help the UK Games Industry grow and develop. The virtual event will see innovative … Read the full press release

Executive changes at Barclays’ investment banking franchise in Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) SYDNEY, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced two new appointments at its investment banking franchise in Australia. Duncan Beattie and Duncan Connellan will be appointed as Managing Directors of Investment … Read the full press release

Assicurazioni Generali director Romolo Bardin to step down

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Generali (BIT: G), one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers, has announced the resignation of its director Romolo Bardin, independent director and member of the Appointments and Remuneration; Investments; Strategic … Read the full press release

Framework rebrands to daappa, heralding a new phase in fintech solutions designed for private markets

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 17-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global fintech, Framework PEIDM, has announced a new name and brand identity – alongside a new product release – as the final phase of its multi-year digital transformation. Building on a long pedigree, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ subsidiary ANDRITZ Metals USA to supply Herr-Voss Stamco cut-to-length line for Taylor Steel’s facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced an order for a new Herr-Voss Stamco cut-to-length line has been made by Taylor Steel Inc., a privately held … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö now a majority owner of Minglian New Materials Technology, a Chinese decor paper producer

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced the completion of acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese decor paper producer. As … Read the full press release

A multinational company to lease one third of Nowy Rynek E office building in Poznan, Poland from Skanska

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced it landed a lease contract with a multinational company for approximately one third of Nowy Rynek E – the fourth … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s British subsidiary ScottishPower to acquire 17 solar photovoltaic projects in the U.K. from Elgin Energy and Lightsource BP

Through ScottishPower, it has signed two deals to acquire 17 photovoltaic projects at an advanced stage of development, with a combined capacity of 800 MW. Commissioning will require an investment of approximately £500 million (circa €600 million) The company chaired … Read the full press release

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken lead manager for World Bank’s NOK 3.5 billion Sustainable Development bond issuance

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced it was the lead manager for the recent NOK 3.5 billion (EUR 350 million) Sustainable … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval no longer a shareholder in Neles Oyj, flow control solutions provider for process industries

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced the divestment of its remaining holdings in Neles Oyj (HEL: NELES), a Finnish flow control solutions provider for … Read the full press release

bp and M&S Food extend partnership stepping on nearly two decades of great relationship

Renew strategic convenience agreement in Great Britain until at least 2030‎ Agreement combines bp’s expertise in forecourt retail with one of the nation’s best ‎loved food retailers. (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — bp (LON: BP), a British multinational … Read the full press release

Thierry Pflimlin to lead Marketing & Services at TotalEnergies

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ —TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the appointment of Thierry Pflimlin as its new President Marketing & Services and member of the Executive Committee of TotalEnergies. Thierry Pflimlin started … Read the full press release

George David Sartorel to join Prudential Board as Non-executive Director

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential plc (LON: PRU), a British multinational life and health insurance company, has announced the appointment of George David Sartorel to its Board as a Non-executive Director. George Sartorel has extensive experience of … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Business study: only 12 percent of small businesses across UK made the move to go digital due to the pandemic

Just 10% of small businesses launched a virtual shop window as a direct result of the pandemic  Nearly half of small businesses are yet to make the move to online 65% see lack of digital skills as main barrier to … Read the full press release