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Electric Fleet Expansion Starts for Sanpellegrino Logistics as Koinè Deploys MAN eTGX Trucks

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Italia has delivered the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks to Koinè as part of Sanpellegrino’s move toward greener freight operations. The collaboration will gradually scale to a fleet of 50 eTrucks, supported by … Read the full press release

Munich Fire Science Partnership Unites TUM Research With Operational Practice for Future-Ready Fire Safety

(IN BRIEF) TUM and the Munich Fire Department have entered a long-term research partnership to advance sustainable and data-driven fire protection strategies. The Munich Fire Science Partnership will address key issues including lithium-ion battery fires, modern building material safety, and … Read the full press release

Warwick Arts Centre Welcomes New Volunteer Cohort After Strong Public Response

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Arts Centre has welcomed a new group of volunteers this season after receiving over one hundred applications, reflecting the strong appeal of its volunteering programme. Volunteers help run performances, films and exhibitions, contributing to audience experience by … Read the full press release

Vestas to Install Wind Turbines for Self-Consumption Energy Project Supporting Cement Sector Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has received a 10 MW order to supply and install three V117-3.45 MW turbines for Cementeria Costantinopoli’s cement production plant in Basilicata, Italy. The new wind farm will operate next to the facility and is expected to … Read the full press release

Research Alliance Between University of Groningen and ASML Strengthens Dutch Semiconductor Innovation Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and ASML have signed a framework agreement to expand research collaboration in semiconductor-related technologies, including advanced materials, flow processes, coatings and next-generation chip manufacturing techniques. The framework enables faster launch of joint research projects … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Leads RemODtrAIn Project to Pioneer 5G-Based Remote Train Operation and AI Obstacle Detection

(IN BRIEF) The RemODtrAIn research project led by Siemens Mobility aims to develop secure remote-controlled train operations for depots using 5G-based communication and AI obstacle detection. Supported by €17 million in federal funding, the consortium is testing a remotely operated … Read the full press release

Equinor Delivers Verdande On Schedule with Major Supplier Ripple Effects Across Norway

(IN BRIEF) Production has officially started at Equinor’s Verdande field in the Norwegian Sea, adding 36 million barrels of oil reserves to the Norne FPSO and extending field operations past 2030. Developed in less than three years after investment approval, … Read the full press release

New Lofn and Langemann Finds Strengthen Equinor’s North Sea Portfolio for European Gas Supply

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has made two major gas and condensate discoveries, Lofn and Langemann, in the Sleipner area of the North Sea, with recoverable estimates ranging from 30 to 110 million barrels of oil equivalents. The discoveries can be swiftly … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and AVK Advance Sustainable Power Strategy with HVO-Ready Generators and CO₂-Filtering Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce and AVK have signed a five-year agreement ensuring long-term delivery of mtu Series 4000 emergency power generators for critical data centre infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The contract secures production capacity to support growing energy demands … Read the full press release

Reef Cubes® Deployment Announced for OranjeWind as RWE and TotalEnergies Advance Biodiversity-Positive Offshore Strategy

(IN BRIEF) RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered with ARC Marine to supply 66 Reef Cubes® for installation at the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea. The artificial reefs will be positioned around 11 turbine foundations on top … Read the full press release

Four RWE Projects Awarded Contracts for Difference as Company Strengthens Renewable Capacity in Italy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for difference for four renewable projects in Italy during the FER-X auction, covering one wind farm and three solar and Agri-PV developments. The portfolio includes the 42 MW Serra Giannina wind farm in Basilicata, … Read the full press release

DHL Strengthens Middle East Logistics Infrastructure with Innovation Center Opening and Landmark Warehousing Project

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has inaugurated its expanded Middle East & Africa Innovation Center in Dubai South, establishing a permanent platform for collaborative logistics development and emerging technologies. The center will act as a regional hub connecting customers, partners, and … Read the full press release

Safaricom Set for New Ownership Structure as Vodacom Secures Additional 20 Percent Stake in Multi-Billion Transaction

(IN BRIEF) Vodacom has agreed to acquire an additional 20% stake in Safaricom for a total consideration of €1.81 billion, purchasing 15% from the Kenyan government and 5% from Vodafone. Once finalized, Vodacom’s ownership will increase to 55%, giving the … Read the full press release

Clinical Progress Continues as Evotec and Bayer Move Kidney Disease mAb Candidate Into Phase 2 Testing

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Bayer has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study for BAY 3401016, a Semaphorin-3A-targeting monoclonal antibody being developed as a potential therapeutic option for patients with Alport syndrome. As part of the companies’ kidney disease … Read the full press release

Colas Group’s Destia to Build Key Western Section of €750m Vantaa Light Rail Line

(IN BRIEF) Destia, part of the Colas Group, will lead the western section of the new Vantaa tramway project under an alliance agreement signed on 26 November 2025. The first phase, now ordered at €230 million, includes groundwork, utilities, structural … Read the full press release

Fresenius’ mAbxience and HP Develop AI Digital-Twin Platform to Enhance Biopharma Production

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius’ mAbxience has partnered with HP Inc. to co-develop an AI and digital-twin solution that can model and optimise biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The technology uses real plant data to simulate production scenarios, helping increase reliability, stabilise yields and shorten … Read the full press release

IKEA Enters New Zealand Market with Flagship Auckland Store and Full Digital Rollout

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its first New Zealand store in Sylvia Park, Auckland, while also launching nationwide online shopping, delivery and planning services through IKEA.com and the IKEA app. The three-storey, 34,000 m² location welcomed thousands of shoppers on … Read the full press release

Schroders Launches Semi-Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF to Bridge Public and Private Corporate Debt

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has introduced the Schroders Capital Semi Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF, an actively managed investment vehicle that allocates across high yield bonds, syndicated loans and private direct lending in one flexible credit portfolio. Backed by €100 million … Read the full press release

Stephen Witt Wins The Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award 2025 for Nvidia-Focused The Thinking Machine

(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release

New Tilting Rotor Sail System from CMES-Tech Achieves DNV Approval, Advancing China’s Green-Shipping Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has granted Type Approval Design Certification to CMES-Tech for its 5m × 35m Tilting Type Wind Assisted Rotor System — the first rotor sail system developed in China to be certified under DNV’s WAPS rules. The approval … Read the full press release