(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback program introduced on November 2, 2023, the company repurchased a total of 23,143,452 shares during the week of November 20 to November 24, 2023. These shares … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged buyback program, Financial, ING, investment, shares
(IN BRIEF) GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a subsidiary of DNV, has unveiled its innovative Hybrid Power Plant Controller (GPM Hybrid PPC) designed to revolutionize the management of hybrid power plants. Unlike conventional renewable energy plants that rely on a single power source, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Europe is experiencing a surge in extreme rainfall events, driven by climate change, leading to substantial financial consequences. Sweco’s “Expect the Unexpected: Floods and Critical Infrastructure” report highlights the urgent need for resilient urban infrastructure. It emphasizes asset-level … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Europe, Extreme Rainfall Events, infrastructure, Martijn Steenstra, sustainability, SWECO AB, threat
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €450 million loan to Iveco Group, a global automotive leader, as part of a larger €500 million financing initiative. This funding aims to support the development of innovative technologies in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric mobility, Gilles Badot, INNOVATION, Italy, Iveco Group, Marco Liccardo, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Luminor Bank AS have inked a €115 million agreement to enhance lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The collaboration between the EIB and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Baltic States, EIB, Estonia, financing, Latvia, Lithuania, Luminor Bank, Palle Nordahl, partnership, SME, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €34 million loan to the Ca’ Granda Fund, managed by Investire SGR, to support the construction of new social housing units in central Milan. Over 200 apartments in the Sarpi … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged Cariplo Sergio Urbani, construction, Dario Valentino, EIB, Giancarlo Scotti, Gilles Badot, Marco Giachetti, Milan, partnership, Sarpi District, social housing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska visited Kyiv to reaffirm the EIB’s commitment to Ukraine. During the visit, they inaugurated the EIB Regional Hub for Eastern Europe in Kyiv, strengthening support for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Ukraine
Tagged Denys Shmyhal, EIB, Katarína Mathernová, Kyiv, recovery, Regional Hub, Teresa Czerwinska, UKRAINE, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Werner Hoyer
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €110 million) loan agreement with Billerud, a leading paper and packaging materials supplier based in Sweden. The loan will support the modernization and environmental upgrade of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Billerud, eco-friendly, EIB, Ivar Vatne, partnership, Pulp and Paper Mill Upgrades, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Local energy company Sorégies has secured financing through the InvestEU program, marking a significant step in its strategic plan to prioritize renewable energy development. Sorégies aims to self-generate at least 1,000 GWh of electricity by 2030, aligning with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers received accolades at the inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, an event celebrating excellence in open research practices. Open research encompasses various practices that enhance research accessibility, transparency, reproducibility, and visibility. Exeter researchers claimed first … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The REFORMERS research project, funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe program, has officially commenced its mission to develop and roll out “Renewable Energy Valleys” (REVs) across Europe. The project’s flagship, located in the Netherlands between Alkmaar and Heiloo, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Empa, EU, Europe, Netherlands, partnership, Philipp Heer, REFORMERS Project, Renewable Energy Valley, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Join the University Choir and LSU Classical musicians for a festive evening of music at Cope Auditorium on December 6th at 7:30 pm. The concert, conducted by Eleanor Graff-Baker and featuring Handel’s ‘Messiah (Part One)’, Britten’s ‘A Ceremony … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Platform_ has successfully completed its Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Glasgow’s City Centre, which provides 498 homes and is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Constructed by GRAHAM and designed by Keppie Design, this iconic 20-story building offers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Engineering group Sener and technology center Eurecat have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop disruptive technologies and scalable solutions across various sectors. This collaboration, which emphasizes open innovation and knowledge exchange, aims to address complex technological … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Spain, Technology
Tagged digitalization, Eurecat, industrial scaling, Òscar Julià, SENER, Xavier López
(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium producer, has signed a significant agreement with Sanvira Tech LLC to secure a stable supply of carbon anodes from Oman for its Norwegian aluminium smelters. The contract spans eight years with extension options and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Norway
Tagged Aluminium Smelters, carbon anodes, Eivind Kallevik, Hydro, Norway, Oman, Sanvira Tech LLC
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has revealed its dedication to supporting renewable energy initiatives with a €36.1 million financing agreement for the Işıklar Wind Power Plant, facilitated through BBVA’s Turkish unit in partnership with Dost Enerji. The wind power project will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Dost Enerji, Garanti BBVA, Işıklar Wind Power Plant, Mahmut Akten, partnership, Renewable Energy Expansion, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has reported substantial growth in its sustainable lending activities between January and August 2023. The bank granted 3.8 billion pesos in sustainable loans, with $2.4 billion directed towards inclusive growth projects and $1.4 billion allocated … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged BBVA, Climate Action, Colombia, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Lending
(IN BRIEF) Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Aspen Technology, Inc. have joined forces in an alliance that provides a comprehensive set of solutions to support industrial and energy clients in achieving sustainability goals while optimizing operations. This partnership … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche has unveiled Elecsys® HBeAg quant, a new immunoassay designed to detect the presence and quantity of the hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in human serum and plasma. This diagnostic tool simplifies the process for both clinicians and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged diagnosis, Elecsys®, HBeAg Quant Test, Hepatitis B, Matt Sause, monitoring, Roche
(IN BRIEF) GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reported positive results from the interim efficacy analysis of the DREAMM-7 phase III trial evaluating belantamab mafodotin as a second-line treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The trial successfully met its primary endpoint of … Read the full press release
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