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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Lists GDRs on SIX Swiss Exchange, Raises Over $580 Million

(IN BRIEF) Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd., a Chinese company operating in the lithium-ion battery material industry, has listed its Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company placed 50 million GDRs at an offer price of … Read the full press release

Talgo Delivers Intercity Trains to Egypt Ahead of Schedule for Alexandria-Cairo-Aswan Line

(IN BRIEF) Talgo, a leading train manufacturer, has successfully delivered and put into service the last of six Intercity trains in Egypt, connecting Alexandria with Cairo and Aswan. The delivery was completed over five months ahead of schedule, and the … Read the full press release

CropXR Program Receives 15 Million Euros for Developing Extra Resilient Crops

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has granted 15 million euros to the CropXR research program, which focuses on ‘smart breeding’ of extra resilient crops (XR) through the integration of plant biology, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence. … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Biogas Portfolio with Majority Stake in Liquidgas Biofuel Genesis

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has acquired a majority stake (two-thirds of the shares) in Liquidgas Biofuel Genesis AB, a Swedish biogas upgrading company. Liquidgas Biofuel Genesis operates a biogas upgrading plant in Helsingborg, Sweden. The plant receives … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin and Green Tech Skillnet Offer 30% Discount on Green Courses to Drive Sustainability Education

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin has partnered with Green Tech Skillnet to offer a 30% discount on selected green diplomas and micro-credential courses. These courses cover a wide range of disciplines and focus on environmental sustainability and climate action. Eligible … Read the full press release

TUM Professors Alena Buyx and Heribert Schunkert Receive Bavarian Order of Merit

(IN BRIEF) Professor Alena Buyx and Professor Heribert Schunkert from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have been honored with the Bavarian Order of Merit. Presented by Minister President Dr. Markus Söder, the Order recognizes their outstanding contributions to the … Read the full press release

TUM Science and Study Center Raitenhaslach Thrives with New Director and Record Year

(IN BRIEF) Elina Weinmann has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the TUM Science and Study Center Raitenhaslach, part of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany. Weinmann aims to expand the center’s role as a conference … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Celebrates Cultural Diversity in Merseyside

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture is hosting an event celebrating the diverse cultural mix on Merseyside. The event will showcase the evolving cultural practices that have emerged from interactions between different communities in the region. Musical … Read the full press release

Green Team Twente Unveils Hydrogen Race Car to Showcase the Power of Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) Green Team Twente, a multidisciplinary student team, has unveiled their new hydrogen race car, Apollo GDO, during a car reveal event. The team aims to create a greener future by showcasing the power and speed of hydrogen and … Read the full press release

University Hospitals Münster and Twente Sign MoU for Cross-Border Healthcare Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) University Hospital Münster (UKM), Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST), and the universities of Münster and Twente have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on healthcare, education, and medical-technical progress in the German-Dutch border region. The aim is … Read the full press release

EnBW Inaugurates Largest Solar Park in Baden-Württemberg, Providing Climate-Friendly Energy for Thousands of Households

(IN BRIEF) EnBW has officially inaugurated the largest solar park in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With a capacity of 17.3 megawatts, the solar park in Emmingen-Liptingen has the potential to provide climate-friendly energy to approximately 5,800 households. The … Read the full press release

RWE, Mitsui, and Port of Tilbury Collaborate on Innovative Green Hydrogen Project in Essex

(IN BRIEF) RWE, Mitsui, and the Port of Tilbury have joined forces to develop an innovative hydrogen project at the Port of Tilbury in Essex, UK. This collaboration, outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aims to advance two green … Read the full press release

DHL Express Unveils State-of-the-Art Americas Hub in Atlanta, Prioritizing Sustainability and Enhanced Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has opened its Americas region hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, marking an $84.5 million investment aimed at enhancing connections and service capabilities. The state-of-the-art hub, spanning 100,000 square feet, establishes direct links between major cities … Read the full press release

Android 14 to Feature Ericsson’s Network Slicing Capability for Improved 5G Performance

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has partnered with Android to introduce a new feature in the upcoming Android 14 release that allows users to request a dedicated 5G network slice for improved performance during specific times for supported applications. Enabled by the … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Lists Hydrogen Business on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Raises €526 Million in Successful IPO

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp has successfully listed its hydrogen business, thyssenkrupp nucera, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrolysis plants for green hydrogen production, thyssenkrupp nucera raised approximately €526 million through the IPO. The … Read the full press release

Triton Acquires Techouse AS, Expanding Presence in Offshore Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) Triton, through a vehicle controlled by Triton Fund IV, has acquired Techouse AS, a renowned provider of energy recovery and water treatment solutions to the offshore oil and gas sector. The acquisition aims to bring Techouse under a … Read the full press release

Audi Launches Production of New Q6 e-tron Series, Creating Jobs and Preparing Workforce for Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Audi has commenced production of the new Audi Q6 e-tron series, marking the beginning of its largest model initiative in history. The electric SUV, based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), represents Audi’s commitment to electric mobility and … Read the full press release

Sika Expands in US Mining Market with Acquisition of Thiessen Team USA

(IN BRIEF) Sika, a global specialty chemicals company, has acquired Thiessen Team USA, a manufacturer of shotcrete and grouting products for the mining industry in the USA. Thiessen serves the Western US mining industry, which plays a crucial role in … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Connectivity for Wärtsilä ANCS’s Floating Laboratory AHTI

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, will provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to support Wärtsilä ANCS’s floating laboratory, AHTI. Inmarsat’s award-winning Fleet Xpress connectivity, combined with unlimited backup from FleetBroadband, will enable seamless data exchange for advanced technology testing … Read the full press release

ESSP Selected as Service Provider for Iris Air Traffic Modernization Program

(IN BRIEF) ESSP (European Satellite Services Provider) has been appointed as the service provider for the groundbreaking Iris air traffic modernization program. Led by the European Space Agency (ESA), Iris utilizes digital satellite communications to enhance collaboration between pilots and … Read the full press release