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thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica Achieve Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Australia with EnviNOx® Technology

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica have successfully implemented the Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, Australia. thyssenkrupp Uhde’s EnviNOx® technology has been utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Orica’s nitric acid plants, resulting in a 98% reduction of … Read the full press release

EQT AB repurchased 393,000 Own Ordinary Shares Between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has repurchased 393,926 of its own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455) between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its initiated repurchase program, running between 17 July 2023 and 25 August … Read the full press release

EY Receives Global Partner of the Year Award for Driving Finance Transformation with Wolters Kluwer CCH® Tagetik

(IN BRIEF) The EY organization has been awarded the Global Partner of the Year by Wolters Kluwer CCH® Tagetik for its contributions to accelerating clients’ finance transformation initiatives through technical expertise and consulting services. The accolade acknowledges EY’s commitment to … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Advances Ukrainian Military Capabilities with LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone System

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is set to supply Ukraine with its advanced LUNA NG reconnaissance drone system, a significant milestone for the company. The system offers key aerial reconnaissance capabilities with thousands of hours of operational flight experience. The order, valued … Read the full press release

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) In July 2023, the NatWest Regional PMI® survey revealed a divergent landscape for UK regional business activity. While business growth across regions hit a six-month low due to reduced demand, employment remained relatively robust, with nine out of … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2023 Financial Results

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its H1 2023 Financial Results, which can be found on their website. They will also hold a conference call today at 14:00 UK time to discuss these results, led by CEO Mr. Serghei … Read the full press release

RWE Gains Approval for 900 MW Offshore Wind Farms in German North Sea to Drive Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been granted awards by the German Federal Network Agency for two wind farm sites, N-3.6 and N-3.5, within the Nordseecluster B in the German North Sea. The company intends to develop, build, and operate two wind … Read the full press release

Terna’s ‘Driving Energy Award 2023’ Utilizes Innovative Technology for Immersive Art Experience

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the operator of the Italian National Transmission Grid, is utilizing its digital technology for the “Driving Energy Award 2023 – Contemporary Photography,” a competition aimed at promoting Italy’s energy culture and supporting artists in the sector. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough Doctoral Researcher Reaches National Final of Prestigious Three Minute Thesis Competition

(IN BRIEF) Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, has been selected as one of the six finalists in the 2023 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The competition, developed by the University of Queensland, challenges participants to explain … Read the full press release

Hexagon Appoints Mattias Tidebrink to Lead Asia Pacific Region for Safety and Geospatial Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has appointed Mattias Tidebrink as the head of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, Tidebrink will lead the strategic direction for the region, focusing on growth and profitability. Hexagon has … Read the full press release

Latvenergo Selects BLIX, AFRY’s Subsidiary, to Drive Large-Scale Onshore Wind Projects in Baltic States

(IN BRIEF) Latvenergo AS, the largest energy utility in the Baltic States, has awarded BLIX, part of AFRY, as the Owner’s Engineer for multiple large-scale onshore wind projects in the Baltics over a five-year period. The projects align with Latvenergo’s … Read the full press release

ORLEN Advances Poland’s Offshore Wind Sector with Conditional Investment Approval for Baltic Power Project

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Supervisory Board has given a conditional investment approval for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, allowing the design phase to be finalized. ORLEN and Northland Power’s joint investment represents the most advanced offshore wind project in Poland. … Read the full press release

TenneT Partners with Eight Firms to Accelerate High-Voltage Grid Expansion Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) TenneT, a system operator, has signed a multi-year Corporate Framework Agreement with eight contract partners to supply and install onshore high-voltage AC cables (ranging from 110 kV to 380 kV) for high-voltage connections in Germany and the Netherlands. … Read the full press release

DHL Global Forwarding Announces Leadership Transition: Max Sauberschwarz to Succeed Thomas Mack as EVP Air Freight

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has announced changes in its global leadership team. Thomas Mack, the current Executive Vice President Air Freight, will transition into a Senior Advisor role and continue reporting to CEO Tim Scharwath. After a transition period, … Read the full press release

Young People Recognize Importance of Sports, but Face Barriers Due to Global Issues, Reveals IOC and Allianz Research

(IN BRIEF) Initial global research findings by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Allianz reveal that 72% of young people consider playing sports important, while over 90% of parents recognize the physical and mental health benefits of sports participation for … Read the full press release

Exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust’ Extended in Berlin with Volkswagen Group’s Continued Educational Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust,’ originally scheduled to run from March 24 to August 20, 2023, at the ‘Museum für Fotografie’ in Berlin, will be extended to January 28, 2024, due to overwhelming visitor … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with PrivatBank to Provide €60 Million Risk-Sharing Instrument for Ukrainian Agribusiness and Critical Industries

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a strategic partnership with Ukraine’s PrivatBank by issuing a €60 million risk-sharing instrument to facilitate €240 million in newly originated loans for critical industries, particularly agribusiness. PrivatBank, a … Read the full press release

Windar Renovables to Manufacture 21 Transition Pieces for Iberdrola’s Windanker Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Windar Renovables has secured a contract with Iberdrola to manufacture 21 transition pieces for the Windanker offshore wind farm in German waters. The transition pieces will be produced at Windar Renovables’ Avilés facilities, with collaboration from Spanish suppliers. … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Sustains Resilient Performance Amidst Challenges in Q3 2022/2023; Refines Fiscal Year Forecast

(IN BRIEF) Despite a challenging business environment, thyssenkrupp reported a robust performance in the 3rd quarter of the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Order intake of €9.4 billion and sales of €9.6 billion were lower than the prior year due to normalization … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tires Secures Third Consecutive ‘Vendor of the Year’ Award from Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas

(IN BRIEF) Continental Specialty Tires has been awarded the “Vendor of the Year” accolade by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MLA) for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes Continental’s exceptional commitment and operational support through MLA’s aftermarket program, Rapidparts, in the … Read the full press release