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VNG bietet Serviceleistungen für den Gaseinkauf

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Leipziger Erdgasspezialist gemeinsam mit Handelstochter Energieunion auf der E-world Leipzig/Essen, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) präsentiert sich vom 5. bis 7. Februar auf der Energiefachmesse E-world in Essen mit einem neu gestalteten Messestand. Besucher können … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany

New Director for Electricité d’Emosson S.A.

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Guillaume Gros will take over as Director of Electricité d’Emosson SA in spring 2013. He will replace Olivier Dumas who has led the Martigny (VS) based hydropower company since 1996. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1 April 2013, Guillaume Gros will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Switzerland

Thales delivers first maritime surveillance aircraft to Turkey

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Ankara, Turkey, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey. This aircraft will be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard from Izmir Air Base. Pierre Eric … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Technology, Turkey

Swissgrid welcomes the new WACC calculation method

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss Council of Ministers announced the revision of the Electricity Supply Ordinance on 30 January 2013. Among the changes is the alteration of the WACC calculation method. Swissgrid welcomes the government’s new WACC calculation method, which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Investment, Switzerland

NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Vice President of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Director of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sam Holmberg (M.Sc. (Eng.), 43) has been appointed Vice President, Traffic Services, Finland in Neste Oil’s Oil Retail business area as of 11 February … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management

Neste Shipping to improve its operational efficiency and start statutory employer-employee negotiations

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Neste Shipping to improve its operational efficiency and start statutory employer-employee negotiations 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil’s shipping subsidiary, Neste Shipping Oy, is to start an efficiency improvement program aimed at improving its profitability and securing the continuity of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Transportation & Logistics

Telenor: Large mobile services contract signed with Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Telenor has won the contract to supply mobile services to AgriKjøp. The agreement is worth NOK 180 million over three years. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AgriKjøp is a joint purchasing organisation for the companies in the Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Internet & Online, Norway, Technology, Telecom

NAC delivers one ATR 72-500 MSN 533 to Carpatair SA

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 533 to Carpatair SA. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Small firms: MEPs call for new rules to ease borrowing and cash flow

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small firms need bank loans tailored to their needs, alternative forms of venture capital, clearer rules on cooperation with lenders, and prompter payments from other firms, said MEPs on Tuesday, in a report calling for legislation to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Small Business

Switzerland saw another drop in electricity consumption in 2012

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Electricity consumption in the Swiss control area has fallen for the second year in a row. Reported consumption in the area for 2012 was 63,242 GWh. This figure is provisional and may change. It refers to all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Switzerland

Thales opens Centre of Excellence for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held today and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology

Alpiq sees serious gaps in the 2050 energy strategy

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alpiq acknowledges the fact that Switzerland’s energy system needs to be comprehensively transformed until 2050, and assumes that the Swiss people will be allowed to vote on this transformation at a given point in time. Alpiq further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Switzerland

BT contact: customer service fit for the “omnichannel generation”

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

BT Contact innovates to help organisations address changing customer expectations driven by digital communication channels such as social media, webchat and video  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today announced innovative new capabilities for its BT Contact portfolio, designed to make organisations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Wechsel in der Vertriebsleitung der VNG

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Oliver Hill neuer Direktor Gasverkauf Deutschland Leipzig, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Wirkung zum 1. März 2013 übernimmt Oliver Hill für die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) die Leitung des Bereichs Gasverkauf Deutschland. Er folgt auf Olaf Schneider, der in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

CBI comments on Prime Minister’s green economy speech

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the Prime Minister’s speech on the value of the UK’s green economy. Rhian Kelly, CBI Director for Business Environment policy, said: “Businesses know that going green can boost growth. Our research shows that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Government, Small Business, United Kingdom

Eurocopter delivers EC135 T2 to National Police Agency. First EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Eurocopter Japan delivered a brand new EC135 T2 to the National Police Agency (NPA) on 30 January 2013. It will be the first EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for law enforcement missions in the Tokyo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Government, Security & Safety

Neste Oil to publish its 2012 results on 5 February 2013

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 at approximately 9 am (EET). The release will be available on the nesteoil.com website immediately after publishing. A press conference … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland