(IN BRIEF) Siemens Energy and Energinet, Denmark’s state-owned energy company, have entered a landmark EUR 1.4 billion framework agreement to modernize the country’s energy infrastructure. The deal focuses on expanding the electricity grid in Western Denmark through the construction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Denmark, Energinet, energy grid, Henrik Riis, partnership, Siemens, Siemens Energy, sustainability, Tim Holt
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group announces the opening of a vast central warehouse in Eskilstuna, Sweden, marking a significant investment in the company’s logistics infrastructure. With a sprawling expanse of 63,000 square meters, equivalent to 12 football fields, the warehouse is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is part of the consortium Molten Salt Storage (MOSS), funded by the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), which recently inaugurated the world’s first thermal energy storage system using molten hydroxide salts. This innovative project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alasdair Maciver, Alfa Laval, Denmark, Molten Salt Storage (MOSS), partnership, sustainability, Søren Gade, Thermal Energy Storage System, Thomas Møller
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted’s interim report for the first quarter of 2024 reveals operating profit in line with expectations, with a notable 18% increase in offshore site earnings, attributed to factors such as higher wind speeds and successful project completions. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Mads Nipper, offshore wind projects, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has granted feasibility licences to Ørsted for its first offshore wind project in Australia, with intentions to grant a licence for a second project pending consultation. These licences provide Ørsted with exclusive site access to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Britt Meelby Jensen, the CEO of Ambu A/S, is nominated to join the Board of Directors at Hempel A/S, replacing Susanna Schneeberger. With over two decades of experience in the life science industry, including leadership roles at global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ambu A/S, appointment, Britt Meelby Jensen, CEO, Hempel A/S Board, leadership, Richard Sand, Susanna Schneeberger
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, is divesting its French onshore operations to ENGIE as part of its strategic realignment towards key European markets for onshore renewables. The share purchase agreement includes the sale of OSTWIND International … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged ENGIE, France, Kieran White, onshore renewables, partnership, sustainability, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Taiwan celebrates the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s renewable energy journey. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, these wind farms are the largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Christy Wang, Emmanuel Jaclot, Jeff Chang, Mads Nipper, offshore wind farms, partnership, Patrick Harnett, Per Mejnert Kristensen, President Tsai Ing-wen, Shen Jong-chin, sustainability, Taiwan, Wang Mei-hua, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured contracts with Banedanmark and DSB to upgrade Copenhagen’s S-bane network to the highest level of automation, GoA4 technology, by 2030. This upgrade, part of the “Future S-bane” program, aims to enhance capacity, passenger experience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Automatic Urban Railway, Banedanmark, Copenhagen, DSB, Jürgen Müller, Michael Peter, partnership, S-bane Network, Siemens, Siemens Mobility, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced a significant upgrade to its ME2 ocean service, now including port calls to key destinations in North Europe such as Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven. This strategic extension aims to benefit North … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), affirming their alignment with the 1.5-degree pathway from the Paris Agreement. With aims to achieve Net-Zero across their value … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A leading Chilean iron ore miner has entrusted FLSmidth with a multi-year contract to service its five High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs) across three mines in Chile, aiming to boost productivity and extend equipment lifespan. Despite the HPGRs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Claus Valentin Hemmingsen, a prominent figure in the Danish business realm, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Ramboll Group, succeeding Jeff Gravenhorst. Hemmingsen brings a wealth of experience, including his tenure … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Alun Griffiths, Anne Broeng, appointment, Board of Directors, Chairman, Claus Valentin Hemmingsen, Helene Bekker, Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, Jeff Gravenhorst, Joan Hee Roldsgaard, leadership, Lieve Declercq, Michael Uhrlund Staunstrup, Ramboll Group, Robert Arpe, Thomas Gregers Honore
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has inked a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Centrica Energy for the supply of renewable energy to its Italian operations, starting from January 2025. The agreement, based on approximately 61 GWh of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Centrica Energy, Geoff West, Italy, Kristian Gjerløv-Juel, partnership, renewable energy, STMicroelectronics, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) The 2024 Healthy Buildings Barometer (HBB) launches, revealing alarming statistics about indoor health and comfort in European buildings. With one in four Europeans living in spaces with poor indoor air quality and over 30 million affected by insufficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 2024 Healthy Buildings Barometer, BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe), Fleming Voetmann, Healthier European Buildings, Oliver Rapf, sustainability, VELUX
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group was recently awarded the Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award by Schneider Electric for its exceptional work in reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Presented at a ceremony in Paris, the award recognizes VELUX’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In their recently launched 2023 Sustainability Report, VELUX showcased remarkable progress in reducing emissions and advancing sustainability initiatives. By securing 100% documented renewable electricity and cutting emissions from their own operations by 16% compared to 2022, VELUX is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In Yokohama, Japan, Maersk celebrated the naming ceremony of the “Astrid Mærsk,” the second of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, marking a significant step towards its net-zero targets. With Mrs. Liza Uchida, spouse of Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Astrid Mærsk', Japan, Maersk, Makoto Uchida, Mrs. Liza Uchida, Second Methanol-Enabled Vessel, sustainability, Toru Nishiyama, Vincent Clerc, Yokohama
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group, in collaboration with Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences, announces an exciting partnership to coincide with the release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 on July 3. This collaboration introduces a new range of LEGO Despicable … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the LEGO Group, along with LEGO House and the LEGO Foundation, announces a series of initiatives aimed at supporting neurodivergent children and adults. These initiatives include KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ Certification for LEGO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Autism Acceptance Month, Colette Burke, KultureCity, LEGO Foundation, LEGO Group, LEGO House, partnership, sustainability
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