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Nokia Introduces PON-Powered Data Center Management Platform to Reduce Power Use and Infrastructure Complexity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched Aurelis for Data Centers, a new out-of-band management solution designed to improve the efficiency and resilience of large-scale AI and cloud data center infrastructure. The system uses Passive Optical Network technology to provide a centralized … Read the full press release

Neste Commissioning of Large-Scale Waste Plastic Upgrading Plant Supports High-Quality Feedstock Production for Plastics Industry

(IN BRIEF) Neste has commissioned a new liquefied waste plastic upgrading facility at its Porvoo refinery in Finland, marking a major step toward scaling chemical recycling technologies for the plastics industry. The EUR 111 million facility can process up to … Read the full press release

Eneco and Rabobank Partner to Offer Businesses Flexible Leasing for Solar Panels Heat Pumps and Energy Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Rabobank have partnered to launch Eneco GroenGebouw™, a leasing solution that helps businesses invest in sustainable energy technologies for their properties without requiring large upfront capital expenditures. Through the program, Rabobank finances the installation of energy … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Begins Production of ID.UNYX 08 Electric SUV in Hefei as Part of China Focused EV Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has begun series production of the ID.UNYX 08, its first fully connected all-electric full-size SUV designed specifically for the Chinese market. The vehicle is being produced at Volkswagen Anhui’s plant in Hefei and was developed in … Read the full press release

Hinkley Point C Advances Environmental Protection Work with New Fish Return Tunnel Construction

(IN BRIEF) Engineers working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset are preparing to begin tunnelling work on the second of three environmental systems designed to protect fish around the facility’s cooling water infrastructure. The new fish … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Deploys Smart NB IoT Street Lighting System in Burriana Through Ferrovial Energía and Endesa Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has been chosen as the technology partner for a project to digitise the public lighting system in the Spanish municipality of Burriana. The initiative, led by a joint venture between Ferrovial Energía and Endesa, involves deploying … Read the full press release

Stadler Signs €263 Million Contract to Supply FLIRT Electric Trains for Regional Transport in Greater Poland

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has signed a €263 million contract with the Marshal’s Office of the Greater Poland Province to deliver up to 20 FLIRT electric multiple units for regional and agglomeration rail services. The initial order covers 10 five-car trains … Read the full press release

ÖBB Orders Additional FLIRT Akku Battery Trains from Stadler to Expand Emission-Free Regional Rail Services

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB has ordered seven additional FLIRT Akku battery-electric trains from Stadler as part of its strategy to decarbonise regional rail transport in Austria. The new units will be manufactured in Bussnang and delivered in 2028 before entering service … Read the full press release

Siemens Signs Agreement with U.S. Department of Energy to Support Genesis Mission for Scientific Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to support the Genesis Mission, a federal initiative designed to modernize scientific infrastructure and accelerate the transition of research breakthroughs into real-world applications. Siemens will … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Begins Production from Lapa South West Offshore Project in Brazil’s Santos Basin

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has started production from the Lapa South-West project in Brazil’s Santos Basin, approximately 300 kilometers offshore. The development includes three new wells connected to the existing Lapa FPSO facility and is expected to add about 25,000 barrels … Read the full press release

Equinor Signs Bio Methanol Supply Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Support Low Carbon Shipping

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has signed a two-year agreement to supply bio-methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen for use as marine fuel in the company’s upcoming dual-fuel methanol vessels. The fuel will be delivered at the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp starting in … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply PrimeDry Steel Yankee to Ahlstrom Sweden for PM6 Upgrade at Billingsfors Mill with Start-Up Planned for 2026

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Ahlstrom Sweden AB to deliver a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for the PM6 machine at the Billingsfors mill in Sweden, with start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new steel Yankee will … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Publishes Integrated Annual Report 2025 Highlighting Record Carbon Emissions Avoided by Wind Turbines

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has published its Integrated Annual Report 2025, including its tenth Group Sustainability Statement, outlining progress in environmental, social, and governance performance. The report highlights that Nordex wind turbines helped avoid a record 92.2 million tonnes … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Achieves ISO 19443 Certification Strengthening Quality and Safety Standards Across Its Nuclear Business

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has obtained ISO 19443 certification for its Business Line Nuclear, confirming that the company meets the rigorous quality and safety requirements expected within the nuclear supply chain. The certification was granted following a detailed audit by TÜV … Read the full press release

RWE Appoints Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of Renewables Europe and Australia Division

(IN BRIEF) RWE has appointed Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, effective April 1, 2026. The newly created role is intended to enhance management oversight of the company’s expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects … Read the full press release

Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT Partner to Build Pilot Plant for Smart Pyrolysis Recycling of Polyurethane Foam

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT have signed an agreement to develop a pilot plant for smart pyrolysis technology designed to recycle rigid polyurethane foam waste from appliances and construction materials. The facility, expected to begin operations in 2028, will … Read the full press release

ORLEN Equinor and Vår Energi Confirm Frida Kahlo Gas Discovery in Norway’s Sleipner Area

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway, together with Equinor and Vår Energi, has confirmed a new gas and condensate discovery at the Frida Kahlo prospect in the Sleipner area of the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The discovery is estimated to contain around … Read the full press release

Roland Berger Acquires Battery Industry Specialist Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Electric Vehicle and Energy Transition Advisory Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has acquired Alexec Consulting, a Wroclaw-based consultancy specializing in operational and technical solutions for the battery and electric vehicle industries. The acquisition strengthens Roland Berger’s capabilities in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, … Read the full press release

Viessmann Climate Solutions Launches International Women’s Day Initiative Highlighting Women Driving Progress in the HVAC Industry

(IN BRIEF) Viessmann Climate Solutions has launched the “Together we power on” initiative to coincide with International Women’s Day 2026, aiming to highlight the contributions of women working in the HVAC industry and encourage greater visibility and participation across the … Read the full press release

Infineon and Subaru Expand Longstanding Technology Partnership to Power Next Generation ADAS and Vehicle Motion Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Subaru Corporation are strengthening their partnership to support the development of next-generation advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle motion control technologies in future Subaru vehicles. At the center of the collaboration is Infineon’s latest … Read the full press release