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Eviden Secures 57 TOP500 and Green500 Supercomputer Listings and Dominates Europe Latin America and India

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, Atos Group’s product division for advanced computing and cybersecurity, has achieved 57 placements on the TOP500 and Green500 supercomputer rankings—doubling its presence in the past five years. JUPITER leads as Europe’s most powerful HPC system, delivering over … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Supports 350 MW Wind Project in Québec’s Forested Region with EUR 140 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank is contributing EUR 140 million as co-lead arranger in a major financing package for a 350 MW wind farm in Québec, Canada, alongside several Canadian banks. The Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW1) Energy Centre, featuring 56 Vestas turbines, … Read the full press release

MOL and SOCAR Expand Partnership with New Onshore Oil Exploration Project in Shamakhi-Gobustan

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group and SOCAR have signed key terms for an exploration, development, and production sharing agreement covering Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi-Gobustan regions, reinforcing their strategic energy partnership. MOL is expected to act as operator with a 65% share, while SOCAR … Read the full press release

OMV Sets December Start for Seismic Campaign to Unlock Deep Geothermal Energy in Graz

(IN BRIEF) OMV will begin a seismic survey in the greater Graz area starting December 2025 to explore the deep geothermal potential of the East Styrian basin. Spanning approximately 900 kilometers and using environmentally friendly vibration methods, the campaign will … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Enables Helsinki Airport to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Certification

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s renewable diesel has played a pivotal role in helping Finavia’s Helsinki Airport become the fifth facility in Finland to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations, under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. With 90% average greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

National Grid to Trial Low-Carbon 3D-Printed Concrete Foundations with Hyperion and University of Sheffield

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has joined forces with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield to test low-carbon 3D-printed concrete foundations in a UK-first trial. The project, backed by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, will see the foundations installed at the … Read the full press release

Suomen Lantakaasu Moves Forward with Nurmes Biogas Plant Following Environmental Permit and Investment Decision

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy has received the environmental permit and confirmed its investment decision to construct a new biogas plant in Nurmes, which will operate as a satellite facility for the central liquefied biogas plant under construction in Kiuruvesi. … Read the full press release

NIB Funds Poland’s Bałtyk Offshore Wind Farms to Accelerate Green Energy and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) will provide two 26-year loans worth EUR 126 million to support the construction of Poland’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms. Jointly developed by Norway’s Equinor Wind Power and Poland’s Polenergia, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation in Corporate Knights’ New Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, topping the inaugural Europe 50 ranking of over 600 publicly listed European companies. This recognition follows its earlier title in January 2025 as the … Read the full press release

Neste Confirms New Nomination Board Leadership with Maija Strandberg as Chair

(IN BRIEF) Neste Corporation has appointed Maija Strandberg (Prime Minister’s Office of Finland) as Chair of its Shareholders’ Nomination Board, alongside members Timo Sallinen (Varma) and Annika Ekman (Ilmarinen). Pasi Laine, Chair of Neste’s Board of Directors, will serve as … Read the full press release

Gasum Supports Raseborgs Energi in Electrifying District Heating with Multi-Market Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Gasum is providing its Multi-Market Optimization (MMO) service to Raseborgs Energi, which is commissioning a new electric boiler to electrify its district heating production. The boiler will allow Raseborgs Energi to switch between electricity and biofuel-based heat production … Read the full press release

PNE Group: Successful Expansion of Gnutz Wind Farm Increases Renewable Energy Capacity by 22.4 MW

(IN BRIEF) The PNE Group has successfully expanded the Gnutz Wind Farm in Schleswig-Holstein by adding four new wind turbines, increasing the site’s installed capacity by 22.4 MW. The new turbines, which began operating in May 2025, can now provide … Read the full press release

EIB to Guide Bulgaria in Decarbonizing Maritsa East Complex and Transitioning to Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) Bulgaria has enlisted the help of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the decarbonization of the Maritsa East Complex, one of Europe’s largest coal-powered electricity sites. The EIB will work with Bulgaria’s Ministry of Energy to develop … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures First Major Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Support Critical Fibre Optic Infrastructure in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has received its first major order for its Danish subsidiary, SFC Energy Denmark, to supply hydrogen fuel cell technology for point of presence (PoP) stations in the fibre optic network of Norlys Fibernet A/S. The order … Read the full press release

Nordex to Supply Eight N163/6.X Wind Turbines for UMaAG’s Drochtersen Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has received a significant order from Umwelt Management AG (UMaAG) for the Drochtersen repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The agreement includes the supply and installation of eight N163/6.X wind turbines and a 20-year service … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with ITS to Boost Indonesia’s Maritime and Energy Education with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia to support the development of the country’s maritime and energy sectors. The partnership includes initiatives such as providing ITS’s academic community with access … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Leads Maritime Decarbonization with First Ammonia Waste Incineration Marine Boiler System

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has secured an order for the world’s first ammonia waste incineration marine boiler system, set for installation on four vessels transporting LPG and ammonia for Trafigura. This innovation, developed in collaboration with key industry players, is … Read the full press release

Empa Unveils Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS Method for Advanced Piezoelectric Thin Films at Low Temperatures

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have developed a revolutionary process for producing high-quality piezoelectric thin films at low temperatures using the Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS (SFP-HiPIMS) method. This process enables the production of piezoelectric films on insulating substrates, which are … Read the full press release

WACKER Introduces New Silicone Rubber for Generator Protection at CWIEME 2025

(IN BRIEF) At CWIEME 2025, WACKER is showcasing two advanced silicone rubber products designed to improve the performance and durability of electrical systems. ELASTOSIL® N 9189, a conductive silicone rubber, is ideal for use in power plant generators, optimizing electrical … Read the full press release

TUM Study Finds Green Hydrogen from Africa More Expensive Than Expected, Recommends Policy Interventions

(IN BRIEF) A study led by TUM and supported by the University of Oxford has revealed that producing green hydrogen in Africa for export to Europe is much more expensive than previously assumed. Only a small fraction of potential production … Read the full press release