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Energy, Gas & Oil Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Hydro Rein Partners with IOWN Energy for Large-Scale Wind Power Projects in Sweden and Norway

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein, Hydro’s renewable growth venture, has struck a deal with Swedish renewable energy developer IOWN Energy to acquire an 80 percent stake in a 2.4 GW portfolio of wind power projects in Sweden and Norway. The partnership … Read the full press release

DNV Facilitates Macquarie Capital’s Investment in ChargeZone: Accelerating India’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) DNV played a crucial role in facilitating Macquarie Capital’s decision to invest in ChargeZone, a leading Indian provider of EV charging infrastructure. Conducting technical due diligence (TDD) for the investment, DNV leveraged its expertise in the EV industry … Read the full press release

Joint Study Suggests Safe Extension of LNG Carrier Tank Inspection Intervals with Advanced Monitoring Technology

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative effort led by GTT Group, Lloyd’s Register, and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has concluded that inspection intervals for LNG carrier membrane tanks could be safely extended, thanks to advancements in monitoring technology and … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Supplies Dynamic Power Solutions to Semiconductor Giant X-FAB Sarawak

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has equipped X-FAB Sarawak, a division of X-FAB, with four mtu Kinetic PowerPacks to ensure uninterrupted power supply for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Kuching, Malaysia. These units, engineered to handle fluctuating power demands, provide immediate, high-quality … Read the full press release

Innovation Fuels Telefónica’s 8.6% Energy Consumption Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, a leading telecommunications company, has significantly improved its energy efficiency through technological innovations despite a surge in data traffic. Since 2015, Telefónica reduced its energy consumption by 8.6% while traffic multiplied by 8.6 times. The company’s Autonomous … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Bapco Energies to Optimize Bahrain’s Petroleum Operations

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met with His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mark Thomas of Bapco Energies in Bahrain, laying the groundwork for collaboration. TotalEnergies will support Bapco Energies in optimizing its … Read the full press release

Neste Launches ‘Neste Impact’ to Enable Businesses to Slash Aviation Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in sustainable solutions, introduces “Neste Impact,” a groundbreaking emission reduction solution empowering businesses to curtail their air travel-related carbon footprint. By purchasing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, companies can achieve up to an impressive … Read the full press release

Enel Grids’ Renewable Connections Soar, Adding 7.9 GW in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Enel Grids, Enel Group’s electricity distribution arm, achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2023 by connecting nearly 540,000 new producer-prosumer connections globally, adding 7.9 GW of renewable capacity to its grids. Italy leads with 1.5 million connections, while Spain … Read the full press release

Atlas Copco Group Expands Sustainability Portfolio with Acquisition of Houston-based Zahroof Valves Inc.

(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Zahroof Valves Inc., a company specializing in reciprocating compression valve technology based in Houston, Texas. Zahroof Valves’ innovative technology is renowned for reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in the oil and gas … Read the full press release

Baden-Württemberg Prepares for Largest Solar Park: Groundbreaking Ceremony Commences

(IN BRIEF) In Langenenslingen, Baden-Württemberg, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the initiation of construction for the region’s largest solar park, set to produce 80 megawatts (MW) of sustainable energy. EnBW, the project’s developer, aims to power approximately 30,000 households with the … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group Wins First-Ever ‘Sustainable Exhibition Stand’ Prize at Light + Building Trade Fair

(IN BRIEF) The Zumtobel Group, based in Vorarlberg, Austria, was awarded the inaugural “Sustainable Exhibition Stand” prize at the Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt for its innovative and environmentally conscious booth concept. The concept, which blends sustainability with … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Filling Station Network to Meet Growing Demand for Biogas in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, an energy company, is set to open a new filling station in Vänersborg, Sweden, in collaboration with logistics firm Centralen, aiming to address the increasing demand for biogas across the Nordics. Scheduled to open on March 11, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Q Power Partner to Revolutionize Stainless Steel Production with Synthetic Methane Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a key player in sustainable stainless steel production, has joined forces with Q Power, a Finnish Power-to-X technology firm, to embark on a venture aiming to explore the production of synthetic methane at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in … Read the full press release

LUKOIL Initiates Construction of Solar Power Plant in Kazakhstan, Aiming for Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) In a significant step towards sustainability, LUKOIL lays a commemorative capsule to signify the beginning of construction for a solar power plant (SPP) in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. The project, with a design capacity of 4.95 MW, … Read the full press release

Equinor Resumes Helicopter Flights After Safety Review

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, following consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority, has made the decision to resume flights with Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This decision comes after a temporary suspension of all flights following … Read the full press release

RWE’s Werne Plants Awarded Contract for 820 Megawatt Reserve Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE Generation’s natural gas combined cycle units F and G, along with the K1 gas turbine at the Gersteinwerk site in Werne, have secured a contract to provide 820 megawatts of reserve power in the period from October … Read the full press release

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Collaborate to Boost Solar Energy in Poland with €45 Million Joint Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eiffel Investment Group are teaming up to advance solar energy development in Poland through a €45 million joint loan to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o. This funding will support the construction of … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio with Carelin Oy Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has announced its acquisition of Carelin Oy, a leading provider of project management, energy, and asset care services in the Finnish renewable energy market. This strategic move aims to enhance AFRY’s offerings in the renewables sector, allowing … Read the full press release

NIB Signs Loan Agreement with Arva AS to Enhance Northern Norway’s Electricity Distribution Network

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered a 7-year loan agreement with Arva AS, a Norwegian distribution grid operator, to bolster the efficiency and resilience of the electricity distribution network in Northern Norway. Valued at NOK 500 million … Read the full press release

Roland Berger Strengthens Water Consulting Arm with Acquisition of Amane Advisors

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has successfully finalized its acquisition of Amane Advisors, a specialized consulting firm focusing on water, resource, and energy recovery. This strategic move bolsters Roland Berger’s expertise in water consulting, positioning the firm as a leader in … Read the full press release