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

Sustainable Infrastructure Expert Mikael Karlsson Nominated for Equinor ASA Board Seat

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA’s nomination committee proposes Mikael Karlsson as a new member of the company’s board of directors, aiming to expand the board to 11 members following the departure of Michael Lewis. Karlsson, currently a partner and Vice Chairman … Read the full press release

Advancing Quantum Computing: A Franco-Singaporean Drive for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between Eviden, A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) in Singapore, and MajuLab, a comprehensive initiative has been announced to benchmark and enhance the energy efficiency of quantum computing. With the potential of quantum … Read the full press release

Webuild Hits Milestone: 100,000 Pre-cast Concrete Segments Completed for Snowy 2.0 Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, in collaboration with its local subsidiary Clough, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest hydropower project, with the completion of 100,000 pre-cast concrete segments out of a planned total of 130,000. … Read the full press release

Terna Invests €45 Million in Upgrading Sardinia’s Electricity Grid

(IN BRIEF) Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, is set to invest approximately 45 million euros in enhancing the resilience, reliability, and sustainability of the electricity grid in the Alghero and Putifigari municipalities of Sassari province, Sardinia. The … Read the full press release

Ørsted Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Hybrid Capital Securities

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted A/S has finalized its invitation to holders of its EUR 500,000,000 2.25% green hybrid capital securities due in 3017 to tender their securities for purchase by Ørsted for cash. With EUR 249,544,000 in aggregate principal amount of … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC™ MOSFETs 2000 V for Enhanced Power Density in High Voltage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG launches the new CoolSiC™ MOSFETs 2000 V in the TO-247PLUS-4-HCC package, addressing the growing demand among designers for increased power density while maintaining system reliability in high voltage and switching frequency conditions. These MOSFETs offer … Read the full press release

wpd Achieves Wind Energy Milestones in Sweden and Finland

(IN BRIEF) wpd, a leading developer of onshore wind energy projects in Europe, has achieved significant milestones in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden, they’ve commissioned the Stöllsäterberget wind farm and secured contracts for future projects. In Finland, wpd is progressing … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction to Revamp Joliot-Curie School in France through €7M Energy Renovation Project

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s subsidiary, Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, has secured a €7 million contract from Palaiseau, France, for the energy refurbishment of Joliot-Curie junior school. The project, employing the EnergieSprong approach, aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. … Read the full press release

ESS and Alfa Laval Spearhead Sustainable District Heating Initiative in Lund, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The European Spallation Source (ESS) and Alfa Laval are leading a groundbreaking initiative to connect recovered, fossil-free waste heat from ESS to Lund’s district heating network in Sweden. Alfa Laval will provide heat exchangers using emission-free steel from … Read the full press release

Shell Announces Dividend Payments for Fourth Quarter 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Board of Shell plc has disclosed the dividend payments for the fourth quarter of 2023, which were initially announced on February 1, 2024. Shareholders had the option to receive dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling, … Read the full press release

BP Announces Early Tender Results for $1.3 Billion Cash Tender Offer

(IN BRIEF) BP p.l.c. (“BP”) disclosed the early tender outcomes for its cash tender offer conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiary BP Capital Markets p.l.c. to purchase for cash any validly tendered and accepted Notes, up to an aggregate principal amount … Read the full press release

Shell Announces Dividend Payments for Q4 2023 in Multiple Currencies

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board has disclosed the dividend payments for the fourth quarter of 2023, which was announced earlier at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were given the option to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and K Shipbuilding Partner to Advance OceanGlide Air Lubrication System

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has forged a significant collaboration with K Shipbuilding (KSB), a leading Korean shipyard, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the installation of Alfa Laval OceanGlide Air Lubrication System in potential newbuilding projects such as … Read the full press release

Terna Recognized as Climate Change Leader by CDP

(IN BRIEF) Terna has earned a prestigious spot on the list of leading international companies engaging their suppliers in the fight against climate change, according to the Climate Change survey conducted by CDP. Achieving an ‘A’ rating, the highest score … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Order for V236-15.0 MW Wind Turbine at Thyborøn Port

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order from Thyborøn-Harboøre Vindmøllelaug I/S af 2002 for a V236-15.0 MW wind turbine to be installed directly on the waterfront in the Port of Thyborøn, Denmark. The order includes supply, delivery, commissioning, and … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Tender for New Wind Farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Expands Green Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded the tender for the Kail wind farm in the Cochem-Zell district, Rhineland-Palatinate, in a recent auction by the Federal Network Agency. With three wind turbines totaling 12.9 MW capacity set to be erected near … Read the full press release

Bridging the Gap: EY Report Highlights Consumer Hesitation in Sustainable Energy Choices

(IN BRIEF) According to the ‘Energy transition consumer insights’ report by EY, despite 65% of energy consumers understanding how to initiate sustainable energy choices, 70% express reluctance to invest more time or money in doing so. The report underscores consumer … Read the full press release

Trio of Energy Giants Kickstart Mendubim Solar Project in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec have commenced operations at the Mendubim solar project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state, marking a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy landscape. Developed through a partnership between the three … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Mendubim Solar Plant Powers Up, Boosting Brazil’s Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Equinor celebrates the commencement of operations at the Mendubim solar plant in Brazil, adding 531 MW of solar power to its energy portfolio and marking a 30% increase in its equity power production in the country. The project, … Read the full press release

Enel and Ansaldo Nucleare Forge Partnership to Pave the Way for Next-Gen Nuclear Power

(IN BRIEF) Enel and Ansaldo Nucleare have entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at exploring and evaluating new technologies and business models for nuclear energy generation, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs). These innovative reactors promise … Read the full press release