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RWE’s Kårehamn Offshore Wind Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Reliable Green Energy Generation

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s Swedish offshore wind farm, Kårehamn, located in the Baltic Sea near the Island of Öland, has marked a decade of successful operation since its commissioning in October 2013. This offshore wind facility consists of 16 turbines, each … Read the full press release

FlagshipONE: Ørsted’s Carbon-Neutral Shipping Initiative Secures EU-Catalyst Partnership Support at COP28

(IN BRIEF) At COP28, Ørsted announced that its FlagshipONE project, Europe’s largest e-methanol plant, has received support from the EU-Catalyst Partnership, including the European Commission, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and the European Investment Bank. This partnership will aid in advancing carbon-neutral … Read the full press release

Rexel Appoints Roger Little as CEO of the USA and USA-Canada Cluster, Enhancing Leadership Team for Electrifying Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Rexel, a global leader in electrical distribution and solutions, has named Roger Little as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the USA and the leader of the USA-Canada cluster, effective from December 18, 2023. Roger Little, who has … Read the full press release

Leading Institutions Join VINCI in Fourth Cycle of Environmental Research

(IN BRIEF) VINCI, in partnership with AgroParisTech, Mines Paris-PSL, and École des Ponts ParisTech, has renewed its commitment to environmental research with a budget of €6 million until 2028. The collaboration aims to address key environmental challenges, including energy efficiency … Read the full press release

Yara Eyde: Pioneering Emission-Free Shipping with Clean Ammonia-Powered Container Ship

(IN BRIEF) Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have collaborated to create the groundbreaking Yara Eyde, the world’s first container ship to be fueled by clean ammonia. This innovative vessel will embark on an emission-free sea … Read the full press release

Green Energy Initiative: Iberdrola and bp pulse’s €1 Billion Plan for High-Speed EV Charging Across Iberia

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures 203 MW Wind Turbine Order for Unnamed US Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company Vestas has recently received a substantial order for 45 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, totaling 203 MW in capacity, for an undisclosed wind project in the United States. The order encompasses the supply, delivery, and commissioning … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Annika Ramsköld Leads Sustainability Agenda at COP28

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a key player in the European energy transition, is actively participating in COP28, the 28th UN Climate Conference, held from November 30th to December 12th in the United Arab Emirates. Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, is representing … Read the full press release

Eppendorf’s BioBased Lab Consumables Offer Sustainable Alternatives Powered by Neste

(IN BRIEF) Eppendorf, a laboratory equipment manufacturer, has partnered with Neste, a renewable solutions company, to create Eppendorf Consumables BioBased, a line of lab consumables made from 100% renewable raw materials. These products, including tubes and pipette tips, offer a … Read the full press release

GTT and COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Ink Deal for Offshore LNG Technology Construction

(IN BRIEF) Paris-based GTT has entered into a Technical Assistance and License Agreement (TALA) with COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore, a subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited. Under this agreement, COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore gains the rights to construct GTT’s … Read the full press release

EDF Advances Global Nuclear Ambitions at World Nuclear Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) EDF has taken significant steps in advancing its global nuclear ambitions, submitting a technical and commercial proposal for a new nuclear program in Slovenia using EPR technology, aiming to support the construction of two EPR1200 units or one … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Renewable Energy Programme Fuels Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Power

(IN BRIEF) The power sector is undergoing a vital transformation to meet climate goals by shifting towards carbon-free electricity production. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is actively contributing to this transition through its Renewable Energy Programme, particularly … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp to Scale Up with Full Ownership by bp

(IN BRIEF) bp is acquiring the remaining 50.03% stake in Lightsource bp, a leading utility-scale solar and battery storage developer and operator. This strategic move aims to enhance Lightsource bp’s growth and leverage bp’s complementary capabilities in finance and trading. … Read the full press release

SEAT’s SEAT al Sol 2: Major Expansion of Solar Power for Electric Vehicle Production

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. is set to significantly expand its solar energy capacity with the installation of 39,000 new solar panels across its three production facilities in Martorell, El Prat, and Barcelona. This expansion, known as SEAT al Sol 2, … Read the full press release

EIB Global Unveils Pioneering Climate Initiatives at COP28 in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed its pioneering approach to a just transition and just resilience on a global scale. The EIB Group introduced … Read the full press release

Equinor Agrees to Sell Nigerian Business and Agbami Oil Field Stake to Chappal Energies

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has reached an agreement to divest its Nigerian business, including its 53.85% ownership in oil and gas lease OML 128, which encompasses a 20.21% stake in the Agbami oil field operated by Chevron, to Nigerian-owned Chappal Energies. … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €65.9 Million to Enhance Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Kyrgyz Republic

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged €65.9 million in sovereign loans and grant funding to improve the electricity and water supply systems in the Kyrgyz Republic, addressing critical infrastructure and climate resilience needs. The … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Invests £20 Million in Xlinks’ Ambitious Renewable Project to Power 7 Million UK Homes

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, one of Europe’s largest energy companies, has invested £20 million to acquire a minority stake in Xlinks First Limited, a UK-based company that aims to develop a groundbreaking renewable energy project in Morocco. The project involves a … Read the full press release

Centrica and Mitsubishi Power Collaborate on Europe’s First Ammonia-Fired Power Plant in Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Centrica and Mitsubishi Power Europe have joined forces to explore the development of Europe’s inaugural ammonia-fired power generation facility at Bord Gáis Energy’s Whitegate CCGT power station in Cork, Ireland. This groundbreaking project aims to leverage low carbon … Read the full press release

Sweco’s Expertise to Bolster Drinking Water Infrastructure in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Sweco, an engineering and architecture firm, is collaborating with Kremenchuk City Council and its water company to enhance the potable water supply for the city’s 220,000 inhabitants in Ukraine. Funded by Swedfund, the project aims to improve water … Read the full press release