Category Archives: Energy, Gas & Oil

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

Neste Collaborates with Altens and Bolloré Energy to Introduce Renewable Diesel in France

(IN BRIEF) Neste is teaming up with French fuel distributors Altens and Bolloré Energy to introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the French market starting in January 2024. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation … Read the full press release

Neste and Emirates Team Up for Groundbreaking Air Travel with A380 SAF Engine Trial

(IN BRIEF) Emirates has conducted a pioneering Airbus A380 demonstration flight with one engine powered by Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone demonstrates SAF’s compatibility and potential as a sustainable alternative to traditional jet fuel. The flight, which took … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Partners with Lisbon City Council to Illuminate Historic City Hall

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through its Foundation, has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Lisbon City Council to undertake an ornamental lighting project for the Paços do Concelho. The project involves the replacement and refurbishment of the lighting on the … Read the full press release

North Seas Energy Ministers Pledge to Build 260 GW of Offshore Wind Power by 2050

(IN BRIEF) Energy Ministers from ten North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries, including the Netherlands, convened in The Hague, where they agreed on an updated NSEC Action Agenda aimed at boosting the expansion of offshore wind power in Europe. The … Read the full press release

Neste and Hightowers Petroleum Partner to Provide High-Quality Renewable Diesel in Midwest

(IN BRIEF) Neste has teamed up with Hightowers Petroleum to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the Midwest region. This strategic partnership aims to meet the growing demand for lower-emission fuels, particularly from the automotive industry. Neste MY Renewable Diesel, … Read the full press release

Equinor Announces Second Quarter 2023 Dividend Payouts

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA has disclosed the dividend payouts for the second quarter of 2023. The company will distribute an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.30 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.60 per share. The NOK … Read the full press release

TITSA Secures One of Spain’s Largest Hybrid Bus Fleets in Collaboration with Scania

(IN BRIEF) Canary Islands-based public transportation company, Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife S.A.U. (TITSA), has placed a substantial order for hybrid buses with Scania, adding to its existing Scania fleet. The order consists of 231 buses, including 173 hybrid units, making … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Supports Transporters’ Transition to Electric Mobility with Tailored Charging Services

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched an innovative in-depot electric truck charging service at the SOLUTRANS trade show. This service is designed to facilitate the transition to electric mobility for transport companies by providing customized charging infrastructure. It includes efficient charge … Read the full press release

DNV to Provide Extensive Inspection Services for East Anglia Three Offshore Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) DNV has entered into an agreement to provide a wide range of inspection services for the East Anglia Three offshore wind project, which is set to become the world’s second-largest wind farm upon its operation in 2026. The … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group’s PGNiG Upstream Norway Expands Natural Gas Operations with KUFPEC Norway Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, is set to take control of KUFPEC Norway, a hydrocarbon producer, significantly boosting the ORLEN Group’s natural gas output in Norway by over one-third, reaching 4 billion cubic meters … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Nuclear Safety Expertise with Acquisition of Hungarian Firms SOM System Kft. and TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft.

(IN BRIEF) Swedish engineering and consulting company AFRY has made a strategic move to acquire Hungarian nuclear safety consulting firms SOM System Kft. and TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft., collectively known as SOM. The acquisition enhances AFRY’s capabilities in the nuclear sector, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Survey Reveals Energy Efficiency Tops the List of Popular Home Improvements

(IN BRIEF) A survey conducted by Schneider Electric reveals that 86% of consumers consider making homes more energy-efficient as the most popular home improvement action. Energy security (83%), cooling (79%), and energy independence (78%) also rank highly among energy-related home … Read the full press release

Предприниматель и филантроп Михаил Пелег подчеркнул важность саммита ООН по Целям устойчивого развития 2023 года в Нью-Йорке

МИХАИЛ ПЕЛЕГ ОТМЕТИЛ РОЛЬ САММИТА В РАЗВИТИИ ГЛОБАЛЬНОГО ДИАЛОГА И ПОДЧЕРКНУЛ ВАЖНОСТЬ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ В ДОСТИЖЕНИИ ЦЕЛЕЙ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ К 2030 ГОДУ. (ВКРАТЦЕ) Предприниматель и филантроп Михаил Пелег присоединился к делегации мировых бизнес-лидеров на саммите ООН по Целям Устойчивого Развития 2023 … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands CoolSiC MOSFET Module Families for Mid-Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has announced the expansion of its CoolSiC 1200 V and 2000 V MOSFET module families with a new industry-standard package. This package, based on advanced M1H silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology, enables the use of SiC … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER and SOLshare Power Textile Factory in Bangladesh with Rooftop Solar System

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER, a fashion company, and its partner SOLshare have successfully installed the first rooftop solar system on a textile supplier’s factory in Bangladesh. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the environmental impact of BESTSELLER’s … Read the full press release

Eneco Proposes Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort Industrial Area

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has filed a planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer,’ a green hydrogen production facility located in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial district. Green hydrogen is generated using renewable energy, and Eneco is collaborating with Mitsubishi on … Read the full press release

Terna Initiates €50 Million Underground Cable Project to Enhance Power Grid Resilience in Bolzano Province

(IN BRIEF) Italian power grid operator Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, has commenced construction on a new underground cable connection spanning 22 km between Vandoies and Brunico in the province of Bolzano. With an investment of approximately … Read the full press release

NIB Provides €50 Million Loan to Kemijoki Oy for Hydropower Innovation and Fish Migration Projects

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 15-year, €50 million loan agreement with Kemijoki Oy to support the company’s investment program from 2023 to 2027. Kemijoki Oy’s program focuses on modernizing and maintaining its hydropower assets and … Read the full press release

CERN Celebrates LGBTQ+ Diversity with Historic Flag-Raising Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, marked a historic moment by raising the Progress Pride flag on its main Esplanade for the first time. This event, coinciding with LGBTQ+ STEM Day, underscores CERN’s commitment to recognizing and … Read the full press release

Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prime Polymer Collaborate to Create Sustainable Food Packaging for CO-OP

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prime Polymer have joined forces to develop sustainable food packaging solutions for CO-OP, a brand under the Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU). In the initial phase of this partnership, bio-based raw materials will replace … Read the full press release