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UK Government Invests £53 Million to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry and Reduce Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has announced a £53 million investment to bolster the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, aiming to save 2.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The funding supports nine innovative projects under the Department for Transport’s … Read the full press release

Fortum and Studsvik Collaborate to Explore New Nuclear Options for Sweden’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Fortum, a leading energy company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik to investigate the potential for new nuclear projects in Sweden. This collaboration is part of Fortum’s ongoing feasibility study … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Advances Green Transformation in Japanese Pulp Industry with Innovative Methanol Liquefaction Plant

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, is set to supply a groundbreaking methanol liquefaction plant to Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd., a Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. This pioneering project, located at the Tanigawa mill, marks a significant shift in … Read the full press release

TenneT and Statnett Explore Hybrid Interconnector for North Sea Wind Energy

(IN BRIEF) On November 16, 2023, transmission system operators TenneT and Statnett signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hybrid interconnector linking Germany and Norway in the North Sea. Instead of connecting North Sea wind … Read the full press release

TenneT Launches ‘Modular Construction for Large Projects’ Program for Accelerated Grid Expansion

(IN BRIEF) TenneT has initiated its ‘Modular Construction for Large Projects’ program to expedite the expansion of the electricity grid. Recognizing the need for acceleration, the program aims to introduce more efficient and intelligent construction methods. It specifically targets the … Read the full press release

DNV and Berenschot to Release Guidelines for Reporting CO2 Footprint in Additive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) DNV and Berenschot have announced the forthcoming release of guidelines for reporting the CO2 footprint in additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as industrial 3D printing. The guidelines are part of the ongoing AM ProGRAM Joint Industry Project … Read the full press release

DNV and Partners Advance Offshore Wind Emission Reduction Framework

(IN BRIEF) DNV and 14 industry partners, including RWE, Vattenfall, Ørsted, and others, have completed phase 1 of the Emission Reduction (EMRED) Joint Industry Project (JIP), which aims to develop a monitoring and reporting framework for quantitatively assessing greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

Malta Inc. Collaborates with German Partners to Accelerate Energy Transition and Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Malta Inc., a leader in long-duration energy storage (LDES), has announced a grant awarded to its German subsidiary for a €9-million project aimed at expediting Germany’s energy transition efforts. The project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for … Read the full press release

Siemens AG Boosts Stake in Siemens Ltd. India, Accelerating Separation from Siemens Energy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has taken significant steps to support the stability and accelerate the separation of Siemens Energy AG in India. Siemens plans to enter into a share purchase agreement to acquire an 18% stake in Siemens Ltd. India … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal to Pioneer Sustainable Steel Powder Production for Additive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal, a global steel industry leader, is entering the additive manufacturing (AdM) market as a supplier of high-quality steel powders. The company is constructing an industrial-scale atomizer in Spain, with production scheduled to begin in January 2024. This … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Vesterhav Syd Wind Farm Powers Up Danish Grid with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a major milestone as the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm delivered its first power to the Danish grid on November 10th. After nearly seven years of work, the wind turbines at Vesterhav Syd are now … Read the full press release

Europris Partners with Maersk to Achieve Significant Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Seaborne Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release

Hydro Faces Power Supply Disruption as Markbygden Ett Enters Reorganization

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian company Hydro is grappling with a potential disruption in its power supply as Markbygden Ett AB, a power supplier with whom Hydro has a long-term contract, enters into a company reorganization process under the Swedish Reorganization Act. … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ Energy Outlook 2023 Offers Insight into Global Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released its annual “TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2023” in preparation for COP28, outlining scenarios for the evolution of global energy demand and the transition to a sustainable energy system by 2050. The report reveals that while the … Read the full press release

NatWest Launches ‘Home Energy Hub’ to Aid UK Homeowners in Sustainability Upgrades

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has introduced the “Home Energy Hub,” a platform designed to help all UK homeowners assess the energy efficiency of their residences and take steps towards sustainable improvements. The platform addresses common challenges faced by homeowners, including finding … Read the full press release

RWE Invests €10.3 Billion in Green Initiatives, Grows Portfolio by 5.7 GW

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has reported significant investments of €10.3 billion in its “Growing Green” program during the first nine months of fiscal 2023, marking a substantial increase from the previous year’s €3.1 billion investment. The acquisition … Read the full press release

Ørsted Announces Departure of CFO and COO, Initiates Search for New Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the departure of two members of its executive management team: Daniel Lerup, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Richard Hunter, Chief Operating Officer (COO), by mutual agreement. This decision is … Read the full press release

Valio and St1 Joint Venture Explores Expansion of Biogas Plant Complexes for Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is actively investigating the development of new biogas plant complexes in various regions. Currently, the construction of potential new plant complexes is under consideration in the Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Nivala-Haapavesi, … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Aims to Enhance Energy Density of Water-Based Flow Batteries for Urban Renewable Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher David Reber is on a mission to improve the energy density of water-based flow batteries, making them more suitable for storing renewable energy in urban environments. Flow batteries, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, store energy in liquid … Read the full press release

Offshore Wind Sector Faces Challenges That Could Impact Global Energy Projects, EY Report Warns

(IN BRIEF) The offshore wind sector is experiencing significant turbulence, potentially reshaping the landscape of large-scale energy projects and their financing in the future, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). Over the past year, offshore … Read the full press release