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Australia’s Most Advanced Energy Transition Hub Launched by Siemens and Swinburne

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have jointly launched the Energy Transition Hub at Swinburne’s Melbourne campus, marking the most advanced facility of its kind in Australia. Valued at $5.2 million, the hub combines Siemens’ digital energy technology … Read the full press release

REN Honored for Innovative Fire Prevention Project Using Garrano Horses in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais has received recognition from the Portuguese Corporate Ethics Association (APEE) for its unique fire prevention project in Serra da Cabreira, employing Garrano horses. The project, acknowledged with both the AGIR Award and an … Read the full press release

Gasum Secures Second LNG Cargo for Finnish Market Amid Pipeline Disruption

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has successfully delivered its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to the Inkoo floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in Finland. The cargo, provided by Gasum’s partner Equinor, arrived on November 5th and is being regasified for integration … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Statera Energy, Boosting UK’s Flexible Energy Generation and Storage

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of Statera Energy Limited from InfraRed Capital Partners, a move that aligns with the evolving landscape of the UK’s energy sector. As the country shifts towards decarbonization and increased electrification, the role … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Unveils Eco-Friendly Brewing Solutions at BrauBeviale 2023

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leading provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products, is set to debut a range of innovative eco-friendly solutions at BrauBeviale 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. These groundbreaking offerings aim to empower beer producers to … Read the full press release

Portugal Achieves Impressive 67% Renewable Energy Supply in October, According to REN

(IN BRIEF) In October, Portugal experienced a significant milestone in its energy landscape as renewable energy production contributed to 67% of the country’s electricity consumption. Non-renewable sources accounted for only 17%, while the remaining 16% was imported energy. The month … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Subsidiary PASM Signs 100 MW Offshore Wind Power Purchase Agreement with EnBW

(IN BRIEF) Power and Air Condition Solution Management GmbH (PASM), a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, has expanded its renewable energy portfolio by signing a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy group EnBW. Under this PPA, PASM will procure … Read the full press release

Spectral Secures Investment from ABN AMRO’s Sustainable Impact Fund to Advance Clean Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Spectral, a company specializing in the integration of energy and information technologies, has secured a significant investment from ABN AMRO’s Sustainable Impact Fund (SIF). The fund, which focuses on supporting impact-driven companies seeking both social and financial returns, … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Strengthens Presence in Italy with New Milan Office

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a prominent renewable energy company, has inaugurated its new office in Milan, Italy, signaling its commitment to the Italian market and the substantial potential for solar and energy storage projects in the country. With a pipeline … Read the full press release

Siemens Deploys Software to Elvia for Future-Proof Distribution Grid Management

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has implemented its advanced software solutions, LV Insights® X and Spectrum PowerTM 7 ADMS, for Norwegian distribution system operator (DSO) Elvia to enhance its distribution grid management. The LV Insights® X software allows Elvia to create a … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Order for Seven Wind Turbines in Germany’s Bosau Project

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a firm order from Strom 2020 GmbH & Co. KG for the Bosau wind project in Germany. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of seven V150-6.0 MW wind … Read the full press release

Maersk Supply Service Implements Fleet Data IoT Platform for Battery Optimization and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Supply Service, the offshore service provider, has adopted Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Data IoT platform to optimize the performance of its initial vessel battery installation on the Maersk Minder Offshore Supply Ship. This solution not only enables real-time … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Extends Partnership with Oman LNG, Commits to GHG Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has extended its partnership with Oman LNG, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture, for ten more years beyond 2024. This extension also covers the adjacent Qalhat LNG project, which has been extended for five years. As … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Establishes New Business Unit for Hydrogen Technologies and Invests in Innovation Center

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation, and fluid handling, is launching a new business unit called “Business Unit Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Technologies” to capitalize on opportunities in the hydrogen sector. Over the past … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Completes Acquisition of Climate Consulting Leader EcoAct to Boost Net Zero Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has successfully finalized its acquisition of EcoAct SAS, an international leader in climate consulting and net-zero solutions based in Paris, France. This strategic move brings together two top-tier … Read the full press release

DNV Supports KREDO Offshore in Offshore Wind Measurement Project for South Korean Green Energy

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, is collaborating with KREDO Offshore, a Korean renewable energy developer, to advance offshore wind farm projects in South Korea. DNV is overseeing the deployment and monitoring of seven Floating Lidar … Read the full press release

Advansia, Part of AFRY, Secures Framework Agreements to Support Norway’s Power Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) Advansia, a subsidiary of AFRY, has been awarded two significant framework agreements aimed at facilitating the development and expansion of Norway’s power transmission network. Statnett, the state-owned enterprise responsible for the country’s power transmission system, is in the … Read the full press release

Ørsted Ceases Development of Ocean Wind 1 and 2 Projects, Proceeds with Revolution Wind Amid Impairments

(IN BRIEF) Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has made significant decisions regarding its US offshore wind portfolio. The company has chosen to discontinue the development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects due to supplier delays, changing assumptions, and … Read the full press release

Neste Announces Restructuring Plans to Boost Efficiency and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a renewable energy company, is undergoing organizational changes to enhance cost-efficiency and long-term competitiveness. It plans to merge renewable business units, resulting in 400 job cuts and EUR 50 million in annual savings, aiming for over MEUR … Read the full press release

Versalis Breaks Ground on Demo Plant for Innovative Hoop® Technology for Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has commenced the construction of a demonstration plant in Mantua, Italy, to advance its proprietary Hoop® technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Collaborating with Italian engineering company S.R.S. and … Read the full press release