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Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. sign two Production Sharing Contracts for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons offshore Mauritania

The HAGUE, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. (“Shell”) today signed two Production Sharing Contracts with the government of Mauritania for the exploration and potential future production … Read the full press release

Stora Enso invests EUR 25 million for a more sustainable operations at its Maxau Mill

HELSINKI, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso has decided to install a new steam turbine with a closed-loop cooling system and additional biomass storage at its mill in Maxau, Germany. The investment cost is approximately EUR 25 million and implementation of … Read the full press release

Snam, Enagás and Fluxys consortium to acquire 66% interest in Greek natural gas infrastructure operator DESFA

ATHENS, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European consortium consisting of Snam (60%), Enagás (20%) and Fluxys (20%) signed today in Athens the agreements with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) and Hellenic Petroleum for the acquisition of a 66% interest … Read the full press release

EnBW expands engagement on the Swedish wind market with the creation of “EnBW Sverige AB”

KARLSRUHE/FALKENBERG, 18-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has expanded its engagement on the Swedish wind market by founding the company “EnBW Sverige AB” which will be based in Falkenberg in southern Sweden. With the foundation of the company, … Read the full press release

Neste explores ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil refining

ESPOO, 18-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, is now exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil refining. The aim of the development project is to proceed to industrial … Read the full press release

ENGIE appointments: Olivier Sala as Managing Director of ENGIE Digital and Matthieu Pestel as CEO of ENGIE IT

La Défense, France, 16-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Olivier Sala  is appointed Managing Director ENGIE Digital as of 1st August 2018. He will report to Yves Le Gélard, Executive Vice President of ENGIE, Chief Digital Officer, in charge of Group Information Systems. With a Master of … Read the full press release

ENGIE and Nexity to develop future eco-campus in a wooded urban site near Paris

La Défense, France, 16-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE and Nexity have concluded a financial and technological partnership to acquire and transform together into an exemplary eco-district, a 9-hectares plot of industrial land at La Garenne-Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92). This … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce becomes Bruce Power’s digital partner

LONDON, 13-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a move that supports Bruce Power’s vision of providing reliable electricity to Ontario until 2064, Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding to be Bruce Power’s digital partner. This new agreement expands the two companies’ … Read the full press release

BP Ventures invests £1.5 million in Voltaware

Investment will support digital energy monitoring and management LONDON, 13-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP Ventures, in support of BP Alternative Energy’s strategy in low-carbon power, storage and digital energy, has invested £1.5 million in Voltaware, whose innovative energy monitor offers … Read the full press release

Siemens and State Power Investment Corporation of China explore potential partnership in the field of heavy-duty gas turbines

Memorandum of Understanding signed to target cooperation between Siemens and China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Siemens to become SPIC’s potential partner for development of own generation of heavy-duty gas turbines BERLIN, 11-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens and State Power … Read the full press release

Eni: second light oil discovery on the B1-X exploration prospect in the Egyptian Western Desert

The discovery confirms the high potential of deep geological sequences of the Faghur Basin San Donato Milanese (Milan), 10-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni announces a second light oil discovery on the B1-X exploration prospect located in South West Meleiha license, … Read the full press release

Paulo Almirante becomes Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ENGIE

La Défense, France, 10-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A little more than 2 years ago, a new management team was put in place to carry through ENGIE’s transformation plan, with the ambition of making the Group a pioneer and precursor of a … Read the full press release

Eni: Mozambique Rovuma Venture submitted the development plan to the government for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project

Two liquefied natural gas trains will each produce 7.6 million tons per year LNG production expected to commence in 2024 Marketing and financing negotiations underway in parallel with government approval process San Donato Milanese (MI), 09-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Mozambique … Read the full press release

Erste Group Immorent and STRABAG Real Estate start construction work on the business park silo plus in Liesing, Austria

Cornerstone laid and opening ceremony for construction of silo plus in Liesing Erste Group Immorent and STRABAG Real Estate are constructing around 20,000 m² of office space with perfect access to public transport VIENNA, 04-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On 27th of June … Read the full press release

Alstom launches its new-generation tram Citadis X05 with innovative SRS charging system in Nice

NICE, 04-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom commissioned its new-generation tram Citadis X05, complete with its innovative SRS charging system, for the first time on Saturday 30 June on the Cadam-Magnan section of new tramway line 2 for the Métropole Nice Côte … Read the full press release

VELUX Group launches world’s first ‘plug-and-play’ system for smart sensor-based operation of roof windows, blinds and shutters

Hørsholm, Denmark, 04-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading roof windows manufacturer partners with Netatmo, a smart-home leader, and launches new smart sensor-based system The VELUX Group, the globally leading roof window manufacturer, has released the world’s first ‘plug-and-play’ system for smart … Read the full press release

Shell: The Blauwwind Consortium announces Financial Close on the Borssele III/IV wind farms in the Dutch North Sea

The Blauwwind Consortium today announced Financial Close on the Borssele III/IV wind farms in the Dutch North Sea. This sets in motion the construction and subsequent operation of 77 V164 9.5 megawatt (MW) turbines produced by MHI Vestas, with a … Read the full press release

Eni and ExxonMobil announce marketing efforts are underway for the Rovuma LNG project in Area 4 block offshore Mozambique

The initial phase of the Rovuma LNG project will develop the Mamba reservoirs in Area 4 and help deliver reliable, affordable energy to customers and create long-term economic value for the people of Mozambique and the project’s co-venturers. Rovuma LNG … Read the full press release

Glencore Energy to acquire 78% of ALE Combustíveis (ALE), the 4th largest fuel distributor in Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil, 02-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore Energy (Glencore), through its subsidiary in Brazil, has signed an agreement to acquire 78% of ALE Combustíveis (ALE). Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of CADE (Administrative Council for Economic … Read the full press release

Hydro to industrialize world’s most climate and energy efficient aluminium electrolysis technology at the Karmøy technology pilot

All 60 electrolysis cells are now in operation at the Karmøy technology pilot, where Hydro aims to industrialize the world’s most climate and energy efficient aluminium electrolysis technology. OSLO, 29-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — “Our aim is to be the global … Read the full press release