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Metsä Group Partners with Gasum to Power Paperboard Mills with Biogas by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group is taking a major step toward its goal of operating fully fossil-free mills by 2030 by partnering with Gasum to use biogas in its paperboard production. Metsä Board, which produces 750,000 tonnes of folding boxboard annually … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches AI-Driven, Recyclable Battery Solutions at The Battery Show Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) At The Battery Show Europe 2025, Henkel will introduce transformative innovations for EV battery systems, including AI-generated virtual adhesives, mica-replacement safety coatings, conductive electrode materials, and advanced debonding technologies. These solutions accelerate battery development, enhance performance, and support … Read the full press release

Neste Transfers NAPCON Digital Business to Lummus Technology in Strategic Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Neste has agreed to sell its NAPCON digital solutions business to Lummus Technology, a global leader in hydrocarbon processing technologies. NAPCON includes advanced software for process optimization, AI-driven analytics, and operator training. The deal, expected to close by … Read the full press release

Eckerö Line Becomes Finland’s First Maritime Operator to Use Neste’s Renewable Diesel

(IN BRIEF) Eckerö Line has become the first Finnish maritime company to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in commercial operations, helping it meet the 2% emissions reduction target of the 2025 FuelEU Maritime regulation. The renewable diesel, produced from 100% … Read the full press release

RWE Begins Construction of 22.8 MW Wind Farm to Power 20,000 Homes Near Papenhagen

(IN BRIEF) RWE has started construction on a new 22.8 MW onshore wind farm near Papenhagen, Germany, with commissioning expected by mid-2026. The site will generate enough green electricity to power around 20,000 households. As part of a community benefit … Read the full press release

ZF Wind Power Unveils World’s Largest Validation Test Rig to Accelerate Innovation in Wind Turbine Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF Wind Power has commissioned the world’s largest and most powerful wind powertrain validation test rig, now operational at its Test and Prototype Center in Lommel, Belgium. The 30 MW rig is capable of simulating real-world forces on … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Expanded Environmental Data Program to Boost Product Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Environmental Data Program to provide expanded environmental information on its products. Increasing from 5 to 14 data attributes, the program now covers 110,000 product references, representing 70% of turnover, with a goal of … Read the full press release

Amanda Dasch and Godson Njoku Join Ørsted’s Executive Team as Part of Strategic Realignment

(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 May 2025, Ørsted is expanding its Group Executive Team with the appointments of Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer and Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer. Dasch will lead commercial development and strategic functions globally, while … Read the full press release

Helsinki’s Biomedicum 1 to Slash Energy Use by 60% Thanks to NIB-Financed Renovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has granted an €8 million loan to Kiinteistö Oy Biomedicum Helsinki to finance the renovation of Biomedicum 1, a key research and education building in the Meilahti medical campus. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release

BBVA Secures Global Tier IV Gold Recognition Again with Eco-Friendly Data Center Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has renewed the Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability from the Uptime Institute for its Data Processing Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid. This honor, awarded to data centers that meet stringent operational and energy efficiency standards, … Read the full press release

EIF Joins Forces with Alfa Framtak to Launch First-Ever Private Equity Fund Commitment in Iceland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its first-ever private equity fund investment in Iceland, committing €30 million to Alfa Framtak’s AF3 fund under the European Commission’s InvestEU programme. With a total first close of €145 million, AF3 … Read the full press release

EIB Joins LeapFrog to Drive Climate Innovation Across Africa and Asia with $60M Commitment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged $60 million to support LeapFrog Investments’ Climate Investment Strategy, a fund aiming to deploy $500 million for green technologies across Africa and Asia. Joined by partners such as IFC, Temasek, and SIFEM, … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Marks Earth Day with a Continued Commitment to Powering the Planet Responsibly

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Lightsource bp highlights its commitment to responsible renewable energy development under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The company has delivered over 11.5GW of clean energy worldwide, with a sustainability-first approach … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Begins Production from Ballymore Deepwater Field in U.S. Gulf

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has begun production at the Ballymore deepwater field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, developed in partnership with Chevron. Located off the coast of Louisiana, Ballymore adds nearly 30,000 boe/d of net production to TotalEnergies at full … Read the full press release

Nordex Reflects on Four Decades of Climate Impact as Earth Day 2025 Highlights Renewable Progress

(IN BRIEF) To commemorate Earth Day 2025, Nordex is highlighting its four-decade journey in sustainable wind power development. From pioneering early efforts to reduce CO2e emissions in the 1980s to installing over 57 GW of wind capacity in more than … Read the full press release

50Hertz Welcomes Christine Janssen as New CFO to Lead Financial Strategy Amid Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz Transmission GmbH has appointed Christine Janssen as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Marco Nix who became CFO of Elia Group earlier this month. Janssen brings deep expertise in finance, regulation, and energy systems from her previous … Read the full press release

Woodside and Uniper Expand LNG Partnership with 2 Mtpa Deal Linked to Louisiana Project

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Woodside have signed long-term LNG supply agreements totaling up to 2 Mtpa, with 1 Mtpa sourced from the upcoming Louisiana LNG project and up to 1 Mtpa from Woodside’s global portfolio. These deals aim to strengthen … Read the full press release

E-Methane Emerges as Key Player in Energy Transition, Says Study Commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Three-Axle Electric Bus Chassis to Expand E-Mobility into Intercity and Suburban Routes

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched a new 6×2*4 battery-electric bus chassis variant, expanding its e-mobility platform to support city, suburban, and short intercity routes. Featuring an upgraded e-machine, rear axle system, and charging options, the three-axle design offers increased capacity, … Read the full press release

Snam Overhauls Sustainable Financing Framework with Green and ESG-Linked Pillars

(IN BRIEF) Snam has introduced a revamped Sustainable Financing Framework built around two strategic pillars—Green Financing and Sustainability-Linked Financing. The Green pillar focuses on EU Taxonomy-aligned investments like pipeline retrofits, while the Sustainability-Linked pillar ties funding costs to ESG performance … Read the full press release