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AkzoNobel Advances Towards 100% Renewable Electricity with Major Milestones in China

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel is making significant progress in China toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity across its production sites. Currently, eight of the company’s 15 facilities in China are utilizing a combination of self-generated and externally sourced renewable … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

INERATEC Secures €70 Million in Funding to Scale Up Sustainable e-Fuel Production for Aviation and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release

Fortum Unveils Advanced Hydrogen Strategy with Kalla Pilot Plant to Power Low-Carbon Future

(IN BRIEF) Fortum is driving the global shift to a low‐carbon energy future by launching innovative hydrogen solutions showcased at the Hydrogen Summit & Expo in Tampere. Central to its strategy is the Kalla Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Finland, a … Read the full press release

Equinor, Okea and Pandion Confirm Promising Gas Discovery in Mistral Sør, Bolstering European Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, in partnership with Okea and Pandion Energy, has confirmed a commercial gas and condensate discovery in the Mistral Sør exploration well located in the Halten area of the southern Norwegian Sea. Preliminary assessments estimate recoverable oil equivalent … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures Landmark Saudi Order to Power Off-Grid Surveillance with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has landed its first order in Saudi Arabia by signing a contract with RESTART Limited Company for EFOY Pro methanol fuel cells and accessories, designed to power off-grid CCTV and public safety monitoring systems. After … Read the full press release

Vitol Locks in 10-Year LNG Supply Deal to Bolster Philippines’ Sustainable Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) Vitol Asia Pte Ltd has signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement with LNGPH—the integrated LNG power facilities of SPPC and Excellent Energy Resources Inc—to deliver up to 0.8 million metric tons of LNG annually starting in 2025. The … Read the full press release

Sweco Awarded Contract to Assess Environmental Risks for Ignalina’s Deep Geological Repository

(IN BRIEF) The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania has contracted Sweco for €448,000 to evaluate environmental risks for a proposed deep geological repository intended for the final disposal of long-lived radioactive waste. As a vital part of Ignalina’s decommissioning … Read the full press release

SEB Nordic Energy and Ingrid Capacity Unveil Nordics’ Largest Battery Storage Project to Boost Finnish Renewables

(IN BRIEF) SEB Nordic Energy’s portfolio company Locus Energy, in partnership with Ingrid Capacity, is launching the largest battery energy storage project in the Nordics. The project, which will add 70 MW/140 MWh of storage to its Finnish renewable assets, … Read the full press release

ABB Strengthens Leadership in Smart Building Solutions with Acquisition of Siemens’ Wiring Accessories Business in China

(IN BRIEF) ABB has successfully acquired Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China, enhancing its position in the smart building technologies sector. The acquisition, valued at over $150 million in revenue for 2024, adds a robust distribution network across 230 cities … Read the full press release

Fortum and City of Loviisa Reach Agreement for Land Sale Near Power Plant

(IN BRIEF) Fortum and the City of Loviisa have reached an agreement for the sale of approximately 300 hectares of land near the Loviisa power plant. Valued at 10.6 million euros, the land sale is subject to approval by the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Wins Major Order to Engineer Green Hydrogen Plant in Rostock, Germany

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a major order to provide authority engineering services for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Rostock, Germany, placed by the joint venture REPCO, which includes major energy companies such as RWE, EnBW, RheinEnergie, and … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €121 Million to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency in Spain’s Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release

ECOWAS Bank and European Investment Bank Launch €100 Million Partnership to Drive Climate Action in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have launched a €100 million partnership aimed at addressing climate action and environmental sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release

Infineon Powers Roborock’s Saros Z70 with Advanced REAL3™ ToF Technology for Enhanced Robotics

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has supplied its advanced REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor technology to Roborock for the Saros Z70 robotic vacuum, which features the world’s first 5-axis robot arm. This innovative arm enables the vacuum to move obstacles and clean … Read the full press release

NIB Validates Ambitious Emission Reduction Targets with SBTi, Paving the Way for a Greener Future

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has received official validation for its emission reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its alignment with a 1.5°C pathway. These targets, announced at COP28 in 2023, are part of … Read the full press release

KSB Group Unveils Highly Efficient MultiTec Plus Pump Series for Drinking Water Transport

(IN BRIEF) KSB Group is set to launch its MultiTec Plus pump series by the end of February 2025, with the size 150 variant designed for drinking water transport. These pumps are optimized for hydraulic efficiency and energy savings, integrating … Read the full press release

Eni and PETRONAS Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Develop Upstream Assets in Malaysia and Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) Eni and PETRONAS have entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture holding company focused on selected upstream assets in Malaysia and Indonesia. The partnership aims to drive growth in the region, targeting a … Read the full press release

EIB and Sparkasse Bank Launch Partnership to Drive Green Finance and Sustainability in North Macedonia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje have launched their collaboration under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) technical assistance programme in Skopje. This initiative aims to foster green transformation by supporting financial institutions in North … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Africa Finance Corporation to Launch $750 Million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund for Africa’s Green Future

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release