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ABB launches scalable power distribution and protection solution for use in data centers or hospitals

Uninterruptible power distribution in a single system to increase power reliability and protection in data centers and hospitals ZURICH, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB launches a scalable power distribution and protection solution for use in mission-critical applications such as data centers … Read the full press release

LIGHT CUBE art object installed on top of PJSC LUKOIL head office in Moscow

MOSCOW, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The LIGHT CUBE art object has been installed on top of PJSC LUKOIL head office, at 11 Sretensky boulevard in Moscow. It is in pilot operation now. This innovative project is a unique installation consisting of … Read the full press release

The new OMV Chief Financial Officer takes up his post on July 1, 2016

VIENNA, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Chief Financial Officer of OMV, Reinhard Florey, will take up his post as of July 1, 2016, after managing to reduce his contract period with his current employer by a month. His appointment by … Read the full press release

This year’s REN Prize received roughly double the number of entries as in 2015

LISBON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s REN Prize received 48 entries from more than 10 universities and polytechnics across the country, roughly double the number of entries as in 2015. The REN Prize, created in 1995, distinguishes the best master’s … Read the full press release

NESTER R&D researcher João Esteves won the 2015 ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) / ISEL prize

LISBON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The NESTER R&D researcher, João Esteves, won the 2015 ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) / ISEL prize, thanks to the score of 20 marks (out of a maximum of 20) for his master’s degree thesis on “Stochastic … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España and the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA CSIC-UIB) to continue working on the experimental planting of Posidonia oceanica

This is the second experimental planting of Posidonia oceanica in the Balearic Islands, after the one carried out in June 2015 This pioneering initiative in the conservation and improvement of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, falls under the collaboration agreement signed … Read the full press release

Gamesa Q1-2016: strong sales performance; over 3,800 MWe in volume and above €400 million in EBIT

Net profit excluding the impact of Adwen amounted to €80 million (+82%1 vs. 2015, which included a one-off positive impact of €18 million from the joint venture). The company maintains the profitable growth envisaged in its Business Plan 2015-2017 and … Read the full press release

Gamesa inaugurates prototype of its offgrid system combining four sources of power – solar, wind, diesel and batteries

The system combines four sources of power – solar, wind, diesel and batteries – with installed capacity of over 2 MW and enables the provision of cheaper and cleaner power to communities without a grid connection. Gamesa’s entry into the … Read the full press release

PSA Group and Dongfeng Motors (DFM) to design an electric version of the Common Modular Platform (CMP) jointly developed since April 2015

PARIS, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new milestone in the strategic partnership between PSA Group and DFM was reached at the presentation of the new “5A+” medium-term plan for Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) At the presentation of the DPCA strategic … Read the full press release

Spectacular delivery of 291 Citroën C3, Berlingo, Jumpy and Jumper vehicles to the major energy and environmental performance player ENGIE Cofely

PARIS, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Under the terms of a sale agreement with ENGIE Cofely, PSA Retail Business Paris made a spectacular delivery of 291 Citroën vehicles on 10 May 2016. The fleet includes C3, Berlingo, Jumpy and Jumper vehicles. A … Read the full press release

Eesti Pank: Consumer prices in Estonia mainly reflect the consequences of the fall in the oil price

The fall in the price level was again mainly due to cheaper energy Services prices are rising, reflecting wage and inflation pressures in Estonia The price of industrial goods has not reacted to rises in incomes and demand The consumer … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr reveals Energy and Capacity Optimization System (ECOS) to address energy distribution challenges for North American utilities

ECOS platform brings together grid management technologies to address distribution challenges ATLANTA, GA, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Landis+Gyr revealed an Energy and Capacity Optimization System (ECOS) as part of a long-term strategy to address energy distribution challenges in a rapidly … Read the full press release

Panu Kopra appointed as the new Executive VP of Neste’s Oil Retail Business Area and a member of the Neste Executive Board

ESPOO, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Panu Kopra (Bachelor of Business Administration BBA, MBA, 44) has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President of Neste’s Oil Retail Business Area and a member of the Neste Executive Board as of May 1, … Read the full press release

Borealis signed with Navigator Gas for the long-term time charter of the vessel Navigator Aurora

VIENNA, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has signed a contract with Navigator Gas for the long-term time charter of the vessel Navigator Aurora. The naming ceremony … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn to increase renewable energy share in the traction current mix of its rail transport services to 45%

“We have a special obligation,” says Management Board Member Ronald Pofalla DB customers travel 100 million green train-kilometers a year BERLIN, 29-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bahn has upped its climate protection targets for 2020. “We aim to cut specific CO2 … Read the full press release

National Grid to begin second phase of gas mains replacement work in King’s Road, London

First phase of work completed successfully Next phase of essential work to maintain safe and reliable gas supplies due to start on Thursday 28 April Road and bus route diversions needed but local businesses and shops will remain open as … Read the full press release

National Grid to replace gas mains in Northampton town centre

LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A four-week project to keep gas flowing to businesses in Northampton town centre for the rest of the century is due to start on 3 May. National Grid will be renewing 200 metres of gas mains … Read the full press release

National Grid engineers laid more than 80% of the onshore cable part of the £1bn Western Link project

More than eighty per cent of the underground cable is laid Work on the A540 is expected to finish shortly Work is starting to commission the Flintshire Bridge converter station LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — More than eighty per cent … Read the full press release

National Grid: Work is starting to commission the Flintshire Bridge converter station built on Deeside Industrial Park

• Work is starting to commission the Flintshire Bridge converter station • More than eighty per cent of the underground cable is laid • The cable has been installed under the River Dee LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work starts very … Read the full press release

Naftogaz proposed four investment projects to be financed by USD 3.65 billion credit facility from the China Development Bank

KYIV, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Naftogaz has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) four investment proposals to be financed by USD 3.65 billion credit facility from the China Development Bank (CDB) signed by Naftogaz … Read the full press release