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Equinor Launches First Tranche of USD 1.2 Billion Share Buy-Back Programme for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has announced the start of the first tranche of its 2025 share buy-back programme, set to repurchase up to USD 396 million worth of shares from the market, part of a broader programme valued at USD 5 … Read the full press release

DHL Group Partners with Neste to Advance Sustainable Logistics and Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has partnered with Neste to explore renewable solutions, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to help the company achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The collaboration aims to reduce … Read the full press release

E.ON Partners with Germany’s BImA to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network Across Federal Properties by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Institute for Federal Real Estate (BImA) has partnered with E.ON to install 7,000 electric vehicle charging points across federal properties by 2027. The charging stations will support federal ministries, research institutes, and other government agencies, with a … Read the full press release

DNV Explores the Growing Role of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems in Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s new whitepaper examines the growing interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and their increasing adoption across the shipping industry. The paper explores how WAPS contribute to fuel savings, reduce emissions, and help meet maritime regulations. It also … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Renames Business Unit to Strengthen Commitment to Circular Economy and Clean Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has rebranded its Business Unit Energy Separation to Business Unit Circular Separation Technologies, reflecting its continued commitment to accelerating clean technologies and supporting the global transition to a net-zero future. The company aims to advance resource … Read the full press release

Terna Secures Approval for Cold Ironing Project to Electrify Port of La Spezia and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Terna has received the first national authorization for its Cold Ironing project, which aims to electrify the Port of La Spezia in Italy. The Region of Liguria has approved the development of infrastructure that will provide 110 MW … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Secures EUR 13 Million DEVEX Grant to Advance Danish-German Hydrogen Economy

(IN BRIEF) The HØST PtX Esbjerg project has been awarded up to EUR 13 million in DEVEX funding by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). This funding will support technical studies and front-end engineering design (FEED) work … Read the full press release

Amazon and Iberdrola Expand Renewable Energy Partnership with 476 MW in New PPAs Across Portugal and Spain

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and Iberdrola have expanded their renewable energy partnership with new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Portugal and Spain, adding 476 MW of renewable capacity to their collaboration. The new agreements include Amazon’s first PPA in Portugal for … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Achieves World-First EASA Certification for ENGINeUS 100 Electric Motor

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world-first certification for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first motor approved to power new air mobility solutions. Following extensive testing … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Closes $612 Million Financing for MN8 Energy’s Solar Projects in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has closed a $612 million construction bridge financing deal to support MN8 Energy’s solar energy projects across North Carolina, Kentucky, and Illinois. The financing will aid the development of three photovoltaic … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Welcomes Danish Government’s Hydrogen Pipeline Announcement, Strengthening Green Hydrogen Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) HØST PtX Esbjerg, developed by CIP, celebrates the Danish government’s recent announcement about the planned hydrogen pipeline between Denmark and Germany, set for completion in 2030. This milestone supports the 1GW green hydrogen plant, HØST, which is on … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Breaks Records in Renewable Generation, Electricity Distribution, and Green Capacity in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola achieved significant milestones in 2024, setting records in electricity distribution, renewable generation, and green capacity. The company transported a record amount of electricity, saw a rise in renewable energy production, and increased its renewable capacity to new … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Expands Solar Energy Capacity, Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has made significant progress in its sustainability efforts by increasing its solar energy capacity by 61% globally over the past two years. The company has installed solar panels across six factory sites and plans to … Read the full press release

PNE Group Expands Global Reach with First Wind Farm Outside Germany in France

(IN BRIEF) The PNE Group has launched its first wind farm outside Germany, the Saint-Aubin-du-Plain wind farm in France, which entered trial operation in late 2024 and is set to begin its 20-year Contract for Difference on February 1, 2025. … Read the full press release

Equinor Expands Offshore Fleet with New Leonardo AW189 Helicopters to Strengthen NCS Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the contract to operate five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), enhancing its fleet for offshore transportation services. These helicopters, arriving in 2025 and 2026, will replace … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures Building Permits for 220 Megawatt Wind Projects, Expanding UK Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leading German developer of wind and solar parks, has secured building permits for four significant wind park projects in Scotland and Germany in January 2025. The approved projects in Scotland include three wind parks with … Read the full press release

BayWa Initiates StaRUG Restructuring to Finalize Financing Agreement and Secure Long-Term Transformation

(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has reached an agreement with over 95% of its financial creditors on a long-term restructuring and financing plan, which will extend until 2027. However, a few dissenting creditors led BayWa to initiate restructuring proceedings under the … Read the full press release

Ørsted Appoints Rasmus Errboe as CEO to Lead Through Renewable Energy Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced Rasmus Errboe as its new Group President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025, following Mads Nipper’s decision to step down. The leadership change comes as Ørsted faces a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, particularly in … Read the full press release

wpd Secures Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with LyondellBasell for Licata Wind Farm in Italy

(IN BRIEF) wpd has signed a ten-year PPA with LyondellBasell for the Licata onshore wind project in Sicily. The project, featuring seven Vestas turbines, will generate 79,000 MWh annually, supporting LyondellBasell’s emissions reduction efforts. This partnership underscores LyondellBasell’s commitment to … Read the full press release

ESA Funds Innovative Study by SatVu and University of Glasgow to Develop Heat Loss Index for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The European Space Agency (ESA) is funding a feasibility study led by SatVu and the University of Glasgow to develop the Heat Loss Index (HLI), a new metric aimed at improving the analysis of building energy efficiency. This … Read the full press release