(IN BRIEF) The EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a landmark agreement to provide a €200 million portfolio guarantee, aimed at enhancing access to business asset leasing solutions for SMEs and small mid-caps across France, Germany, Italy, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, climate change mitigation, economic development, EIB Group, EIF, energy transition, European Investment Fund, financing solutions, Green Technologies, InvestEU, partnership, portfolio guarantee, renewable energy, small Mid-Caps, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed as the advisory partner for the Gotland Connection project, working alongside Nexans to support the delivery of high-voltage subsea and onshore cables. The project, commissioned by Svenska Kraftnät, aims to address Gotland’s growing electricity … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, consulting support, energy demand, Gotland Connection, high-voltage cables, Industrial Growth, NEXANS, onshore cables, partnership, regulatory compliance, renewable energy, subsea cables, sustainability, Svenska kraftnät, Sweden, transmission system
(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has joined the AGCLIMATE project, a Finnish-led initiative aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural fields. The project, which brings together leading research institutions and companies, focuses on developing practical tools for the food industry to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AGCLIMATE project, agricultural emissions, Business Finland, carbon dioxide monitoring, carbon footprint, carbon measurement, Cense Analytics, climate-smart farming, Datasense, Finnish Meteorological Institute, food production, greenhouse gas emissions, Hankkija, low-emission food, Natural Resources Institute Finland, nitrous oxide emissions, partnership, sustainability, sustainable farming, University of Helsinki, Vaisala, Valio
(IN BRIEF) Eni has been authorized to launch a new share buyback program, set to run until April 2026. The program will buy back up to 315 million shares, with a maximum value of €1.5 billion, potentially increasing to €3.5 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A BNP Paribas study, conducted with Harris Interactive, reveals that while 94% of French people prioritize energy-efficient home renovations, cost and complexity are significant barriers. In response, BNP Paribas plans to support 400,000 renovations across Europe by 2026. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas, Domofinance, energy performance, energy performance subsidies, energy renovation loans, energy-efficient renovations, Europe, France, green finance, Harris Interactive, home renovation, housing stock, IZI by EDF, MaPrimeRénov, real estate, residential renovation, sustainable housing
(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has successfully commissioned the E-175 EP5 E2 prototype at the Wachendorf site in Lower Saxony, marking a key milestone in the turbine’s development. The E-175 EP5 E2, with a rated power of 7.0 MW and a rotor … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged E-175 EP5 E2, E2 programme, Enercon, European market, external rotor, generator, Jann-Hendrik Wehmeyer, Lower Saxony, onshore turbines, power output, R&D, rated power, renewable energy, technology validation, turbine technology, Wachendorf, wind turbine, “prototype”
(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, BlackRock, BMW Group, charging infrastructure, Climate Infrastructure Platform, decarbonization, electric vehicles, Europe, EV charging, Ford Motor Company, France, Germany, High Power Charging, Hyundai Motor Group, IONITY, KfW IPEX-Bank, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG, Porsche, renewable energy, Sweden, transportation sector, UK, Ultra-Fast Charging, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded two important contracts as part of a consortium for the refurbishment of the Zurich Western Bypass by the Swiss Federal Road Authority (FEDRO). AFRY’s responsibilities include the planning and supervision of tunnel lighting and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged A1, A3, A4 motorways, AFRY, consortium, FEDRO, highway rehabilitation, Marcel Winter, modernization, project designer, road safety, Swiss Federal Road Authority, Switzerland, Traffic Congestion, traffic engineering, traffic systems, transport infrastructure, Tunnel lighting, Zurich Western Bypass
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed individual MoUs with fourteen global airlines to create a sustainability-focused partnership in the air logistics industry. The collaboration, which spans four continents, will prioritize sustainable aviation fuel, transparency in emissions tracking, and a broader approach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air cargo, air logistics, air transport, airfreight, carrier engagement, climate change, decarbonisation, Emissions Reduction, environmental impact, Fabiano Piccinno, global airlines, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics partnership, SAF, science-based targets, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) The Institut Català de Finances (ICF) has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to secure €150 million in loans to develop social infrastructure in Catalonia. These loans will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Society, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged care homes, Catalonia, CEB, Council of Europe Development Bank, EIB, elderly care, European Investment Bank, financial support, Housing Development, ICF, InvestEU, nearly-zero energy buildings, public-private cooperation, social inclusion, social infrastructure, social services, strategic partnership, sustainable buildings, vulnerable groups
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced that its 35th Annual Meeting will be held in Riga, Latvia, from June 5 to 7, 2026. The event, expected to attract over 2,000 participants, will feature a comprehensive programme, including discussions on investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Latvia
Tagged Annual Meeting, Arvils Aseradens, Business Forum, Donors’ Meeting, EBRD, EBRD Governor, energy efficiency, energy security, export competitiveness, financial sector, institutional investment, investment destination, Kazuhiko Koguchi, Latvia, Latvia investment climate, partnership, Riga
(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip de Goey of Eindhoven University of Technology has pioneered the development of iron powder as a sustainable energy carrier. This innovation allows energy from renewable sources to be stored safely and reused efficiently, offering a new … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged circular economy, clean combustion, CO2-free energy, Eindhoven University of Technology, energy campus, energy storage, energy technology, energy transition, INNOVATION, iron powder, Metalot, Philip de Goey, renewable energy, sustainable energy, zero-gravity experiments
(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has announced a collaboration with Polaris Government and Defense to integrate its EMILY 3000 fuel cell technology into Polaris’ MRZR tactical vehicles. This solution, tailored for NATO and allied forces, enhances mission flexibility by providing a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged clean energy, covert operations, defense technology, EMILY 3000, energy autonomy, fuel cell technology, fuel cell-based system, fuel efficiency, military applications, military-certified, mission-critical power solutions, MRZR, NATO, partnership, POLARIS®, portable power supply, SFC Energy, SFC Energy AG, Surveillance systems, sustainability, tactical performance, tactical vehicle, UN3473
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Group14 Technologies have unveiled a groundbreaking silicon battery solution combining BASF’s Licity 2698 X F binder and Group14’s SCC55 silicon material. This new solution boosts battery performance, offering faster charging, higher energy density, and remarkable durability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, battery technology, cycle life, electric mobility, electric vehicles, energy storage, Group14 Technologies, Licity binder, lithium batteries, partnership, SCC55, silicon batteries, sustainability, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) Eni has successfully launched gas production from the Merakes East field in Indonesia’s Kutei basin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion efforts in Southeast Asia. The field will provide up to 100 MMSCFD of gas, contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bontang liquefaction plant, condensate, development, Eni, exploration, gas production, gas supply, Gendalo-Gendang, Indonesia, joint venture, Kutei Basin, LNG, Maha field, Merakes East, natural gas, partnership, PETRONAS, SKK Migas, sustainability, upstream assets
(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has acquired the UK-based nZero Group, including its subsidiaries Orbital Gas Systems and Thyson Technology, enhancing its expertise in the gas and hydrogen sectors. With a focus on advanced energy systems and clean energy solutions, the acquisition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bilfinger, clean energy, CO2 measurement, decarbonization, Electrical Instrumentation and Controls, energy systems, energy transition, gas sector, HSEQ standards, hydrogen sector, Matt Allen, net zero 2050, nZero Group, Orbital Gas Systems, process industry, Sandy Bonner, Thomas Schulz, Thyson Technology, UK
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged and Energy, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), battery storage, clean energy future, CO2 emissions reduction, COP27, EBRD, EGYPT, energy transition, environmental sustainability, FOOD, Green Energy, Nagaa Hammadi, Nexus on Water, renewable energy, renewable energy hub, Scatec ASA, solar power, US$ 30 million loan
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Romania
Tagged Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, BBVA, capital base, Climate Action, EBRD, environmental sustainability, EU banks, Garanti BBVA, green economy, investment in Romania, Kristina Zagar, low-carbon economy, Mustafa Tiftikcioğlu, Romania, subordinated loan, Sustainable Lending
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Family Bank in Kenya have launched a €100 million financing initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those owned or led by women and youth entrepreneurs. The partnership, which includes a €50 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment
Tagged 2X Challenge, Africa, agriculture, credit line, EIB Global, EU, European Investment Bank, Family Bank, financing, Global Gateway, Hans Stausboll, Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA), Kenya, Nancy Njau, SMEs, sustainable growth, Thomas Östros, trade, women entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurs
(IN BRIEF) A new study led by Dr. Diana Reckien at the University of Twente has revealed that 70% of climate adaptation plans in European cities are internally inconsistent, which significantly hampers their ability to effectively address rising climate risks. … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Industrial, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged adaptation gap, climate adaptation plans, climate change, climate planning, Diana Reckien, environmental risks, Euro-LCP Initiative, Europe, social equity, sustainable cities, University of Twente, urban resilience, Vulnerability
EuropaWire (EW) is the first truly pan-European and leading press release distribution and newswire service for Europe and the European Union working towards consolidating Europe’s voice on the global newswire and media scene. The newswire service comes with advanced submission forms, flexible pricing and PR budgeting, granular targeting, nearly uncapped reach across countries, markets, verticals, industries, audiences, languages, etc., translation and localisation for greater local PR impact, in-depth distribution reporting, metrics and insights including measured PR reach, reads, engagements, impact, etc., no cap on words, images and multimedia to go along with your release, among others. Your press releases will be seen among the releases of Europe’s biggest and most prominent companies, brands and institutions.
HOW TO GET STARTED?