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AFRY Partners with Statkraft to Provide Technical Consultancy for Norway’s Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has entered into a framework agreement with Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide technical consultancy in hydropower and electric power sectors in Norway. Building on their previous work in Sweden, the partnership aims to improve … Read the full press release

RWE Breaks Ground on First Commercial-Scale Agri-PV Projects in Italy to Boost Renewable Energy and Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) RWE has begun constructing its first commercial-scale Agri-PV plants in Benevento, Italy, with the Morcone and Acquafredda projects expected to generate enough energy for over 13,000 households. The plants use elevated solar panel systems to optimize land use, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Feasibility Study for Small Modular Reactor Project, Seeks External Investment for Development

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release

Eurogrid Secures One Billion Euros for Offshore Grid Projects with KfW-Backed Green Financing

(IN BRIEF) Eurogrid GmbH, the parent company of 50Hertz, has secured a one billion euro, ten-year loan agreement with twelve banks as part of a KfW-backed green syndicated financing deal. The loan will fund two offshore grid projects, Ostwind 4 … Read the full press release

Uniper and Kyuden International Partner to Expand Hydrogen and Ammonia Trading in Global Energy Market

(IN BRIEF) Uniper SE and Kyuden International Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in hydrogen and ammonia trading, renewable energy, and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). The partnership combines Uniper’s global portfolio of low-carbon and … Read the full press release

E.ON, Coventry City Council, and Kestrix Launch Thermal Drone Project to Improve Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, Coventry City Council, and Kestrix have partnered to enhance energy efficiency in the city using thermal camera drones and 3D heat loss modelling to collect data on heat losses from buildings. This collaboration aims to improve energy … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with GSPC for Long-Term LNG Supply to Support India’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) have signed a ten-year Sale and Purchase Agreement, under which TotalEnergies will supply GSPC with 400,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually starting in 2026. The LNG will primarily … Read the full press release

Alexion and DHL Express Lead with 100% Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has partnered with DHL Express to become the first company in Ireland to fully transition its air freight operations to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This switch will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with Guofu Hydrogen and RCT GH Hydrogen to Drive Green Hydrogen Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with Guofu Hydrogen and RCT GH Hydrogen to advance the global hydrogen value chain, particularly in the production of electrolyzers and green hydrogen. Siemens will act as the preferred supplier and technology partner, contributing solutions … Read the full press release

EIB and Santander Partner to Unlock €8 Billion for Europe’s Wind Energy Industry

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €500 million counter-guarantee agreement, allowing Santander to create a portfolio of guarantees worth up to €1 billion. This agreement is expected to unlock €8 billion in investments to … Read the full press release

Chemetall Transition to 100% Renewable Electricity at Michigan Facility to Reduce CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, part of BASF’s Coatings division, has transitioned its Blackman Township production facility in Michigan to 100% renewable electricity, marking a significant step in its sustainability efforts. Partnering with BASF Renewable Energy, the facility will use wind and … Read the full press release

Fortum Launches Feasibility Study to Expand Pumped Hydro Storage in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has initiated a two-year feasibility study to explore the potential for new pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden, focusing on three specific regions: Lekstjärnen, Bastvålen, and Höljessjön. The study will assess the economic, technological, environmental, and regulatory … Read the full press release

RWE Launches First Solar Farm in Saxony, Supporting Local Community and Biodiversity

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched its first solar project in Saxony, the Schönau solar farm in Wildenfels, which will generate around 21 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The farm, spanning 20 hectares with 36,000 solar modules, will power approximately … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr Revises FY 2024 Outlook and Exits EV Charging Business Following Strategic Review

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr Group AG has provided an update on its strategic initiatives and revised financial outlook for fiscal year 2024. The company has decided to exit the EV charging business in the EMEA region due to unfavorable market conditions, … Read the full press release

STORAG ETZEL and EnBW Secure Contract to Develop Major Hydrogen Storage Facility at Etzel Site

(IN BRIEF) STORAG ETZEL GmbH and EnBW Etzel Speicher GmbH have secured a contract for the development of new hydrogen storage caverns at the Etzel site, which will have a total capacity of over one million cubic meters. EnBW will … Read the full press release

EIB President Reaffirms EU’s Commitment to Ukraine with €420 Million in Support for Infrastructure and Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño led a delegation on her first visit outside the EU to Ukraine, reaffirming the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s recovery. The EIB announced €420 million in funding under the EU’s €50 billion … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Secures Power Purchase Agreement for Ohio’s Blue Creek Wind Farm, Supporting Clean Energy and Local Communities

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through its U.S. subsidiary Avangrid, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with American Municipal Power (AMP) to supply clean energy from the Blue Creek wind farm in Ohio. This partnership will support Ohio’s rural communities economically, … Read the full press release

Baltic States Achieve Historic Electricity Grid Synchronization with Europe, Boosting Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Continental European Network, marking a significant step in their energy independence from Russia and Belarus. This achievement, celebrated as “Energy Independence Day,” strengthens the region’s … Read the full press release

Terna Invests €50 Million in Underground Cable Project to Enhance Transmission Efficiency and Reduce Environmental Impact

(IN BRIEF) Terna has announced an investment of approximately €50 million to convert a portion of the “Mercallo – Cameri” power line into a 132 kV underground cable, aimed at enhancing energy transmission efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. The project … Read the full press release

ABL Partners with EHCAAN to Accelerate Decarbonization in Egypt’s Aviation Industry

(IN BRIEF) ABL, a global energy and marine consultancy, has partnered with the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) to advance carbon reduction efforts within Egypt’s aviation industry. The MoU, signed on February 3, 2025, focuses on … Read the full press release