(IN BRIEF) Fortum is renewing the main seawater pumps and motors at its Loviisa nuclear power plant as part of investments to extend the plant’s lifespan and ensure reliable electricity production. The seawater pumps, critical to the plant’s cooling system, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an €80 million loan to the Port Authority of Bilbao to support the port’s expansion and integration of renewable energy infrastructure. The project will enhance capacity and efficiency at a key … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Lithuanian government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered in a €100 million initiative to renovate 700 multi-apartment buildings, mobilizing up to €625 million to improve energy efficiency. The project will reduce household energy bills, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged apartment buildings, EIB, energy efficiency, Gintarė Skaistė, Lithuania, partnership, Simonas Gentvilas, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, has secured a €225 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to install rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems at its facilities across Western and Central Europe. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged Christian Nickels-Teske, EIB, partnership, Prologis, renewable energy, Robert de Groot, Solar, storage systems, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €50 million loan to the Zumtobel Group to advance its research and development of innovative lighting solutions, focusing on energy-efficient and connected technologies for smart buildings and cities. With a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Austria, digitalization, EIB, Lighting Innovation, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Erath, Thomas Östros, Zumtobel
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter’s annual Science of Christmas event in Cornwall captivated 170 primary schoolchildren with stories from science and engineering. Dr. Johanna Hedlund discussed the mystery of dragonfly migration to Christmas Island, Amy Bray and Maddie Kirby … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Thornton, Amy Bray, Christmas Event, Cornwall, Dr. Faryal Khalid, Dr. Johanna Hedlund, Maddie Kirby, science, sustainability, University of Exeter, Young Minds
(IN BRIEF) Uniper Ruhrgas International GmbH, a subsidiary of Uniper SE, plans to sell its 18.26% stake in AS Latvijas Gaze through an open and transparent bidding process, following approval from the European Commission. AS Latvijas Gaze, a major player … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV has released the DNV-ST-J301 Electrolyser Systems standard, setting a benchmark for the safe design, construction, and operation of electrolysers used in hydrogen production. This standard provides a comprehensive, risk-based framework to ensure safety and scalability throughout the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged DNV, DNV-ST-J301 Electrolyser Systems Standard, Electrolyser Systems, hydrogen production, Magnus Killingland, Peter Paschke, Prajeev Rasiah, safety, Scalability
(IN BRIEF) A consortium of British universities, including Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Durham, and Cranfield, is collaborating with Saudi Arabian universities and industrial partners to establish a Joint International Institute for Clean Hydrogen. Announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, United Kingdom
Tagged British universities, Cranfield, Durham, engineers, fossil fuels, global innovation, green energy agenda, Gulf visit, industrial partners, Joint International Institute for Clean Hydrogen, local communities, net zero, Newcastle, Newcastle United, Northumbria, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Princess Nourah University, RESEARCH, Saudi Arabia, sustainable energy, Teesside, UN Sustainable Development Goals
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has announced its participation in the 33rd Finale of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) on January 26, 2025, to support paediatric oncology and haematology wards. The fundraiser aims to purchase advanced diagnostic equipment for 18 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Poland, Science, Technology
Tagged Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, Healthcare, Ireneusz Fąfara, Lidia Kołucka, ORLEN, Paediatric Cancer Care, partnership, Poland, wellness
(IN BRIEF) TenneT, the high-voltage grid operator, announced that South Holland’s electricity grid has reached capacity for large consumers due to rising demand from heat pumps, EV charging stations, and industrial transitions to electricity. New applications for connections exceeding 3×80 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz is advancing Germany’s energy transition with the installation of STATCOM systems across its grid to enhance voltage and frequency stability amid increasing renewable energy integration. New systems from GE Vernova and Nidec Conversion will be deployed at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 50Hertz, Dominique Llonch, Dr. Dirk Biermann, grid stability, Johan Bindele, renewable energy, STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator), technology
(IN BRIEF) Equinor UK and Shell UK are joining forces to create the largest independent energy producer in the UK North Sea, combining their offshore oil and gas portfolios into a new joint venture. The company, equally owned by both … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Property Insights Report reveals an 8.2% year-on-year rise in rent and mortgage costs in November, driven by homeowners transitioning to higher interest rates. Energy efficiency improvements, such as insulation and solar panels, are a priority for a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, highlighting its role in creating a clean, reliable, and competitive power system for Europe. Since its establishment in 2009, ENTSO-E has united 40 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Ampere, Renault Group’s EV division, have entered a multi-year agreement to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere’s next-generation electric powertrains starting in 2026. This partnership focuses on developing an advanced powerbox to enhance EV … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Ampere, France, INNOVATION, Michael Anfang, partnership, Philippe Brunet, Power Modules EVs, silicon carbide, STMicroelectronics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) to modernize the Governador Parigot de Souza hydropower plant in Curitiba, Brazil. The project will include upgrades to key components such as Pelton turbines, generators, and electrical systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Brazil, Clean Energy Capacity, Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL), Governador Parigot de Souza Hydropower Plant, INNOVATION, modernization, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ABB has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a French manufacturer of premium cable glands and electrical products, to expand its portfolio of electrification and cable protection solutions. This acquisition strengthens ABB’s presence in specialized markets such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, acquisition, Cable Protection, electrification, France, Gilles Lherbier, INNOVATION, Khalid Mandri, partnership, Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has partnered with Zagrebačka banka (ZABA) to launch its first green uncapped portfolio guarantee under the EU’s InvestEU Programme. This €80 million guarantee aims to unlock €100 million in financing for green projects in Croatia, focusing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Charlotte Ruhe, CROATIA, Dalibor Ćubela, EBRD, Green Energy Projects, partnership, sustainability, Zagrebačka banka (ZABA)
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to Czech energy provider ČEZ to modernize and expand the country’s electricity distribution grid, enabling the integration of up to 5.5 gigawatts of renewable energy. The project, aligned with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ČEZ, Czech Republic, EIB, energy infrastructure, green transition, Kyriacos Kakouris, Martin Novák, partnership, sustainability
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