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European Energy Ministers Visit Central Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant at MOL Group’s Danube Refinery

(IN BRIEF) European energy ministers recently visited MOL Group’s green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, Central Europe’s largest facility of its kind, during the Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity (CESEC) meeting. The 10-megawatt plant produces 1,600 tonnes of green … Read the full press release

Terna’s Innovation Zone Forum in San Francisco Unites Energy Innovators for Sustainable Transition

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the Italian transmission system operator, hosted the Innovation Zone Forum in San Francisco, aimed at fostering collaboration in the energy sector. The two-day event gathered startups, investors, and energy leaders to discuss challenges and innovative technologies for … Read the full press release

Ørsted Partners with Brookfield to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio in UK Offshore Wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered a partnership with Brookfield, resulting in Brookfield acquiring a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s operational UK offshore wind farms—Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension—totaling approximately 3.5 GW in capacity. … Read the full press release

Cogefeed Debuts on Euronext Growth Milan, Advancing its Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Cogefeed has officially listed on the professional segment of Euronext Growth Milan, marking its entry as the 18th company on this market in 2024 and the 39th listing on Euronext overall this year. Known for its focus on … Read the full press release

Angelicoussis Group’s Maran Tankers Taps GTT for LNG Dual-Fuel Suezmax Fleet Support, Strengthening Sustainable Maritime Operations

(IN BRIEF) GTT has entered into a technical services contract with Maran Tankers, part of the Angelicoussis Group, to support its upcoming fleet of eight LNG dual-fuel Suezmax vessels, which were ordered in 2023 from New Times Shipyard in China. … Read the full press release

Düsseldorf to Cut CO₂ Emissions with New Bilfinger-Built Energy Center Utilizing Henkel’s Industrial Waste Heat

(IN BRIEF) Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, in partnership with Henkel and Bilfinger, is developing a new energy center to supply sustainable district heating to Düsseldorf’s southern districts. Using waste heat from Henkel’s power plant, the facility will reduce the city’s reliance on … Read the full press release

Schouw & Co. Secures 10-Year Green Energy Deal with Encavis to Power European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Schouw & Co., a Danish industrial conglomerate, has entered into a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENCAVIS AG, a renewable energy provider in Germany, to power its European operations with green energy. Beginning in 2025, Schouw & … Read the full press release

Linde Begins Supplying Industrial Gases to Support PT Freeport Indonesia’s Copper Smelting Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Linde has started supplying industrial gases to PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., via a newly constructed air separation unit (ASU), the largest in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The $120 million ASU provides oxygen and nitrogen … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Key Role in Aramco’s Major Natural Gas Expansion in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) Wood has been awarded a substantial contract by Aramco to provide engineering and project management consultancy services for the Southern and Northern Areas gas increments in Saudi Arabia. The seven-year project, involving over one million engineering hours, will … Read the full press release

RWE Launches Ecosystem-Based Monitoring at Kaskasi Offshore Wind Farm with Marine Science Experts

(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with leading marine scientists to launch the SeaMe project at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm, aiming to monitor biodiversity through an ecosystem-based approach. This three-year initiative employs advanced monitoring tools like AI-driven drones, underwater vehicles, … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop New Method to Boost Zinc Battery Lifespan, Advancing Large-Scale Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new chemical method that dramatically extends the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of charge cycles. This innovation uses a special protective layer on … Read the full press release

Maersk and Danone Join Forces to Slash Emissions in Global Logistics with ECO Delivery Ocean Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Danone have partnered to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Danone’s logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, which relies on bio-based fuels made from waste feedstocks. This collaboration, part of Danone’s commitment to reach … Read the full press release

OMV Secures 67 GWh in Renewable Energy Agreements, Boosting Decarbonization Efforts at Key Facilities

(IN BRIEF) OMV has entered power purchase agreements with VERBUND and ImWind to secure 67 GWh of renewable electricity each year, meeting over 35% of its Schwechat refinery and Adria Wien Pipeline’s power needs. The supply, 65% from hydropower and … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Acquires Junnikkala Oy to Bolster Wood Supply and Expand Sawmilling Operations in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso is acquiring Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy to secure a reliable wood supply for its packaging board production in Oulu and to support its wood products division with enhanced resources. The acquisition, valued up to EUR … Read the full press release

AFRY and Helen Partner on Feasibility Study for Finland’s First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production Plant

(IN BRIEF) Helen has commissioned AFRY to conduct a feasibility study for a large-scale green hydrogen production plant in Helsinki. This study will evaluate the conditions for producing green hydrogen effectively, supporting Helen’s goal to offer carbon-neutral district heating, cooling, … Read the full press release

Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr Partner to Boost Workplace EV Charging Solutions Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Horizon Energy Ventures and Landis+Gyr have joined forces to expand workplace EV charging solutions across the UK, blending Horizon’s expertise in sustainable finance with Landis+Gyr’s advanced energy management technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the rollout of efficient, … Read the full press release

EIB and CDP Invest €500 Million in ACEA to Boost Rome’s Energy Infrastructure and Support Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) ACEA has secured €500 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by SACE, to upgrade the electricity distribution network managed by Areti in Rome and Formello. This investment, aimed … Read the full press release

Neste Restructures Leadership Team, Appoints Eeva Sipilä as Incoming CFO to Drive Strategic Focus

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced a new Leadership Team to enhance operational efficiency and performance, effective immediately. Heikki Malinen, President and CEO, will also lead Neste’s Renewable Products business area. Markku Korvenranta has been appointed Executive Vice President of Oil … Read the full press release

Vantage Drilling Debuts on Euronext Growth Oslo with NOK 3.8 Billion Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Vantage Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, has listed on Euronext Growth Oslo, achieving a market capitalization of NOK 3.8 billion with an initial share price of NOK 287. This marks the ninth listing on Oslo’s market this year … Read the full press release

JOST Joins Forces with AeroAlliance to Drive Innovation in Trailer Aerodynamics

(IN BRIEF) JOST, a global leader in safety systems for commercial vehicles, joined the AeroAlliance platform in September 2024. This partnership aims to promote innovative aerodynamic solutions for trailers, targeting reduced energy consumption and improved fleet efficiency. Aligned with the … Read the full press release