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Energy, Gas & Oil Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Plenitude and Ferriera Valsabbia Ink 10-Year Deal for Renewable Wind Energy Supply

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ferriera Valsabbia to supply energy from a 15MW wind farm in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy. Starting in September 2024, the wind farm will generate over 350 GWh … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €35 Million Green Loan to Haizea Wind Group to Advance Wind Energy Manufacturing in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish wind energy component manufacturer. This investment aims to enhance innovation and digitalization in the wind sector, supporting the REPowerEU plan … Read the full press release

Vortex Energy Names Wojciech Orzech as CEO to Drive Renewable Expansion in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Vortex Energy, a leading renewables company in Poland owned by Vitol, has appointed Wojciech Orzech as CEO. Orzech, with over 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure, previously served as CEO of PKP Energetyka. He will work … Read the full press release

Vitol to Acquire Noble Resources Trading Limited

(IN BRIEF) Vitol B.V. has agreed to acquire Noble Resources Trading Limited for $0.63 per share on a debt-free, cash-free basis, pending customary conditions. Noble Resources is a prominent supply chain manager for energy products and industrial raw materials in … Read the full press release

BP Completes Acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH to Enhance European Energy Presence

(IN BRIEF) BP has finalized the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, an energy supplier to commercial and industrial customers in Germany. This acquisition, announced in January 2024, enhances BP’s European gas and power operations and expands its reach to Germany, … Read the full press release

BP and Iraq Government Sign MoU for Kirkuk Region Redevelopment

(IN BRIEF) BP and the Government of Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to negotiate a redevelopment programme for the Kirkuk region. This includes investments in oil and gas, power generation, solar energy, and exploration activities. The MoU … Read the full press release

Repsol and Volotea’s Strategic Partnership to Decarbonize Aviation with Sustainable Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Volotea have formed a strategic partnership to supply over 6 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Volotea flights from Spanish airports between 2025 and 2029. This collaboration is set to significantly reduce CO2 emissions … Read the full press release

Eni’s Enilive and Poste Italiane Partner to Supply Biofuels for Ground Vehicles and Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with Poste Italiane to supply biofuels for its ground and air fleets, aiming to accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress toward its 2030 energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. The collaboration involves supplying … Read the full press release

Encavis and Commerzbank Secure Financing for Germany’s Second-Largest Solar Park

(IN BRIEF) Encavis Asset Management AG and Commerzbank AG have secured project financing for the Bartow solar project, set to be Germany’s second-largest solar park with a capacity of 260 MW. Located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the project is part of … Read the full press release

Elmos Semiconductor SE Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation and Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of innovation and growth in the automotive mixed-signal semiconductor industry. Founded in 1984 in Dortmund by Prof. Dr. Günter Zimmer, Dr. Klaus Weyer, and Norbert … Read the full press release

EIB Launches €5 Billion Initiative to Boost Wind Energy Sector with Deutsche Bank Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has initiated a €5 billion program to support the wind energy sector, starting with a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank. This will enable Deutsche Bank to issue up to €1 billion in … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz Partnership Reduces CO2 Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz have successfully reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tonnes over the past year through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight transport. This strategic partnership involves using SAF on Kuehne+Nagel’s Boeing 747-8F … Read the full press release

EIB and Natixis Finance Major Photovoltaic Project in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), and the Sunprime Group have signed a project finance operation worth €204 million to support the construction of over 100 photovoltaic plants across Italy, with a … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Announces Withdrawal from South African Offshore Blocks

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is withdrawing from South Africa’s offshore Block 11B/12B and Block 5/6/7 due to economic viability challenges, following the exit of partner CNRI. Despite significant gas discoveries in Block 11B/12B, the company decided it is not feasible to … Read the full press release

GreenPowerMonitor Unveils Advanced Energy Management System to Boost Renewable Power Plant Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV company, has launched an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) designed to enhance the operational efficiency of renewable power plants. The new EMS supports the significant growth in renewable energy capacity, which saw a 50% … Read the full press release

Barco Remains Hopeful for Wind Turbine Permit After Annulment by Council for Permit Disputes

(IN BRIEF) Barco’s permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at its Kortrijk site was annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes, which cited a need for more thorough examination and justification by the Flemish Government. Despite the setback, Barco is … Read the full press release

Gasum Halts All LNG Purchases from Russia Due to EU Sanctions

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has ceased all LNG purchases from Russia following the EU’s 14th sanctions package, which prohibits the import of Russian LNG through EU terminals not connected to the EU gas network. Effective from … Read the full press release

Juwi GmbH Finalizes Sale of Largest PV Portfolio in Company History

(IN BRIEF) Juwi GmbH has sold a 267 MW photovoltaic portfolio in Greece to Foresight and Mirova, marking the largest project in its history. Juwi will serve as the EPC and O&M contractor, with construction starting in August 2024. This … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Partners with Daimler to Trial Hydrogen Trucks, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Transport

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release

Eni Reports Strong Q2 2024 Growth with Strategic Portfolio Upgrades and Enhanced Shareholder Returns

(IN BRIEF) Eni reported strong growth and strategic progress in Q2 2024, achieving an adjusted net profit of €1.5 billion. Key achievements include a 6% year-on-year increase in oil and gas production, significant portfolio upgrades, and advancements in transition businesses … Read the full press release