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Centrica and ECP Acquire Strategic Isle of Grain LNG Terminal to Boost UK Energy Security and Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Centrica, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners, has acquired the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid for £1.5 billion, with Centrica contributing approximately £200 million in equity. The facility, essential for UK energy security, is fully … Read the full press release

Empa Develops First Atomic-Scale Model of Hydrogen-Containing Amorphous Alumina to Advance Energy and Materials Research

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have created the first atomically precise model of amorphous aluminum oxide thin films with hydrogen inclusions, using a combination of experiments, advanced simulations, and machine learning. The work, published in npj Computational Materials, provides detailed insights … Read the full press release

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

Henkel Powers Student Solar Team’s 3,000-Kilometer Challenge Across Australia with Advanced Adhesive Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is partnering with the Aachen-based student team “Sonnenwagen” for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s toughest solar car race. The team’s solar-powered vehicle, “Aethon,” will travel 3,000 kilometers from Darwin to Adelaide across the Australian … Read the full press release

Kelvion Enters Next Growth Phase as Apollo Becomes Majority Investor and Triton Remains Strategic Partner

(IN BRIEF) Apollo-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in German-based Kelvion, a global leader in heat exchange and cooling solutions, from Triton, which will retain a minority interest. Kelvion specializes in advanced thermal management technologies for data centers, energy … Read the full press release

Danske Bank Completes Implementation of New Fossil Fuels Investment Strategy Focused on Net-Zero Transition Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Danske Bank has finalised the rollout of its 2024-announced fossil fuels investment methodology across Danske Invest and Danica products, narrowing its fossil fuel investment universe from about 2,000 to 270 companies. The strategy prioritises firms with credible, data-backed … Read the full press release

Gasum Supplies 100% Bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia for Fully Fossil-Free Ferry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Gasum will supply only renewable bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia, enabling the vessel’s daily Finland–Sweden route to run entirely on fossil-free fuel. The initiative, part of a collaboration with Stena Line to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance, allows Wasaline … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

Expro Achieves Industry First with Fully Remote Five-Plug Cementing Operation in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) Expro has set a new industry benchmark by completing the world’s first fully remote five-plug cementing operation in Saudi Arabia, using its Generation-X™ Remote Plug Launcher and SkyHook™ cement-line make-up device. The automated solution eliminated red-zone entry and … Read the full press release

DNV and RSI release study on decarbonizing Europe’s ageing short sea dry bulk fleet

(IN BRIEF) DNV and the Responsible Shipping Initiative have published a study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet, revealing that limited incentives for smaller vessels are slowing progress toward IMO 2050 goals. Many ships in the ageing European … Read the full press release

Encavis acquires turnkey 34 MW wind project from PNE AG to power over 22,000 households

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has sold its under-construction Sundern-Allendorf wind farm in Sauerland to Encavis AG. The 34 MW project, featuring five 6.8 MW turbines, will supply around 22,800 households with renewable electricity once operational in the first half of … Read the full press release

SGS and Chongqing Energy College unveil advanced AI-based automated thermal runaway testing system for battery energy storage safety

(IN BRIEF) SGS, in collaboration with Chongqing Energy College, has launched the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system for energy storage batteries, aiming to improve fire safety in the growing BESS market. Installed at the Chongqing Renewable … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Takes Delivery of XXL Monopiles from Navantia–Windar Facility for Baltic Sea Windanker Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has received new XXL monopiles for its 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, marking the second major supply under its Navantia–Windar Renovables partnership after East Anglia THREE. Built at a €36 million–upgraded facility … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has teamed up with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—backed by Swedfund International—to conduct a detailed assessment of the technical and economic impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration in Colombia. The study will examine grid capacity, stability and … Read the full press release

EDF Completes Full Acquisition of Pod Point to Accelerate UK EV Charging Rollout

(IN BRIEF) EDF Energy Customers Ltd has acquired the remaining 47% of Pod Point, making the EV charger company a wholly owned, private subsidiary. The deal, finalised on 4 August 2025, supports EDF’s push to enhance UK energy security and … Read the full press release

RWE Charters Low-Emission Service Vessels to Bolster North Sea Wind Farm Operations

(IN BRIEF) RWE has entered a decade-plus charter agreement with North Star for two eco-friendly service operation vessels—Grampian Eagle (12-year term) and Grampian Kestrel (10-year term)—to support maintenance at its UK and German offshore wind farms. Windward Offshore will supply … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins FEED Contract for KNPC’s New North Oil Pier at Mina Al Ahmadi

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a major FEED contract by KNPC to replace aging oil piers at the Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery with a new North Oil Pier and upgraded onshore facilities. This modernization will secure uninterrupted exports of … Read the full press release

Iqony Fernwärme Boosts Climate-Friendly Heating with Uniper Wärme Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Iqony Fernwärme GmbH (Steag Iqony Group) has agreed to acquire Uniper Wärme GmbH from Uniper Kraftwerke GmbH, in compliance with EU state aid conditions tied to Uniper’s 2022 stabilization package. Uniper Wärme, founded in 1964, serves over 14,400 … Read the full press release

METLEN Secures Euro-Denominated Primary Listing on LSE, Becomes Dual-Listed Entity

(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals Plc has achieved a significant corporate milestone by listing its shares on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: MTLN) following a voluntary share exchange offer that saw over 90% participation. Evangelos Mytilineos, METLEN’s Chairman & … Read the full press release

Sunly Secures €85 Million to Develop Four 329 MW Solar Parks in Latvia

(IN BRIEF) Sunly will build four solar parks in Latvia totaling 329 MW capacity—54 MW in Valmiera, 90 MW in Krāslava, 81 MW in Madona, and 104 MW in Saldus—using €85 million in loans from EIB, EBRD, and SEB. Completion … Read the full press release