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Chicony Power Recognizes Infineon as GaN Strategic Partner of the Year

(IN BRIEF) Chicony Power Technology has awarded Infineon Technologies AG the prestigious title of “GaN Strategic Partner of the Year” for 2023. This recognition highlights Infineon’s outstanding contributions as a top partner in gallium nitride (GaN)-based power supplies, particularly in … Read the full press release

AFRY’s Technical Advisory Fuels EnfraGen’s Acquisition Success in Latin America

(IN BRIEF) AFRY played a pivotal role as the technical advisor to EnfraGen in its acquisition of a 188 MW renewable energy portfolio in Panama and Costa Rica, earning the esteemed “Acquisition Deal of the Year” award. EnfraGen, a key … Read the full press release

RWE Embarks on Wind Farm Construction in Inden, Driving Renewable Energy Growth in Rhenish Lignite Area

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a key player in renewable energy, has commenced the construction of a new wind farm in the Rhenish lignite region, marking another milestone in the area’s energy transition. Set on recultivated land in the Inden opencast mine, … Read the full press release

RWE Launches US$2 Billion Green Bond, Eyes Expansion in Renewable Energy Market

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading renewable energy company, has successfully issued its first green US dollar bond, totaling US$2 billion, with maturities of 10 and 30 years and yields ranging from 5.926% to 6.261%. The bond, oversubscribed 3.8 times, signifies … Read the full press release

Barclays Strengthens Energy Transition Focus with New Co-Heads Appointment

(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its commitment to supporting clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy by appointing Rafael Abati as Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier. With almost two decades of experience from UBS … Read the full press release

East German States Lead Heating Transition, Setting Example for National Green Goals

(IN BRIEF) A survey conducted by E.ON reveals that the eastern German states are at the forefront of the heating transition, with almost three-quarters of homes renovated or partially renovated, largely due to post-reunification subsidies for building modernization. Brandenburg leads … Read the full press release

DHL Global Forwarding Partners with Prada Group to Reduce Emissions Through Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding announces its collaboration with the Prada Group, marking the fashion giant’s first investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. This strategic partnership allows Prada Group to significantly reduce its transport … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Secures Renewable Energy Contract for Italian Operations

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has inked a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Centrica Energy for the supply of renewable energy to its Italian operations, starting from January 2025. The agreement, based on approximately 61 GWh of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Deepens Partnership with HydrogenPro with Strategic Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has acquired a 13.8% stake in HydrogenPro, a Norwegian company specializing in pressurized alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. This acquisition builds upon the strategic partnership established between the two companies in the … Read the full press release

VDL Bus & Coach Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Electric Bus Plant in Roeselare

(IN BRIEF) VDL Bus & Coach recently celebrated the opening of its new electric bus production facility in Roeselare, Belgium, with key figures such as Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon and Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters in attendance. The site boasts … Read the full press release

Repsol’s Green Evolution: Partnering with Genia Bioenergy to Pioneer Biomethane Industry

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has embarked on a strategic alliance by acquiring a 40% shareholding in Genia Bioenergy, marking its entry into the burgeoning biomethane market. This partnership aims to leverage Genia Bioenergy’s expertise in biogas and biomethane value chain integration, … Read the full press release

Webuild Group and Clough Unveil Australia’s Grand Renewable Energy Venture: Inside the Snowy Mountains Project

(IN BRIEF) Explore the depths of Australia’s ambitious renewable energy endeavor unfolding in the Snowy Mountains, where the Webuild Group and Clough, in collaboration with Snowy Hydro Limited, are spearheading the Future Generation project. This pumped-storage scheme, distinct from conventional … Read the full press release

Peel Ports and E.ON Forge Green Energy Partnership to Revolutionize Port Operations

(IN BRIEF) Peel Ports Group partners with E.ON to initiate ambitious solar and wind projects at the Port of Liverpool, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The collaboration kicks off with plans for the installation of the UK’s largest … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing B2B Charging Solutions: Volkswagen’s Elli Launches Charging Site Management for Fleet Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli has unveiled Charging Site Management, a comprehensive B2B solution designed to facilitate the electrification of fleets. This innovative product offers a modular portfolio including AC and DC charging hardware, integrated software solutions, and consulting … Read the full press release

Vantage Towers Appoints Leigh Ann Schell as Chief Human Resources Officer

(IN BRIEF) Leigh Ann Schell has been named the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Vantage Towers AG, effective April 1, 2024. In her new role, Schell will focus on enhancing the tower company’s HR strategy, working closely with CEO … Read the full press release

DWS Expands European Infrastructure Portfolio with Acquisition of Solar PV Plants in Spain

(IN BRIEF) DWS, a prominent asset manager, has finalized an agreement with global renewable energy developer X-ELIO to acquire three solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Spain as part of its European infrastructure investment strategy. With a combined capacity of 147 … Read the full press release

Massy Wood Secures Three-Year Agreement to Enhance Operational Efficiency at Atlantic LNG Facility in Trinidad

(IN BRIEF) Wood’s joint venture company, Massy Wood, has inked a significant three-year deal with Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Atlantic) to provide project management and engineering expertise at Atlantic’s liquefaction facility in Point Fortin, Trinidad. As Trinidad’s … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Discuss Progress of Papua LNG Project

(IN BRIEF) Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, convened to review the status of the Papua LNG project. TotalEnergies affirmed its commitment, alongside project partners ExxonMobil, Santos, and JX Nippon, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Secures Funding for Space Nuclear Power Research

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has been awarded £1.18 million from Phase 2 of the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to advance strategic research partnerships within the UK space sector and with emerging space nations. This funding will support collaborative … Read the full press release

AFRY Selected as Owner’s Engineer for 65MWp Solar PV Plant in Bacolod, Philippines

(IN BRIEF) Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation (ARECO) has appointed AFRY as the owner’s engineer for the construction of a 65MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bacolod, Philippines. The project, known as The Vista Alegre, aims to provide clean energy to … Read the full press release