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EIB Global Supports Vlašić Wind Farm with €36 Million Loan as Part of Green Transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has pledged €36 million for the construction of the Vlašić wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supplementing the €21 million EU grant. Expected to generate 115 GWh/year of electricity and displace 140,000 … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Establish Ammunition Plant in Ukraine, Strengthening Defense Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s leading ammunition manufacturer, Rheinmetall, has announced plans to open a new plant in Ukraine through a joint venture with a local partner, aiming to produce a significant quantity of 155mm caliber bullets annually. The memorandum of understanding, … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Steel Partners with RWE to Power Direct Reduction Plant with Green Electricity

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE have entered into a significant long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply green electricity to the first direct reduction plant at the Duisburg location, marking a pivotal step in the tkH2Steel transformation project. The … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Partners with PerPetum Energy & Green4Power to Build Belgium’s Largest Solar Farm

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, in collaboration with PerPetum Energy and Green4Power, is constructing one of Belgium’s largest solar farms at its Jemeppe site, with a capacity of 60MW. Scheduled to be operational by July 2024, the solar farm will exclusively … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Building Technology at MCE 2024

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure will showcase its innovative and sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show in Milan from March 12 to 15. Among the highlights is the MVL702 magnetic expansion valve, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and vcita Partner to Empower SMEs with Productivity App

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business collaborates with vcita, a leading business management software provider, to introduce the Vodafone Business Management tool with vcita. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the app offers an affordable and secure solution to enhance productivity, … Read the full press release

T-Systems Unveils Tailored AI Strategy Consulting Packages for Companies

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, through its advisory subsidiary Detecon, introduces AI strategy consulting services available in three formats—S, M, or L—tailored to the maturity level of companies. These offerings, part of the “Rethink the System” campaign, facilitate companies’ AI journey by … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Showcases “Connecting your world” Promise at MWC 2024 with AI Premiere and Soccer Excitement

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s presence at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 revolves around its brand claim “Connecting your world,” emphasizing innovation, entertainment, and brand immersion. At the heart of their exhibit is “Telekom Super Soccer,” an interactive 3D LED installation … Read the full press release

T-Systems Expands Cloud Footprint with Twin Data Centers in Catalonia

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems has inaugurated a new private cloud region in Southern Europe, anchored in Barcelona with twin data centers in Sant Boi and Cerdanyola del Vallès. This expansion of the Future Cloud Infrastructure (FCI) platform strengthens Deutsche Telekom Group’s … Read the full press release

RWE Inks Major Power Purchase Agreements with German Industrial Giants

(IN BRIEF) RWE Supply & Trading has finalized Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with seven prominent German industrial customers, securing the supply of approximately 1,000 gigawatt hours per year of green electricity from its Kaskasi offshore wind farm starting in 2026. … Read the full press release

Koelnmesse Accelerates Climate Neutrality Goal with Innovative Energy Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Koelnmesse, one of the world’s largest city-centre trade fair sites, is advancing its sustainability agenda by committing to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, five years ahead of schedule. Through a groundbreaking energy partnership with E.ON and RheinEnergie, Koelnmesse … Read the full press release

Sweco Joins EU4Sevan Initiative to Assess Lake Sevan’s Water Level Impact

(IN BRIEF) Sweco, a consultancy firm, is participating in a project under the EU4Sevan program to assess the potential impact of raising the water level of Lake Sevan by over 6 meters. Lake Sevan is vital for Armenia’s irrigation, freshwater … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank Partners with Kemira Oyj to Boost Green Chemistry Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Kemira Oyj, a Finnish chemicals company, to fund Kemira’s research and development endeavors from 2023 to 2026 in Espoo, Finland. The loan, spanning over … Read the full press release

PNE Group Surpasses 100 Project Milestone, Facilitating Growth in Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group proudly announces a significant achievement in its mission to drive renewable energy adoption: surpassing the milestone of supporting over 100 wind and photovoltaic project companies through its pioneering consulting programme, “Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) as a … Read the full press release

De Grey Mining Awards Metso Orders for Key Equipment at Hemi Gold Project

(IN BRIEF) De Grey Mining Limited has contracted Metso to supply crucial equipment, including a Superior™ MKIII 50-65 primary gyratory crusher and two 14MW Premier™ ball mills, for its Hemi Gold Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. With a combined … Read the full press release

SGS Attains A- Leadership Score in CDP 2023 Assessment, Demonstrating Environmental Excellence

(IN BRIEF) SGS has once again achieved an outstanding A- Leadership score in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2023 assessment, positioning itself among the top 17% of companies in the specialized professional services sector. This recognition underscores SGS’s commitment to … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan Moves Closer to Approval for Advanced NSCLC Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) has been accepted by the FDA for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who have undergone prior … Read the full press release

EU Leaders Face Backlash for Industry Collaboration Amid Chemical Pollution Crisis

(IN BRIEF) A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory sheds light on a concerning collaboration between EU leaders and major chemical corporations, set to discuss a “European Industrial Deal” in Antwerp. Despite alarming levels of chemical exposure and biodiversity collapse, … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Expands Logistics Operations with New Cross-Dock Centre at Port of Gdansk

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cross-dock centre near the Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) at the port of Gdansk, Poland. Spanning over 3,300 square meters with additional office space, the facility caters to the … Read the full press release

ABB to Expand Electrification Service Portfolio with SEAM Group Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a prominent provider of energized asset management and advisory services. This acquisition aims to enhance ABB’s Electrification Service offering, providing customers with expertise in predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, … Read the full press release