Category Archives: Environment

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EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Finland’s Biogas Infrastructure with New Heavy-Traffic LBG Station in Ylivieska

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new liquefied biogas filling station in Ylivieska, Finland, strategically located to serve heavy-duty freight traffic along major national transport routes and close to key logistics hubs such as DSV’s terminal. The station strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

AF Offshore Decom Secures NOK 350–400 Million Contract with Ithaca Energy for North Sea FSU Decommissioning

(IN BRIEF) AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Ithaca Energy to manage the engineering, receipt, cleaning, dismantling, and recycling of a 24,000-ton floating storage unit from the UK North Sea, with delivery to AF … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches Acti-V® RRF Natural as the First Double-Sided Silicone-Coated Release Liner Certified Recyclable with Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation sustainable release liner for double-sided PSA tapes that achieves a “Recyclable with Paper” rating under European CEPI testing standards, marking a first for silicone-coated liners on both sides. The product … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Historic Triple Victory at Spain’s National Transport Awards Across All Key Vehicle Categories

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Its Nordic Logistics Footprint with New Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

Neste and Fortum Extend Long-Term Electricity Partnership to Secure Power Supply for Finnish Refinery Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Fortum have extended their strategic energy partnership through a new bilateral agreement for 2026–2030 under which Fortum will supply approximately 2.6 TWh of electricity from its Nordic generation portfolio to support Neste’s Finnish operations, particularly its … Read the full press release

DEUTZ Showcases Sustainable Drive and Energy Solutions at CONEXPO 2026 to Strengthen Its Position in the US Market

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ is presenting its latest sustainable mobility and energy solutions at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring the strategic importance of the US construction market. The company is showcasing a broad portfolio ranging from diesel and HVO-compatible combustion … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Oceanly Launch AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence Platform to Enable Faster Data-Driven Vessel Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Oceanly have launched a new maritime intelligence platform designed to help shipowners and operators make faster, data-driven decisions by turning raw vessel data into real-time, actionable insights. Built on Nagarro’s Maritime Intelligence Platform and powered by … Read the full press release

Prosolia Energy Secures €380 Million in Senior Debt to Support Global Expansion of Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has secured €380 million in senior debt financing to support the development and expansion of its global renewable energy pipeline, including photovoltaic, wind, and battery storage projects. The package comprises a €150 million multi-technology warehouse facility … Read the full press release

Scottish Association for Marine Science Launches Robotics Training Courses to Build Skills in Environmental Monitoring and Data Analysis

(IN BRIEF) The Scientific Robotics Academy at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban is launching two new March courses focused on environmental monitoring using autonomous platforms and applied photogrammetry, aimed at researchers, engineers, planners and environmental managers. The … Read the full press release

SUEZ and PYREG Launch Integrated Pyrocarbonisation Solution to Advance Circular Waste Management and Carbon Removal

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and PYREG have launched Pyrolis® S2B, an integrated pyrocarbonisation technology that dries and thermally converts sewage sludge into stable, PFAS-free biochar while permanently sequestering carbon and reducing waste volumes. The autothermal system uses low-energy drying followed by … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Introduces Stellar P3E to Combine Real-Time Control and Edge AI in Next-Generation Automotive Microcontrollers

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced the Stellar P3E, the first automotive microcontroller with built-in AI acceleration for real-time edge intelligence, aimed at software-defined vehicles and X-in-1 ECU architectures that reduce cost, weight, and complexity. The MCU integrates ST’s Neural-ART Accelerator … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Opens Applications for 2026 Apprenticeship Programme to Develop Next Generation of Automotive Talent

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme offering 25 places across Manufacturing, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Quality, Mulliner, Strategy, and Product Lines as part of its Beyond100+ strategy to drive electrification and sustainability apprentices … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Showcases Sustainable Glass Packaging Solutions for Organic Food and Natural Cosmetics at BIOFACH 2026

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Reaches Five Million Electric Drive Units Produced and Advances In-House Pulse Inverter Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group has reached a production milestone of five million electric drive units across its global plants in Győr, Kassel, Tianjin, and Zuffenhausen, highlighting the scale of its e-mobility ramp-up and the strength of its Group Components … Read the full press release

National Grid Completes Major Overhead Line Upgrade North of Harker to Strengthen England-Scotland Power Link

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has completed a major upgrade of more than 90 kilometres of overhead transmission lines north of its Harker substation near Carlisle, replacing existing circuits with higher-capacity wires and installing an additional 12-kilometre line to reduce congestion … Read the full press release

New Holland Agriculture Launches Nationwide Partnership with Inchcape Kenya to Expand Access to Modern Farm Machinery

(IN BRIEF) New Holland Agriculture has officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya, appointing the company as its authorized full-range importer and distributor across the country through a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, … Read the full press release

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam Installs 1MW Battery with Eneco to Strengthen Grid Support and Move Towards Cost-Neutral Energy

(IN BRIEF) Schaatsbaan Rotterdam has installed a 1MW on-site battery, managed by Eneco, to make its energy use more sustainable and to optimise its existing high-capacity grid connection throughout the year. The system allows surplus renewable electricity to be stored … Read the full press release