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ORLEN Group Expands Gas Production in Norway, Boosting Poland’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is strengthening its presence in Norway and preparing to launch production from the Tommeliten Alpha field, which will yield an additional 0.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This is part of a series … Read the full press release

Laborie to Acquire Urotronic, Expanding Its Medical Technology Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Laborie, a subsidiary of Patricia Industries, is set to acquire the remaining 91 percent of Urotronic, a US medical technology company known for its OptilumeTM device for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In 2020, Laborie entered a strategic … Read the full press release

GTT Receives ABS Approvals and Partners with DHT Holdings Inc. on LNG-Fueled Tanker Projects

(IN BRIEF) GTT has received three Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with ABS and crude oil tanker company DHT Holdings Inc. These AiPs cover the concept … Read the full press release

Castrol Partners with MIT to Test Lubricants for Lunar Surface Robotic Swarm

(IN BRIEF) Castrol has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab to support the AstroAnt Payload Program. AstroAnts are miniature robots designed to perform inspections and diagnostic tasks on the surfaces of spacecraft, rovers, and landers. Castrol will … Read the full press release

Equinor Expands Renewable Portfolio in Poland with Acquisition of Wilko Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has acquired a 26 MW onshore wind farm in Poland, known as the Wilko wind farm, from the Helios Group. The wind farm is located in the Wielkopolska province and will be operated by Wento, Equinor’s subsidiary … Read the full press release

ING Unveils ‘Make it your job’ Campaign Spotlighting Employee Impact and Purpose

(IN BRIEF) ING is launching a new employer branding campaign called ‘Make it your job’ to highlight the positive impact its employees have on customers, the planet, and the financial system. The campaign emphasizes the bank’s employee value proposition, offering … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Appoints Richard Haythornthwaite as New Chair, Succeeding Sir Howard Davies

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) Richard Haythornthwaite, known as Rick, is set to succeed Sir Howard Davies as the Chair of NatWest Group plc, pending regulatory approval. Rick will join the board as an independent non-executive director on January 8, 2024, and take … Read the full press release

T-Mobile US Announces $19 Billion Shareholder Return Program and Dividend Increase Plans

(IN BRIEF) T-Mobile US has announced a second phase of its shareholder return program, allocating up to $19 billion for the period from Q4 2023 to the end of 2024. This program includes quarterly dividends totaling approximately $3.75 billion, beginning … Read the full press release

Global Green Bond Initiative and Inter-American Development Bank Partner to Boost Green Bonds in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of development finance institutions and multilateral organizations, known as the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest to collaborate on promoting green bond markets in Latin America … Read the full press release

bp Secures Long-Term LNG Offtake Contract with Woodfibre LNG for Sustainable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) bp has secured its third long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake contract from the Woodfibre LNG facility in British Columbia, Canada. This contract adds 0.45 million tonnes of LNG per year on a free-on-board (FOB) basis for 15 … Read the full press release

Santander CIB Invests in EIT InnoEnergy to Propel Sustainable Energy Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) has acquired a stake in EIT InnoEnergy, a sustainable energy pioneer, as part of a EUR 140 million investment round alongside other strategic partners. This investment aligns with Santander’s strategy to … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Collaborate to Boost Armenian MSMEs Through Acba Bank Funding

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are collaborating to enhance access to finance for Armenian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through Acba Bank. The EBRD is providing a loan equivalent … Read the full press release

EBRD Appoints Mark Davis as Regional Head of Central Europe to Drive Economic Transition

(IN BRIEF) Mark Davis has been appointed as the new Regional Head of Central Europe for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). In his new role, he will oversee EBRD operations in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the … Read the full press release

Public Development Banks Unite for Blue Finance Roadmap to Promote Ocean Protection and Sustainable Use

(IN BRIEF) During the Finance in Common Summit in Cartagena, public development banks, including the AFD, ADB, CAF, CDP, EBRD, EIB, IDB, KfW Development Bank, and BOAD, have committed to collaborating on a Blue Finance Roadmap to address ocean protection … Read the full press release

EIB Delegation Engages in 32nd Economic Forum, Discussing Investments and Sustainability in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation led by Grzegorz Rabsztyn is participating in the 32nd Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland. The forum’s theme is “New Values for the Old Continent – Europe on the Threshold of Change.” Discussions … Read the full press release

EIB’s Working Paper Discusses Climate Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean, Banking Sector’s Green Transition Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has presented a working paper titled “Climate Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean: Are banks ready for the green transition?” at the 2023 Finance in Common Summit in Colombia. The paper highlights … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Successfully Prices EUR 3 Billion EARN Benchmark Bond

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has priced a new EUR 3 billion 5-year benchmark bond, known as EARN, with a maturity date of November 15, 2028. The bond carries an annual coupon of 3.000% and an issue price … Read the full press release

Scania Inaugurates Battery Assembly Plant for Serial Production of Premium Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Scania has celebrated the inauguration of its battery assembly plant at its headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, marking a significant milestone for the company. This plant’s operations will facilitate the serial production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles. The battery … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $834M Contract for I-405 Corridor Expansion Project in Washington

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into a contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to enhance and operationalize a 7.2-kilometer stretch of the I-405 corridor in Bothell, Washington. The contract is valued at USD 834 million (SEK 8.8 … Read the full press release

Neoenergia Secures Transparency 2023 Trophy, Showcasing Ethical Governance and Financial Clarity

(IN BRIEF) Neoenergia, a prominent integrated energy company in Brazil, has been honored with the Transparency 2023 Trophy by the National Association of Finance, Management and Accounting Executives (Anefac). This prestigious award, received for the third consecutive year, recognizes Neoenergia’s … Read the full press release