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Enagás, NaTran, and Teréga Launch BarMar JV to Build Barcelona–Marseille Hydrogen Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Enagás, NaTran, and Teréga have formed a joint venture—owned 50% by EIH-Enagás, 33.3% by NaTran, and 16.7% by Teréga—to develop the BarMar hydrogen pipeline connecting Barcelona and Marseille, a key component of the EU’s first clean-hydrogen corridor (H2med). … Read the full press release

AFRY Takes 15,000 m² in Skanska’s Solna Link as First Phase Fully Leased

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed AFRY to a 10-year lease for 15,000 m² of office space in Solna Link, fully letting the project’s first phase. Occupancy begins in 2028. The building—next to Solna Station and the future metro—features fitness, meeting, … Read the full press release

Eneco Extends Utrecht Cogeneration Plants to Prevent Grid Overloads

(IN BRIEF) Eneco will extend the lifespans of its two gas-fired cogeneration plants in Utrecht to support the local grid under a three- to nine-year agreement with TenneT and Stedin. Facing maximum capacity and projected overloads by winter 2026–2027, Utrecht’s … Read the full press release

AFRY Appointed Technical Advisor for World’s Largest 3.5 GWp Solar + 4.5 GWh Battery Project in the Philippines

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is serving as lenders’ technical advisor for Terra Solar Philippines Inc.’s 3,500 MWp solar and 4,500 MWh battery storage project—the largest globally. Backed by Meralco’s MGreen and financed by six banks, the facility spans Nueva Ecija and … Read the full press release

Atos and APL Data Center Win UGAP Contract to Boost Public-Sector Data-Center Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) UGAP has engaged Atos and APL Data Center under a three-year, renewable contract to provide consulting and project-management assistance for public-sector computer rooms. The partnership delivers technical audits, studies, and hands-on support aimed at optimizing performance, enhancing security, … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Acquires South African MRO Specialist Nordbak to Expand Mining and Infrastructure Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies unit has acquired South African MRO specialist Nordbak, strengthening its growth platform in the mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Nordbak’s product range—including linings, backing compounds, and coatings—will be merged with Henkel’s global technology and sustainability … Read the full press release

FL Technics Named Authorized Dealer for Collins Aerospace Avionics and Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group, has become an authorized dealer for Collins Aerospace, broadening its offerings to include advanced business and regional avionics, integrated communication and navigation systems, cabin connectivity innovations, and full aftermarket support. Julius … Read the full press release

RWE Switches On 35 MW Langford Solar Farm with Pioneering Hybrid Storage in Devon

(IN BRIEF) RWE energised the 35 MW (AC) Langford Solar Farm in Devon—its first UK solar project—on 2 July 2025. The site, equipped with an innovative 35 MW (AC) hybrid battery storage system, will generate approximately 49,500 MWh per year, … Read the full press release

Wood to Lead Definitive Feasibility Study for Mongolia’s Khalzan Buregtei REE Project

(IN BRIEF) Wood has been selected by MNREC to lead the full feasibility study for the Khalzan Buregtei rare earth elements project, following a 2024 pre-feasibility review. The scope includes detailed design of the concentrator and refinery process plants. The … Read the full press release

Nine Dragons Paper and ANDRITZ Commission Cutting-Edge Hubei Jianli Pulp Mill with High-Efficiency Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nine Dragons Paper has successfully initiated operations at its new Hubei Jianli pulp mill, supplied by ANDRITZ, marking a key advancement in its integrated pulp and paper plant. ANDRITZ provided the complete fiberline, recovery island, evaporation plants, recovery … Read the full press release

IDB and EIB Join Forces in Seville to Ramp Up Co-Financing, Private Investment and EU-Backed Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) At FfD4 in Seville, the IDB and EIB signed a cooperation agreement to intensify financing and reinforce development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. The framework focuses on expanding joint sovereign-backed loans, mobilizing private capital through blended … Read the full press release

EIB and WFP Launch Climate-Risk Insurance Partnership in Ethiopia and Expand Food Security Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) During the FfD4 conference in Seville, the EIB announced expanded collaborations with the World Food Programme, the FAO, and the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to tackle food insecurity, promote sustainable agriculture, and build resilience against climate … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €21 Million in DanAds to Democratize Premium Ad Inventory for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is extending a €21 million venture debt loan to adtech firm DanAds to scale its self-serve, AI-powered platform that automates ad sales directly within publisher websites. This financing, under InvestEU, will enable DanAds to … Read the full press release

E.ON and MM Neuss Launch Europe’s First Fully Automated, Market-Driven CHP Plant

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MM Neuss have inaugurated a pioneering 22 MW electrical/59 MW thermal CHP plant at the Neuss cartonboard factory. The facility—integrating 91 percent fuel efficiency, market-driven automation via E.ON IQ Energy®, and a hydrogen-ready design—will slash CO₂ … Read the full press release

Hexagon Divests Non-Core US Federal and Geospatial Service Assets to Bart & Associates

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB is divesting non-core elements of its SIG division—mainly U.S. Federal IT services, geospatial data production, ruggedized hardware, and a niche API reseller business—to Bart & Associates. These units contributed about USD 90 million in 2024 revenues. … Read the full press release

RWE and KRONOS TITAN Sign PPA for 24.7 MWp Solar Farm to Power Nordenham Site

(IN BRIEF) RWE and KRONOS TITAN have entered a PPA-based collaboration to erect a 24.7 MWp ground-mounted solar farm on a 20 hectare site at KRONOS’s Nordenham facility. With roughly 38,200 photovoltaic modules expected to generate about 22,000 MWh per … Read the full press release

Prudential and Prudence Foundation Launch Free Mental Health Support in Malaysia and Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc and its Prudence Foundation have partnered with Intellect to launch Talk It Out, a free mental health programme for underserved groups in Malaysia and Vietnam. Through the Intellect app—available in six local languages—users access self-help modules, … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck to Supply CKD Kits for New Mercedes-Benz Assembly Plant in Senegal

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, the Republic of Senegal, and Global Truck Systems have signed a letter of intent to create a Mercedes-Benz truck assembly plant in Senegal, with production slated to commence in 2026. Daimler Truck will supply CKD kits … Read the full press release

Adyen and medicalforce Unite to Simplify In-Clinic Payments with One-Click Integration

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has been chosen by medicalforce Inc. to add in-person POS payments to its all-in-one clinic management SaaS. Previously limited to online credit-card transactions, medicalforce’s platform will now send invoice amounts directly to Adyen terminals via a single … Read the full press release

European TSOs Launch Alliance to Drive Innovative Weather-Resilient Grid Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Eight leading European transmission grid operators have established the TSO Innovation Alliance to jointly accelerate innovation in the electricity sector. The Alliance’s first initiative, “Weather and Grid Resilience,” will invite startups to develop data-pooling platforms and real-time probabilistic … Read the full press release