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World Economic Forum and Frontiers Reveal Ten Technologies Poised to Transform Cities, Health, Industry and Energy by 2030

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Top 10 Emerging Technologies report, produced with Frontiers, identifies ten innovations ready for deployment within three to five years. Addressing global challenges in urban mobility, online trust, sustainable production, healthcare, and clean energy, … Read the full press release

Metso to Equip BHP WAIO Operations with Advanced XAlloy™ Chute Liners for Three Years

(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed a confidential three-year contract to supply BHP’s WAIO operations with metallic chute liners—featuring its XAlloy™ and cast wear solutions—designed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Tobias Krull, Director of Chute and Conveyor Solutions, highlights Metso’s … Read the full press release

Matt Baker Joins National Grid Engineers to Upgrade Aberthaw Pylons in New More4 Series

(IN BRIEF) In the final episode of Matt Baker’s British Isles airing on 24 June, Matt Baker experiences the work of South Wales overhead line engineers as they upgrade transmission pylons near Aberthaw substation. After safety training and a practice … Read the full press release

EuroPA and EPI Join Forces to Deliver Instant Pan-European Payments Across 15 Countries

(IN BRIEF) EuroPA and EPI have joined forces to explore a rapid interoperability solution that enables Europeans to conduct instant, cross-border payments using their existing mobile-wallet and digital-pay platforms. The study, covering person-to-person and commercial payments both online and at … Read the full press release

Terna Launches Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to Propel Energy Transition and Regional Entrepreneurship

(IN BRIEF) Terna has opened its Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to foster technological innovation and strengthen the region’s energy-transition ecosystem. Attended by local academic and institutional figures and Terna’s Francesco Salerni, the hub will unite startups, SMEs, universities … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Deploys 24/7 Fast-Charge Electric Milk Truck to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has launched a rapid-charging station in Gerkesklooster for its first fully electric milk transport truck, operated by Melkweg | Fritom and active since mid-June 2025. The ceremony featured the Gerkesklooster site team (led by Folkert de Groot), … Read the full press release

Ericsson, HPE, and Intel Deliver First Cloud RAN 5G Call on Gen12 Server with Red Hat OpenShift

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with HPE and Intel, has successfully demonstrated a 5G Cloud RAN call on the HPE ProLiant Compute DL110 Gen12 server using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC and Red Hat OpenShift. This proof point validates Ericsson’s Cloud … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Backs Cadeler’s Next-Gen WTIVs with EUR 525 Million Green Finance Package

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank and partner banks, with export credit support from Eksfin and Sinosure, have arranged EUR 525 million in financing for two new wind turbine installation vessels for Cadeler, with KfW IPEX-Bank contributing nearly EUR 60 million. Built … Read the full press release

Mutares to Acquire inTime Group, Strengthening European Logistics and Services Platform

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to purchase inTime Group from Super Group Limited, reinforcing its Goods & Services division with a new European logistics platform. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2025, brings … Read the full press release

IPCC and AGU Unlock Full AGU Publications Library for AR7 Authors to Bolster Global Climate Science

(IN BRIEF) The IPCC and AGU have formed a partnership granting AR7 authors complete, free access to AGU’s 24 journals, four book series, and open archive, removing subscription hurdles for researchers—particularly those in developing countries. IPCC Chair Jim Skea and … Read the full press release

Experian Selects AWS as Strategic Cloud Partner to Drive Real-Time Intelligence and AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Experian has entered a 10-year strategic partnership with AWS, designating AWS as its preferred cloud provider. This collaboration will see Experian migrate its mainframes and on-premises servers to AWS, centralizing its technology stack and harnessing AWS analytics and … Read the full press release

FMO Structures Innovative US $26.5 Million Debt Package for Zambia’s First Market-Based Ilute Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) FMO acted as Mandated Lead Arranger on a US $26.5 million financing package for the 32 MWp Ilute Solar Project in Western Zambia. The two-tranche debt structure—senior debt underwritten by FMO, Triodos, and SEFA, plus a subordinated tranche … Read the full press release

DNV to Provide Owner’s Engineering for AMEA Power’s 1 GW Benban Solar and 600 MWh Storage Project

(IN BRIEF) DNV will act as Owner’s Engineer on AMEA Power’s 1 GW Abydos 2 solar PV plant and 600 MWh battery storage system in Benban, Egypt. The project aims to produce 3,100 GWh of renewable power annually—sufficient for over … Read the full press release

Equinor’s BeGreen Subsidiary Brings 65 MW Ingerslev Å Solar Plant Online in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Equinor’s subsidiary BeGreen has commenced operations at the 65 MW Ingerslev Å solar plant in Jutland, Denmark—BeGreen’s inaugural project since its 2023 acquisition. Senior VP Anders Bade highlighted that this step supports Equinor’s aim to build a robust … Read the full press release

Virtualware Elevates to Euronext Growth with Market Cap at €36.8 Million

(IN BRIEF) Virtualware has transitioned from Euronext Access Paris to Euronext Growth (ALVIR), becoming the seventh Spanish company on the market and achieving a market capitalisation increase from €27.3 million in April 2023 to €36.8 million in June 2025. With … Read the full press release

CapMan Acquires Majority Stake in CAERUS to Launch Real Asset Debt Division

(IN BRIEF) CapMan has agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake in German real estate debt manager CAERUS, creating a new CapMan Real Asset Debt division. CAERUS, founded in 2014, manages EUR 700 million across seven funds and employs 12 … Read the full press release

Ten-Year Wind PPA Between Iberdrola España and Renfe Secures Stable Pricing and Cuts Over 2 Million Tonnes of CO₂ Annually

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España and Renfe have signed a 10-year VPPA to supply 370 GWh per year of onshore wind energy—equivalent to a 190 MW wind farm—granting Renfe long-term price stability and advancing Spain’s green transition. The pact will cut … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Inaugurates Brevik CCS Facility to Capture 400 000 Tonnes of CO₂ and Deliver Net-Zero Concrete

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials inaugurated Brevik CCS—the cement industry’s first industrial-scale carbon capture and storage plant—at a ceremony attended by Crown Prince Haakon, Energy Minister Terje Aasland, and Dr Dominik von Achten. The facility will capture 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ … Read the full press release

New Safran-HAL Agreement Advances Make in India with Inconel Component Manufacturing for LEAP Engines

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines and HAL have expanded their partnership with a new agreement at the Paris Air Show to produce rotating Inconel components for LEAP engines in India. Building on previous MoUs and contracts, this deal commits HAL … Read the full press release

Thales and Terma Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost European Capabilities in Defence and Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Terma have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance strategic collaboration in the air, naval, and space domains. Signed at the Paris Air Show, the agreement is designed to reinforce European industrial and technological capabilities … Read the full press release