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Centrica extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool lifetimes to 2028, boosting UK energy security and low-carbon supply

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has announced that Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear power stations will continue generating until March 2028, extending their operational lifetimes by one year and reinforcing the UK’s energy security. The stations, which provide low-carbon electricity to over … Read the full press release

Empa and partners release world’s largest open battery dataset with Aurora robot to accelerate energy storage research

(IN BRIEF) Empa, in collaboration with the Battery Data Alliance and international partners, has published the largest open battery dataset ever created, using its Aurora robotic platform to test nearly 200 cells across more than 1,000 cycles each. Released in … Read the full press release

Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband and Open DC to modernize Malaysia’s AI data centers with secure and scalable networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary Open DC to upgrade six AI data centers in Malaysia using its Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric, and quantum-safe networking technologies. The deployment will enhance network performance, … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate reinvents Hagastrand as a sustainable and wellness-focused destination for modern work life

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate is transforming Hagastrand in Frösundavik into a hub for sustainable, wellness-driven, and modern work life. Located in Stockholm’s Royal National City Park, the project combines heritage architecture with smart systems, health-focused design, and circular principles … Read the full press release

dsm-firmenich launches emotiOn™ social connection, a fragrance innovation scientifically proven to foster human closeness

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has launched emotiOn™ social connection, a groundbreaking fragrance innovation proven to encourage real-life human interactions. Drawing on decades of neuroscience, proprietary AI-driven fragrance design, and behavioral testing, the technology decodes olfactive cues that foster closeness and belonging. … Read the full press release

BBVA partners with SAP Spain to enhance global corporate banking with integrated Multibank Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has partnered with SAP Spain to integrate the SAP Multibank Connectivity solution into its corporate banking services via the BBVA Pivot platform. The agreement will roll out across all BBVA markets, enabling companies to manage payments, collections, … Read the full press release

Cyted Health secures USD 44 million Series B led by EQT Life Sciences to advance early detection in gastrointestinal disease

(IN BRIEF) Cyted Health has raised USD 44 million in Series B financing led by EQT Life Sciences with participation from Advent Life Sciences, the British Business Bank, Morningside, BGF, and HCA Healthcare. The funds will accelerate Cyted’s commercial rollout … Read the full press release

Metso to supply Fortress Minerals with advanced grinding and processing equipment for Bukit Besi and Mengapur projects in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received an order from Fortress Minerals to supply energy-efficient minerals processing equipment for the Bukit Besi iron ore and Mengapur copper projects in Malaysia. The delivery includes two HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls, a Vertimill®, a … Read the full press release

Egis and ICOSH consortium secure contract extension to advance Sizewell C nuclear power project

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its consortium partners Amentum, SETEC Nucléaire, and Tractebel have been awarded a contract extension to support the development of Sizewell C, the UK’s next-generation nuclear power station. The ICOSH consortium will deliver the civil design for … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens alliance with Diginex to deliver scalable ESG and sustainable finance solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release

EIB finances €1 million renovation of Hatne school near Kyiv completed in under six months

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has financed the renovation of Hatne Secondary School near Kyiv with €1 million under the Ukraine Recovery Programme, enabling over 1,300 students, including 300 displaced children, to begin the new academic year in modernised … Read the full press release

Savills appoints senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to strengthen global capital markets platform

(IN BRIEF) Savills has expanded its global capital markets platform with four senior appointments across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. David Kellett joins as Head of Hotel Capital Markets EMEA in London, bringing experience from Invesco and IHG; Maximilian Jedlicki becomes Head … Read the full press release

Voith drives operational stability at Green Bay Packaging with OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution

(IN BRIEF) Voith has helped Green Bay Packaging stabilize operations and improve detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, Wisconsin facility through the OnControl.Pulping Detrashing system, which has been running since March 2024. The smart automation solution adapts cycle timing based … Read the full press release

Borealis and Tegral expand partnership to boost sustainable polyolefin packaging distribution across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has expanded its partnership with Tegral Materials to include Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland starting September 1, 2025, strengthening distribution of its polyethylene and polypropylene solutions across Europe. Building on their earlier collaboration covering Belgium, the … Read the full press release

BT completes sale of Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group while reinforcing local presence

(IN BRIEF) BT has finalized the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business to Speed Fibre Group after receiving approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland. While divesting this unit, BT will retain a significant footprint … Read the full press release

Capgemini moves closer to $3.3 billion WNS acquisition following shareholder approval

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini confirmed that WNS shareholders approved its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition during meetings held on August 29, 2025. The deal, first announced in July, values WNS shares at 76.50 USD each and will enable Capgemini to build a … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Andøya Space form strategic partnership to strengthen Europe’s civil and military space operations

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Nordic AS and Andøya Space have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on civil and military space operations. The partnership will address gaps in Europe’s satellite and launch value chain, offering both regular launch services and … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Leasing Services join forces again with €200 million loan to boost SME and green investment in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million loan to BNP Paribas Leasing Services to stimulate more than €500 million of new investment in Poland, with a minimum of 30% allocated to climate projects such as solar … Read the full press release

CTP appoints Ronald Binkofski as Managing Director to drive Romanian expansion and growth strategy

(IN BRIEF) CTP has appointed Ronald Binkofski as Managing Director for Romania to lead its expansion in one of Europe’s fastest-growing logistics and manufacturing hubs. Ronald brings three decades of leadership experience from Microsoft, Honeywell, and STX Next, where he … Read the full press release

MOL explores geothermal energy potential at Danube Refinery as part of its green transition strategy

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has begun geothermal energy exploration at its Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, using 3D seismic surveys to identify potential high-temperature groundwater resources. The project could make refinery operations more sustainable by replacing part of its energy demand … Read the full press release