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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Wood Awarded Topsides Engineering Contract for Woodside Energy’s Trion FPU in the Gulf of Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to provide detailed engineering for the topsides facilities on Woodside Energy’s Trion Floating Production Unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico. The Trion FPU, a greenfield development, represents … Read the full press release

Wood to Assess Conversion of 125km of Natural Gas Pipelines for Hydrogen Transport in Southern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Engineering and consulting company Wood is undertaking a project to evaluate the feasibility of converting 125 kilometers of natural gas pipelines into infrastructure for hydrogen transportation along the Mediterranean coast for an energy company in southern Europe. This … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Secures €300 Million Loan from World Bank’s IFC for Renewable Projects in Fossil Fuel-Dependent Nations

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has entered into a loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, for €300 million, linked to ESG criteria, to support renewable energy projects in countries heavily reliant … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands European Network with Acquisition of Doppler Energie’s Service Stations in Austria

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has successfully acquired Doppler Energie, gaining a 100% stake in the company, which operates 267 service stations across Austria. With this acquisition, ORLEN’s network now includes nearly 3,500 modern service stations in seven European countries. The company … Read the full press release

Bosch Showcases Electrification, Hydrogen, and Sustainability Innovations at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is at CES 2024, presenting its commitment to driving electrification and sustainable energy use, with a focus on hydrogen as a key solution. The company highlights innovations such as automated valet charging for electric vehicles, the use … Read the full press release

DHL Partners with Astrobotic to Deliver Lunar Mementos: A Giant Leap in Space Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL, a global logistics leader, has collaborated with space technology company Astrobotic to make lunar deliveries a reality. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the Astrobotic Peregrine Lunar Lander successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Introduces Vodafone TV PLAY: A Smart Entertainment Hub with Voice Control and Immersive Audio

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Vodafone TV PLAY in Ireland, offering customers a comprehensive entertainment solution. This smart entertainment hub features hands-free voice control powered by Google Assistant, enabling users to effortlessly search for content, change channels, record shows, and … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Revolutionizes In-Car Assistance with Cerence Chat Pro and ChatGPT Integration at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €100 Million to Taaleri SolarWind III Fund for Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to €100 million in Taaleri SolarWind III, a fund managed by Finland-based Taaleri Energia. This investment aims to support the development of 800 MW of new renewable … Read the full press release

Denmark and Maersk Join Forces with India in Green Fuels Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk and other organizations, aiming to boost sustainable energy solutions and advance their global goal of carbon neutrality. GFAI will foster innovation, … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Trade and Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Reduced Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease After Stem Cell Transplantation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR) have discovered that certain microbes in the gut can significantly reduce the occurrence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) following stem cell transplantation. By analyzing … Read the full press release

Thales Germany Welcomes Christoph Ruffner as CEO & Country Director

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in the Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security sectors, has named Christoph Ruffner as the new CEO & Country Director for Thales Germany, effective January 1st, 2024. Christoph Ruffner … Read the full press release

TU Delft: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Rebrands to Reflect Evolving Research Landscape

(IN BRIEF) Effective January 1, the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Science (3mE) has adopted a new name, Mechanical Engineering (ME), in response to the evolving nature of its research programs and to strengthen its external identity. The decision … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Leads in Verdantix’s 2023 Green Quadrant for Energy Management Software

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a pioneer in energy management and automation, has achieved the top position in Verdantix’s recent “Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023” report, showcasing the company’s excellence in comprehensive energy management solutions and a progressive approach to … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Global Life Sciences M&A Surges to $191 Billion in 2023, Driven by Big Pharma’s Big Deals

(IN BRIEF) The global life sciences industry has witnessed a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with investments totaling $191 billion by December 10, 2023, compared to $142 billion in 2022. Although the number of completed deals decreased, the … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse Akademie Offers 15% New Year’s Discount to Boost Financial Knowledge

(IN BRIEF) The Wiener Börse Akademie, in collaboration with the WIFI Management Forum and Wiener Börse AG, presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their financial resolutions by enhancing their financial knowledge. With a wide range of courses covering 30 … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program with Over 268,000 Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 268,245 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.11 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR 1,102,228.22. … Read the full press release