Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ING and European Investment Bank Launch €800 Million Financing Programme to Support SME Sustainability in Netherlands and Belgium

(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Six Spanish Cities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release

ABB Secures Major Contract to Support Eva Copper Mine Development and Strengthen Global Copper Supply

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been awarded a contract to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia, developed by Harmony Gold. The project is expected to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

AFRY Secures Key Design Role for Cavezzolo Viaduct in Lugano Tram Train Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded a contract, as part of a consortium with Bänziger Partner AG, to deliver the detailed design of the Cavezzolo Viaduct for the Lugano Tram-Train network in Switzerland. The project is a key element of … Read the full press release

Ericsson Enables First Fully Digital Indoor 5G Deployment with Proptivity in Oslo Commercial Property

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has enabled the first commercial deployment of its Host Management Control feature through Proptivity at a property in Oslo, marking a global milestone in fully digital indoor 5G connectivity. The solution allows mobile operators to connect their … Read the full press release

European Resilience Alliance Launches to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Deployment and Strengthen Energy Security Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen and Derivatives has been launched in Brussels as a major industry-led initiative to accelerate clean hydrogen deployment across Europe. Supported by leading energy and industrial companies and in cooperation with Hydrogen … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces AI Powered LOCTITE SOLVE Platform to Transform Adhesive Simulation in Automotive Engineering

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered platform that enables engineers to simulate and evaluate adhesive performance during the early stages of product design. By creating digital twins of both existing and conceptual adhesive formulations, the platform allows … Read the full press release

New Nokia and Orange Collaboration Explores AI Native RAN Technologies for Future 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Orange have expanded their collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-RAN technologies, supported by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into radio access networks to improve performance, energy efficiency, and enable new services … Read the full press release

British Heart Foundation Invests £7.1 Million in National PhD Programme Linking Cardiovascular and Neurological Research

(IN BRIEF) The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1 million to fund the CHAIN consortium, a national PhD training programme focused on understanding the critical link between heart and brain diseases. Delivered collaboratively by the University of Manchester, University of … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Major Wind Turbine Supply Agreement with Tessa Green Energy for Strazhitsa Project in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 70 MW contract by Tessa Green Energy to supply and service 11 EnVentus V162-6.4 MW wind turbines for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The agreement includes a long-term Active Output Management service … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation Launches International Road Safety Campaign to Address the Hidden Risks of Driver Drowsiness

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation has launched a new campaign titled “Hi, I’m Juan, let me buy you a coffee” to highlight the dangers of driver drowsiness, a major yet often underestimated cause of road accidents. Introduced in Madrid, the … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Sustainability Roadmap with Focus on Emissions Reduction, Equity and Responsible Sourcing

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced new sustainability targets for 2030, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing circular economy practices, promoting gender equity, and strengthening sustainable supply chains. The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 … Read the full press release

Fortum Battery Recycling Expands Kirchardt Facility Capacity with New Environmental Permit in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling has secured a new environmental permit for its Kirchardt facility in Germany, significantly increasing its capacity to process end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from 10 to 25 tonnes per day and expanding storage capacity to 250 tonnes. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Equip India’s Largest Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and … Read the full press release

Equinor Reduces Stake in Scatec Through NOK 1.6 Billion Share Sale While Maintaining Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release

New KfW Data Highlights Falling Loan Appetite Among Small Businesses and Rising Reliance on Internal Funding

(IN BRIEF) A new survey from KfW reveals that only 27 per cent of SMEs in Germany are currently willing to use debt financing for investments, the lowest level in ten years. The decline is driven largely by micro-businesses and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Thüga Partner to Deliver Sovereign AI Solutions for Municipal Utilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Thüga AG to provide sovereign AI solutions tailored for municipal utilities, enabling secure and compliant data processing within Europe. The initiative introduces Enterprise GPT applications that automate routine tasks, support knowledge management, and … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Completes Large-Scale Insulation Project at Warsaw Waste-to-Energy Facility Supporting Poland’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The … Read the full press release

InfraVia Strengthens Real Estate Portfolio with High-Profile Revolut Lease in Central Paris Location

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release