Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

European Investment Bank Partners with Romanian Development Bank to Advance Sustainable Water Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will advise the Romanian Investment and Development Bank to strengthen climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across Romania. The agreement, signed at the EIB Forum, includes advisory support, capacity building and project preparation assistance to … Read the full press release

EIB Group Unveils 2026–2030 Gender Action Plan to Strengthen Women’s Economic Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has launched its third Gender Action Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Europe and globally. The plan focuses on expanding economic opportunities for women, investing in … Read the full press release

New Memorandum Strengthens Cooperation Between EIB Group and CDP on Infrastructure and Climate

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release

DWS Group Expands Renewable Infrastructure Portfolio with Finnish Onshore Wind Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has acquired the operational Maaselänkangas onshore wind farm in Oulainen, Finland, from wpd Group for an undisclosed amount. The 41.3 MW facility, operational since September 2024, comprises seven Nordex turbines and is expected to generate approximately … Read the full press release

Siemens Invests in Intelligent Manufacturing Hub in Amberg to Support Growing Demand for High Tech Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has announced a €200 million investment to build a new AI-based, digitalized and automated factory at its manufacturing and development site in Amberg, Germany. The facility, scheduled for completion by 2030, will support the company’s Smart Infrastructure … Read the full press release

New Industrial 5G Cybersecurity Solution from Siemens and Palo Alto Networks Strengthens Protection for Smart Factories

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Palo Alto Networks have introduced a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G networks, unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2026. The system integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven Next-Generation Firewall technology to … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells 50 Percent Stake in German Battery Storage Portfolio to Allianz Global Investors to Accelerate Renewable Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Allianz Global Investors to sell a 50 percent stake in a portfolio of 11 battery energy storage projects currently under construction across Germany. The projects, developed by TotalEnergies subsidiary Kyon Energy, will … Read the full press release

Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Drive Is Giving Rise to a New Defense-Tech Vanguard

Europe’s push for strategic autonomy is accelerating defense-tech innovation across the continent Emerging AI, robotics and autonomous systems firms are entering mainstream procurement frameworks Software-defined warfare and secure digital ecosystems are reshaping military capability Cross-border partnerships and NATO-aligned integration are … Read the full press release

Sika Strengthens Fast Forward Strategy Through Commercial Alliance with Giatec in Digital Concrete Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Sika has signed a commercial partnership with Giatec Scientific Inc. to expand its digital solutions portfolio in the global concrete industry. By integrating Giatec’s AI-driven sensors and software with Sika’s admixture expertise, the collaboration aims to optimize concrete … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Network as Code Ecosystem and Integrates Google Cloud Agentic AI to Transform Programmable Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has expanded its Network as Code ecosystem with major telecom operators including Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Orange, Rakuten, Tata Communications, Telefónica, TELUS and Vodafone, bringing the total number of partners to more than 75. The platform provides standardized, … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Expands Swedish Portfolio with Prime Residential Investment in Northern Stockholm Transport Hub

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate, through CapMan Residential Fund, has signed an agreement to acquire a newly built 409-unit multifamily property in Barkarby, Stockholm, from Slättö. Completed in 2025, the development includes residential and commercial space as well as underground … Read the full press release

EYEONIX Expands U.S. and European Security Footprint Through Samsung and Defense Partnerships

COMMAND platform presented by Samsung to U.S. federal stakeholders EYEONIX expands collaboration with Samsung in secure mobility New R&D Center launched in Greece DHS-supported deployment to Hellenic Police Strategic space and defense partnership with Terran Orbital (NEWS) ATHENS, 3-Mar-2026 — … Read the full press release

CapMan Nordic Infrastructure I Exits Valokuitunen After Building Finland’s Largest Independent Fiber Platform

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra has agreed to sell its 60 percent stake in Valokuitunen, Finland’s largest independent fiber-to-the-home network company, to Brookfield Infrastructure Structured Solutions and Telia. Founded in 2020 by CapMan Nordic Infrastructure I and Telia, Valokuitunen has expanded … Read the full press release

EY.ai Agentic for Sales Unifies Data Intelligence Content Creation and Workflow Automation to Accelerate Revenue Growth

(IN BRIEF) The global EY organization has launched EY.ai Agentic for Sales powered by Snowflake and Canva, introducing a new enterprise sales category focused on agentic AI orchestration. The platform consolidates real-time data intelligence, AI-driven content creation and governed workflow … Read the full press release

AES to Be Acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Led Consortium in $10.7 Billion All Cash Transaction

(IN BRIEF) The AES Corporation has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure VI, alongside CalPERS and QIA, in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.7 billion in equity and approximately $33.4 billion … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Strengthens Zuidas Portfolio with Databricks Lease at Sustainable Office Redevelopment ‘The Rock’

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has signed a long-term lease with Databricks for around 13,000 square meters of office space in ‘The Rock,’ a landmark office building in Amsterdam’s Zuidas district. The property is currently undergoing a major renovation that will … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Launches National Virtual Work Experience Programme to Broaden Access to Maritime Careers

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has launched a virtual work experience programme during National Careers Week to help students explore how UK ports function and learn about career opportunities in maritime logistics and renewable energy. Created with Talent XP, the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer gammaSTAR Platform and SpinIt Project Enable Faster Clinical Adoption of Advanced MRI Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer is developing the gammaSTAR software platform and SpinIt project to accelerate the transfer of innovative MRI technologies into clinical routine use. The vendor-neutral gammaSTAR platform allows researchers to develop and test MR sequences independently of scanner manufacturers … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops AI Supported Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Bundeswehr Training and Teaching Quality

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have studied how artificial intelligence can be integrated into the Bundeswehr’s planned virtual learning environment to improve training and teaching quality. The project evaluated several AI functions, including a secure chatbot, a competence assessment tool called … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Completes EUR 1.4 Million Low Emission Zone Project in Palencia to Improve Urban Air Quality

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the implementation of a EUR 1.4 million Low Emission Zone in Palencia, Spain. The project includes the installation of 40 ANPR cameras, air quality sensors, user information panels and a digital management platform that … Read the full press release