Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

DFKI-Led Consortium Develops Autonomous Underwater Welding Robot for Maritime Repairs

(IN BRIEF) Researchers led by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence have developed an AI-enabled underwater welding robot capable of performing welding tasks largely autonomously. Created within the government-funded MARIOW project, the system combines a deep-sea robotic arm, AI-based … Read the full press release

Swiss Deep-Tech Startups from Empa Bring Breakthrough Energy and Cooling Technologies to CES

(IN BRIEF) Three Swiss deep-tech startups spun out of Empa are showcasing cutting-edge hardware innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. BTRY AG is presenting ultra-thin solid-state batteries with one-minute charging, Ionic Wind AG is demonstrating fanless ionic-wind cooling for … Read the full press release

Lloyds, Archax and Canton Network Deliver Landmark Tokenised Gilt Transaction

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has completed the first-ever purchase of a UK Gilt using Tokenised Deposits, working with Archax and the Canton Network. The transaction marks the first issuance of tokenised sterling deposits on a public blockchain and demonstrates … Read the full press release

Ramboll Selects Deloitte Denmark CEO Christian Jensby as New Group Chief Executive

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has appointed Christian Jensby as its new Group CEO, with the transition set to take place by May 2026. Jensby joins from Deloitte Denmark, where he led a major transformation and delivered sustained financial growth over more … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Germany Advances Industrial Decarbonisation with 65 MW Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Germany has brought a 65 MWp solar power plant online in Saxony-Anhalt to supply renewable electricity for Salzgitter AG’s green steel production. The facility operates under a 15-year PPA covering 900 GWh of power and will generate … Read the full press release

OMV Moves Ahead with One of Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plants in Lower Austria

(IN BRIEF) OMV has secured up to EUR 123 million in production funding from Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH for a 140 MW green hydrogen plant in Bruck an der Leitha, following a positive assessment by the European Hydrogen Bank. Scheduled to … Read the full press release

Norwegian Consortium Awarded Research Funding to Develop Low-Carbon Concrete Foundations

(IN BRIEF) The BetongVIND project has received NOK 11 million in funding from the Research Council of Norway to develop industrial-scale production technology for gravity-based concrete foundations used in offshore wind. Led by AF Gruppen and supported by partners including … Read the full press release

Orano Advances US Energy Security Plans with Federally Supported Enrichment Project

(IN BRIEF) Orano has been chosen by the US Department of Energy to receive up to 900 million US dollars in funding to support the construction of a new uranium enrichment facility in the United States, representing a total investment … Read the full press release

DNV Highlights Final Revision Phase of Updated ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed that ISO 14001:2026 has entered the final stage of revision with the release of the Final Draft International Standard, ahead of expected publication in April 2026. The updated standard introduces moderate changes focused on clarifying … Read the full press release

Stadler to Supply Five New FLIRT Trains to Strengthen Arriva’s Regional Rail Services

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and Arriva Nederland have agreed on the delivery of five new four-car FLIRT trains for operation on the Vechtdallijnen network in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Drenthe. The electric units will support rising passenger numbers, improve … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IIS Repurposes Automotive Radar Sensors for Cost-Effective Infrastructure Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IIS is developing an affordable solution for continuous infrastructure monitoring by adapting radar sensors originally designed for the automotive sector. In response to growing concerns about Germany’s aging bridges and railways, the approach repurposes robust vehicle sensor … Read the full press release

ABB Wins Major Contract to Support Rotterdam’s Transition to Zero-Emission Port Operations

(IN BRIEF) ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power to engineer and construct shore power systems with a combined capacity of more than 100 MVA at the Port of Rotterdam. The installations, scheduled to begin operation in the second … Read the full press release

Safran Passenger Innovations Partners with Skyted to Introduce Silent Inflight Communication

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has entered into an exclusive agreement with Skyted to integrate silent and confidential voice communication technology into its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems. The collaboration enables discreet inflight calls that preserve cabin quietness while supporting productivity … Read the full press release

Enea Secures Northern Africa Government Deal to Deliver Traffic Intelligence and Network Security

(IN BRIEF) Enea has been awarded a USD 3.7 million contract to deliver Traffic Management and Traffic Intelligence solutions to a government customer in Northern Africa. The agreement includes USD 2.4 million in software license revenues to be recognized in … Read the full press release

Nagarro strengthens telecom industry engagement through TM Forum membership

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has become a member of TM Forum, strengthening its involvement in the global telecom and digital services ecosystem. The move supports Nagarro’s focus on helping operators and digital service providers modernise systems, enhance customer experiences, and unlock … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces availability of the report on corporate income tax information for the financial year ending December 31, 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its corporate income tax information report for the financial year ending December 31, 2024 is now available on the company’s website as of December 19, 2025, prepared in line with EU Directive … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Adds Prime Office and Hotel Assets in Cologne to Deka-ImmobilienEuropa Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has acquired the Gerling Garden building complex in Cologne for its Deka-ImmobilienEuropa fund, purchasing the assets from a Quantum and Proximus joint venture. The complex includes two modernised office buildings with around 18,800 square metres of … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Acquires Ararat Wind Farm to Establish Renewable Generation Presence in Victoria

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has agreed to acquire 100% of the 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its entry into the state’s renewable generation market. Operational since 2017, the wind farm supplies most of its output under long-term … Read the full press release

Potsdam Launches Stadler TRAMLINK Trams in Regular Service to Strengthen Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam has introduced Stadler’s new TRAMLINK trams into regular passenger service after successful testing and approval, with the first two vehicles now operating from a total order of 13. The new trams offer increased capacity, improved … Read the full press release

Voith Delivers Early Fault Detection and Reliability Gains at Philippine Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) Voith has completed a proactive preventive maintenance program at the Lake Mainit hydropower plant in the Philippines under a long-term service agreement. The 24.9 MW facility, commissioned in 2023 and powered by three vertical Francis turbines, benefited from … Read the full press release