Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

RWE retains control as joint venture with Apollo advances major national grid investment

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Apollo Global Management have finalized their joint venture agreement involving RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s major electricity transmission system operators. Apollo has invested €3.2 billion for an equity position in the JV, with … Read the full press release

European freight electrification accelerates with new megawatt-enabled HDV charging rollout

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, Voltix and GreenWay will deploy one of Europe’s largest megawatt-charging networks for electric trucks following approval of a €70.3 million EU grant. The HDV-E project will see around 330 MCS-compatible charging points installed across 55 logistics hubs … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to broaden Disney+ access with regional bundles and enhanced platform integration

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group is expanding its partnership with Disney+, beginning today with Magyar Telekom in Hungary and extending to several European markets in 2026. The collaboration introduces new bundle options and deeper platform integration, giving customers increased choice … Read the full press release

German-funded 6G-TakeOff initiative strengthens groundwork for non-terrestrial network standardization and roll-out

(IN BRIEF) The 6G-TakeOff research programme has concluded after three years, presenting breakthroughs in 3D networking — future architectures that integrate ground-based, aerial and satellite systems within a unified 6G framework. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology … Read the full press release

ENCS strengthens EU energy resilience with addition of Slovenia’s ELES

(IN BRIEF) ENCS has welcomed ELES, Slovenia’s national transmission system operator, into its membership network, strengthening a collaborative approach to securing Europe’s electricity grid. The partnership provides ELES with access to ENCS’s shared cyber intelligence, technical expertise, training and operational … Read the full press release

Bilfinger to Support Emarat and Emdad with End-to-End Engineering for Critical Jet-Fuel Link to the World’s Future Largest Airport

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed by Emdad Aviation Fuel Storage FZCO, an affiliate of Emarat, to deliver complete engineering and design services for a new jet-fuel pipeline that will connect Dubai’s harbor-based Emdad terminal with the expanding Al Maktoum … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Bucharest Court of Appeal issued a first instance decision acquitting Digi Romania S.A., its current and former directors, as well as the other parties involved in the criminal case which was the subject matter of the investigation conducted by the Romanian National Anticorruption Directorate

(IN BRIEF) The Company reports that on 25 November 2025, the Bucharest Court of Appeal acquitted Digi Romania S.A., its current and former directors, and all other defendants in a long-running criminal case investigated by Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA). … Read the full press release

RockSol acquisition strengthens Egis’ growth strategy across the Mountain States and Western United States

(IN BRIEF) Egis has acquired RockSol Consulting Group, a Colorado-based transportation infrastructure specialist with more than 240 employees, expanding its presence across the Mountain States and the Western United States. The move aligns with Egis’ strategic priority to grow in … Read the full press release

Iberdrola strengthens commitment to Brazil as it seeks 100% control of Neoenergia in €1 billion offer

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has submitted a takeover bid for the remaining 16.2% of Neoenergia, offering the same 32.5 Brazilian reais per share paid to PREVI in October 2025, adjusted by the SELIC interest rate. The acquisition—valued at around €1.03 billion … Read the full press release

Agile Robots acquires thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering to form new Krause Automation and drive next-generation industrial automation

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has signed an agreement to sell its Automation Engineering business unit to Agile Robots SE as part of its broader strategic repositioning toward growth and capital-market readiness. Automation Engineering, known for bespoke mechanical engineering and … Read the full press release

Stadler builds new hybrid locomotives for MBC to support Vaud’s shift from road to rail

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will supply two additional metre-gauge hybrid locomotives to Transports de la région Morges–Bière–Cossonay (MBC) for freight operations on the Bière–Apples–Morges line, with delivery scheduled for late 2028. Designed for dual-mode operation using overhead lines and diesel engines, … Read the full press release

Nokia to Modernize Taoyuan International Airport’s Communications Network with Mission-Critical IP/MPLS Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will upgrade the communications infrastructure at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport using its mission-critical IP/MPLS solution, replacing the current systems in Terminals 1 and 2 and significantly strengthening cybersecurity, reliability, and operational efficiency. Delivered with HwaCom Systems, the … Read the full press release

Fapajal Selects ANDRITZ to Supply Complete PrimeLine Tissue Production Line for Major Capacity Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Fapajal Papermaking S.A. to deliver a complete PrimeLine™ tissue production line for the company’s São Julião do Tojal mill, with commissioning planned for the first half of 2027. The new line … Read the full press release

Long-Term Equinor Contract Secures Natural Gas Deliveries for Prague and Wider Czech Market Until 2035

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has signed a long-term gas supply agreement with Pražská plynárenská that will secure natural gas deliveries to the Czech Republic until 2035. Supplies have already begun, with gas sourced from the Norwegian Continental Shelf to support heating, … Read the full press release

RWE and Borussia Dortmund Set Stadium World Record with Completion of 5-MW Solar Power System at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed a new 5-megawatt photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, giving Borussia Dortmund’s stadium the world’s most powerful solar installation ever mounted on a sports venue. The system’s 11,132 solar modules will produce … Read the full press release

EIB and finance&invest.brussels Partner to Deliver €140 Million in SME and Mid-Cap Financing for the Brussels Region

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €50 million loan agreement with finance&invest.brussels to support business growth and job creation in the Brussels Capital Region. The funding will enable the regional investment institution to provide up to … Read the full press release

Orano Strengthens European Energy Sovereignty with Expansion of Georges Besse 2 Uranium Enrichment Facility

(IN BRIEF) Orano welcomed a European Investment Bank delegation to its Tricastin site in southern France to review progress on the €1.7 billion expansion of the Georges Besse 2 enrichment plant, backed by the EIB’s €400 million financing commitment from … Read the full press release

ORLEN Aligns with Global Leaders Through TNFD Implementation to Enhance ESG Transparency and Biodiversity Action

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN announced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, that it has become one of Poland’s first companies to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, integrating nature-related impacts and risks into future ESG reporting. The decision supports … Read the full press release

Nokia Joins Open Compute Project as Platinum Member to Advance Open, Scalable Networking Solutions for the AI Supercycle

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has joined the Open Compute Project as a Platinum member, reinforcing its commitment to advancing open, scalable and AI-optimized networking technologies. As AI workloads continue to stress conventional data center and network designs, Nokia will collaborate with … Read the full press release

Nokia and Tesi Invest in NestAI to Accelerate Development of AI-Driven Capabilities for Unmanned Systems and Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and NestAI have entered into a strategic partnership to develop AI-native defense and critical infrastructure technologies, supported by a combined €100 million investment from Nokia and Tesi. NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, focuses on … Read the full press release