Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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

Skanska Awarded Major Bridge Replacement Project in Riverside County California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 59 million contract by the County of Riverside Transportation Department to replace the Mission Boulevard Bridge in Jurupa Valley, California. The project involves constructing a new bridge over the Santa Ana River … Read the full press release

Skanska to Deliver Modern City Hall Complex for the City of Franklin in Tennessee

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 53 million contract by the City of Franklin, Tennessee, to construct a new City Hall building that will support the city’s long-term development. The three-storey facility will replace the former municipal building … Read the full press release

AFRY Chosen to Deliver Engineering Services for Future-Focused Heating Infrastructure in Czechia

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Teplárny Brno to deliver engineering, permitting, and design services for a major district heating project that will connect the Dukovany nuclear power plant with Brno and surrounding municipalities. The initiative aims to provide … Read the full press release

RWE Transfers Baltic II Offshore Wind Development to PGE While Reaffirming Polish Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has agreed to sell its 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, with transaction completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The deal includes the transfer of an … Read the full press release

PowerCo Commissions Salzgitter Gigafactory, Strengthening Volkswagen’s Battery Technology Strategy

(IN BRIEF) PowerCo SE has launched production at its Salzgitter gigafactory, delivering the first Unified Cells developed and manufactured entirely in Europe. The milestone strengthens Volkswagen Group’s technological sovereignty in battery cell production and supports its strategy to become a … Read the full press release

Vietnam Advances High-Speed Rail Ambitions Through Strategic Partnership with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and VinSpeed, a member of Vingroup, have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership to support the development of Vietnam’s first high-speed rail network. Siemens Mobility will act as technology partner, delivering Velaro Novo high-speed trains along with … Read the full press release

ERAA 2025 Highlights Capacity Risks and Investment Needs Across Europe’s Electricity System

(IN BRIEF) The European Resource Adequacy Assessment 2025 warns of potential electricity supply risks in Europe over the coming decade, driven by the possible decommissioning of 6 to 8 GW of capacity between 2028 and 2030 and uncertainty around future … Read the full press release