Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

SSAB to Build State-of-the-Art Fossil-Free Mini-Mill in Luleå, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) SSAB’s Board of Directors has approved the construction of a cutting-edge fossil-free mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to sustainable steel production. The new mill, with a capacity of 2.5 million tons … Read the full press release

Triton Fund V Completes Acquisition of Siemens Energy’s Trench Business

(IN BRIEF) Triton Fund V, under Triton’s advisement, has finalized the acquisition of Siemens Energy’s Trench business, a leading manufacturer of high-voltage grid components. Trench, renowned for its expertise and global presence with nine factory locations and 2,400 employees worldwide, … Read the full press release

Marel’s SensorX: Revolutionizing Bone Detection in Food Processing

(IN BRIEF) In the realm of food processing, maintaining food safety and quality is paramount, yet contaminants pose a persistent challenge. Marel’s SensorX, introduced in 2007, has been a game-changer in bone inspection, setting the standard for the poultry industry. … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with TNB Renewables for Solar PV Project in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd (TRe), a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has enlisted AFRY as the owner’s engineer for a significant solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Kedah, Malaysia. The project, known as the Corporate Green Power Programme … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with Aalto University Foundation to Enhance Campus Infrastructure in Espoo, Finland

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aalto University Foundation sign a EUR 45 million loan agreement for the construction and renovation of Aalto University campus buildings in Espoo, Finland. The funding supports projects aimed at enhancing higher education, research, … Read the full press release

PNE AG Exceeds Expectations with Strong Financial Performance and Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG reports a highly successful year in 2023, achieving or surpassing strategic goals outlined in its ‘Scale up 1.0’ strategy. With total aggregate output reaching €267.8 million and EBITDA hitting €39.9 million, the company is at the … Read the full press release

BBVA Exceeds Renewable Energy Goals and Reduces Carbon Footprint

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Group reports significant achievements in its environmental sustainability efforts, with 96 percent of its power consumption sourced from renewable energy in 2023, surpassing its 70 percent target for 2025. The bank also managed to reduce its carbon … Read the full press release

NIRAS and Egis Join Forces to Propel Offshore Wind Development in France

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS and Egis announce a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering consultancy and engineering services in the realm of renewable energies, particularly offshore wind projects in France. With NIRAS’s extensive experience in global offshore wind and Egis’s strong foothold … Read the full press release

EBRD Extends €50 Million Loan to Fraport TAV for Antalya Airport Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €50 million loan to Fraport TAV Antalya Yatirim Yapim ve Isletme (FTA) in Türkiye, aimed at financing the completion of upgrades to Antalya Airport. These enhancements, including … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Secures Major Funding for Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project in Indiana

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has been granted up to US$500 million in funding by the US Department of Energy to advance industrial-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCUS) at its cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. This significant investment marks a … Read the full press release

BT and Zscaler Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Managed Security Services

(IN BRIEF) Zscaler, Inc. and BT have announced an expanded partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange™ cloud security platform. BT will become the first global service provider to … Read the full press release

Merck Expands M LabTM Collaboration Center in Shanghai, Enhancing Biopharmaceutical Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, announces a €14 million expansion of its M LabTM Collaboration Center in Shanghai, bolstering its support for the biopharmaceutical industry in China. The expansion includes new facilities such as a biology … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures USD 211M Contract Amendment for Beaverton High School Rebuild Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska announces a contract amendment worth USD 211 million with Beaverton School District for the Beaverton High School Rebuild Project in Oregon, USA. The project involves constructing a new three-story high school building spanning approximately 28,000 square meters … Read the full press release

Telia Denmark Maintains Network Excellence with Nokia’s Advanced Managed Services

(IN BRIEF) Telia Denmark has once again clinched the top spot for customer-perceived network quality in the country, thanks to Nokia’s advanced managed services. Umlaut, a renowned advisory firm, bestowed this recognition for the second consecutive year, underscoring Telia’s commitment … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with SCA to Fund Fasikan Wind Farm in Northern Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a 10-year loan agreement with Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Publ) to co-finance the Fasikan Wind Farm in Jämtland county, northern Sweden. Valued at SEK 1 billion, this loan will bolster the … Read the full press release

Sustainable Monopile Covers Revolutionize Offshore Wind Farm Construction

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm marks a significant shift in offshore wind turbine construction with the introduction of reusable monopile covers. Traditionally, covers were disposed of after use, but this innovative solution, developed by CCM B.V., … Read the full press release

Italian Energy Giants Forge Alliance for Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA, prominent Italian entities in energy, shipbuilding, and engineering consultancy respectively, have solidified an agreement to spearhead initiatives targeting the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to develop sustainable alternatives, explore new … Read the full press release

Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Hydrogen Train Journey

(IN BRIEF) Stadler proudly announces that its FLIRT H2 has secured a place in the Guinness World Records database for traveling the longest distance (1,741.7 miles) by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train without refueling. This achievement … Read the full press release

Norwegian People’s Aid and Telia Test Portable Mobile Base Stations for Search and Rescue Missions

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Embarks on €450 Million Lock Replacement Project Amid Ongoing Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a subsidiary of STRABAG, has secured a contract from the Waterway Construction Office Aschaffenburg to replace the lock Kriegenbrunn. The €450 million project, slated to commence in April 2024 and expected to conclude by spring 2032, will … Read the full press release