Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Aura Minerals Partners with AFRY for Borborema Gold Processing Plant Project

(IN BRIEF) Aura Minerals has enlisted AFRY to provide comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), and commissioning services for the Borborema Project’s gold processing plant. The project, located in Currais Novos, Brazil, will operate within Aura’s open-pit mine and is … Read the full press release

Webuild Presents Pro Bono Proposal for Safe and Sustainable Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, along with its US subsidiary Lane, has unveiled a pro bono proposal for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March, severing a vital link for the city’s port. The proposal, presented to … Read the full press release

State of Berlin Acquires Vattenfall’s Heating Business in Billion-Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has finalized the transfer of all shares in Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG, including power plants, grids, subsidiaries, and employees, to the State of Berlin for approximately 1.4 billion euros. This strategic move aligns with Berlin’s goal to … Read the full press release

Eviden, NVIDIA, and UMBC Launch Center for Applied AI Training

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a digital, cloud, big data, and security business within the Atos Group, partners with NVIDIA and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Training Centers to establish a cutting-edge center for applied AI and edge AI training. … Read the full press release

Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Projects Drive Profit Growth in Q1 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted’s interim report for the first quarter of 2024 reveals operating profit in line with expectations, with a notable 18% increase in offshore site earnings, attributed to factors such as higher wind speeds and successful project completions. The … Read the full press release

VINCI’s OTW Joint-Venture Connects Offshore Wind Farms to UK’s National Grid

(IN BRIEF) Omexom UK & RoI and Taylor Woodrow, subsidiaries of VINCI Energies and VINCI Construction respectively, have formed a joint-venture named OTW in the UK. OTW has been selected as a delivery partner for the Great Grid Partnership program, … Read the full press release

Ocean Winds Secures Exclusive Development Rights for Australia’s First Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has awarded Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, exclusive development rights for the country’s inaugural offshore wind tender. This milestone grants Ocean Winds a feasibility license for a 150 km2 area … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Facilitates Plus Dane Housing’s Growth Ambitions with £70 Million Funding

(IN BRIEF) Plus Dane Housing, a social housing provider with over 13,500 homes across Merseyside and Cheshire, has embarked on a growth program to address social inequality and support vulnerable tenants, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Seeking long-term financing to … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Selected as Preferred Bidder for Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Brightline has announced Siemens Mobility as the “preferred bidder” to manufacture ten “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) train sets for the Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, with service expected to commence in … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Expands Footprint in Southeast Asia with ACE Group Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has announced the acquisition of ACE Group, the largest supplier of pulverised fly ash in Malaysia, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia and address the increasing demand for fly ash … Read the full press release

Rarebreed Dining Partners with Savills for Strategic Property Evaluation

(IN BRIEF) Rarebreed Dining, known for its steak-focused pubs including The Plough Inn, Cobham, and The Shurlock Inn, Twyford, has enlisted international real estate advisor Savills to conduct a strategic review of its business and property assets. With sites strategically … Read the full press release

Ørsted Secures Feasibility Licences for Offshore Wind Projects in Gippsland, Victoria

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has granted feasibility licences to Ørsted for its first offshore wind project in Australia, with intentions to grant a licence for a second project pending consultation. These licences provide Ørsted with exclusive site access to … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Contract with TotalEnergies for North Sea Flare Gas Recovery

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a prominent consulting and engineering firm, has secured a new 23-month contract from TotalEnergies (TEPUK) to support flare gas recovery in the North Sea as part of the Elgin-Franklin Flare Gas Recovery System Project. The contract, following … Read the full press release

Accenture Enhances Japanese Presence with CLIMB Acquisition, Bolstering Digital Transformation Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has finalized the acquisition of CLIMB, a technology services provider renowned for its system integration and IT infrastructure management expertise, particularly in Gunma Prefecture. This strategic move, initially announced on April 8, 2024, brings approximately 230 professionals, … Read the full press release

Barclays and British Gas Extend Partnership to Offer Discounted Home Health Check for Mortgage Customers

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has extended its partnership with British Gas to offer residential mortgage customers a discounted British Gas Home Health Check for £50, including an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) at no extra cost. Aimed at addressing homeowners’ confusion about … Read the full press release

Vodafone Joins LF Edge, Introduces Innovative Edge Computing Applications

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has become a Premier member of LF Edge, an organization under the Linux Foundation focused on advancing edge computing globally. With this membership, Vodafone aims to actively contribute to LF Edge’s governance and drive the development of … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Nokia Complete Successful Open RAN Trial in Northern Italy

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Nokia have concluded a successful three-month Open RAN trial in the Alpine towns of Arcisate and Sernio, Italy, leveraging a live 5G standalone (5G SA) test network. The trial showcased impressive results, achieving gigabit download speeds … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Siemens Spearhead Battery Cell Research in Münster

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft initiates a groundbreaking project in Münster, Germany, by commissioning a research factory for battery cells, set to bolster the region’s electromobility sector. Partnering with Siemens AG, the project aims to revolutionize battery production, positioning “Made in … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Deutschland and Salzgitter AG Forge Green Energy Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Deutschland and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, have entered a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to drive low-CO2 steel production and support industry decarbonization. Commencing in 2025, Iberdrola will supply over 900 GWh of … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds Sustainable Transport Solutions in Tajikistan’s Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing up to €28.45 million to upgrade key infrastructure and develop sustainable transportation solutions for Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe. This project marks the third initiative under the Dushanbe Green City … Read the full press release