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Trio of Energy Giants Kickstart Mendubim Solar Project in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec have commenced operations at the Mendubim solar project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state, marking a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy landscape. Developed through a partnership between the three … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Mendubim Solar Plant Powers Up, Boosting Brazil’s Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Equinor celebrates the commencement of operations at the Mendubim solar plant in Brazil, adding 531 MW of solar power to its energy portfolio and marking a 30% increase in its equity power production in the country. The project, … Read the full press release

Siemens Marks 125th Anniversary of Stock Market Debut with Record Growth

(IN BRIEF) Siemens celebrates its 125th year on the stock exchange, tracing back to its historic debut on the Berlin Stock Exchange on March 8, 1899. Established as a small workshop in Berlin in 1847, Siemens quickly evolved into an … Read the full press release

Enel and Ansaldo Nucleare Forge Partnership to Pave the Way for Next-Gen Nuclear Power

(IN BRIEF) Enel and Ansaldo Nucleare have entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at exploring and evaluating new technologies and business models for nuclear energy generation, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs). These innovative reactors promise … Read the full press release

Eni Foundation Launches Mobile Clinics Initiative to Enhance Healthcare in Remote Algerian Regions

(IN BRIEF) Eni Foundation, in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform, has initiated a project aimed at bolstering healthcare services in remote regions of Algeria. The endeavor, unveiled during a ceremony in Algiers, saw the … Read the full press release

Eni, Plenitude, and Energy Infrastructure Partners Finalize Investment Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Plenitude, and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) have concluded their investment agreement, with EIP acquiring a 7.6% stake in Plenitude through a capital increase of €588 million. This transaction, initially announced in December 2023, marks a significant milestone … Read the full press release

EIB and Ukrainian Government Collaborate on Reconstruction Efforts Amid Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ukrainian government join forces to advance reconstruction efforts in war-torn regions, allocating funds for critical infrastructure projects under the Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP) and the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP). With … Read the full press release

EIB President Nadia Calviño Meets Romanian Leadership to Discuss Future Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) President Nadia Calviño of the European Investment Bank (EIB) engages with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, and Minister of Finance Marcel-Ioan Boloş to explore strategic investment opportunities. The discussions, following a record year of EIB … Read the full press release

FI Mortgage Report Highlights Strain on Households Amidst Economic Recession

(IN BRIEF) The Finansinspektionen (FI) mortgage report released reveals the ongoing pressure faced by Swedish households, exacerbated by rising interest rates and other expenses amidst a recessionary economy. The report indicates a significant decline in new mortgagors compared to previous … Read the full press release

MacGregor Secures Major Crane Order for State-of-the-Art Cable Layer from VARD

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has clinched a significant order to supply three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable layer from global shipbuilder VARD. The contract encompasses a 100-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) crane, a 20-tonne offshore crane, … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils CityAirbus NextGen Prototype, Paving the Way for Advanced Air Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has revealed its latest innovation, the CityAirbus NextGen prototype, signaling a significant advancement in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The fully electric aircraft, designed for urban operations, boasts a two-tonne class and an impressive 80 … Read the full press release

Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

E.ON Secures €2.3 Million Funding for Hydrogen Filling Station in Essen, Germany

(IN BRIEF) E.ON has received a funding commitment of €2.3 million from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany for the construction of a hydrogen filling station in Essen’s city harbor. This milestone project aims to strengthen hydrogen mobility … Read the full press release

Vertiv and Telefónica Extend Collaboration to Enhance Energy Efficiency Across Spain’s Telecom Network

(IN BRIEF) Vertiv and Telefónica are extending their collaboration agreement to enhance energy efficiency across Telefónica’s network core sites in Spain. Building upon the success of their pilot project, which reduced energy consumption by 20% at one of Telefónica’s key … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and Teradata Forge Alliance to Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Teradata to enhance its services portfolio, offering Teradata’s cloud analytics and data platform alongside its advanced professional services. With products like ClearScape Analytics and VantageCloud, the alliance aims to simplify AI model development, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Expands Netflix Partnership Across Europe, Starting with Croatia and Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group announces an expanded partnership with Netflix, offering customers in multiple European countries an enhanced entertainment experience. Beginning with Hrvatski Telekom in Croatia and Magyar Telekom in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiaries will integrate Netflix into their … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Launches Secure Generative AI Solution for UKA Group

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom introduces its secure generative AI solution, Business GPT, to UKA Group, a leading renewable energy project developer, marking its debut as a Business GPT customer. Hosted on Telekom’s cloud environments in Europe, the solution ensures compliance … Read the full press release

Viasat Expands Ground Network to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity with AEGEAN Airlines

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, has expanded its ground network for the European Aviation Network (EAN) to bolster in-flight broadband service in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea region. This expansion, featuring three new ground stations, complements over 300 … Read the full press release

nepes Corporation Advances IC Packaging Capabilities for 3D-IC Era with Siemens Design Solutions

(IN BRIEF) nepes Corporation, a leading global provider of Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) services, has expanded its IC packaging capabilities for the 3D-IC era by adopting advanced design solutions from Siemens EDA. Leveraging Siemens’ industry-leading technologies, including the … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and Low Carbon Forge Decade-Long Renewables Pact

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has entered a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Low Carbon, a global renewable energy company, to procure 50 GWh of clean electricity annually from two UK solar farms. This agreement is a significant step … Read the full press release