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EIB Engages in ASEAN Summit, Prioritizing Sustainable Investments and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) participated in the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum, focusing on sustainable initiatives, economic growth, and climate action in ASEAN countries. Vice-President Kris Peeters highlighted the EIB’s commitment to supporting green … Read the full press release

Arkema Boosts Global DMDS Production for Renewable Fuels

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading producer of dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), is increasing its global production capacity of this vital additive at its Beaumont site in the United States. DMDS plays a crucial role in converting vegetable oils and agri-food waste … Read the full press release

Arkema to Implement Innovative Purification Technology for Reduced Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is set to introduce a groundbreaking purification technology at its Carling production site in France by 2026, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by 20%. This investment aligns with Arkema’s climate plan validated on a 1.5°C trajectory by … Read the full press release

Arkema Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan Fueled by Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has revealed its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve €12 billion in sales with an 18% EBITDA margin by 2028. This plan hinges on leveraging sustainable innovation and technologies, bolstering the company’s portfolio, and capitalizing on megatrends … Read the full press release

Arkema Invests €50 Million to Boost Organic Peroxide Production for Renewable Energy Initiatives in China

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced a substantial €50 million investment to expand its organic peroxide production capacities at its Changshu site in China. This strategic move, which is part of the company’s global expansion … Read the full press release

Avedøre Power Station Partners with Ørsted for Innovative Carbon Capture and Storage Project

(IN BRIEF) Avedøre Power Station, located south of Copenhagen and operated by Ørsted, is embarking on an ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative as part of its transition to greener energy sources. The power station, which has already phased … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini Collaborate to Offer Innovative Supply Chain Orchestration Services

Kuehne + Nagel International AG divests significant non-core assets in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini have entered into a groundbreaking strategic agreement to establish an industry-leading supply chain orchestration service designed to offer comprehensive end-to-end solutions throughout the supply chain network. This strategic partnership aims to help businesses maintain agility … Read the full press release

Skanska to Construct Innovative Wooden-Framed Hospital Building in Karlstad, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with Region Värmland to construct a groundbreaking new reception building at the Central Hospital, CSK, located in Karlstad, Sweden. Valued at approximately SEK 740 million, this contract will be recorded as part … Read the full press release

NIB and Varanger Kraft Collaborate on Green Energy Upgrade and Hydrogen Production in Norway

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered into a seven-year loan agreement with Norwegian utility company Varanger Kraft to support the upgrade of their hydrogen facility and the improvement of the electricity distribution network in Norway’s Varanger region. … Read the full press release

Plenitude, Eni’s Renewable Energy Arm, Expands Presence in Kazakhstan with 50 MW Photovoltaic Plant

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni focused on renewable energy, has inaugurated its first photovoltaic plant in Kazakhstan near Shaulder village in the Turkistan Region. With an installed capacity of 50 MW, this facility marks Plenitude’s entry into the … Read the full press release

Michelin’s Acquisition of Flex Composite Group Puts It at the Helm of High-Tech Fabric and Film Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has successfully completed its acquisition of Flex Composite Group (FCG) as part of its Michelin in Motion 2030 strategy, cementing its position as a leader in high-tech engineered fabrics and films. FCG, a European leader in this … Read the full press release

bp to Provide Power Trading and Optimization Services for HEIT’s 80MW Battery Storage Projects in the UK

(IN BRIEF) bp has entered into an agreement with Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) to deliver physical power trading and optimization services for two battery storage projects in the UK. The projects, Hawthorn Pit (49.9MW / 99.8MWh) and Wormald Green … Read the full press release

bp Initiates Construction on 187MW Peacock Solar Project in Texas to Support Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) bp has commenced construction on the 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located near Corpus Christi in Texas. This solar installation will generate renewable energy that will be sold to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV), a joint venture between ExxonMobil … Read the full press release

Major Investment: Equinor and Ithaca Energy Greenlight $3.8 Billion Rosebank Project on UKCS

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Ithaca Energy have committed $3.8 billion to Phase 1 of the Rosebank development in the UK North Sea. The project aims to recover around 245 million barrels of oil from the Rosebank field, located approximately 130 … Read the full press release

ING Repurchases Over 6 Million Shares in Latest Phase of €1.5 Billion Share Buyback Program

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it repurchased a total of 6,053,559 shares during the week of September 18, 2023, through September 22, 2023, as part of its €1.5 billion share buyback program initiated in May 2023. The shares were … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange Launches Three New Thematic Indices to Reflect Long-Term Investment Trends in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Stock Exchange has introduced three new thematic indices to reflect long-term investment trends in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. These indices are CECE Reshoring, CECE Commodity Producers, and CECE Clean Energy. CECE Reshoring comprises companies … Read the full press release

TenneT’s DolWin6 Offshore Grid Connection Expands German North Sea Wind Energy Capacity to Over 8 GW

(IN BRIEF) Transmission system operator TenneT has successfully completed the DolWin6 offshore grid connection, adding over eight gigawatts of connection capacity for wind energy in the German North Sea. This marks the 13th German offshore grid connection managed by TenneT … Read the full press release

Swiss Bank Hypothekarbank Lenzburg Embraces Digital Securities via SDX Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG has joined SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), enhancing its presence in Switzerland’s digital asset ecosystem. SDX is a regulated financial market infrastructure for digital assets. This collaboration allows Hypothekarbank Lenzburg to explore issuing and listing native … Read the full press release

Cargill and Solidaridad Form $4.6 Million Global Partnership to Enhance Farmer Livelihoods and Sustainable Farming Practices

(IN BRIEF) Cargill and Solidaridad have initiated a strategic global partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, promoting climate-friendly farming practices, and advancing conservation and responsible land use. Over a three-year period, the $4.6 million program will impact approximately … Read the full press release

Shareholder Value: Neste Declares Second Extraordinary Dividend of EUR 0.25

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a Finnish company, has decided to pay a second extraordinary dividend of EUR 0.25 per share, in addition to the regular dividend approved at its Annual General Meeting in March. The second extraordinary dividend will be paid … Read the full press release