Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Holcim and Alejandro Aravena Introduce Revolutionary Biochar Technology for Carbon-Sink Buildings at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

(IN BRIEF) Holcim and Alejandro Aravena’s ELEMENTAL firm present a pioneering biochar technology at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The collaboration highlights the use of biochar-enhanced concrete to create sustainable carbon sink buildings, addressing the housing crisis with environmentally friendly … Read the full press release

Generali Appoints New Board Committees and Reviews Mediobanca’s Exchange Offer on Banca Generali Shares

(IN BRIEF) Generali’s Board of Directors has established the Board Committees, appointed their members, and reviewed the public voluntary exchange offer from Mediobanca regarding Banca Generali’s shares. Additionally, the Board has appointed the new administrative body for The Generali Human … Read the full press release

Euronext introduces new initiatives to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, security and defense sectors

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced a series of initiatives focused on enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, defense, and technology. These initiatives include the launch of thematic indices targeting energy security, aerospace, defense, and strategic autonomy. Additionally, Euronext is updating … Read the full press release

DNV Launches Advanced Solar Resource Measurement Stations to Boost Italy’s Renewable Energy Efforts

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a network of advanced solar resource measurement stations across Italy to support the country’s renewable energy goals. These stations measure solar irradiance, albedo, and soiling data to optimize energy output, particularly for bifacial solar modules, … Read the full press release

Snam’s BW Singapore Unit Successfully Commissioned, Strengthening Italy’s Energy Diversification

(IN BRIEF) The BW Singapore regasification unit in Ravenna has completed commissioning and will soon begin operations, adding 5 billion cubic meters to Italy’s LNG regasification capacity. This will bring Italy’s total regasification capacity to 28 billion cubic meters annually, … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Unified European Prospectus to Streamline Equity Listings Across the Continent

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the European Common Prospectus, a unified and streamlined template for equity listings across its seven EU markets, designed to reduce complexity for issuers and enhance transparency for investors. Compliant with current EU rules and adaptable … Read the full press release

Liverpool Bay CCS Project Moves to Construction as Eni and UK Government Seal Deal

(IN BRIEF) Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, unlocking the construction phase of the key infrastructure that supports the HyNet Cluster. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy … Read the full press release

Eni Confirms Promising Results from Capricornus 1-X Well in Namibia’s Orange Basin

(IN BRIEF) Eni has confirmed the preliminary findings of the Capricornus 1-X well, drilled in Namibia’s Orange Basin under PEL85 by operator Rhino Resources. The well encountered 38 meters of net pay in the Lower Cretaceous with strong reservoir characteristics … Read the full press release

Snam Overhauls Sustainable Financing Framework with Green and ESG-Linked Pillars

(IN BRIEF) Snam has introduced a revamped Sustainable Financing Framework built around two strategic pillars—Green Financing and Sustainability-Linked Financing. The Green pillar focuses on EU Taxonomy-aligned investments like pipeline retrofits, while the Sustainability-Linked pillar ties funding costs to ESG performance … Read the full press release

CACEIS Appointed as Depositary for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ Debut Fund

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has been appointed to provide depositary and banking services for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ inaugural fund, Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I SCSp, which is targeting €800 million and currently has €600 million in assets under management. Vesper, … Read the full press release

Terna to Enhance Power Grid in Syracuse and Catania with €20M Underground Cable Project

(IN BRIEF) Terna has initiated public consultation on a €20 million project to install a 150 kV underground cable between Augusta and Augusta 2 in Sicily, aiming to improve grid reliability and efficiency. The new infrastructure will replace 52 km … Read the full press release

Eni and KKR Finalize Deal; KKR Boosts Enilive Stake to 30% with €601 Million Transaction

(IN BRIEF) Eni and KKR have completed the agreed transaction, with KKR purchasing additional Enilive shares from Eni for about 601 million euros to acquire a further 5% stake, bringing its total shareholding in Enilive to 30%. The deal sets … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Antolini® Unveil Inaugural Collaboration at Milan Design Week with the Launch of the Beosound Balance Natura Speaker

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Antolini® celebrated their first collaboration at an exclusive event hosted during Milan Design Week at the Antolini flagship showroom. The event featured the launch of the Beosound Balance Natura speaker, which highlights a perfect … Read the full press release

Juwi Transfers 50.5 MW Photovoltaic Portfolio in Northern Italy to Kelag Italia, Boosting Renewable Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Juwi Energie Rinnovabili S.r.l. has completed the sale of a portfolio of 8 photovoltaic projects, with an aggregate installed capacity of approximately 50.5 MW, to Kelag Italia S.r.l. These projects, located in Northern Italy, are part of JUWI’s … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Appoints Andrea Grancini as CEO of TicketOne to Drive Innovation and Growth in Italy’s Dynamic Ticketing Market

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has announced a leadership change at its Italian subsidiary, TicketOne. Andrea Grancini, previously the General Manager and Board Member since 2018, has been appointed CEO, succeeding Stefano Lionetti, who has been at the helm since 2007. … Read the full press release

Plenitude Secures 10-Year PPA with Autostrade per l’Italia to Supply 390 GWh from 16 MW Wind Plant and Accelerate Energy Transition in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a decade-long Power Purchase Agreement with Autostrade per l’Italia for the complete output of a 16 MW wind power plant located in Banzi, Basilicata. The plant is expected to generate approximately 390 GWh over the … Read the full press release

WeBuild Fuels Florida Transformation: Lane Completes I-275 Upgrade Amid Nationwide Road Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Webuild Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Lane, has finalized the I-275 Section 7 Phase 1 project in Florida, an initiative designed to meet the escalating traffic demands in the Tampa Bay region. The project involved broadening highway lanes and … Read the full press release

Hydro Unveils R100 Project at Milan Design Week: Revolutionizing Recycled Aluminium with Local, Low-Emission Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro is showcasing its “R100 Project” at Milan Design Week 2025, where five innovative design objects will be created entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium sourced within a 100-kilometer radius. This initiative, a natural progression from the 2024 launch … Read the full press release

Scania and Cometto Launch Electrified Power Solutions for Sustainable Heavy-Duty Operations at Bauma 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce an expanded portfolio of electrified power solutions for the construction and mining industries, including both all-electric and hybrid options. This new lineup builds on Scania’s renowned fuel-efficient combustion engine range. A highlight … Read the full press release

5P Europe Foundation: New Initiative for African Children

(IN BRIEF) The Vatican World Leaders’ Summit on Children’s Rights in February 2025 showcased several initiatives for protecting children worldwide. One key project, led by Robert Szustkowski of the 5P Europe Foundation, focuses on promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle … Read the full press release