Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Plenitude to Power Electric Vehicles and Celebrate Youth at La Vuelta 24

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni, will sponsor La Vuelta 24 for the third year, providing energy for the race’s electric vehicles and sponsoring the “Maillot Blanco” for the best young cyclist. They will also launch a community-focused initiative, … Read the full press release

Adventure Lists on Euronext Growth Milan, Raising €4 Million in IPO

(IN BRIEF) Adventure, a digital communications company specializing in price comparison for utilities and insurance, has successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan, raising €4 million and achieving a market capitalisation of €14 million. This marks the 15th listing on Euronext … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2024 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF)Digi Communications N.V. will host a conference call on 14 August 2024 at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST (Romania time) to discuss its unaudited H1 2024 financial results. The results will be published the same day at 08:00 … Read the full press release

VARD Signs Contract for Advanced Energy Construction Vessel for Wind Energy Construction AS

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract to design and build an advanced Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, with delivery slated for Q2 2027. The vessel, built at Vard Vung … Read the full press release

Pirelli Partners with Hill-Climb Champion Simone Faggioli for “Set the Time” Event

(IN BRIEF) Pirelli is partnering with hill-climb champion Simone Faggioli for the first “Set the Time” event during the Rieti-Terminillo hill-climb race on August 4. Faggioli will drive a Porsche 911 (992) equipped with Pirelli’s P Zero Trofeo R tyres … Read the full press release

Langley Holdings Acquires GKN Hydrogen to Enhance Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen, an Italian specialist in hydrogen storage and power-to-power technology, from Dowlais Group. GKN Hydrogen’s innovative technology stores hydrogen in a solid state at 16 times the density of compressed gas, maintaining efficiency … Read the full press release

Plenitude and Ferriera Valsabbia Ink 10-Year Deal for Renewable Wind Energy Supply

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ferriera Valsabbia to supply energy from a 15MW wind farm in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy. Starting in September 2024, the wind farm will generate over 350 GWh … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a share purchase agreement by its subsidiary in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) On 1 August 2024, Digi Communications’ subsidiary, DIGI Portugal, LDA, entered into a share purchase agreement with LORCA JVCO Limited to acquire 100% of Cabonitel, S.A. for EUR 150 million, subject to customary adjustments and contingent events. Cabonitel … Read the full press release

Eni’s Enilive and Poste Italiane Partner to Supply Biofuels for Ground Vehicles and Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with Poste Italiane to supply biofuels for its ground and air fleets, aiming to accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress toward its 2030 energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. The collaboration involves supplying … Read the full press release

EIB and Natixis Finance Major Photovoltaic Project in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), and the Sunprime Group have signed a project finance operation worth €204 million to support the construction of over 100 photovoltaic plants across Italy, with a … Read the full press release

Bosch and Ducati Unveil Advanced Brake System for Racetrack Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Bosch and Ducati have co-developed a new electronic Combined Brake System (eCBS) designed for racetrack performance, which will debut on the new Ducati Panigale V4 at World Ducati Week 2024. The advanced eCBS technology, which integrates data from … Read the full press release

Eni Reports Strong Q2 2024 Growth with Strategic Portfolio Upgrades and Enhanced Shareholder Returns

(IN BRIEF) Eni reported strong growth and strategic progress in Q2 2024, achieving an adjusted net profit of €1.5 billion. Key achievements include a 6% year-on-year increase in oil and gas production, significant portfolio upgrades, and advancements in transition businesses … Read the full press release

PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena Finalize Investment for Biorefinery to Boost Sustainable Biofuel Production in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena have made a final investment decision to develop a biorefinery at PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia. Set to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will produce Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release

EIB and Prysmian Join Forces to Enhance Europe’s Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €450 million finance contract with Prysmian to enhance electricity transmission and distribution in Europe, focusing on renewable energy and offshore wind. The funds will be used to manufacture extra-high-voltage submarine … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces Rating Assigned by Fitch Ratings to Digi Communications N.V.

(IN BRIEF) On July 24, 2024, Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned the company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BB’ with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the company’s … Read the full press release

AFRY Leads Innovative Climate Resilience Study on Ischia, Presented by EIB

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), spearheaded a pioneering climate resilience study focused on Ischia, Italy, addressing the island’s vulnerability to earthquakes and landslides exacerbated by climate change. The comprehensive report, unveiled at a press … Read the full press release

EIB and Poste Italiane Partner for €450 Million Investment to Enhance Digital and Sustainable Logistics

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Poste Italiane have signed a €450 million finance contract to modernize and digitalize Poste Italiane’s logistics and postal services. This funding will be used to establish new automated parcel sorting centers, including … Read the full press release

Edison and Webuild Collaborate on Major Pumped Hydroelectric Projects to Enhance Italy’s Energy Security and Economic Development

(IN BRIEF) Edison and Webuild have joined forces to develop pumped hydroelectric projects in Southern Italy, focusing on sites in Pescopagano and Villarosa. These projects aim to generate 500 MW of pumped energy by 2030, supporting Italy’s energy security and … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces significant agreements concluded by the Company’s subsidiaries in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. (“DIGI Spain”) has signed a 16-year national roaming and RAN sharing agreement with Telefónica Móviles España, effective from 1 January 2025. Additionally, a 10-year fixed broadband bitstream wholesale agreement has been concluded. These deals, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instruction regarding the payment of share dividend for the 2023 financial year

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, has released detailed instructions for the payment of a 1.25 lei per share dividend for the 2023 financial year. The dividend will be paid on 22 July 2024 to … Read the full press release