Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Europe’s Largest Solar Panel Gigafactory, 3Sun, Secures €560 Million to Boost Clean Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) 3Sun, a photovoltaic cell and module production gigafactory owned by Enel Green Power, has successfully obtained a substantial financial package of 560 million euros to expand its production capacity, making it the largest solar factory in Europe with … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Invests in Molecular Filtration Media Production Line to Enhance Air Quality Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom is reinforcing its position as a leader in the global filtration industry by investing in a new production line for molecular filtration media in Turin, Italy. With a focus on improving air quality in closed environments like … Read the full press release

Windward Offshore Expands Order for Hybrid CSOVs from Vard

(IN BRIEF) The Windward Offshore consortium has exercised options to expand its contract with Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri group, for the design and construction of two additional hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), bringing the total to four … Read the full press release

Webuild Secures Lucrative Contract for Ontario Line’s Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations Development

(IN BRIEF) Milan-based construction company, Webuild Group, has entered into a joint venture with Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. (“FCC Canada”) to win a contract valued at approximately €700 million to €1.3 billion for the development and construction … Read the full press release

Plenitude Enhances Spanish Offshore Wind Portfolio with BlueFloat and Sener Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, an Italian energy company specializing in renewable energy, has joined forces with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to advance offshore wind projects in Spain. This partnership strengthens their existing consortium and creates a dominant player in … Read the full press release

Terna to Inform Citizens of Ferrara About Electricity Grid Restructuring Project

(IN BRIEF) On January 24th, Terna will host an information session at the Giorgio Bassani Library in Ferrara to present the upcoming restructuring of the city’s electricity grid. The project involves replacing overhead lines with underground cables, constructing a new … Read the full press release

Vespa Unveils Limited-Edition Vespa 946 Dragon and Dragon Varsity Jacket for Lunar New Year Celebration

(IN BRIEF) Vespa, the iconic Italian scooter brand, introduces a limited-edition Vespa 946 Dragon and matching Dragon Varsity Jacket in honor of the Year of the Dragon. The Vespa 946 Dragon, produced in a limited run of 1888 units, showcases … Read the full press release

WIIT Secures €10 Million Loan with Green Guarantee from Intesa Sanpaolo for Sustainability Projects

(IN BRIEF) WIIT S.p.A., a leading European enterprise cloud computing services provider, has received a €10 million loan with a Green Guarantee from Intesa Sanpaolo to support sustainability projects, specifically the pursuit of its Environmental Objectives under the WIIT4Climate initiative. … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Earns Top Employer Italy Certification for the Third Consecutive Year in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has been awarded the Top Employer Italy certification for the third consecutive year in 2024. This prestigious certification recognizes companies that excel in human resources strategies and policies aimed at enhancing employee well-being … Read the full press release

South Korea’s Daesan Complex to Host LG Chem and Enilive’s Innovative Biorefinery

(IN BRIEF) LG Chem and Enilive have moved closer to making a final investment decision on their joint biorefinery project in South Korea by signing a joint venture agreement. The project, planned for LG Chem’s petrochemical complex in Daesan, South … Read the full press release

UniCredit Achieves Top Employer Certifications Across Europe for Eighth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has received certification from the Top Employers Institute for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to employee well-being and excellence in HR policies. The European-level Top Employer Certification was awarded based on local certifications in Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

Stadler Expands Hydrogen Train Fleet for Italian Railway FdC

(IN BRIEF) Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has ordered three additional hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge trains from Stadler as part of a framework agreement. These trains will run on regional and local routes in Italy’s Calabria region and are expected … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release

Eni Acquires Additional Treasury Shares as Part of Its Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an energy company, has reported the acquisition of 4,640,950 treasury shares, equivalent to 0.14% of its share capital, between January 2 and January 5, 2024. The shares were purchased on the Euronext Milan stock exchange at an … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands Its Renewable Portfolio with Acquisition of Three U.S. Solar Parks from EDPR

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a renewable energy company and subsidiary of Eni New Energy US Inc., has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis (EDPR) to acquire an 80% equity stake in three operational photovoltaic plants in the United States. The Cattlemen … Read the full press release

Logicor Strengthens Bologna Presence with Sustainable Warehouse Redevelopment

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed a redevelopment project in San Giorgio di Piano, Italy, enhancing its sustainability features. The project transformed the site, previously occupied by Mercatone Uno, into a … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Earns Gender Parity Certification UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has become the first shipbuilder in Italy to achieve the Gender Parity Certification UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA (Registro Italiano Navale). The certification recognizes Fincantieri’s commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion within the … Read the full press release

Enel Sells US Renewable Asset Portfolio to ORMAT for $271 Million

(IN BRIEF) Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA), has completed a transaction with ORMAT Technologies for the sale of a renewable asset portfolio in the United States. The deal, valued at $271 million, includes EGPNA’s entire … Read the full press release

Enel Continues Share Buyback Program with Acquisition of 186,000 Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) Enel S.p.A. has announced the purchase of 186,000 treasury shares between December 27th and 29th, 2023, on the Euronext Milan market, at an average price of 6.7302 euros per share, amounting to 1,251,825.900 euros. This transaction is part … Read the full press release