Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

EIF Backs Vesper Infrastructure’s Latest Fund Close, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release

New Holland’s W40X Electric Power Wins Prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation and Style

(IN BRIEF) The New Holland W40X Electric Power, a compact wheel loader, has won the prestigious GOOD DESIGN® award, recognizing its innovative design and advanced electric technology. Powered by a 23kWh battery and offering 39kW of power, the loader operates … Read the full press release

GEA Named Top Employer 2025 in Six Countries, Including Italy, for Excellence in HR Practices

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been awarded the “Top Employer 2025” certification in six countries, including its first recognition in Italy, and renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The award, given by the independent Top Employers Institute, acknowledges … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands U.S. Renewable Energy Portfolio with Key California Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, through its U.S. subsidiary Eni New Energy US Inc., has signed an agreement with EDP Renewables North America to acquire a 49% stake in a California-based renewable energy portfolio. The portfolio includes two operational solar farms, Sandrini … Read the full press release

Siemens eMobility Powers Sustainable Transport with Major EV Charging Projects in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens eMobility has been selected as the technology partner for two major EV charging infrastructure projects in Italy, collaborating with Autolinee Toscane and IPLANET. The projects aim to accelerate sustainable mobility by electrifying public transportation and enhancing logistics … Read the full press release

Terna Secures Approval for Major Power Line Modernization Project to Improve Naples’ Electrical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Terna has received approval from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security for a major project to modernize the 220 kV “Patria – Sant’Antimo” power line in Naples. The project will involve the construction of an … Read the full press release

EIF and EIB Group Launch €94 Million Green Financing Initiative for Italian Households

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has launched a synthetic securitisation operation with a €94 million mezzanine guarantee, supported by a counter-guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This initiative, focused on green projects, is designed to help Italian … Read the full press release

Neste Teams Up with Firmin to Launch Renewable Diesel in Italy, Reducing Emissions in the Transport Sector

(IN BRIEF) Neste has partnered with Italian fuel distributor Firmin to introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to Italy, starting in January 2025. This collaboration aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by offering a sustainable, renewable diesel … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s ConditionAlert™ Prevents Major Breakdown at Sicit with Predictive Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) Sicit, a company in Vicenza, Italy, specializing in converting leather tanning residues into protein hydrolysates, implemented Alfa Laval’s ConditionAlert™ solution to ensure optimal performance of their decanters. After installing the system in 2022, it proved invaluable in March … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands Renewable Energy Footprint in Spain, Surpassing 950 MW of Installed Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity in Spain, surpassing 950 MW, more than double its 2023 total. Key projects include the 150 MW Caparacena project in Granada and nearly 250 MW in solar plants in Extremadura … Read the full press release

Webuild Enhances Global Leadership Across Multiple Sectors in the 2024 ENR Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has further solidified its global leadership in multiple sectors according to the 2024 Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. The Group ranks first in the Dams & Reservoirs and Sanitary & Storm Sewers sectors, plays a significant role in … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €700 Million in Loans to Support EDP’s Renewable Energy and Power Grid Expansion Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €700 million in loans to EDP SA to advance renewable energy and modernize power grids in southern Europe. A €500 million loan will help EDP Renewables deploy 1,943 MW of solar … Read the full press release

Edison Partners with Landis+Gyr to Launch Innovative e-Mobility Platform in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Edison, a leading energy provider with over 140 years of experience, has launched a new e-Mobility app and platform powered by Landis+Gyr’s OCEAN EV Charging Software. This platform provides access to over 30,000 charging stations across Italy, enhancing … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €243 Million Green Loan to ERG Group for Renewable Energy Expansion in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €243 million green loan to ERG Group to support renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany as part of ERG’s 2024-2026 Business Plan. The financing will fund three greenfield … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Marcegaglia’s €170 Million Plan to Decarbonise and Innovate Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release

Webuild Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Segment Production Facility in Southern Italy

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has inaugurated Roboplant 2, a state-of-the-art facility in Bovino, Southern Italy, dedicated to producing prefabricated segments for tunnel lining. The plant, part of the Naples-Bari high-speed railway project, features advanced automation capable of producing two segments every … Read the full press release

Logicor Welcomes Systemair to Renovated Arluno Logistics Hub, Enhancing HVAC Operations in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has partnered with Systemair AB, a global HVAC solutions leader, to lease the first 8,000 sqm unit of its 16,000 sqm logistics property in Arluno, Italy. The facility, owned by the Thunder II fund managed by Kryalos … Read the full press release

Toyota Mobility Foundation Unveils Semi-Finalists for Venice’s Sustainable Cities Challenge

(IN BRIEF) The Toyota Mobility Foundation has announced ten semi-finalists for its Sustainable Cities Challenge in Venice, part of a $9 million global initiative to promote low and zero-carbon transport. Selected from over 120 global entries, the semi-finalists will each … Read the full press release

Tunnel Workers Celebrate Santa Barbara Day at JV AF Ghella Construction Site

(IN BRIEF) The JV AF Ghella construction site in Oslo celebrated Santa Barbara Day on December 4 with a Catholic mass, choral performances, and a ceremonial tunnel blast. Santa Barbara, the patron saint of tunnel and mine workers, was honored … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Acquire Strategic Logistics Hub in Sordio, Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired a 23,000 m² warehouse in Sordio, Northern Italy, through the Mazer Fund. The site includes warehouse and office space, green areas, and is strategically located near Milan and major transport links. Logicor … Read the full press release