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DNV Launches First Public Tender Portal for E-Methanol Procurement Across EU and UK

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched the first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement across the EU and UK, connecting a major e-methanol producer with industrial buyers to facilitate access to stable, RFNBO-certified fuel supplies. The initiative aims to meet the … Read the full press release

M&S Research Shows Retail as the Top Career Starting Point for UK Youth — Marks & Start Programme Hits Record Success

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that retail is the leading first employer for young people in the UK, with one in four starting their careers in the industry. The company’s Marks & Start programme, developed with The … Read the full press release

A Milestone in Paper Manufacturing: Saica and Voith Celebrate 25 Years of PM 9 Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Saica Group are celebrating the 25th anniversary of PM 9, the high-speed containerboard production line at Saica’s El Burgo de Ebro mill in Zaragoza, Spain. Commissioned in 2000, PM 9 was groundbreaking for its time, achieving … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Spanish Partners Launch Strategic Initiative for Theranostics Research in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has partnered with the Spanish government, Government of Catalonia, and city of Barcelona to establish a joint framework for advancing theranostics research in Spain — a field that combines diagnostics and therapy for personalized medicine. The … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Marks Successful EXPO REAL Debut with Innovative SMART Solutions for Sustainable Construction

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group made its first appearance at EXPO REAL in Munich, where it presented its SMART Solutions under the theme “Turning Ideas Into Impact.” The approach embodies Lindner’s holistic view of project delivery, combining sustainability, efficiency, and … Read the full press release

FIGO and SOGC Announce Montréal as Host City for the FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2027

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has selected Montréal, Canada, as the host city for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, scheduled for 31 October–5 November 2027. Organised in partnership with the Society … Read the full press release

Gasum and Wallenius Sol Partner on FuelEU Maritime Pool to Advance Low-Emission Shipping and Regulatory Compliance

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Wallenius Sol have signed a cooperation agreement under which Wallenius Sol’s dual-fuel vessels will join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators by operating on renewable bio-LNG. The partnership enables Wallenius Sol’s customers to benefit from … Read the full press release

Solvay and Veolia Achieve 94% Water Reuse at Santo André Plant, Advancing Industrial Water Circularity in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Solvay (Rhodia) and Veolia have achieved a 94% water reuse rate at Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil, saving the equivalent of 133 Olympic swimming pools of fresh water each year. Using Veolia’s ZeeWeed™ MBR membrane technology, the … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Maersk and CATL Aims to Advance Low-Carbon Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to promote decarbonisation in global logistics and strengthen CATL’s supply chain operations. Building on an existing five-year collaboration, Maersk will … Read the full press release

Arriva Expands into Rail Construction and Maintenance Through RTS Infrastructure Deal

(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure construction market and expanding its maintenance network with the addition of a new depot near Leeds. The deal includes RTS’s rail maintenance, depot operations, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Aalto University Collaborate for Finland’s COP30 Delegation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join Finland’s pavilion at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. In collaboration with Aalto University, the university will present a multidisciplinary group of professors … Read the full press release

METLEN and Karatzis Group Launch 330MW / 790MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly, Strengthening Greece’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Karatzis Group have announced a strategic joint venture to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thessaly, Greece, with a capacity of 330 MW / 790 MWh. The €170 million project, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

Patria Bank Secures Second EIB Loan to Expand Credit Access and Promote Sustainable Growth in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €25 million loan to Romania’s Patria Bank SA to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies, especially in less-developed regions. A fifth of the funds will … Read the full press release

Latvia and EIB Partner to Develop Military Base and Training Area under Potential Public-Private Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the Latvian government, and the State Real Estate Agency (VNI) have signed an agreement to develop a new military base and training area in Selonia, along with a storage facility in Kuldīga. The … Read the full press release

EIB Strengthens Partnership with Banca di Asti to Boost Financing for Italian Agricultural SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca di Asti have signed a €100 million financing agreement to support Italian SMEs in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors, with 10% of the funds reserved for young farmers. The signing took … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Siemens Deploys AI-Powered Building X Platform to Boost Efficiency at Seville’s San Juan de Dios Hospital

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has implemented its Building X platform at San Juan de Dios Hospital in Seville, Spain, making the facility a model for smart and sustainable healthcare operations. The AI-powered system integrates energy management, security, and HVAC … Read the full press release

Terra Firma Energy unifies asset optimisation under EDF to drive efficiency and support UK low-carbon goals

(IN BRIEF) EDF has partnered with Terra Firma Energy to optimise its 5MW Droitwich flexible generation plant and manage all of the company’s operational assets across the UK. Through EDF’s Powershift optimisation platform and market trading expertise, the partnership will … Read the full press release

SUEZ renews €33 million contract to transform Mureaux wastewater treatment plant into a model of ecological transition for the Île-de-France region

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has renewed its €33 million, eight-year contract with the Grand Paris Seine & Oise Urban Community to manage wastewater treatment for 24 municipalities in Yvelines. The Mureaux plant, already the first in Île-de-France to inject biomethane into … Read the full press release

RWE strengthens renewable energy presence in Germany with completion of Kail wind farm near the Moselle plateau

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned its first wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Kail wind farm, located on the Moselle plateau near Koblenz. The three turbines, with a total capacity of 12.9 MW, will generate enough renewable power for 7,500 households … Read the full press release