Category Archives: Norway

Press Releases & News from Norway distributed via EuropaWire

Philips AI Platform Speeds Up Bone Fracture Diagnosis in Norway’s Healthcare System

Posted on 20, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ AI-enabled clinical applications platform, in collaboration with Norwegian healthcare provider Vestre Viken Health Trust, is helping accelerate the diagnosis of bone fractures in Norway. The AI-based bone fracture radiology application deployed on Philips AI Manager streamlines the … Read the full press release →

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Yara International and Northern Lights Sign Historic Agreement for Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage

Posted on 20, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Yara International, a global ammonia player, has entered into a significant commercial agreement with Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider, to enable the cross-border transportation and storage of CO2. This collaboration aims to reduce Yara’s annual … Read the full press release →

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TenneT and Statnett Explore Hybrid Interconnector for North Sea Wind Energy

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) On November 16, 2023, transmission system operators TenneT and Statnett signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hybrid interconnector linking Germany and Norway in the North Sea. Instead of connecting North Sea wind … Read the full press release →

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DNV and Berenschot to Release Guidelines for Reporting CO2 Footprint in Additive Manufacturing

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV and Berenschot have announced the forthcoming release of guidelines for reporting the CO2 footprint in additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as industrial 3D printing. The guidelines are part of the ongoing AM ProGRAM Joint Industry Project … Read the full press release →

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DNV and Partners Advance Offshore Wind Emission Reduction Framework

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV and 14 industry partners, including RWE, Vattenfall, Ørsted, and others, have completed phase 1 of the Emission Reduction (EMRED) Joint Industry Project (JIP), which aims to develop a monitoring and reporting framework for quantitatively assessing greenhouse gas … Read the full press release →

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Hydro Extrusions Partners with Watt Electric Vehicles to Deliver Low-Carbon Aluminum for Innovative Electric Commercial Vehicle

Posted on 16, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Extrusions, a leading aluminum manufacturer, has joined forces with UK startup Watt Electric Vehicles (WEVC) to supply recycled, low-carbon aluminum extrusions for WEVC’s upcoming electric commercial vehicle, the eCV1. This collaboration aims to reduce the vehicle’s weight … Read the full press release →

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Europris Partners with Maersk to Achieve Significant Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Seaborne Logistics

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Hydro Marks 10-Year Investment Milestone in Brazilian Biodiversity Research Consortium

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, the Norwegian aluminum company, has celebrated a decade of investment in the Pará Biodiversity Research Consortium (BRC) in Brazil, amounting to approximately BRL 15 million. Over the years, the BRC has transformed from a formal agreement into … Read the full press release →

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Hydro Faces Power Supply Disruption as Markbygden Ett Enters Reorganization

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian company Hydro is grappling with a potential disruption in its power supply as Markbygden Ett AB, a power supplier with whom Hydro has a long-term contract, enters into a company reorganization process under the Swedish Reorganization Act. … Read the full press release →

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DNV Calls for Urgent Policy Changes and Tech Advancements in Net Zero Emissions Report

Posted on 10, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s “Pathway to Net Zero Emissions” report emphasizes the need for immediate and lasting emissions reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The report acknowledges that achieving a fully fossil-free energy system by 2050 is unrealistic and instead … Read the full press release →

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Advansia Secures Framework Agreement for Hospital Construction Projects in Southeastern Norway

Posted on 9, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Advansia, a part of AFRY, has been granted a framework agreement to provide project management services for multiple hospital construction projects in Southeastern Norway, replacing the existing agreement with the Regional Health Authority. The South-Eastern Norway Regional Health … Read the full press release →

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Equinor Makes Commercially Viable Gas Discovery Near Gina Krog Field in the North Sea

Posted on 7, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has announced a commercially viable gas discovery near the Gina Krog field in the North Sea. Although the discovery is relatively small, it is considered commercially viable due to its ability to leverage existing infrastructure by the … Read the full press release →

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DNV Supports KREDO Offshore in Offshore Wind Measurement Project for South Korean Green Energy

Posted on 2, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, is collaborating with KREDO Offshore, a Korean renewable energy developer, to advance offshore wind farm projects in South Korea. DNV is overseeing the deployment and monitoring of seven Floating Lidar … Read the full press release →

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Advansia, Part of AFRY, Secures Framework Agreements to Support Norway’s Power Grid Development

Posted on 2, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Advansia, a subsidiary of AFRY, has been awarded two significant framework agreements aimed at facilitating the development and expansion of Norway’s power transmission network. Statnett, the state-owned enterprise responsible for the country’s power transmission system, is in the … Read the full press release →

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Continental Expands Industrial Solutions with Acquisition of Conveyor and Maintenance Firm Vertech AB

Posted on 2, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired Vertech AB, a conveyor and maintenance company located in Kiruna, Northern Sweden. Vertech AB specializes in servicing the conveyor industry in mining areas of Sweden and Norway. This acquisition is part of Continental’s strategy to … Read the full press release →

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Global Listed Real Estate Sees Hope Amidst Challenges: Improving Economic Outlook and Bargain Valuations Offer Opportunities

Posted on 1, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Global listed real estate has experienced a significant correction, with a 25% drop in EUR terms since the beginning of 2022, leading to property companies trading at a 20% discount to their net asset value (NAV). In Europe, … Read the full press release →

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Equinor and RWE Enter 5-Year Natural Gas Supply Agreement to Foster Energy Security and Transition

Posted on 31, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and RWE have signed a new supply agreement for natural gas, covering a period of five years starting in October. The agreement entails the supply of 10 to 15 terrawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, strengthening … Read the full press release →

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RWE and Equinor Forge Long-Term Natural Gas Supply Deal to Bolster Energy Security and Transition

Posted on 31, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE, an energy company based in Germany, has signed a new supply agreement with Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, for natural gas. The agreement spans five years, starting in October, with an annual volume ranging from 10 to … Read the full press release →

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Low-Carbon Hydrogen Focus: RWE and Equinor’s Innovative Value Chain

Posted on 30, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Equinor have entered into a new supply contract for 10 to 15 terawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, spanning until 2028. This collaboration strengthens their longstanding partnership and aims to enhance security of supply and … Read the full press release →

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Norsk Hydro ASA Reports Share Buyback Program Transactions Totaling NOK 312.8 Million (~ EUR 26.5 Million)

Posted on 26, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has provided details of transactions made under its share buyback program, which commenced on September 22, 2023, and is set to conclude on February 29, 2024. The program has involved multiple transactions, with varying daily … Read the full press release →

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