(IN BRIEF) On 26 March 2025, the European Investment Fund (EIF) pledged €70 million to the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) under the InvestEU programme, marking a significant step in financing sustainable growth across the Nordic region. The guarantee will … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Iceland, Investment, Luxembourg, Norway, Small Business, Sweden, Technology
Tagged circular economy, clean power, Climate Action, EIF, energy savings, European Investment Fund, financing gap, green financing, InvestEU programme, low-carbon economy, Mid-Caps, NEFCO, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation, Nordic SMEs, sustainability, sustainable economic growth, Thomas Östros, Trond Moe
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has unveiled plans to invest in a new wire rod casthouse at its Karmøy aluminium smelter in Norway, aiming to supply aluminium for Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. With a production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per year, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged 2028, aluminium, aluminium conductor, automotive, building systems, casthouse products, critical energy infrastructure, Eivind Kallevik, energy transition, EU, Hydro, investment decision, Karmøy, low-carbon aluminium, NOK 15 billion, Norway, power cables, primary aluminium, production capacity, R&D, recycled aluminium, renewable energy, smelting technology, wire rod casthouse
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has initiated construction on its new recycling plant in Torija, Spain, with an investment of EUR 180 million. The facility, part of Hydro’s expansive European recycling portfolio, is designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of aluminium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Spain
Tagged aluminium recycling, Azuqueca, CBAM, circular economy strategy, CO₂ footprint, DNV, energy efficiency, European circular economy, extrusion ingots, Hanne Simensen, Hydro, Hydro CIRCAL, industrial competitiveness, low-carbon, post-consumer scrap, recycling plant, sustainable production, Torija
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has announced that natural gas from its Halten East field will be exported to Europe, a move that significantly strengthens the region’s energy security. The press release details how years of investment and technological advancements have enabled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged digital innovation, economic recovery, energy security, energy transition, environmental stewardship, Equinor, Europe, Halten East, natural gas, offshore production, Operational Excellence, partnership, sustainability, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) DNV has issued an approval in principle for a newly developed LCO₂ carrier design, a project undertaken by Shell and Brevik Engineering. The vessel design has been rigorously evaluated and is recognized for meeting the stringent safety, technical, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged approval in principle, Brevik Engineering, carbon capture, DNV, environmental technology, greenhouse gas reduction, innovative design, LCO2 carrier, liquid carbon dioxide, maritime transport, Shell, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) Norway has allocated NOK 180 million (around EUR 16 million) through Nefco to drive Ukraine’s green recovery and reconstruction efforts by funding energy-efficiency projects that renovate schools, hospitals, and wastewater facilities, as well as by installing solar energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged 2023–2030, Åsmund Aukrust, Energy Efficiency Projects, energy savings, EUR 16 million, green recovery, hospitals, infrastructure, internally displaced persons, Koziatyn, Krasyliv, municipalities, Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, near-zero-energy school buildings, NEFCO, NOK 180 million, NOK 205 billion, Norad, Norway, Ovruch, partnership, reconstruction, resilience, SCHOOLS, solar energy, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ulf Bojö, wastewater systems
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with NTE to secure 660 GWh of renewable energy for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. This contract is a key component of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology
Tagged aluminium production, captive power production, carbon footprint, Hydro Energi AS, long-term contracts, net-zero emissions, NO3, Nordic power market, NTE, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, technology roadmap
(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has named Morten Karlsen Sørby as its acting Head, effective March 17, to manage Norwegian operations until Bjørn Ivar Moen takes over in January 2026. Sørby, with over 26 years in telecommunications and a significant tenure … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acting Head, appointment, Bjørn Ivar Moen, corporate executive committee, growth opportunities, industry experience, interim appointment, international management, leadership, leadership transition, Morten Karlsen Sørby, Norwegian operations, Patrik Hofbauer, Stein-Erik Vellan, strategic initiatives, telecommunications, Telenor, Telia Company, Telia Norway
(IN BRIEF) Equinor, in partnership with Okea and Pandion Energy, has confirmed a commercial gas and condensate discovery in the Mistral Sør exploration well located in the Halten area of the southern Norwegian Sea. Preliminary assessments estimate recoverable oil equivalent … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged 15/8-G-4 Utgard, 4024 metres depth, commercial discovery, condensate, Data Acquisition, Deepsea Atlantic, Deepsea Atlantic rig, Equinor, European energy security, existing infrastructure, Garn Formation, gas, Grete B. Haaland, Halten area, hydrocarbon column, Ile Formation, Kristin Sør, Lavrans field, Linnorm, Middle Jurassic sandstone, Mistral Sør, Norwegian Continental Shelf, Norwegian Sea, OKEA, Pandion Energy, partnership, production licence 1119, recoverable oil equivalent, reservoir properties, sampling, sustainability, tie-back
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged SEK 225 million (approximately €20 million) to Behold Ventures, a Swedish venture capital fund, to support early-stage game developers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This commitment, which marks the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Iceland, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Behold Ventures, Denmark, early stage investment, EIF, European Commission, Finland, game developers, Iceland, InvestEU, MediaInvest, Nordic gaming, Norway, Sweden, venture capital
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has formed a strategic partnership with HBC, a Norwegian company specializing in marine-based ingredients from Atlantic salmon. This collaboration will enhance Symrise’s health category with clinically proven ingredients for human health and pet nutrition. Together, they will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Science, Technology
Tagged CalGo, Clinically Proven, HBC, human health, INNOVATION, Marine Ingredients, Omega, partnership, Pet Nutrition, ProGo, Science-led Nutrition, strategic partnership, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been awarded a decommissioning contract by Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV for the removal of three bridge-linked platforms from the UK continental shelf. The project, valued between 100-125 MNOK, will include offshore preparation and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AF Gruppen, engineering, Lars Myhre Hjelmeset, Offshore Decommissioning, Offshore Preparation, Offshore Solutions, partnership, Reverse Installation, Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors, sustainability, UK Continental Shelf
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA has declared a total dividend of USD 0.70 per share for the third quarter of 2024, consisting of an ordinary and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 each. The corresponding NOK value is NOK 7.8274 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged American Depositary Receipts, cash dividend, Continuing Obligations, dividend payment, Equinor ASA, New York Stock Exchange, NOK 7.8274, Norges Bank, Norwegian Securities Trading Act, Oslo Børs, third-quarter 2024 dividend, USD 0.70 per share, USDNOK fixing rate
(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched the Ground Investigation for Floating Wind (GIFT) joint industry project (JIP) to establish clear guidelines for ground characterization in offshore wind projects. This collaboration, involving over 15 industry partners and academic institutions, aims to improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Alejandro Borobia, Amy Beeston, anchor design, BOEM, DNV, environmental classes, fixed-bottom foundations, floating wind farms, floating wind turbines, geophysical, geotechnical, geotechnical engineers, gift, ground characterization, Ground Investigation for Floating Wind, ground investigations, ground modeling, HEREMA, installation, JIP, Joint Industry Project, offshore wind development, partnership, project timelines, recommended practice, soil profiles, subsea cables, sustainability, Texas A&M, The Crown Estate, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Southampton, Yiorgos Perikleous
(IN BRIEF) Ticket sales for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 have now opened in Denmark and Norway, following Sweden’s early release. This prestigious handball tournament, set to run from 15 January to 1 February 2026, will feature top-tier matches across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Sports, Sweden
Tagged championship, CTS EVENTIM, Danish Handball Federation, Denmark, EHF, EHF European Championships, elite handball, Erik Langerud, European Handball Federation, event, fans, handball, Herning, Jan Kampman, Jens B. Arnesen, Jyske Bank Boxen, Kristianstad Arena, live entertainment, Malmö Arena, Martin Hausleitner, Men’s EHF EURO 2026, Norway, Norwegian Handball Federation, Oslo, partnership, sports experience, sports ticketing management, Sweden, Swedish Organizing Committee, ticket infrastructure, ticket purchasing, ticket sales, ticketing, Tobias Frejfors, Unity Arena, World Handball Championships
(IN BRIEF) Flokk, a leading European office seating manufacturer, has acquired US-based Via Seating, marking its third US acquisition since 2019. This move enhances Flokk’s presence in North America, now making up 40% of its total sales. The acquisition follows … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged 9to5 Seating, acquisitions, Business Development, corporate growth, ergonomic design, European market leader, Flokk, Giroflex, global leadership, HÅG, innovation in office furniture, North American market, office furniture industry, office seating, partnership, RH, Stylex, sustainability, sustainable business, sustainable furniture, Triton, US expansion, Via Seating, workplace furniture
(IN BRIEF) A cooperative effort between Norwegian and Danish authorities, supported by Eurojust, has resulted in over 1,000 years of prison sentences for 152 drug traffickers, dismantling a major cross-border criminal network. From 2019 to 2024, Eurojust facilitated a joint … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Cross-Border Crime, cryptocurrencies, Danish authorities, Denmark, drug seizures, drug trafficking, Eurojust, European Union, firearms, joint investigation team (JIT), Judicial cooperation, Liaison Prosecutor, MOROCCO, Norway, Norwegian authorities, partnership, prison sentences, Spain
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been selected by Nye Veier to handle the detailed design and construction of the 23-kilometer E6 Roterud – Storhove highway project, following an earlier selection for the conceptualization phase in 2020. This project, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged AF Gruppen, Amund Tøftum, conceptualization phase, construction, construction start, detailed design, E6 Roterud - Storhove, environmental considerations, execution phase, fixed-price agreement, Gjøvik, highway, Lågen delta, Lillehammer, local stakeholders, Norconsult, Nye Veier, partnership, regional stakeholders, Roterud, sustainability, transport route
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has entered into a framework agreement with Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide technical consultancy in hydropower and electric power sectors in Norway. Building on their previous work in Sweden, the partnership aims to improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, collaboration, consultancy services, electric power, energy security, energy solutions, energy supply, energy transition, Framework Agreement, hydropower, low-carbon future, Marcus Bergman, Norway, partnership, reliable energy, renewable energy, Statkraft, sustainability, sustainable solutions, Sweden, technical consultancy
(IN BRIEF) Barco has partnered with Neat to enhance the flexibility and ease of use in meeting rooms. The collaboration sees the certification of Neat’s Bar 2 and Bar Pro with ClickShare, enabling seamless wireless conferencing. This integration allows users … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Barco, ClickShare, ClickShare Conference, ClickShare Present, CX-50 2nd generation, Dan Root, enterprises, high-quality video meetings, interoperability, meeting room technology, modern workspaces, NEAT, Neat Bar 2, Neat Bar Pro, partnership, seamless collaboration, Sherri Pipala, small and medium-sized businesses, strategic partnership, video conferencing, wireless conferencing
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