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National Grid Appoints Zoë Yujnovich as New Chief Executive to Lead the Next Phase of Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) National Grid plc has announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its new Chief Executive, effective 17 November 2025. She will succeed John Pettigrew, who is retiring after nearly 10 years in the role. Zoë joins from Shell … Read the full press release

ABL to Oversee Marine Warranty for Scotland’s 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been appointed as marine warranty surveyor for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, a 1.1 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Scotland. The consultancy will manage marine assurance for the transport and installation of … Read the full press release

EIB Finalizes €405 Million Loan to Power Poland’s Energy Transition with Major Grid Upgrades

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a loan agreement of 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) with Orlen, which will finance major upgrades to Poland’s electricity network through its subsidiary, Energa Operator. This installment is the final tranche … Read the full press release

Fortum and City of Loviisa Reach Agreement for Land Sale Near Power Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Fortum and the City of Loviisa have reached an agreement for the sale of approximately 300 hectares of land near the Loviisa power plant. Valued at 10.6 million euros, the land sale is subject to approval by the … Read the full press release

Rothesay Commits £150m to Boost UK Social Housing Retrofit with NWF and THFC

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Rothesay has committed £150m to a new unsecured debt facility for social housing retrofitting, launched by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC). The facility, with an initial £150m guarantee from the NWF, enables … Read the full press release

Construction Begins on Eastern Green Link 1, a Subsea Electricity Superhighway to Power Two Million Homes

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Eastern Green Link 1 project, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, has begun construction on a subsea electricity cable that will provide green power to two million homes. This £2.5 billion … Read the full press release

EIB Increases Support for Czech Republic with €2.47 Billion Investment in Key Infrastructure and SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has significantly increased its financing in the Czech Republic, rising to €2.47 billion in 2024. This marks a 33% growth from 2023, with key investments in infrastructure, the railway and energy sectors, and … Read the full press release

Terna Secures Approval for Cold Ironing Project to Electrify Port of La Spezia and Cut CO2 Emissions

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Terna has received the first national authorization for its Cold Ironing project, which aims to electrify the Port of La Spezia in Italy. The Region of Liguria has approved the development of infrastructure that will provide 110 MW … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Welcomes Danish Government’s Hydrogen Pipeline Announcement, Strengthening Green Hydrogen Ambitions

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) HØST PtX Esbjerg, developed by CIP, celebrates the Danish government’s recent announcement about the planned hydrogen pipeline between Denmark and Germany, set for completion in 2030. This milestone supports the 1GW green hydrogen plant, HØST, which is on … Read the full press release

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

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, January 2025

(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