(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group celebrates surpassing 5 GW of installed capacity in the Nordic region with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. With over 1,200 turbines across Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Denmark, Finland, Ibrahim Özarslan, Kalistanneva Wind Farm Installation, Nordex Group, Norway, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Till Junge
(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest research report underscores the critical role of collaboration and trust in harnessing digital twins to drive the UK’s energy transition. Titled Connected Digital Twin Insights: Rising to the Challenge across the UK Energy Sector and Beyond, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Norway’s largest lender, DNB Bank ASA, has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to bolster support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a groundbreaking collaboration. Backed by an EIF guarantee under the InvestEU program, DNB will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Small Business
Tagged DNB, EIF, EU, Kjerstin Braathen, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas de La Grandville, Norway, partnership, SME, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Innovation Norway have sealed two groundbreaking agreements aimed at bolstering financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norway. This strategic collaboration will empower Innovation Norway to expand its lending volume, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIF, EU, Håkon Haugli, Innovation Norway, InvestEU program, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas de La Grandville, Norway, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Helgesen Tekniske Bygg AS (HTB), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has secured a turnkey contract worth NOK 111 million excluding VAT with Høgafjellet Eigedom AS for the construction of a new warehouse and logistics facility in Espevoll, Osterøy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV and PETRONAS CCS Ventures have solidified their collaboration with the signing of a Master Price Agreement aimed at certifying carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites and associated facilities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Malaysia. Building … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Brice Le Gallo, carbon capture and storage (CCS), DNV, Emry Hisham Yusoff, energy sector, Malaysia, partnership, PETRONAS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has announced the sale of 19.5% interests in production licenses PL 048E, home to the Eirin field, and PL 1201 to PGNiG Upstream Norway AS (PGNiG), effectively balancing ownership with the Gina Krog field. The approval of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA welcomed Tone Hegland Bachke and Fernanda Lopes Larsen as new members of its board of directors during a recent corporate assembly meeting on June 4, 2024. The assembly also re-elected Jon Erik Reinhardsen as chair and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Anne Drinkwater, appointment, Board of Directors, Equinor ASA, Fernanda Lopes Larsen, Finn Bjørn Ruyter, Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Jon Erik Reinhardsen, Jonathan Lewis, leadership, Mikael Karlsson, Rebekka Glasser Herlofsen, Tone Hegland Bachke, Tove Andersen
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Extrusion in Sweden takes a significant step towards achieving zero emissions by initiating onsite production of renewable energy. The company, through its renewable energy subsidiary Hydro Rein, completes phase one of the project, installing rooftop and ground-mounted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Hydro, Hydro Extrusion, Jacob Reeckmann, Marianne Wergeland Jenssen, Onsite Renewable Energy Production, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, zero emissions
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, has introduced the Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification (AHCC), marking a significant milestone in cybersecurity for hospitals. This pioneering certification, available globally, aims to help healthcare organizations enhance their cybersecurity systems, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, spearheaded a collaborative effort resulting in the revision of the DNV-ST-0376 rotor blade standard, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers. In response to the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Equinor have entered into a long-term contract for Gasum to supply LNG to Equinor’s dual-fuel chartered fleet of vessels, building on their successful previous collaboration. Gasum’s bunker vessels Coralius, Kairos, and Coral Energy will facilitate bunkering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Equinor, Gasum, LNG Supply, maritime transport, Norway, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Advansia, part of AFRY, has secured an advisory contract with NRK, the Norwegian public broadcaster, to oversee the development of their new headquarters in Oslo. The project aims to create a world-class media house, emphasizing sustainability and fostering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Advansia, Andreas Norvik, Christopher Klepsland, innovative, NRK, Oslo AFRY, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a renowned energy expert and assurance provider, has collaborated with SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) in the development of a groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) co-located with the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Philippines. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Battery Energy Storage System, Brice Le Gallo, DNV, Magat Hydroelectric Plant, partnership, PHILIPPINES, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading assurance and risk management provider, secures the prestigious Technical Advisory of the Year honor at the 2024 Wind Investment Awards. This recognition highlights DNV’s exceptional contributions to the wind industry, particularly in the UK, where … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Norway, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Wind Investment Awards, Award, DNV, Hari Vamadevan
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Troll partners have committed to investing over NOK 12 billion to enhance the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas province, aiming to accelerate production from the reservoir and sustain high gas export levels leading up … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The NOK cash dividend per share is calculated based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Equinor, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Neumann Bygg, a subsidiary of the STARK Group in Norway, reinforces its market position with the inauguration of a new branch in Slemmestad, marking its third branch opening in as many months. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Neumann Bygg, Norway, partnership, Slemmestad, Stark group, sustainability, Søren P. Olesen
(IN BRIEF) AF Energi og Miljø AS has finalized the acquisition of 70% of the shares in ETA Norge AS, a proficient bioenergy contractor. ETA Norge, established in 2023, specializes in delivering heating systems and providing project planning, installation, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Petoro have finalized a value-neutral asset swap agreement in the Haltenbanken area, aimed at optimizing ownership in key production hubs. Equinor will increase its stake in the Heidrun field and Noatun discovery while reducing ownership in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Equinor, Haltenbanken area, Kjetil Hove, partnership, Petoro, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has announced significant changes to its Executive Leadership Team under the new leadership of President and CEO, Eivind Kallevik, who took office on May 13, 2024. Hanne Karine Simensen, previously the Head of Commercial in Hydro Aluminium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged Anne-Lene Midseim, appointment, Arvid Moss, Eivind Kallevik, Hanne Karine Simensen, Hilde Vestheim Nordh, Hydro, John Thuestad, Kari Ekelund Thørud, leadership, Paul Warton, Therese Rød Holm, Trond Olaf Christophersen
(IN BRIEF) Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, celebrates a significant milestone as S&P upgrades its rating from ‘BBB+, Stable Outlook’ to ‘BBB+, Positive Outlook’. This decision reflects Euronext’s successful integration of the Borsa Italiana Group, expansion of Euronext Clearing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Portugal
Tagged BBB, Euronext, Financial, investment, S&P Rating Upgrade, Stéphane Boujnah
(IN BRIEF) Yara’s first-quarter 2024 earnings saw a decline, with EBITDA down by 11% compared to the previous year, primarily attributed to lower prices. Despite this, total deliveries surged by 12%, notably in Europe, which saw a 37% increase. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged decarbonization, earnings, Financial, investment, sustainability, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara
(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has signed a Grant Agreement for the STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation) research project, led by Thales and funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF). Involving a consortium of 20 partners … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI Project, Benoît Plantier, EU Commission, Land Forces, Norway, Optronic Systems, partnership, STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation), Thales
(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed the acquisition of Ocean Ecology, a leading UK marine environmental consultancy, solidifying its position in the aquaculture and biodiversity sector. Previously majority-owned by Åkerblå, Ocean Ecology has established itself as a trusted provider of marine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Åkerblå, Aquaculture Sector, biodiversity, DNV, Ocean Ecology, partnership, Roger Sørensen, Ross Griffin, sustainability, Thomas Vogth-Eriksen, UK
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has inaugurated the Høyanger Recycling facility, a significant step in its commitment to decarbonize the aluminium value chain and foster a circular economy. With an investment of NOK 240 million, the purpose-built facility, located near its primary … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged decarbonization, Eivind Kallevik, Hydro, Høyanger Recycling facility, partnership, Recycling Capacity, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group continues its commitment to sustainability with the electrification of the Sleipner field in the North Sea, connecting it to clean energy generated onshore. This initiative will result in the prevention of 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Poland
Tagged carbon emissions, Norway, ORLEN Group, partnership, Sleipner Field, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) During Singapore Maritime Week, DNV awarded Australian company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its revolutionary dual-fuelled ammonia-powered ship, the ‘Green Pioneer’. This achievement marked the culmination of a project initiated in 2021, with DNV engaged to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor faced a devastating blow in the first quarter with the loss of a colleague in a helicopter crash, underscoring the paramount importance of safety measures across its operations. While investigations continue into the accident involving Bristow, Equinor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety
Tagged Equinor, Jannicke Nilsson, Safety Priorities, Tragic Helicopter Accident
(IN BRIEF) A new study by DNV reveals that collaborative efforts towards decarbonizing the energy supply in ASEAN member states could lead to a staggering reduction of USD 800 billion in costs by 2050. The study contrasts three scenarios: individual … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged ASEAN, Brice Le Gallo, decarbonization, DNV, Mats de Ronde, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS recently finalized a significant long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Swiss energy provider Alpiq, spanning from 2025 to 2033. The agreement entails the delivery of 0.54 TWh of power, contributing to Hydro’s Nordic power portfolio, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for May 7, 2024, at 10:00 CEST, offering a hybrid format allowing shareholders to attend either in person or digitally, with options for advance voting or proxy participation. While … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged Financial, Hybrid Annual General Meeting, investment, Norsk Hydro ASA
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has acquired a 13.8% stake in HydrogenPro, a Norwegian company specializing in pressurized alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. This acquisition builds upon the strategic partnership established between the two companies in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Andritz, HydrogenPro, Joachim Schönbeck, Norway, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA is scheduled to release its first quarter 2024 results on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 08:00 CEST, followed by a presentation in English at 12:00 CEST. Interested parties can access the report, presentation, and webcast … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway
Tagged Financial, First Quarter 2024 Results, investment, Yara International ASA
(IN BRIEF) Borealis and AKVA Group have collaborated to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in sustainable aquaculture: the world’s first workboat hull crafted from renewable plastic. Utilizing Borealis’ Bornewables™ range of renewable polyolefins, AKVA Group’s iconic Polarcirkel series now boasts a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AKVA Group, aquaculture, Borealis, Freddy Bakken Braseth, John Webster, Norway, partnership, Renewable Plastic Workboat Hull, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Norway, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Henning Huuse, humanitarian, Jon Christian Hillestad, Kristoffer Christiansen, Norway, Norwegian People’s Aid, partnership, Portable Mobile Base Stations, Search and Rescue Missions, sustainability, Telia
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have joined forces to promote the use of biogas as a key component of Norway’s green energy transition. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged biogas, fossil diesel, Gasum, Jogeir Munkeby, Kjell Olafsrud, Norway, Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF), partnership, Rune Amundsen, sustainability, Transportation Industry
(IN BRIEF) The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has approved the construction of an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the push for low-emission shipping fuels. Yara Clean Ammonia, Azane, and Fjord … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Ammonia Bunkering Facility, Azane, Fjord Base, low-emission, Magnus Ankarstrand, Norway, partnership, shipping, Steinar Kostøl, Stig Førde, sustainability, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Fundamentering AS (FAS), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Metrostav Norge AS for foundation work on the Ramfjord Bridge in Troms, commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Valued at approximately NOK 100 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged AF Gruppen, Fundamentering AS, Geir-Vidar Sørheim, Laukslett, Metrostav Norge AS, partnership, Ramfjord Bridge Foundation Work, sustainability, Sørbotn, Troms
(IN BRIEF) Strøm Gundersen AS, a company within AF Gruppen, has secured two turnkey contracts totaling NOK 516 million excluding VAT for the construction of a hotel and an office building in Brakerøya, Drammen. The first contract, valued at NOK … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged AF Gruppen, construction, Drammen, hotel, office building, partnership, Strøm Gundersen AS, sustainability
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