Allianz Global Investors Expands European Renewable Portfolio with Minority Stake in French Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Investors has acquired a 20.25% minority stake in the îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France from Ocean Winds, marking the first offshore wind partnership between the two groups and Allianz’s first such investment … Read the full press release

Eni Optimises Upstream Portfolio With Partial Divestment of Baleine Project

(IN BRIEF) Eni has signed a binding agreement with SOCAR for the sale of a 10 percent stake in the Baleine offshore project in Côte d’Ivoire, while retaining operatorship and a 47.25 percent interest. The transaction aligns with Eni’s dual … Read the full press release

Rīga Stradiņš University to Host BFCS 2026 International Conference Bringing Flow Cytometry Experts to Riga

(IN BRIEF) Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will host the BFCS 2026 international conference on 19–20 March 2026 in Riga, Latvia, in collaboration with the Baltic Flow Cytometry Society. The two-day event will bring together flow cytometry specialists, clinicians, and researchers … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Expands mtu 199 Engine Programme With New Boxer Vehicle Orders

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured orders from Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to supply 350 eight-cylinder mtu Series 199 engines for Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles, with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2026. The orders reinforce the long-standing success of … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Chongqing Partners Tackle Legacy Chemical Contamination in Chongqing

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, through its joint venture Chongqing Derun Simbond, has been awarded a RMB 110 million contract to remediate hexavalent chromium contamination at the former Minfeng Chemical Plant site in Chongqing. The project involves treating approximately 2.7 million cubic … Read the full press release

EMA Appoints Carmen Purdel as New Chair of Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products

(IN BRIEF) EMA has appointed Carmen Purdel as the new Chair of the Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products, with a three-year mandate starting on 2 March 2026. A long-standing member of the committee since 2011, Purdel brings regulatory and academic … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Strengthens Renewable Partnership With illwerke vkw Through Wind Asset Sale

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the Haberloh and Heidkrug onshore wind parks in Lower Saxony to Austria’s illwerke vkw AG in a turnkey transaction totaling around 93 megawatts of capacity. The projects, located near the existing Völkersen wind park, … Read the full press release

Nagarro and ETC Advance Neurodiverse Talent Development in Austria’s IT Sector

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Enterprise Training Center have announced the continuation and expansion of the TestingPro initiative in Austria, developing it into the country’s first dual IT training program for people on the autism spectrum. Starting in spring 2026, the … Read the full press release

Bechtle Advances European Quantum Innovation With University TechCampus Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle has been commissioned by Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences to deliver and integrate an IQM Spark quantum computer at the university’s TechCampus, providing on-site access to superconducting qubit technology for education, research, and applied development. The project … Read the full press release

Prosus and Platform Leaders Launch Global Principles for Responsible Digital Work

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and leading digital platform companies launched global principles for the platform-enabled economy at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The framework outlines a shared commitment to responsible innovation and fair platform-based work, structured around access and … Read the full press release

DNV Enables Faster Global Market Access for Clearlab With Combined Medical Device Certifications

(IN BRIEF) DNV has certified Clearlab’s contact lenses and multi-purpose lens care solutions under the Medical Device Single Audit Program, ISO 13485, and the EU Medical Device Regulation through a parallel audit process. This integrated approach enabled Clearlab to achieve … Read the full press release

DNV Supports USD 325 Million Financing for Major Battery and Solar Portfolio in Chile

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as market consultant on a USD 325 million financing package for T Power, a renewable energy platform managed by Toesca, supporting the development of one of Chile’s largest battery energy storage systems alongside a broad solar … Read the full press release

DNV Ensures Leadership Continuity With Interim Appointments Through August 2026

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed interim leadership changes as Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen steps away temporarily to undergo cancer treatment. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen has been appointed Interim DNV Group President and CEO from 1 February to 31 August 2026, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Expands Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling Deployment on Greece’s Patras–Pyrgos Motorway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract extension by Olympia Odos to deploy and maintain its Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system on the new 65-kilometre Patras–Pyrgos section of Greece’s A5 motorway. The project includes the installation of 14 … Read the full press release

ORLEN and Equinor Identify New Gas Resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway and Equinor have confirmed a new natural gas discovery at the Sissel prospect in the central North Sea, with estimated recoverable resources of up to 28.3 million barrels of oil equivalent. Expected to deliver around … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Confirms Progress on Challenger 3 With Live Fire Testing

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has successfully completed the first crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank. Conducted at a UK Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release

Prosolia Energy Expands Spanish Renewable Platform With 229 MW Solar Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has completed the acquisition of a 229 MW portfolio of five operational solar parks in Spain from EDP Renováveis, strengthening its renewable energy platform and advancing its international growth strategy. Located in Andalucía and Castilla y … Read the full press release

New Empa Cable Technology Supports Combined MRI and Neurostimulation Applications Without Interference

(IN BRIEF) Empa has developed polymer-based, MRI-compatible electrode cables in collaboration with Swiss company TI Solutions AG, addressing long-standing safety and performance challenges associated with using conductive materials inside MRI scanners. By replacing traditional copper wiring with polymer fibers coated … Read the full press release

Continental Adds Reflective Terra Adventure Variant for Enhanced Low-Light Gravel Riding

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex, a new gravel tire variant featuring a reflective sidewall strip to improve visibility in low-light conditions. Retaining the aggressive, MTB-inspired tread and durable construction of the original Terra Adventure, the new … Read the full press release

Henkel Korea Enhances Digital B2B Transactions Through Deutsche Bank and NHN KCP Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, working with NHN KCP, has been appointed to provide payment gateway services for Henkel Korea, enhancing the company’s B2B digital commerce platform. The partnership combines Deutsche Bank’s global payments expertise with NHN KCP’s local gateway technology … Read the full press release