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National Grid to replace gas mains in Northampton town centre

Posted on 28, April 2016 by

LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A four-week project to keep gas flowing to businesses in Northampton town centre for the rest of the century is due to start on 3 May. National Grid will be renewing 200 metres of gas mains … Read the full press release →

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EWE AG, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Ems-Weser-Elbe Versorgungs- und Entsorgungsverband restructured their shareholdings

Posted on 27, April 2016 by

EWE transfers shares in VNG to EnBW / EnBW shareholding in EWE falls from 26 to six per cent Oldenburg/Karlsruhe, Germany, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The utility companies EWE AG (Oldenburg), EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (Karlsruhe) and Ems-Weser-Elbe Versorgungs- und … Read the full press release →

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ABP approves solar farm installation at the Port of Silloth

Posted on 25, April 2016 by

LONDON, 25-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP is continuing to invest in renewable energy, approving the installation of a solar farm at the Port of Silloth which will generate up to 220,000 kWh. The solar panels will be linked to the network … Read the full press release →

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Fortum targets gigawatt-scale wind and solar portfolio

Posted on 12, April 2016 by

ESPOO, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum’s solar strategy targets a wider geographic scope than the company’s current business portfolio, and hence will entail entering selected new locations globally. Fortum will carefully select a few geographies with excellent solar conditions. With technologies … Read the full press release →

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Fortum to develop additional services and products for sustainable city solutions with the acquisition of Swedish IT company Info24

Posted on 12, April 2016 by

ESPOO, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum has acquired the Swedish IT company Info24, a company specialised in the development of business solutions within the IoT, Internet of Things. The parties have agreed that they will not disclose the transaction price. Fortum and Info24 … Read the full press release →

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Growing competition in German railway power supply market addressed the European Commission’s competition concerns in Deutsche Bahn case

Posted on 11, April 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 11-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has relieved Deutsche Bahn ahead of schedule from commitments made binding in December 2013, as several competitors have now entered the German railway traction current market, thereby addressing the Commission’s competition concerns. Commissioner … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission to probe debt write-offs by the Romanian State in favour of Oltchim

Posted on 11, April 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 11-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth probe to verify whether debt write-offs by the Romanian State and continued supplies by State-owned enterprises in favour of Oltchim, despite the company’s deteriorating financial situation, were in line … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply 99 MW steam turbine generator set to the biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers AKSA

Posted on 1, April 2016 by

Steam turbine Genset will produce electricity and process steam for AKSA plant in the Turkish city of Yalova. Oberhausen, Germany, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Turkish company Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. (AKSA), the worlds biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers, has placed an … Read the full press release →

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ABB survey of leading utilities shows increased importance of information technology and operational technology integration

Posted on 31, March 2016 by

ZURICH, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Global survey of leading utilities reflects increased importance of integrating information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) A global survey of over 200 executives at electricity, gas and water utilities increasingly believe that IT-OT integration is … Read the full press release →

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Solvay Specialty Polymers’ Radel® polyphenlysulfone resins now available through ResMart LLC

Posted on 30, March 2016 by

Alpharetta, Ga., 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay Specialty Polymers, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics, announced today that eight grades of its Radel® polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) resin are now available through ResMart LLC, a sister business of RTP Company. The agreement with … Read the full press release →

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Solvay to participate at the 2016 American Coatings Show, April 12-14 at the Indianapolis Convention Center

Posted on 30, March 2016 by

PRINCETON, 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay will showcase its line of high-efficiency dispersants for water-based pigment concentrates and its line of APE-free surfactants and emulsifiers during the 2016 American Coatings Show in Indianapolis. The Rhodoline® 3000 and Rhodoline® 4000 series of wetting … Read the full press release →

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Solvay to build additional production capacity of Hydroquinone in China starting-up in 2018

Posted on 30, March 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SOLVAY communication on Hydroquinone and MEHQ capacity increase projects Solvay announces its plan to build an additional production capacity of Hydroquinone (HQ) in China starting-up in 2018. This investment will be based on an innovative and … Read the full press release →

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National Grid to replace ageing gas main in Desborough Road

Posted on 24, March 2016 by

Sixteen week project to replace gas mains in Desborough Road Work will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption Project will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies. LONDON, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work is about … Read the full press release →

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Terna’s CEO Matteo Del Fante: 2015 results confirm the trend of solid growth of the Terna Group

Posted on 23, March 2016 by

Revenues at 2,082.1 million euro (+4.3%) EBITDA at 1,539.2 million euro (+3.2%) Group’s Net Income at 595.5 million euro (+9.4%) ROME, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Proposed dividend for 2015 of 20 euro cents per share (of which 7 cents already paid … Read the full press release →

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NIB signs loan agreement with Kilpilahti Power Plant Ltd. to refurbish combined heat and power plant in Porvoo, Finland

Posted on 17, March 2016 by

NIB has signed a long-term loan agreement totalling EUR 80 million with Kilpilahti Power Plant Ltd. for the refurbishment of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) in the Kilpilahti industrial area in the town of Porvoo, Finland. HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2016 … Read the full press release →

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RWE Group: Net debt down almost one-fifth to €25.1 billion in FY 2015

Posted on 11, March 2016 by

Net debt down almost one fifth Result for Renewables Division more than doubles Conventional power generation still under pressure Lower result expected for 2016 Proposal to suspend dividend for holders of common shares a hard but necessary measure ESSEN, 11-Mar-2016 … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce signs contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey to supply Liquefied Natural Gas propulsion package for cargo carrier

Posted on 9, March 2016 by

Westhampnett, UK, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a US$6.5 million contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The contract is to supply a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion package for a cargo carrier designed by NSK Ship Design for Norwegian shipowner … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to supply 16 units of V126-3.3 MW turbines for Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Vestas will supply 16 units of the V126-3.3 MW turbine for the Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay. This will be Cobra’s second project with Vestas in the country. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo gas turbines power new gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Shanghai

Posted on 24, February 2016 by

CO2 emissions reduced by 59,000 tons per year AUGSBURG, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An opening ceremony on January 19, 2016, saw a new gas-fired combined heat and power plant being put into operation at SAIC VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LIMITED – … Read the full press release →

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Zell-Metall GmbH to enhance its Zellamid® 1500 PEEK product line with Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food contact (FC) grades

Posted on 22, February 2016 by

New Zellamid® 1500 X offers customers higher performance, temperature resistance and easier processing of semi-finished products for demanding food contact applications ALPHARETTA, Ga., 22-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the addition of Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food contact (FC) grades, which meet … Read the full press release →

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ABB to power Metsä Group’s new bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland

Posted on 19, February 2016 by

The first mill to operate fully free from fossil fuels will increase the share of renewable energy in Finland by more than two percent ZURICH, 19-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB will supply the complete power and process electrical systems for Metsä … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy to dismantle Vindeby offshore wind farm

Posted on 12, February 2016 by

Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the summer of 1991, 11 small wind turbines supplied the first offshore wind energy to the Danish power grid. It marked the beginning of an industrial growth adventure which has positioned Denmark as the … Read the full press release →

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More than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo handled by ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales in 2015

Posted on 11, February 2016 by

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled more than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2015 and launched an array of renewable energy projects and significant new investments. The 12.5 million tonnes of cargo … Read the full press release →

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Fincantieri starts on Italian Navy’s fleet renewal program at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso

Posted on 11, February 2016 by

The renewal program of the Italian Navy’s fleet officially begins  Trieste, Italy, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The steel cutting ceremony of the LSS logistic support unit’s stern section was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso (Sestri Levante, Genoa). … Read the full press release →

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Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE, Stadtwerke Hannover AG to build new battery storage facility this year

Posted on 2, February 2016 by

Cooperation between Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE and enercity extends value chain for electromotive batteries Efficient dual use improves life cycle assessment and life cycle costs of e-mobility Development of 15 MW battery storage facility by the end of 2016 Interaction of e-mobility … Read the full press release →

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Eolus Vind AB orders eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines from Vestas

Posted on 29, January 2016 by

Long-term Vestas customer, Eolus Vind AB, has placed a firm and unconditional order for eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines, confirming the competitive cost of energy of the Vestas 3 MW platform in the Swedish market. Aarhus, Denmark, 29-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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INCENSe initiative launched by Enel, Endesa, Accelerace and FundingBox unveils the 28 winning startups

Posted on 20, January 2016 by

• INCENSe is the only CleanTech and energy accelerator co-funded by the European Commission as part of its FIWARE Accelerate programme. • INCENSE’s second open call was launched on June 15th, 2015. The winners were selected by external experts and … Read the full press release →

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ABB celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016

Posted on 19, January 2016 by

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Charles Brown and Walter Boveri founded BBC in Baden, Switzerland. The company developed into today’s global player ABB, with subsidiaries in 100 countries. Zürich, Switzerland, 19-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This year ABB is celebrating its … Read the full press release →

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ABB to supply variable speed drive solution for dual pinion ball mill at the PT Semen Bosowa Maros cement plant in Indonesia

Posted on 19, January 2016 by

The drive system has the highest energy efficiency amongst all variable speed drives in the 6MW power range. It is also the first drive system for a grinding application with a permanent magnet motor in this power and torque range. … Read the full press release →

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EP UK Investments Ltd to acquire Lynemouth Power Limited from RWE Supply & Trading GMBH

Posted on 11, January 2016 by

PRAHA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EP UK Investments Ltd (EP UK), a subsidiary of Energetický a průmyslový holding (“EPH”), a leading Central European energy group which owns the 2GW Eggborough Power Station, are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached on the purchase of … Read the full press release →

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National Grid to revamp vital gas mains in St Margarets, Twickenham

Posted on 5, January 2016 by

Eight week scheme starting in St Margarets Road, Twickenham later this month Traffic management will help ensure work can be delivered safely and efficiently Work will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies LONDON, 5-1-2016 … Read the full press release →

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National Grid to install 2,248 metres of new pipes in Sywell and Overstone

Posted on 5, January 2016 by

Work will keep gas flowing until the end of the century Temporary traffic lights on Sywell Road and Overstone Road LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Year heralds a gas mains upgrade in Sywell and Overstone, Northamptonshire, that will keep … Read the full press release →

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Lloyds Bank: Improving economic conditions in UK contributed to the pound outperforming the majority of major currencies in 2015

Posted on 30, December 2015 by

The Olympics may still be a few months away, but for savvy holidaymakers there’s never been a better time to visit Brazil than now. LONDON, 30-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The ongoing recession in South America’s largest economy has seen the … Read the full press release →

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Alpiq: Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG (KKG) and Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG (KKL) to enter their entitlements to the state decommissioning and waste disposal funds in their balance sheets

Posted on 21, December 2015 by

Lausanne, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the future, the two nuclear power plants Gösgen and Leibstadt will enter their entitlements to the decommissioning and waste disposal funds in their balance sheets on the basis of market values. Alpiq will balance its share … Read the full press release →

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Equistone Partners Europe, Inflexion Private Equity invest in smart, flexible power generation assets in UK

Posted on 18, December 2015 by

LONDON, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”) and Inflexion Private Equity (“Inflexion”) announce that they have together invested in UK Power Reserve (“UKPR”), a leading developer, owner and operator of smart, flexible power generation assets in the UK. … Read the full press release →

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Waste-to-energy: SUEZ and SYVEDAC renew their industrial partnership

Posted on 3, December 2015 by

SUEZ consolidates its position on the waste-to-energy market in France with the renewal of the contract to operate the energy recovery unit in the city of Caen, plus three other contracts in Brittany and the Paris region, worth a total … Read the full press release →

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Maintpartner and Fortum to refurbish Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö biofuel-driven thermal power station in Sweden

Posted on 3, December 2015 by

Espoo, Finland, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swedish power company Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö refurbishes its biofuel-driven thermal power station. The aim is to secure supply of district heating for the next 20 years and to reduce NOx emissions by 5 – … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE: Aurora Wind Power inaugurates 94 MW West Coast One wind farm in South Africa’s Western Cape Province

Posted on 1, December 2015 by

ENGIE, through its subsidiary Aurora Wind Power, inaugurates today the 94 MW West Coast One wind farm in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. Aurora Wind Power is owned by ENGIE (43%) and its South African partners Investec Bank Limited (34.5%) … Read the full press release →

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Sweden to support the areas in Iraq liberated from ISIL and areas in Syria controlled by the opposition

Posted on 30, November 2015 by

STOCKHOLM, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (26 November 2015), Sweden is taking a decision on support to the areas in Iraq that have been liberated from ISIL, as well as to areas in Syria controlled by the opposition and in … Read the full press release →

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Enel in talks with Endesa Chile to jointly develop renewable generation projects in Chile

Posted on 25, November 2015 by

Enel undertakes to start negotiations with Endesa Chile to jointly develop renewable generation projects in Chile Enersis confirmed as the only investment vehicle of the Enel Group in Latin America, with the exception of renewables The precise exchange ratio was … Read the full press release →

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