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Solvay to acquire 100% of U.S.-based Cytec for US$5.5 billion

Posted on 31, July 2015 by

Perfect fit with Solvay’s strategy focused on sustainability and value Propels Solvay to world’s second largest player in aerospace composite materials Accelerates growth of Advanced Materials with major push into composites Reinforces Advanced Formulations with the world’s number one mining … Read the full press release →

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Solvay to build a high volume High Purity H2O2 plant in Italy

Posted on 31, July 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay’s GBU Special Chem has launched a partnership with one of the world’s leading electronics producers, under which Solvay will build a high volume High Purity H2O2 plant in Italy to meet the fast growing demand … Read the full press release →

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Solvay begins production at its new fluoroelastomers (FKM) plant in Changshu, China

Posted on 31, July 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay has begun production at its new fluoroelastomers (FKM) plant in Changshu, China, as part of its ongoing strategic site expansion, to meet booming demand for its specialty polymers from Asia’s fast-growing automotive industry and multiple … Read the full press release →

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Solvay to end the production of So-dium Percarbonate in Rosignano, Italy

Posted on 31, July 2015 by

Brussels, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay announces today its intention to end the production of So-dium Percarbonate in Rosignano, Italy, by the end of the first quarter of 2016 at the latest. The main reason is the further decrease of the … Read the full press release →

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EnBW Kernkraft: Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) back online following the completion of its annual inspection

Posted on 27, July 2015 by

Karlsruhe, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the early hours on 24th july 2015 Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) has been back online following the completion of its annual inspection. Over the past few weeks, testing and … Read the full press release →

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Landis+Gyr issues the following statement regarding Toshiba media releases

Posted on 23, July 2015 by

Zug, Switzerland, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In response to numerous external inquiries, Landis+Gyr, the global leader in smart metering, issues the following statement regarding Toshiba media releases from earlier today. Landis+Gyr has operated as an independent growth platform within Toshiba ever … Read the full press release →

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NIB signed EUR 92m 7-year-maturity loan agreement with Brazil’s Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) to finance greenfield pulp mill project in Brazil

Posted on 21, July 2015 by

NIB has signed a USD 100 million (EUR 92 million) 7-year-maturity loan agreement with Brazil’s Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) for on-lending to finance Klabin S.A.’s greenfield pulp mill project. HELSINKI, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The loan is for financing the construction … Read the full press release →

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The Audi e gas plant in the city of Werlte contributes toward stabilizing public power grid as it produces CO2 neutral fuel

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

World’s largest power-to-gas plant compensates for load peaks Qualification confirmed for participation in the electricity balancing market Qualification confirmed for participation in the electricity balancing market Ingolstadt/Werlte, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Audi e gas plant in the city of … Read the full press release →

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Enel Green Power completes and connects to the grid the Osage Wind farm located in Osage County, Oklahoma

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

The Osage Wind farm, with a total installed capacity of 150 MW, is able to generate more than 620 GWh a year Rome, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North … Read the full press release →

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Enel Green Power and Empresa Nacional del Petróleo begin construction in Chile for the first geothermal plant in South America

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

Once completed, the Cerro Pabellón plant will have a total gross installed capacity of 48 MW and will be able to produce nearly 340 GWh per year Construction of the power plant will require approximately 320 million US dollars Rome, … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE / Toshiba owned NuGeneration Ltd made payment to Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) as part of land contract for its new nuclear power project in West Cumbria along England’s northwest coast

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

PARIS, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (July 15, 2015), NuGeneration Ltd (NuGen), owned 60% by Toshiba and 40% by ENGIE, made payment to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), as part of a land contract for the Moorside site in West … Read the full press release →

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Vestas receives firm order from Sehzade Enerji for the 46.2 MW Amasya wind power project in Turkey

Posted on 13, July 2015 by

Sehzade Enerji places 46.2 MW order, expanding Vestas’ footprint in the growing Turkish market Aarhus, Denmark, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 46.2 MW Amasya wind power project in Turkey. The project … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s leading provider of cables and cable systems Leoni Cable Inc. awarded Green Supplier of the Year by Yazaki

Posted on 10, July 2015 by

Recognition of continuous improvement in environmental initiatives Rochester (MI, USA) / Cuauhtémoc (Mexico) / Nuremberg (Germany), 10-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leoni Cable Inc., a North American branch of Leoni Group, Europe’s leading provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive … Read the full press release →

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Bosch Thermotechnology sales revenues up by 7% in the first five months of 2015 vs. same period of the previous year

Posted on 7, July 2015 by

Glock: „Excellently positioned for EU energy label thanks to energy-efficient systems technology“ Joint venture with Midea for air-conditioning systems New generation of devices is web-enabled and intuitive to operate Stuttgart,  7-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch Thermotechnology has grown strongly between … Read the full press release →

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RWE Polska expands its gas business to small and medium enterprises with a new product named “Gas Now”

Posted on 7, July 2015 by

Electricity and gas from one supplier Market liberalisation allows for further organic growth ESSEN, 7-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE Polska is expanding its gas business to small and medium enterprises with a new product named “Gas Now”. This product ensures … Read the full press release →

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EP Energy, a.s. to acquire more than 95% of the shares in Hungary-based Budapesti Erőmű Zrt from E.D.F. International

Posted on 3, July 2015 by

LONDON, 3-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EP Energy, a.s., has, through its subsidiary company EP Hungary, a.s., entered into an agreement with France-based E.D.F. International (EdF) on the sale of its majority stake in Hungary-based Budapesti Erőmű Zrt. EP Energy will … Read the full press release →

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GIZ celebrates the inauguration of its new office building in Bonn known as the ‘Meander Building’

Posted on 30, June 2015 by

The building was constructed in line with the latest environmental standards. Bonn/Eschborn, 30-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is celebrating the inauguration of its new office building in Bonn known as the ‘Meander Building’. … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: EU on track to meet its 20% 2020 renewable energy targets

Posted on 18, June 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has published the progress report on 2020 renewable energy targets, showing that the EU is on track to meet its 20% renewable energy targets. With a projected share of 15.3% of renewable … Read the full press release →

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Energy Union: European Commission sets new High Level Group to drive forward key energy infrastructure projects in South-West Europe

Posted on 18, June 2015 by

Luxembourg, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A well-connected energy market is vital for creating an Energy Union that will ensure secure, affordable and sustainable energy for all EU citizens and businesses. Building missing cross-border links between the Iberian Peninsula and the … Read the full press release →

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RenewableUK: the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd

Posted on 15, June 2015 by

LONDON, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK is celebrating today’s announcement that the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project has been granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd. The project is scheduled to be built in Swansea Bay … Read the full press release →

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Vaisala supported SunEdison Inc. with crucial asset valuation analysis in the $2.4 billion purchase of First Wind Holdings Inc.

Posted on 12, June 2015 by

Vaisala 3TIER Services selected to deliver crucial asset valuation analysis to help finalize purchase decision  HELSINKI, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, played a critical role in supporting SunEdison Inc., and its power-plant … Read the full press release →

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​OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation establish R&D centre for advanced energy technologies

Posted on 8, June 2015 by

HELSINKI, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation have signed a cooperation agreement on establishing a R&D centre for advanced energy technologies. The R&D cooperation targets to improve the efficiency and reliability of heat grids and enhance energy … Read the full press release →

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Vestas received order from Isolux de Mexico S.A. to supply 30 units of V112-3.3 MW wind turbine for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms in Mexico

Posted on 4, June 2015 by

Vestas expands its presence in the Mexican market with a 99 MW order for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms to be located in Tamaulipas, Mexico. MADRID, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ … Read the full press release →

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Borusan EnBW Enerji successfully concluded two further onshore projects: the Koru and Harmanlik onshore wind farms in Turkey each with 50 megawatts output

Posted on 1, June 2015 by

The renewable portfolio of this German-Turkish joint venture comprises 287 megawatts Karlsruhe, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The German-Turkish joint venture Borusan EnBW Enerji, in which the partners Borusan and EnBW each hold a 50 percent stake, has successfully concluded two further … Read the full press release →

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Voith Hydro successfully transported 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in Portugal

Posted on 29, May 2015 by

Heidenheim/Vieira do Minho,  29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In mid-May 2015, Voith Hydro successfully transported a 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in northwestern Portugal. The component, which was fabricated in Asia, was shipped via Rotterdam … Read the full press release →

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Borealis and Borouge experts to showcase innovations based on the Borlink™ technology at Jicable International Conference in Versailles, 21 – 25 June 2015

Posted on 29, May 2015 by

VIENNA, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, announce their participation at the Jicable International Conference on Insulated Power Cables taking place in Versailles, France from 21 to … Read the full press release →

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MVM Partner Ltd demonstrates its new energy manager service at the Marriott Hotel

Posted on 28, May 2015 by

BUDAPEST, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MVM Partner Ltd. is introducing its new energy manager service in the summer of 2015. Before entering the market, the company launched a pilot project together with the Marriott Hotel (Duna Hotel Ltd.) the goal … Read the full press release →

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MVM Group 2014 sales: the highest in the company’s history

Posted on 28, May 2015 by

BUDAPEST, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Shareholders’ Meeting of the MVM Group, the Shareholders approved the 2014 Report of the Group and the business policy objectives for 2015. The MVM Group realised an EBITDA of HUF 103 billion against … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy: Full power output achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm off the UK’s east coast

Posted on 26, May 2015 by

Full power output has been achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind, a major renewable energy project located off the UK’s east coast. Fredericia, Denmark, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Westermost Rough is capable of generating up to 210 megawatts (MW) of … Read the full press release →

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MAYKOR-GMCS among the winners of the rating “Leaders of the Industry Information Technology for 2015”

Posted on 26, May 2015 by

MAYKOR-GMCS was among the winners of the rating “Leaders of the Industry Information Technology for 2015”, which was prepared by the industry portal “Production management.” MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rating “Leaders of Industry Information Technology” was designed to provide … Read the full press release →

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Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals awarded certification as Family-Friendly Companies by Fundación Másfamilia

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

Fundación Másfamilia awarded this distinction to Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals at a ceremony presided by the Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality The certification includes compliance with measures related to employment quality, work and family life balance and equal … Read the full press release →

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Landis+Gyr wins contract for delivery of smart grid technology to energy providers in Poland

Posted on 11, May 2015 by

Country’s energy sector to benefit from increased network efficiency following award of innovative joint tender for smart grid hardware Zug, Switzerland, and Warsaw, Poland, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Landis+Gyr, a global leader in supplying energy management solutions, has won a major … Read the full press release →

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Republic of Lithuania, NIB sign loan agreement for EUR 100 million with maturity of 20 years aimed at improving energy efficiency

Posted on 29, April 2015 by

NIB and the Republic of Lithuania have signed a loan agreement, totalling EUR 100 million, with a maturity of 20 years, to improve energy efficiency in public and residential buildings. HELSINKI, 29-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The long-term loan will finance the renovation of … Read the full press release →

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GasTerra finances the fuel cell car of TU Delft’s Car as Power Plant project

Posted on 24, April 2015 by

Groningen, Netherlands, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the future, hydrogen fuel cell cars will also be able to provide energy for houses and offices. These cars run on electricity which is produced from a hydrogen fuel cell. If the vehicle is … Read the full press release →

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Major European energy companies CEOs deliver the Magritte Group’s proposals for a renewed energy policy to the three main European institutions

Posted on 24, April 2015 by

PARIS, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (April 21, 2015), CEOs from four major European energy companies – GDF SUEZ, Iberdrola, CEZ, and GasTerra – met with representatives from the three main European institutions (EU Parliament, the European Commission and the Council … Read the full press release →

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Pöyry report on the growing risks facing renewable investors in European power markets

Posted on 22, April 2015 by

A report by Pöyry on the growing risks facing renewable investors in European power markets. HELSINKI, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The days of “invest and forget” are over for investors in renewable energy. Pöyry Management Consulting forecasts greater risk to … Read the full press release →

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Universities of Twente and Leiden, Akzo Nobel, Shell, Magneto special anodes and Elson Technologies partner over improvement of electrochemical processes

Posted on 16, April 2015 by

Enschede, Netherlands, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NWO, the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, recently announced that it will grant five ‘Technology Area subsidies’ to chemical sciences researchers who closely cooperate with the corporate sector. Within one of the approved projects, Guido Mul … Read the full press release →

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Fortum Corporation names Pekka Lundmark President and CEO

Posted on 7, April 2015 by

HELSINKI, 7-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Pekka Lundmark, M.Sc. (Eng.), 51, has been appointed President and CEO of Fortum Corporation. He will start at Fortum in the beginning of September 2015, and will transfer from Konecranes Plc, where he has been President and CEO … Read the full press release →

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BMW to present at the 16th Auto Shanghai in China from 22 – 29 April 2015

Posted on 7, April 2015 by

•BMW at the 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from 22 – 29 April 2015 (Press Days from 20 – 21 April). •BMW presents a world premiere, four Asian premieres and two Chinese premieres in Shanghai. •World … Read the full press release →

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ETH Zurich, the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and Swissgrid to host event to discuss “The grid of the future” on 18 June 2015

Posted on 6, April 2015 by

Frick, Switzerland, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ETH Zurich, the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and Swissgrid are inviting interested parties to a discussion on «The grid of the future» on 18 June 2015. The event featuring presentations and a panel discussion will … Read the full press release →

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