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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Collaborates with Microsoft to Launch Secure AI Chatbot FhGenie for Employees’ Text Creation and More

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, in partnership with Microsoft, has introduced FhGenie, an internal AI chatbot based on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. FhGenie operates similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and allows Fraunhofer employees to securely create, edit, or modify texts using non-public … Read the full press release

Eni Completes First Phase of Treasury Share Buyback Program with Acquisition of 4.2 Million Shares

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an energy company, has acquired 4,233,249 shares on the Euronext Milan from August 21 to August 24, 2023, as part of its treasury share buyback program. The shares were purchased at a weighted average price of €14.1299 … Read the full press release

Global Campaign ‘The Meningitis Flag’ Launched to Raise Meningitis Awareness Ahead of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

(IN BRIEF) Meningitis Research Foundation, the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO), and Sanofi have united to introduce ‘The Meningitis Flag,’ a worldwide campaign aimed at increasing awareness in the fight against meningitis. The campaign, supported by para-athletes including Ellie Challis, … Read the full press release

Africa’s First Emission-Free Oil Production: Eni Launches Operations in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine Field

(IN BRIEF) Eni has initiated oil and gas production from the Baleine Field off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire, less than two years after its discovery in September 2021. This marks Africa’s first Scope 1 and 2 emissions-free production project. … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto’s ‘Offers’ In-Car App Expands to Eight Markets, Bringing Discounts and Convenience to Drivers

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has extended its ‘Offers’ in-car infotainment app to eight markets, offering over 100 discounted products and services accessible from the user’s vehicle. The app is compatible with Škoda vehicles equipped with the latest-generation Amundsen and Columbus … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace, Enhancing Multi-Domain Portfolio and Strengthening Defense Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced its intention to acquire Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation for approximately $5.55 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition aims to strengthen BAE Systems’ multi-domain portfolio by adding Ball Aerospace’s capabilities … Read the full press release

Screening Program Reduces Incidence of Lower Bowel Cancer by 15%, Major Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has found that the introduction of the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in 2006 led to a reduction … Read the full press release

Savills Enhances Heritage and Townscape Team with Dual Senior Consultants

(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the addition of Trystan Lever and Harry Smith as senior consultants to its expanding Heritage and Townscape team. With diverse backgrounds in both commercial and local government sectors, Trystan and Harry will be based in … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to seven early-stage researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The recipients include researchers working on topics like creating fake sticky cells to study cell motion, developing security … Read the full press release

University of Twente Researchers Receive Prestigious Veni Grants for Innovative Studies

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to four researchers at the University of Twente. The recipients include Rick Hogeboom, exploring ethical perspectives on water usage; Harijot Singh Bindra, designing electronics to run sensors without batteries; … Read the full press release

Holcim Expands European Roofing Platform with Acquisition of CSTR, Strengthening Sustainable Solutions Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH (CSTR), a prominent manufacturer of durable and technical rubber products used in roofing systems. With this acquisition, Holcim aims to expand its roofing platform in Europe and … Read the full press release

Vivendi Sponsors Venice International Film Festival and Showcases Original Series

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi will sponsor the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and Canal+ original series “D’Argent et de Sang” will premiere at the event. Vivendi and Canal+ Group will partner with Screens of Tomorrow to promote inclusive and sustainable storytelling. … Read the full press release

Moroccan SME Neodenim Adopts Sustainable Clothing Production with EBRD Support

(IN BRIEF) Moroccan SME, Neodenim, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has adopted more energy-efficient and sustainable clothing production practices. With the installation of new machines, the company now reduces energy, water, and chemical consumption during … Read the full press release

HELLENiQ ENERGY Secures €766 Million Financing Deal for Expanding Renewable Energy Portfolio in Greece

(IN BRIEF) HELLENiQ ENERGY’s subsidiary, HELLENiQ Renewables, has signed a financing framework agreement of up to €766 million with National Bank of Greece S.A. and Eurobank S.A. The agreement aims to implement multiple financing arrangements for electricity generation from Renewable … Read the full press release

Eni and SLB Collaborate to Enhance Pipeline Safety and Monitoring with e-vpms® Technology

(IN BRIEF) Eni, through its subsidiary Enivibes, and SLB (Schlumberger) have formed an alliance to deploy e-vpms® (Eni Vibroacoustic Pipeline Monitoring System), an innovative technology developed by Eni. The e-vpms® system utilizes vibroacoustic wave detection to provide real-time analysis, monitoring, … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Bolsters APAC Leadership Team with Key Hires, Strengthening Its Global Solar Presence

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global solar leader, has welcomed two key new hires to its senior management team in the APAC region. Bin Fu has been appointed as the Regional Head for Taiwan, bringing 13 years of experience in … Read the full press release

Eni’s Strategic Move: Acquiring Chevron’s Interests in East Kalimantan Blocks

(IN BRIEF) Eni, a global energy company, announces the successful acquisition of Chevron interests in the Indonesian Blocks Ganal PSC, Rapak PSC, and Makassar Straits PSC, located in the Kutei Basin, offshore East Kalimantan. Eni already held a 20% interest … Read the full press release

Samaritans Festival Branch Marks 50th Year with Listening Garden at Latitude Festival

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Festival Branch is celebrating its 50th year by unveiling a special Listening Garden at Latitude festival. The Listening Garden provides a space for people to sit, reflect, talk, and listen, highlighting the support Samaritans has provided to … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major Artillery Ammunition Contracts to Replenish Stores

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading developer and producer of ammunition, has been awarded significant contracts for artillery ammunition by the German Bundeswehr. The contracts, worth approximately €1.3 billion, include the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition and the expansion of an … Read the full press release

Maersk Expands Presence in Croatia with Opening of Own Multi-Customer Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global provider of logistics solutions, has opened its first multi-customer warehouse in Croatia, further strengthening its footprint in the country. The 12,000 sqm facility, located near the port of Rijeka, offers fast delivery times and efficient … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Selected to Develop WEkEO 2.0 Platform for Enhanced Access to Copernicus Earth Observation Data

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) to provide cloud computing and related services for the WEkEO 2.0 platform. The platform, which replaces the current WEkEO Data … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Partner to Provide Affordable Mobile Broadband Services in Rural Benin

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN have joined forces to deliver affordable and reliable mobile broadband services to remote rural areas in Benin that lack adequate connectivity. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will support MTN Benin’s rural coverage expansion across … Read the full press release

Eni and Industry Partners Outline Strategy for Decarbonizing Maritime Sector in ‘The Route to Net Zero’ Document

(IN BRIEF) Eni, in collaboration with industry partners and associations, has presented a strategic orientation document titled “The route to net zero. Decarbonizing the maritime sector.” The document was developed by 40 experts and focuses on analyzing the technological evolution … Read the full press release

Terna and University of Salerno Introduce Second Edition of Tyrrhenian Lab Master’s Degree for Digitalization of Electricity System

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the company managing the national transmission grid in Italy, has presented the second edition of the 2nd-level Master’s Degree in “Digitalisation of the electricity system for the energy transition” as part of the Tyrrhenian Lab project in … Read the full press release

ABB and Microsoft Partner to Integrate Azure OpenAI Service into Genix Industrial Analytics and AI Suite

(IN BRIEF) ABB and Microsoft have announced an expanded partnership to integrate Azure OpenAI Service into ABB’s Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite. The collaboration aims to leverage generative AI technology to help industrial customers gain insights from operational data. … Read the full press release

Eni and Vår Energi Announce Agreement to Purchase Neptune Energy, Enhancing Low-Emission Operations

Eni and Vår Energi Announce Agreement to Purchase Neptune Energy, Enhancing Low-Emission Operations

(IN BRIEF) Eni and Vår Energi have announced their agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Group, a leading exploration and production company with gas-oriented operations in Western Europe, North Africa, Indonesia, and Australia. Eni will acquire Neptune’s global business, excluding Germany … Read the full press release

Eni Reports Successful Acquisition of 5.4 Million Treasury Shares on Euronext Milan; the company now owns 1.52% of its share capital

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the completion of its treasury shares purchase program from June 12 to June 16, 2023. During this period, the company acquired 5,417,589 shares on the Euronext Milan at an average price of €12.9818 per share, … Read the full press release

Restructuring at Lightsource bp: Adele Ara Named CTO, Ann Davies Returns to bp in Senior Vice President Role

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the appointment of Adele Ara as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the executive team. Adele has been with the company since 2014, demonstrating her … Read the full press release

InvestEU-backed Partnership to Stimulate SME Growth and Digitalization in Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and SID Bank have signed a guarantee agreement worth €42 million to unlock €72 million in new loans for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Slovenia. The agreement, backed by InvestEU, will … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Advances Spanish Space Industry with Successful Integration of SPAINSAT NG Payloads

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space’s Tres Cantos facility in Spain has successfully integrated the SPAINSAT NG satellite communication payloads, marking a significant milestone for the Spanish space industry. The Communications Module of the SpainSat NG-I satellite has been transported to … Read the full press release

Eni’s Versalis and Gruppo Boero Unveil Sustainable Breakthroughs for Yachting Sector

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has partnered with Gruppo Boero, a leading provider of paint products for the yachting industry, to develop sustainable solutions for yacht manufacturing. Versalis has created eco-friendly hardeners for epoxy systems using over … Read the full press release

RINA and Eni Collaborate on Green Maritime Initiatives for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at the energy transition and decarbonization of their operations, with a focus on maritime transport. The partnership will explore the use of HVO biofuel produced by … Read the full press release

Eni Introduces HVOlution Initiative to Accelerate Sustainable Fuel Adoption in Heavy Transport

(IN BRIEF) Eni, a global energy company, has launched the HVOlution program to promote the use of HVOlution, their renewable diesel fuel, among their suppliers’ vehicles involved in fuel transportation to Eni Live Stations. This initiative aims to support the … Read the full press release

EBRD Joins Forces with Baltic Nations for MSCI Initiative, Strengthening Investor Appeal

(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, in collaboration with the EBRD, EC, and Nasdaq Baltic, are welcoming the MSCI initiative to consolidate their markets into a single index. This integration will raise the region’s profile among international investors who track … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Funding Package Bolsters DenizBank’s Commitment to Green Finance and Women-Led Enterprises in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) EBRD provides $143.25 million to DenizBank for green investments, women-led businesses, and earthquake response. The financing package supports DenizBank’s Diversified Payment Rights program and includes funds for on-lending to green economy projects, women-led SMEs, and companies involved in … Read the full press release

Partnership Between Guiné Bissau and Eni to Drive Environmental and Health Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The Government of Guiné Bissau and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to explore collaboration opportunities in various areas, including exploration, climate solutions, agriculture, sustainability, and health. The MoI aims to promote sustainable growth, protect forests, … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Leadership Transition: Joerg Sonne Assumes Role as Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release

Newcastle University-Led NERAP Consortium Celebrates Widening Access Award Success

(IN BRIEF) The North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP), consisting of five universities in the North East region of the UK, including Newcastle, Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside, has been awarded the Widening Access Partnership of the Year at the … Read the full press release

Octopus Energy’s Kraken platform expands reach through strategic partnership with Plenitude

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, the retail energy business of Eni, and Kraken, the tech platform of Octopus Energy Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to help Plenitude expand its presence in international retail energy markets. Plenitude will adopt the Kraken … Read the full press release

Paris 2024’s Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to Take Place Along Seine

(IN BRIEF) Paris 2024 has partnered with 42 river companies to provide boats for athletes of Olympic delegations to parade along the Seine River during the Opening Ceremony. A total of 116 Parisian and regional boats will be used, with … Read the full press release