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Lindner supplies office and meeting walls to new Zurich Water Police station

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Zurich Water Police moved into their new modern building in 2022 as their old location no longer met police requirements. The new building was constructed with the environment in mind and even includes breeding places for common … Read the full press release →

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BASF Unveils Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations for Enhanced Sustainability and Yield

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced the latest advancements in its agricultural innovation pipeline, with a focus on providing solutions for farmers to overcome local and crop-specific pest pressures, climate challenges, changing regulatory requirements, and rising consumer expectations. The company is … Read the full press release →

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Die ORLEN-Gruppe eröffnet ihre erste Wasserstofftankstelle in Prag, um umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff zu fördern

Posted on 10, March 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) Die ORLEN-Gruppe hat eine neue Wasserstofftankstelle am Standort ORLEN Benzina in Prag in Betrieb genommen, die umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff für Pkw, Lkw und Busse in der Tschechischen Republik anbieten wird. Später in diesem Jahr wird die ORLEN-Gruppe auch Wasserstofftankstellen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland, Retail

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ORLEN Group launches its first hydrogen refuelling station in Prague to promote eco-friendly fuel

Posted on 10, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has launched a new hydrogen refuelling station at the ORLEN Benzina facility in Prague, which will offer eco-friendly fuel for cars, trucks, and buses in the Czech Republic. Later this year, ORLEN Group will also introduce … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Cargill (Provimi) extend partnership to provide distinctive value for animal feed customers in South Korea

Posted on 6, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Cargill (Provimi) have expanded their partnership to include South Korea in their feed enzyme development and distribution agreement. The two companies aim to bring innovative enzyme-based solutions to the market for animal feed customers, combining BASF’s … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Provides $199.96m to Improve Irrigation Efficiency in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley

Posted on 1, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to $199.96 million to Uzbekistan to upgrade the irrigation system in the heavily populated Fergana Valley. The funds will be used to modernize … Read the full press release →

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PackBenefit Secures €13 Million Venture Debt Loan from European Investment Bank for Sustainable Food Tray Production

Posted on 23, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) PackBenefit, a company specializing in sustainable food packaging solutions, has secured a €13 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its manufacturing capacity for recyclable and compostable food trays. The funding will be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Spain

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BASF SE Announces New Executive Appointment and Departure

Posted on 22, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF SE has appointed Dr. Stephan Kothrade, President of Intermediates, to its Board of Executive Directors, effective March 1, 2023. Kothrade has been with BASF since 1995 and has led the Intermediates division since 2022. The company has … Read the full press release →

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First of Five Large Scale Biogas Plants in Sweden Receives Final Construction Permits

Posted on 10, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a Swedish energy company, has received final construction permits for its latest biogas plant project in Götene. The plant will produce 120 GWh of liquefied biogas per year from early 2025, utilizing mainly manure as feedstock from … Read the full press release →

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Eni Supports Sustainability and Inclusivity at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Posted on 8, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and Eni have signed an agreement to support the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan Cortina 2026. Eni sees sport as a unifying tool and is committed to sustainability and a fair transition … Read the full press release →

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Yara Clean Ammonia and JERA partner to decarbonize coal-fired power plants and develop blue ammonia production

Posted on 17, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced that Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) and Japanese company JERA Co. Inc., responsible … Read the full press release →

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New York City invests $400 million in cloudburst program following collaboration with Copenhagen

Posted on 17, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — New York City is making a historic investment of nearly $400 million in its cloudburst program, thanks to a seven-year collaboration with the City of Copenhagen. The partnership has led to the creation of … Read the full press release →

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Italian company Imballaggi Alimentari launches sustainable ice cream packaging made with BASF’s Styropor® Ccycled™

Posted on 13, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) SIENA/ LUDWIGSHAFEN, 13-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that an Italian company called Imballaggi Alimentari, among the leaders in the food packaging sector, has launched a new line of ice … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Achim Sties to lead BASF’s global plastic additives business unit

Posted on 12, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the appointment of Dr. Achim Sties as the new Senior Vice President of its plastic additives business unit. The appointment will take effect … Read the full press release →

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Germany’s Hydrogen Future Gets a Boost with Yara’s Ammonia Terminal Modifications

Posted on 5, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced its plans to modify its ammonia terminals in Germany to handle … Read the full press release →

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MAN Truck & Bus expands its Lions City 12 E electric buses fleet in Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted on 14, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus, one of Europe’s leading industrial players in transport-related engineering, has announced that the company expands its fleet of electric buses of the type MAN Lions City 12 E in … Read the full press release →

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Credit Suisse Worry Barometer 2022: environment the number-one concern for the Swiss population in 2022

Posted on 23, November 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 23-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse Group AG, a global wealth manager, investment bank and financial services firm, has announced the release of its latest Worry Barometer 2022, a polling of Swiss voters on worries, confidence, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, News, Society, Switzerland

The new C-Press from ANDRITZ comes with much lower energy consumption and very low maintenance costs

Posted on 22, November 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 22-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the expansion of its C-Press screw presses product range. The Company’s new C-Press comes with much lower energy consumption … Read the full press release →

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) partner over aviation connectivity

Posted on 16, November 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE/ WASHINGTON D.C.,16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the government body responsible for civil aviation safety, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency of the United States Department of Transportation in charge … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ unveils new LiKOSET thickener aimed at sustainable processing of lithium needed for the expansion of e-mobility

Posted on 27, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 27-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the market launch of its new LiKOSET thickener aimed at sustainable processing of lithium needed for the expansion of … Read the full press release →

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Lindner introduces the AirBox S and AirBox E supply and exhaust air elements

Posted on 13, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNSTORF, Germany, 13-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Lindner Group, Europe’s leading supplier, manufacturer and service provider for the interior fit-out, building envelopes and insulation, has unveiled new AirBox S and AirBox E supply and exhaust air elements aimed at … Read the full press release →

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BASF to participate at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, under the motto #OurPlasticsJourney

Posted on 5, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced its participation at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19 – 26, 2022. The … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Styrolution and BASF make it possible for Orthex Group, a leading Nordic producer of household products, to offer consumers more sustainable products

Posted on 15, September 2022 by

Orthex houseware storage products made from INEOS Styrolution’s Luran ECO materials Biomass balanced styrene as plastic feedstock supplied by BASF Certified production processes and materials (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN/ FRANKFURT/ ESPOO, 15-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest … Read the full press release →

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Innovative solutions from BASF for the shoe industry at Simac, the international machinery and technology exhibition for shoes

Posted on 12, September 2022 by

More energy@work: Light materials with high rebound For extreme conditions: Boots that remain soft at winter temperatures Win-win: High performance solutions are made sustainable Bubble shoe: Creativity in times of lockdown New dimension: Completely 3D printed high heels and climbing … Read the full press release →

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Samsung Heavy Industries to deploy BASF’s OASE® blue technology in assessing the feasibility of capturing CO2 onboard maritime vessels

Posted on 9, September 2022 by

Supporting International Maritime Organization’s target to reduce carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by 2030 BASF’s OASE® blue technology contributing to sustainability and cost savings for CO2 capture in flue gas application Samsung Heavy Industry to evaluate feasibility of … Read the full press release →

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The Ialy hydropower plant in Vietnam to scale up with electro-mechanical equipment and technical services from Austrian group ANDRITZ

Posted on 7, September 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 7-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced it will deliver complete electro-mechanical equipment and technical services for the Ialy hydropower plant extension project located in Sa … Read the full press release →

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Yara to further reduce its total ammonia capacity utilization in Europe to 35 percent due to record high gas prices in Europe

Posted on 25, August 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 25-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced the decision to further reduce the company’s total European ammonia capacity … Read the full press release →

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Yara Growth Ventures to invests in a startup that makes hardware kits to retrofit existing tractors for autonomous operations

Posted on 18, August 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 18-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced that its Yara Growth Ventures will invest in a startup that … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ to supply a 50-MW PowerFluid circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler to Toyo Engineering Corporation in Japan, the company’s 15th order

Posted on 8, August 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced yet another order from Toyo Engineering Corporation, a Japanese engineering, procurement and construction company, for the delivery of a … Read the full press release →

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Azule Energy, the newly established 50/50 independent joint venture of Eni and bp in Angola, now operational

Posted on 2, August 2022 by

Formation of joint venture, owned 50:50 by bp and Eni, complete Combines both companies’ Angolan upstream, LNG and solar businesses (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 2-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s RDG200 thermostat can now monitor and control indoor air quality

Posted on 14, July 2022 by

RDG200 thermostat now equipped with a built-in CO2 sensor for monitoring and controlling indoor air quality Helps provide a healthy indoor climate and a safe place to work Achieves high energy efficiency and reduced energy costs (PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 14-Jul-2022 — … Read the full press release →

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Le thermostat RDG200 de Siemens Smart Infrastructure peut désormais surveiller et contrôler la qualité de l’air intérieur

Posted on 14, July 2022 by

Le thermostat RDG200 est maintenant équipé d’un capteur de CO2 intégré pour surveiller et contrôler la qualité de l’air intérieur Aide à fournir un climat intérieur sain et un lieu de travail sûr Atteint une efficacité énergétique élevée et des … Read the full press release →

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Yara exits its planned Sulphate of potash (SOP) mining project in Ethiopia

Posted on 4, July 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 4-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced the divestment of its interest in the planned Sulphate of potash … Read the full press release →

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BASF and MAN Energy Solutions partner over the construction of a large-scale heat pump at the BASF site in Ludwigshafen aimed at reducing the site’s natural gas consumption

Posted on 1, July 2022 by

Waste heat from cooling water system as a low-carbon energy source for steam production Expected reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 390,000 metric tons annually Feasibility study to investigate project at Ludwigshafen site (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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Yara International ASA and Japan Bank for International Cooperation partner over clean ammonia in Japan

Posted on 15, June 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 15-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Bank … Read the full press release →

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BASF expands production capacity for its Tinopal® CBS optical brighteners at the company’s facility in Monthey, Switzerland

Posted on 9, June 2022 by

Significant increase in production capacity at Monthey, Switzerland site, now successfully completed Double-digit million euro investment to support growing global demand for optical brighteners (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 9-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced … Read the full press release →

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KfW Development Bank to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewage networks in two large municipalities in Serbia

Posted on 22, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 22-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), a German state-owned investment and development bank as well as one of the world’s leading promotional banks, has announced that it will finance the construction of wastewater … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co partner over improving the quality of recyclates and reducing the use of virgin plastic material

Posted on 21, March 2022 by

BASF to supply its new IrgaCycle™ additive solutions to REEF Technology Builds on extensive know-how in the plastics industry (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 21-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co., Ltd., a … Read the full press release →

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BASF to increase prices of products in its additives portfolio by up to 35 percent

Posted on 7, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced price increase of antioxidants Irganox® 1076, Irganox® PS 802 and related blends in its additives portfolio for plastic applications by up to 35 … Read the full press release →

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BASF unveils new AI-powered solution that identifies optimal emollient mixes based on various parameters

Posted on 17, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MONHEIM AM RHEIN, 17-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that BASF Care Creations®, the leader in the personal care market, has launched the Emollient Maestro, which represents a sophisticated upgrade of … Read the full press release →

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