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ORLEN Group Embraces Virtual Power Plant Technology for Enhanced Energy Management

Posted on 29, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to introduce Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology, which will centralize the coordination of power generation sources throughout the country via a central control system. This innovative project aims to … Read the full press release →

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Engineering Firm Wood to Play Key Role in Expanding Germany’s Renewable Energy Grid

Posted on 19, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global consulting and engineering firm, has been awarded a contract by Dragados Offshore to design and support the development of three massive 2GW convertor stations in the German North Sea. These stations will transfer offshore wind … Read the full press release →

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Green Electricity Deal: Iberdrola and TMD Friction Services Join Forces

Posted on 4, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and TMD Friction Services have signed a 15-year contract for the supply of green electricity. Iberdrola will provide approximately 50 GWh of clean energy per year to cover over 50% of TMD’s electricity demand in Germany starting … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies to Expand High-Power EV Charging Network with 1,100 New Points Across Germany

Posted on 28, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has secured a contract to install and operate 1,100 high-power charge points (HPC) for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the German government’s “Deutschlandnetz” initiative. These charging points, offering up to 200 kW charging power, will be … Read the full press release →

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ORLEN Group Expands Renewable Energy Holdings with Greenvolt Acquisition, Aiming for 9 GW Capacity by 2030

Posted on 26, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group, a Polish energy company, is strengthening its renewable energy segment by acquiring two projects from Greenvolt. The projects, located in the Poznań Province, consist of a 22 MW photovoltaic farm and a 26 MW wind … Read the full press release →

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MAN Truck & Bus Advances Towards Emission-Free Drives, Prioritizing Battery-Electric and Hydrogen Solutions

Posted on 13, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, a prominent logistics integrator, is intensifying its transformation efforts by taking significant strides towards emission-free drives. The company’s focus for commercial vehicles is primarily on battery-electric drives, while MAN Engines, a business unit of … Read the full press release →

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RWE Takes Solar Business to New Heights in Spain, Launches Puerta del Sol Farm

Posted on 26, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain with the commissioning of the Puerta del Sol solar farm, following the earlier launch of Casa Valdes. Puerta del Sol, located near Madrid, has a capacity of 44 MWac and … Read the full press release →

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Salzgitter and Iberdrola sign long-term green energy supply contract for low-carbon steelmaking

Posted on 22, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of the Salzgitter Group, has signed a long-term power supply contract with Spanish energy producer Iberdrola Deutschland. Under the power purchase agreement (PPA), Salzgitter Flachstahl has secured 114 MW of green electricity for … Read the full press release →

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TenneT selects Dura Vermeer, BAM Infra Nederland, and Visser & Smit Bouw for 2GW land-based station construction in the Netherlands

Posted on 22, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TenneT, the Dutch transmission system operator, has chosen Dura Vermeer, BAM Infra Nederland, and Visser & Smit Bouw to undertake the civil engineering works for land-based stations for 2GW offshore wind projects in the Netherlands. The new 2GW … Read the full press release →

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Denmark Leads the Way in Decarbonization with HØST PtX Esbjerg Project

Posted on 13, January 2023 by

The Project Aims to Decarbonize Hard-to-Abate Industries with Green Ammonia (PRESS RELEASE) ESBJERG, Denmark, 13-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — A new Power-to-X (PtX) project called HØST PtX Esbjerg is set to revolutionize the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries in Denmark. The project, … Read the full press release →

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Professor Machiel Mulder, University of Groningen: Individual Efforts Alone May Not Drive Energy Transition

Posted on 9, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Groningen, one of the most traditional and prestigious universities in the Netherlands, has announced that its Professor of Energy Economics Machiel Mulder argues that individual actions, like switching to … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall unveils positive results of the first large-scale seabed survey with uncrewed surface vessels

Posted on 28, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish government-owned multinational power company, has announced it conducted a large-scale seabed survey using uncrewed surface vessels at several of its offshore wind farms in Denmark, Sweden, and the UK. The … Read the full press release →

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DNV signs a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) at the Nor-Shipping trade fair

Posted on 6, April 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the signature of a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) during the Nor-Shipping trade fair with Edda Wind, … Read the full press release →

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University of Twente researcher awarded NWO grant for the research proposal MELODY (Modeling Lower Shoreface Seabed Dynamics for a Climate-Proof Coast)

Posted on 9, September 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 9-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university located, has announced that its researcher Jebbe van der Werf (Faculty of ET and working at knowledge institute Deltares) has been awarded a … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted and Yara partner to replace fossil hydrogen with renewable hydrogen in the production of ammonia

Posted on 5, October 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 5-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara (OTCMKTS: YARIY), a Norwegian chemical company leader in the production of fertilizers, has announced it will partner with Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), the world’s leading offshore wind developer, over developing a pioneering project … Read the full press release →

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wpd signs Power Purchase Agreement with Polish ENGIE subsidiary

Posted on 21, July 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BREMEN, 21-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — German developer and operator of onshore and offshore wind farms, wpd records further success in the marketing of wind power in Poland. wpd has signed A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENGIE Zielona … Read the full press release →

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NWO: Technology Area (TA) projects in the Chemicals, Agri&Food, and Energy sectors scheduled to start in 2020

Posted on 2, April 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 2-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Three Technology Area (TA) projects are scheduled to start in 2020. A consortium led by Geert-Jan Boons (Utrecht University) will link allergenic proteins to complex sugars to open new avenues for preventing … Read the full press release →

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Equinor Energy AS: drilling of wildcat well 36/1-3 part of production licence 885 finished: the well is dry

Posted on 3, April 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) EDINBURGH, 3-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 885, containing the Presto prospect, has just finished the drilling of wildcat well 36/1-3. Transocean Spitsbergen drilling facility was responsible for the drilling of the well … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy: Belgian GeoSea to acquire full ownership of A2SEA

Posted on 10, July 2017 by

Fredericia, Denmark, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (07.07.2017), DONG Energy and Siemens signed an agreement with Belgian GeoSea stating that GeoSea will acquire the full ownership of A2SEA. A2SEA will continue to operate out of Denmark with offshore wind turbine service … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy’s UK Country Chairman Brent Cheshire to retire; Matthew Wright to succeed

Posted on 10, April 2017 by

DONG Energy’s UK Country Chairman Brent Cheshire will retire in June after 13 years with the company. Matthew Wright appointed as successor. FREDERICIA, 10-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Brent Cheshire was DONG Energy’s first UK employee in 2004 and under his leadership, … Read the full press release →

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Three projects with wpd’s participation accepted in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history

Posted on 22, August 2016 by

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd has taken part in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history and distanced its competitors in the market. As the Energy Ministry officially announced on Wednesday evening, three projects with wpd’s … Read the full press release →

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​DONG Energy to build O&M facility in Kings Wharf, Seacombe

Posted on 23, June 2016 by

DONG Energy, the global leader in offshore wind, will build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Kings Wharf, Seacombe to serve its two offshore wind farms in the area.  LIVERPOOL, 23-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The facility will consist of … 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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DONG Energy to take over RES Americas Developments Inc.’s development project rights off the coast of New Jersey

Posted on 12, February 2016 by

DONG Energy has agreed to take over RES Americas Developments Inc.’s (RES) more than 1000MW newly assigned development project rights off the coast of New Jersey. Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the offshore wind auction held by the U.S. … Read the full press release →

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KfW Group reports very strong demand for its financing products in FY 2015

Posted on 5, February 2016 by

Commitments up by 6.0% to EUR 50.5 billion Increase in international financing to EUR 27.9 billion (+9.7%) High demand for climate and environmental financing amounting to EUR 29.5 billion (+11.0%) Refugee accommodation promoted with EUR 1.5 billion Commitment in the … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy comments on Politiken articles that mislead readers

Posted on 30, March 2015 by

Fredericia, Denmark, 30-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As a response to the articles that Politiken published yesterday morning, DONG Energy submitted a contribution to the newspaper yesterday afternoon in order to provide some explanations and put things into the right perspective. Politiken … Read the full press release →

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ABB developed and tested 525kV extruded HVDC cable system to make renewable energy installations more efficient and cost-effective

Posted on 21, August 2014 by

525 kV voltage sets world record for extruded HVDC cable technology, doubling power flow and extending range to enable greater integration of distant renewables and interconnections Zurich, Switzerland, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has … Read the full press release →

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EIB to provide €500M for the Castor underground gas storage project in Spain as the first successful use of project bond credit enhancement

Posted on 1, August 2013 by

01-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The first transaction under the Project Bond Credit Enhancement initiative has successfully taken place. Investment in the Castor underground gas storage project, that will provide storage for 30% of Spain’s daily gas consumption, was supported by the … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted and Equinor Partner in Major Carbon Removal Deal to Drive Negative Emissions

Posted on 18, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes … Read the full press release →

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Rostock’s Renewable Energy Boom: A Model for Economic Revival in Eastern Germany

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Rostock and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are experiencing an economic revival driven by the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power. The region’s transformation is creating jobs, revitalizing the local economy, and positioning Rostock as a key player in Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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JERA Nex and JERA Americas Enter US Solar Market with Major Acquisitions

Posted on 7, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) JERA Nex and JERA Americas have entered the US solar market by acquiring two solar projects, totaling 395MW AC, from Lightsource bp. The projects, located in Arkansas and Louisiana, are now operational and will provide renewable energy under … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted Streamlines European Onshore Renewables Focus with ENGIE Deal

Posted on 29, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, is divesting its French onshore operations to ENGIE as part of its strategic realignment towards key European markets for onshore renewables. The share purchase agreement includes the sale of OSTWIND International … Read the full press release →

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PNE AG Exceeds Expectations with Strong Financial Performance and Expansion Strategy

Posted on 27, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG reports a highly successful year in 2023, achieving or surpassing strategic goals outlined in its ‘Scale up 1.0’ strategy. With total aggregate output reaching €267.8 million and EBITDA hitting €39.9 million, the company is at the … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Hybrid Capital Securities

Posted on 13, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted A/S has finalized its invitation to holders of its EUR 500,000,000 2.25% green hybrid capital securities due in 3017 to tender their securities for purchase by Ørsted for cash. With EUR 249,544,000 in aggregate principal amount of … Read the full press release →

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thyssenkrupp Steel Partners with RWE to Power Direct Reduction Plant with Green Electricity

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE have entered into a significant long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply green electricity to the first direct reduction plant at the Duisburg location, marking a pivotal step in the tkH2Steel transformation project. The … Read the full press release →

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RWE Inks Major Power Purchase Agreements with German Industrial Giants

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE Supply & Trading has finalized Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with seven prominent German industrial customers, securing the supply of approximately 1,000 gigawatt hours per year of green electricity from its Kaskasi offshore wind farm starting in 2026. … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted’s Innovative Approach to Surplus Heat: A Win for Green District Heating

Posted on 2, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading renewable energy company, has teamed up with Danish district heating providers VEKS and CTR to utilize surplus heat generated by a carbon capture plant at Avedøre Power Station. This surplus heat will be used to … Read the full press release →

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DHL Group Inks 10-Year Renewable Energy Deal with RWE Supply & Trading

Posted on 25, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release →

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EIB and Ørsted Sign €400 Million Agreement to Boost Renewable Energy in Europe

Posted on 5, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ørsted have inked a €400 million framework loan agreement to support the expansion of wind energy production, in alignment with the RePowerEU initiative’s objectives. This marks their fifteenth joint project, reflecting Ørsted’s … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted’s Historic Carbon Capture Project in Denmark Takes Flight

Posted on 4, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has commenced construction on two carbon capture facilities at the Asnæs Power Station and Avedøre Power Station in Denmark, marking the country’s inaugural full-scale carbon capture endeavor. This project, backed by a 20-year contract from the Danish … Read the full press release →

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