Tag Archives: decarbonisation

Portugal Pioneers Electric Transport for IKEA with New Cross-Industry Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release

Portgás Proposes €128 Million Investment Plan for Gas Network Expansion and Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Portgás, a subsidiary of REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, has announced a comprehensive investment plan totaling €128 million aimed at expanding its natural gas distribution networks and promoting decarbonisation initiatives. The plan, outlined in the Natural Gas Distribution … Read the full press release

EIB and Cepsa Partner on €285 Million Biofuels Plant to Boost Energy Security and Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €285 million loan to Cepsa for the development of an advanced biofuels plant in Andalusia, Spain, adjacent to the La Rábida Energy Park. In partnership with Bio-Oils, the facility will … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio with Carelin Oy Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has announced its acquisition of Carelin Oy, a leading provider of project management, energy, and asset care services in the Finnish renewable energy market. This strategic move aims to enhance AFRY’s offerings in the renewables sector, allowing … Read the full press release

New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release

Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release

Wood to Provide Specialized Services for Shell’s Energy Transition Projects

(IN BRIEF) Global consulting and engineering company, Wood, has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue providing specialized services to Shell’s worldwide projects. Wood’s expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and project management will support Shell’s greenfield and … Read the full press release

Versalis Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report Outlining Commitment to Carbon Neutrality

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting its efforts to contribute to sustainable and circular models in alignment with Eni’s strategy. The report outlines Versalis’ targets for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and emphasizes … 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

DNV-led Maritime Technologies Forum releases report on gaps in crew training and safety management for maritime decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a report on gaps in safety management practices and crew training requirements for achieving safe maritime decarbonization. The report focuses on three existing Conventions/Codes: International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Convention … Read the full press release

Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum debuts with “decarbonised world” debate

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Wavestone have published key takeaways from the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s inaugural digital debate, titled “In a decarbonized world, will freedom of mobility be affordable to a happy few only?” The debate featured a diverse group … Read the full press release

Eni’s Plenitude and CDP Equity commit to decarbonisation of Italy’s electricity sector through GreenIT investment

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and CDP Equity (CDP Group), which produces electricity from renewable sources, has approved a new business plan for 2023-2027. The plan includes a total investment of €1.7 billion ($2 billion) … Read the full press release

JBIC Facilitates Partnership with ArcelorMittal to Support Japanese Companies in Steelmaking Industry

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed an MOU on March 30, 2023, to strengthen their partnership in the steelmaking industry and decarbonization efforts. This agreement builds on their existing relationship, which includes JBIC’s financing … Read the full press release

Grupa Azoty Police partners with Ultra Safe Nuclear to promote decarbonisation of industrial processes

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty Police, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, and West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin have signed an agreement to develop a nuclear energy research facility based on Ultra Safe Nuclear’s Micro-Modular Reactor (MMR) technology. The first stage … Read the full press release

L’UE fixe un objectif de réduction de 80 % des émissions maritimes d’ici 2050

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le Parlement européen et le Conseil se sont mis d’accord sur un plan visant à réduire les émissions maritimes et à aider l’UE à atteindre son objectif de neutralité climatique. Le plan comprend l’établissement d’une norme de … Read the full press release

EU Sets 80% Reduction Target for Maritime Emissions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed to a plan to reduce maritime emissions and help the EU achieve its climate neutrality target. The plan includes the establishment of a fuel standard for ships to promote renewable and … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Doubles Down on Switching to Renewable Electricity to Reduce Emissions

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals is committed to achieving net zero across all scopes by 2040, with a focus on the increased use of renewable energy. The company has taken several actions to reduce its carbon footprint, including switching to renewable … Read the full press release

BP’s Latest Energy Outlook Examines Three Key Scenarios for Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) bp Energy Outlook has published its latest report exploring trends and uncertainties in the energy transition from now until 2050. The report updates its three main scenarios, Net Zero, Accelerated, and New Momentum, taking into account recent developments … Read the full press release

The European Investment Fund (EIF) commits EUR 50 million to the World Fund, Europe’s leading climate tech VC fund

World Fund invests in European climate tech start-ups The start-ups have the potential to save at least 100 million tons of CO2-equivalents per year The funds will be deployed across Europe – with a partial remit to invest in Germany … Read the full press release

The SBTi validation of Icade’s decarbonisation objectives reaffirms its leading role in the sustainable real estate

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 7-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Icade (EPA: ICAD), a multinational integrated real estate player with a portfolio worth €14.8 billion and part of Caisse des dépôts et consignations, has announced its decarbonisation objectives for 2030 and 2050 for … Read the full press release

Ørsted commits to become the world’s first company to have all of its suppliers using 100 percent renewable electricity by 2025

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 10-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced its commitment of becoming the world’s first company to have … Read the full press release

Ørsted verpflichtet sich, das erste Unternehmen der Welt zu werden, dessen Lieferanten bis 2025 zu 100 Prozent Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien beziehen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) FREDERICIA, 10-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), ein führender dänischer Betreiber von Offshore- und Onshore-Windparks, Solarparks, Energiespeicheranlagen und Bioenergieanlagen, hat sein Engagement angekündigt, das weltweit erste Unternehmen zu werden, das alle seine Lieferanten bis 2025 zu 100 Prozent … Read the full press release

Germany’s largest heat accumulator will be built at Vattenfall’s site in Berlin and will contribute to the energy security in the country

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 13-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that Germany’s largest heat accumulator/storage will be built at Vattenfall’s site at the Reuter West CHP plant in Berlin and will significantly contribute to … Read the full press release

Le plus grand accumulateur de chaleur d’Allemagne sera construit sur le site de Vattenfall à Berlin et contribuera à la sécurité énergétique du pays

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 13-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, une société d’électricité multinationale appartenant au gouvernement suédois, a annoncé que le plus grand accumulateur/stockage de chaleur d’Allemagne sera construit sur le site de Vattenfall au Reuter centrale de cogénération de … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal acquisition of 80 percent in voestalpine’s state-of-the-art HBI facility in Texas now completed

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal SA (AMS: MT), the world’s leading steel and mining company, has announced the completion of the acquisition of the majority shareholding (80%) of the world-class Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant located in … Read the full press release

Finaliza la adquisición por parte de ArcelorMittal del 80 % de las instalaciones HBI de última generación de Voestalpine en Texas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) LUXEMBOURG, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal SA (AMS: MT), la principal siderúrgica y minera del mundo, ha anunciado la finalización de la adquisición de la participación mayoritaria (80 %) de la planta de clase mundial Hot Briquetted … Read the full press release

bp commits to help the UK in its energy security and net zero goals with a massive £18 billion investment in the country’s energy system

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — bp (LON: BP), a British multinational oil and gas company, has announced a massive £18 billion investment in the energy system of the UK aimed at boosting the country’s energy security and net … Read the full press release

bp s’engage à aider le Royaume-Uni à atteindre ses objectifs de sécurité énergétique et de zéro net avec un investissement massif de 18 milliards de livres sterling dans le système énergétique du pays

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 3-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — bp (LON : BP), une multinationale pétrolière et gazière britannique, a a annoncé un investissement massif de 18 milliards de livres sterling dans le système énergétique du Royaume-Uni visant à renforcer la sécurité … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal now majority owner of voestalpine’s world-class Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Corpus Christi, Texas

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 14-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal SA (AMS: MT), the world’s leading steel and mining company, has announced the acquisition of the majority shareholding (80%) of the world-class Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant located in Corpus Christi, Texas … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal est désormais actionnaire majoritaire de l’usine de classe mondiale Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) de voestalpine à Corpus Christi, au Texas

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LUXEMBOURG, 14-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal SA (AMS : MT), leader mondial de la sidérurgie et des mines, a annoncé l’acquisition de la participation majoritaire (80 %) de l’usine de fer briqueté à chaud (HBI) de classe mondiale située … Read the full press release

Ørsted and ESVAGT partner over the world’s first service operation vessel (SOV) that will run on green fuels

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, Denmark, 8-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and ESVAGT, a market leader in service and support for offshore … Read the full press release

Volkswagen to become one of the first customers of Salzgitter AG for its low-CO2 steel

Salzgitter AG plans to start production of low-CO2 steel on new production route from the end of 2025. Expected CO2 savings after completion of the transformation: more than 95 percent. Volkswagen Group wants to become one of the first major industrial customers … Read the full press release

Biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil used on Capesize bulk carrier as part of the first sea trial resulted in 10 percent carbon emission reduction

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the successful completion of a sea trial using biofuel blended … Read the full press release

New Energy One Acquisition Corporation Plc to raise £ 175 million on the London Stock Exchange

(PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that Eni International B.V. and LiveStream LLC are planning to float (IPO) … Read the full press release

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Safran and Singapore Airlines join the Global SAF Declaration to accelerate SAF usage

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, Safran (EPA: SAF), a French multinational aircraft engine, rocket engine, … Read the full press release

Eni, Holcim partner over promising solution for CO₂ utilisation based on the carbonation of magnesium silicate minerals

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, and Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and … Read the full press release

Airbus plans to hire some 6000 new employees in 2022 across its entire group

(PRESS RELEASE) TOULOUSE, 19-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, has announced a massive recruitment plan across its entire group for 2022 in support of its preparation for the future of aviation and the implementation … Read the full press release

Ørsted to buy 45 percent stake in what could become the world’s first large-scale sustainable e-methanol project

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 12-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced it will acquire 45 percent stake in FlagshipONE e-methanol project … Read the full press release

Snam Group to build hydrogen-ready fuel cell system at the Torino Airport

Another Torino Green Airport project gets under way (PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE / CASELLE TORINESE, 29-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Snam Group (BIT: SRG), one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has announced that its subsidiary Renovit,  specialized in … Read the full press release