Tag Archives: decarbonization

EDF and EIB complete €1 billion financing to modernize Enedis’ grid and integrate renewable energy in France

(IN BRIEF) EDF and the European Investment Bank have finalized the second €500 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package that will fund Enedis’ efforts to strengthen the French electricity grid and expand renewable energy connections. The investment will … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to fully automate Paris Metro Line 13 with CBTC GoA4 by 2032

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

DNV and RSI release study on decarbonizing Europe’s ageing short sea dry bulk fleet

(IN BRIEF) DNV and the Responsible Shipping Initiative have published a study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet, revealing that limited incentives for smaller vessels are slowing progress toward IMO 2050 goals. Many ships in the ageing European … Read the full press release

Iqony Fernwärme Boosts Climate-Friendly Heating with Uniper Wärme Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Iqony Fernwärme GmbH (Steag Iqony Group) has agreed to acquire Uniper Wärme GmbH from Uniper Kraftwerke GmbH, in compliance with EU state aid conditions tied to Uniper’s 2022 stabilization package. Uniper Wärme, founded in 1964, serves over 14,400 … Read the full press release

MAHLE champions technology diversity and unveils Efficiency³ innovations while urging EU CO₂ rule overhaul

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is doubling down on “technology diversity,” arguing hybrids, range extenders and renewable fuels must complement BEVs to slash transport emissions quickly. CEO Arnd Franz urged a fast revision of EU CO₂ rules to include sustainable ICEs and … Read the full press release

DNV validates Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant as industry-standard, power-dense turnkey electrolyzer after multi-year testing and factory audit

(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed a comprehensive review of Electric Hydrogen’s second-generation HYPRPlant electrolyzer, confirming compliance with industry standards in process design, safety and manufacturing. The turnkey PEM system—available in 75, 100 and 120 MW variants—achieves high power density, cutting … Read the full press release

Martijn Bergink to lead Alfa Laval Marine Division from 1 September 2025 as Sameer Kalra retires after a decade of transformation

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has appointed long-time executive Martijn Bergink as President of its Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. Bergink, who joined the company in 1998 and currently leads the Business Unit Pumping Systems and serves as Managing Director … Read the full press release

Safran closes $1.8 billion deal for Collins Aerospace flight control and actuation unit, adding 4,000 staff and 180-platform footprint

(IN BRIEF) Safran has closed the $1.8 billion purchase of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation operations, adding 4,000 employees, eight major sites in Europe and Asia, and technology installed on 180 aircraft platforms. The acquired unit posted $1.55 billion in 2024 … Read the full press release

Linde accelerates U.S. space launch support with major gas capacity boosts in Florida and a new Texas ASU coming online by 2026–2027

(IN BRIEF) Linde has signed two new long-term agreements to supply bulk industrial gases for U.S. rocket launches and will invest accordingly in two key sites. The company will expand its Mims, Florida facility—previously enlarged in 2020 and 2024—to add … Read the full press release

DHL Express Secures 9.5 Million Liters of Pure SAF from Neste at Changi for Air‑Cargo Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,400 tons of 100 percent unblended SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport between July 2025 and June 2026, marking one of Asia’s largest SAF deals in air cargo. The SAF, meeting CORSIA criteria, will be blended on-site to … Read the full press release

wpd and Nomura Real Estate Ink 7.48 MW CPPA for Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Farm in Japan

(IN BRIEF) wpd has secured a CPPA with Nomura Real Estate Development for the 7.48 MW Higashi Izu Furusato onshore wind farm in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Developed alongside GPSS Group, the project will deploy three Enercon turbines and begin operations in … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Named Only UK and European SEA A-List Company in CDP’s Global Road Transport Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has become the only UK and European—and one of just two global—Road Transport companies to achieve CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment A-List distinction in its 2024 disclosure. The award reflects Stagecoach’s leadership in governance, Scope 3 emissions-reduction, and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Equip ArcelorMittal–China Oriental JV with Silicon Steel Lines for NEV Magnet Production

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will equip the ArcelorMittal–China Oriental Group joint venture in Changzhou with essential silicon steel production technology, including three annealing and coating lines, a reversing cold rolling mill, and twelve inductors. This installation supports the NEMM project’s mission … Read the full press release

DHL Named FIA Global Logistics Partner for Formula 1, 2 & 3 Events

(IN BRIEF) DHL is now the FIA’s Global Logistics Partner, providing end-to-end support—transport, set-up, and maintenance—for mobile offices, garages, and signaling systems at Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 races globally. The collaboration highlights sustainability, with seven HVO-fueled trucks … Read the full press release

Azimut and Eni Next Team Up on €100M ELTIF for Clean Tech Venture Investments

(IN BRIEF) Azimut Group and Eni Next will co-launch a €100 million ELTIF in September 2025 to invest in pioneering “clean tech” ventures, particularly U.S. startups scaling decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and circular-economy solutions. The Luxembourg-based fund, operating under … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Chapter 3 of Free Sustainability School to Drive Decarbonization through Electrification and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Chapter 3 of its free online Sustainability School to help channel ecosystem partners lead corporate decarbonization efforts. Building on the program’s initial courses in sustainability fundamentals and decarbonization strategy, this chapter focuses on practical … Read the full press release

New Continental Report Highlights Tyre Innovations and Policy Drivers for Zero-Emission Road Freight

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s new 38-page white paper, “Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles,” released on June 19, 2025, offers a thorough survey of electrification trends for trucks, buses, and vans in Europe. It begins with background on EU emissions standards, toll … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to lead pre-engineering of 435 000 tonne per year carbon capture plant in Aarhus

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release

New Closed-Loop Molten Salt Energy Storage Facility in Spain Marks Malta’s First Commercial LDES Deployment with BBVA Backing

(IN BRIEF) BBVA and Malta Iberia PHES SL have signed an agreement to develop a 14 MWh long-duration energy storage demonstration plant in Puertollano, Spain. Utilizing a closed-loop molten salt and steam system, the facility will absorb surplus renewable energy … Read the full press release