Tag Archives: energy efficiency

ANDRITZ Selected to Modernize MM Kwidzyn Pulp Mill with Low-Emission Cooking Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order to supply a LoSolids continuous cooking plant for MM Group’s pulp and paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland, replacing the site’s existing batch digester system as part of a major sustainability-driven upgrade. The new … Read the full press release

Triton Sells Majority Stake in Kelvion to Apollo While Retaining Minority Interest

(IN BRIEF) Funds advised by Triton have sold a majority stake in Kelvion, a leading global provider of energy-efficient heat exchange and cooling solutions, to Apollo-managed funds, while retaining a minority interest. Since acquiring Kelvion in 2014, Triton transformed the … Read the full press release

FMO Invests in HDBank Green Bond Programme to Advance Climate Finance in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) FMO has invested US$30 million in the second tranche of HDBank’s international green bond programme, joining British International Investment in a US$50 million placement that follows IFC’s fully subscribed inaugural tranche. The programme supports climate-aligned projects across renewable … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers a Next-Generation Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer CEER

(IN BRIEF) Dürr is constructing a state-of-the-art, sustainable paint shop for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand, bringing the Paint Shop of the Future concept fully into operation for the first time. The modular facility replaces traditional rigid lines … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens Croatian bakery sector with strategic investment in Mlinar

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has approved an equity investment of up to €50 million in SEE Bakery International, the parent company of Mlinar, to support the bakery group’s expansion and operational upgrades across Croatia and the wider CSEE region. Delivered … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs OTP Bank Moldova with New Facility to Strengthen SME Competitiveness and EU Alignment

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in cooperation with the European Union, is providing a €10 million financing package to OTP Bank Moldova under the EU4Business–EBRD Credit Line to support lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme will help Moldovan … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Farmalogist with €14 Million Loan for Energy-Efficient Logistics Expansion in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €14 million loan to Farmalogist to build a new, energy-efficient logistics centre in Belgrade, with €1.2 million in concessional financing from the Global Environment Fund. The project will centralise and automate operations, significantly … Read the full press release

Barclays Partners with ExpectAI to Explore AI-Driven Sustainability Insights for UK SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has entered into a collaboration with ExpectAI to explore how artificial intelligence can help UK small and medium-sized businesses improve profitability while advancing sustainability goals. From early 2026, Barclays will test ExpectAI’s Una platform, which uses AI … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ Lime Kiln Project Supports Environmentally Optimised Pulp Production in China

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Guangxi Botare Yuantrove Paper to supply a modern lime kiln plant for a new pulp mill in Guigang City, China, with start-up planned for the second quarter of 2026. The system … Read the full press release

EIB Group and BBVA Mobilise €1.3 Billion to Support Spanish Businesses and Sustainable Housing

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has invested €714 million in two securitisation transactions with BBVA, enabling the bank to mobilise around €1.3 billion to support Spanish SMEs, entrepreneurs and sustainable housing projects. One transaction focuses on boosting business liquidity and … Read the full press release

Neste Updates Emissions Reduction Timelines Reflecting Financial and Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) Neste has revised certain climate targets to reflect its current financial position and a streamlined investment portfolio, while reaffirming its commitment to renewable fuels. The company now targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by … Read the full press release

Equinor to Upgrade Forus East into Modern Sustainable Headquarters by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has confirmed it will keep its head office at Forus East and carry out a major refurbishment to create a modern, sustainable headquarters for around 4,500 employees in the Stavanger region. The phased upgrade, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

Tallinna Vesi Secures EUR 25 Million NIB Financing to Modernise Estonia’s Wastewater Networks and Enhance Treatment Performance

(IN BRIEF) NIB has provided a EUR 25 million loan to AS Tallinna Vesi to extend and expand the city’s wastewater infrastructure upgrade programme through 2026. The investment will renovate around 18 kilometres of ageing wastewater pipelines, modernize treatment plant … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ acid recovery plant to support sustainability and capacity growth at Tata Steel Port Talbot

(IN BRIEF) Tata Steel has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an acid regeneration plant for its Port Talbot Works in Wales, supporting a major capacity increase in the site’s pickling line. The new facility, due for commissioning in late … Read the full press release

Organizations prioritize building efficiency and digitalization as Siemens highlights shift toward autonomous infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A new global Siemens study reveals that energy efficiency in buildings has risen to the number-one infrastructure priority for organizations — up from seventh in 2023. The Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, based on responses from 1,400 executives across … Read the full press release

New Tilting Rotor Sail System from CMES-Tech Achieves DNV Approval, Advancing China’s Green-Shipping Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has granted Type Approval Design Certification to CMES-Tech for its 5m × 35m Tilting Type Wind Assisted Rotor System — the first rotor sail system developed in China to be certified under DNV’s WAPS rules. The approval … Read the full press release

Nokia powers major upgrade of KPN’s national core network as FabriQ becomes the foundation for the Netherlands’ digital future

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by KPN to rebuild the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through an 800G-capable IP and optical network that forms the heart of KPN’s FabriQ architecture. The upgrade increases network capacity from 48 Tbps to more … Read the full press release

EIF Strengthens European Cleantech Growth with €70 Million Investment in Alantra’s Klima2 Energy Transition Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €70 million to Alantra’s Klima Energy Fund II, a growth-stage investment vehicle focused on scaling cleantech companies essential to Europe’s energy transition. Building on the successful track record of Klima1, the new … Read the full press release

RWE and Borussia Dortmund Set Stadium World Record with Completion of 5-MW Solar Power System at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed a new 5-megawatt photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, giving Borussia Dortmund’s stadium the world’s most powerful solar installation ever mounted on a sports venue. The system’s 11,132 solar modules will produce … Read the full press release

Novonesis and thyssenkrupp Uhde Unveil Enzymatic Fat-Splitting Process to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability in Oleochemicals

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has teamed up with thyssenkrupp Uhde to launch a revolutionary enzymatic fat-splitting process using the Lipura® Split enzyme, replacing traditional high-pressure thermal methods. By leveraging biosolutions at lower temperatures and atmospheric pressure, this method reduces energy and … Read the full press release