Tag Archives: energy resilience

DNV Introduces Resilience Framework to Help Energy Sector Protect Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched its “From concern to control” position paper at the ONS conference, calling on the energy sector to treat critical infrastructure resilience as a strategic and societal necessity amid rising geopolitical tensions, climate change, digitalisation, AI-related … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Norwegian Crude Oil Supply for Refineries in Poland, Czech Republic and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a three-year crude oil supply agreement with Equinor for deliveries from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with supplies due to begin in September and annual volumes potentially exceeding 9 million tonnes, … Read the full press release

ABB Technology to Support Long-Life Upgrade of Norway’s Vikfalli Hydropower Complex

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been selected by Statkraft AS to modernize the Vikfalli hydropower complex in Norway, covering three plants — Målset, Refsdal and Hove — with five generating units and annual production of 830 GWh, enough to supply around … Read the full press release

Novonesis Report Highlights JPY 4.748 Trillion Biosolutions Opportunity for Japan by 2035

(IN BRIEF) A new Novonesis-commissioned report, “The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Japan Edition,” finds that biosolutions could help Japan strengthen its position as a global biomanufacturing hub and support its ambition to realise one of … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Brings 42.2 MW Solar PV Farm Online at Mažeikiai Refinery

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has brought a 42.2 MW solar PV farm online at its Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania, marking the Group’s largest on-site renewable energy installation and supporting its wider energy transition strategy. The facility, built by Polish contractor … Read the full press release

REN Prepares Portugal’s Electricity System for Solar Eclipse Impact on Power Generation

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais is preparing Portugal’s National Electric System for the effects of the nearly total solar eclipse expected on 12 August 2026. The eclipse is forecast to reduce centralised solar generation by around 450 MW, … Read the full press release

Enoch Hill and Camster II Add 106 MW of Clean Power Capacity for RWE in Scotland

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed construction of the 70 MW Enoch Hill onshore wind farm near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The project is the second new Scottish onshore wind farm constructed by RWE in 2026, following Camster II … Read the full press release

Ramboll Highlights Long-Term Reconstruction Work for Ukrainian Communities at Gdańsk Conference

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll is attending the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk to highlight how technical expertise in housing, energy, water, environmental services and municipal infrastructure can support Ukraine’s reconstruction. The company is involved in projects in Chernihiv and Mykolaiv that … Read the full press release

Home Batteries Move Into the Grid Flexibility Conversation as FranklinWH Eyes Europe

FranklinWH plans to enter Europe’s residential energy storage market in 2027 The company’s platform combines home batteries, solar, EV charging and energy controls FranklinWH brings experience from more than 25 U.S. virtual power plant and demand-response programmes The system is … Read the full press release

Statkraft Approves Blåfjell Pump Project to Increase Power Generation from Norway’s Largest Hydropower Reservoir

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has approved construction of the Blåfjell Pump, a new hydropower project that will transfer water from three smaller lakes in Hjelmeland municipality into Blåsjø, Norway’s largest hydropower reservoir. By lifting the water around 60 metres into Blåsjø, … Read the full press release

DHL Group Builds Integrated New Energy Supply Chain Platform Across Express, Global Forwarding and Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group is expanding its New Energy Logistics capabilities worldwide as demand grows for resilient, secure and sustainable energy supply chains. The company identified New Energy as a growth area in its Strategy 2030 and aims to increase … Read the full press release

Eneco Sustainable Thermal Source to Support Energy Hub for Dutch Government Offices at Parnassusplein and Rijnstraat

(IN BRIEF) Eneco is partnering with EnergieRijk Den Haag, Stedin and the Dutch Central Government Real Estate Agency to create a shared energy hub for two large government office buildings in The Hague, enabling sustainability improvements despite electrical grid congestion. … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Advances Industrial Decarbonisation With EU-Backed Renewable Heat Projects Across Energy-Intensive Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been awarded European support for eight industrial heat electrification projects under the first European Commission Innovation Fund auction focused on decarbonising industrial heat. The projects will use electric boilers powered by renewable electricity to replace fossil … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Advances Numerical Simulation Technology to Enable More Resilient and Secure Hydrogen Energy Networks

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a new hydraulic simulation tool to improve the resilience of hydrogen transport networks, addressing key challenges in the energy transition. The tool enables detailed analysis of how hydrogen systems respond to disruptions such as … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins large scale Türkiye hydropower project to enhance renewable capacity and energy stability

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a major contract to deliver complete electromechanical systems for the 339 MW Cizre hydropower plant in Türkiye, commissioned by CB Elektrik, part of CABA Group. The project includes five Francis turbine-generator units and an ECO-flow … Read the full press release

Strategic Agreement Between EIB and Crédit Agricole CIB Expands Access to Wind Sector Financing to Accelerate EU Renewable Targets

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB have signed a major risk-sharing agreement to boost wind energy investment across the European Union. The EIB will provide a €500 million counter-guarantee that will enable Crédit Agricole CIB to … Read the full press release

ENCS strengthens EU energy resilience with addition of Slovenia’s ELES

(IN BRIEF) ENCS has welcomed ELES, Slovenia’s national transmission system operator, into its membership network, strengthening a collaborative approach to securing Europe’s electricity grid. The partnership provides ELES with access to ENCS’s shared cyber intelligence, technical expertise, training and operational … Read the full press release

METLEN and Karatzis Group Launch 330MW / 790MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly, Strengthening Greece’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Karatzis Group have announced a strategic joint venture to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thessaly, Greece, with a capacity of 330 MW / 790 MWh. The €170 million project, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System from Volvo Energy delivers integration, safety, and flexible performance

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Energy has launched the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System at its Customer Day in Gothenburg, presenting a new solution designed and built in Sweden to help customers optimize energy use, strengthen resilience, and accelerate electrification. The system … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Funds Strategic Electricity Infrastructure Upgrades for Uludağ Elektrik in Türkiye’s Marmara Region

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA is financing Uludağ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.’s electricity distribution investments across Türkiye’s Marmara region, covering key provinces such as Bursa, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, and Yalova. Serving four million customers, these investments are vital to enhancing energy security, efficiency, … Read the full press release