Tag Archives: energy sector

Brenntag Specialties Strengthens Materials Science Offering with Distribution Agreement for Nanotechnology Products in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag Specialties has signed a distribution agreement with Nanum to supply graphene-based nanotechnology products in Brazil, expanding its Materials Science portfolio and strengthening its presence in advanced specialty materials. The agreement provides customers in sectors such as coatings, … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Strengthens Central European Footprint as ORLEN Aviation Launches Into-Plane Operations in Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Aviation has obtained a licence to provide aircraft refuelling services at Václav Havel Airport Prague, marking its first operational expansion outside Poland. The company won one of three available licences and is set to begin into-plane refuelling … Read the full press release

Siemens Establishes First Digital Industries Software Office in Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 and Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has opened its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital economy. The new local presence will enable faster customer support, closer collaboration, and … Read the full press release

Uniper SE Initiates Divestment of Helium Assets Following EU State Aid Decision

(IN BRIEF) Uniper SE has initiated a formal process to sell its helium business in line with European Commission state aid requirements. The transaction includes helium supply and storage agreements and a fleet of ISO containers, with no employee transfers … Read the full press release

Massy Wood to deliver new engineering and topsides enhancements for bpTT as Juniper project moves into execution

(IN BRIEF) Massy Wood has been awarded an EPC and commissioning contract for major brownfield upgrades to bp Trinidad and Tobago’s Juniper platform, part of the offshore Ginger development. The scope includes detailed engineering and the installation of new topsides … Read the full press release

New Joint Venture Adura Unifies Equinor and Shell’s UK Offshore Operations to Strengthen Long-Term North Sea Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Shell have combined their UK offshore oil and gas activities to create Adura, a jointly owned company that is now the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea. Led by CEO Neil McCulloch, Adura inherits … Read the full press release

ABL Appointed by United India Insurance to Oversee ONGC Rig Moves Across India’s Offshore Fields

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been selected by United India Insurance (UIIC) to oversee Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) rig movements from September 2025 to May 2026. The company will act as Marine Warranty Surveyor for about 25 rig … Read the full press release

Portuguese Fire Monitoring System Developed by REN and University of Coimbra Wins 2025 Gartner Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Natureye, an intelligent wildfire prevention and monitoring platform developed jointly by REN and ADAI at the University of Coimbra, has been recognised at the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards as one of the most impactful projects in … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Wins Seven Extel Awards Recognizing Leadership, Transparency, and Investor Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has received seven major awards at the 2025 Extel Europe & Emerging EMEA Equities Awards, including Best Chief Executive of European Utilities for Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán. The company was also recognized for its investor relations team, … Read the full press release

EBRD sells 1 million GDRs in NLB while maintaining long-term commitment to Slovenia’s leading bank

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has reduced its shareholding in Nova Ljubljanska banka by 1 per cent through the sale of 1 million GDRs on the London Stock Exchange, retaining a 5.125 per cent stake and remaining one of the bank’s … Read the full press release

ensec Joins Orange Cyberdefense to Form Leading Swiss Cybersecurity Powerhouse

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss specialist ensec, bringing forty new experts into its local team of one hundred and expanding its coverage into German‑speaking Switzerland. The combined firm will offer comprehensive threat‑lifecycle support—from consulting and integration to managed … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with ITS to Boost Indonesia’s Maritime and Energy Education with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia to support the development of the country’s maritime and energy sectors. The partnership includes initiatives such as providing ITS’s academic community with access … Read the full press release

MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center Advances Sustainable Mobility with Key Projects in Brazil and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE celebrates the first anniversary of its Global Biomobility Center in São Paulo, Brazil, emphasizing its role in advancing biofuels and biomaterials for sustainable mobility. The center has launched eight development projects with customers and research institutes, focusing … Read the full press release

National Grid Appoints Zoë Yujnovich as New Chief Executive to Lead the Next Phase of Growth

(IN BRIEF) National Grid plc has announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its new Chief Executive, effective 17 November 2025. She will succeed John Pettigrew, who is retiring after nearly 10 years in the role. Zoë joins from Shell … Read the full press release

Alexander Schober Appointed Global Head of Infrastructure at KfW IPEX-Bank

(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release

Equinor Achieves Record-Low Incident Rate as Safety Culture Strengthens

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has reported its best safety performance to date at the close of Q1 2025, with a serious incident frequency of 0.28 per million hours worked and a year-long TRIF of 2.2. No major accidents or serious well … Read the full press release

DNV Launches Groundbreaking Digital Framework to Transform Energy Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched DNV-RP-0670, an asset information modelling framework designed to modernize asset information management in the energy sector. The framework establishes a common digital language that streamlines information flow among organizations and IT systems, replacing outdated document-driven … Read the full press release

SSE’s Martin Pibworth Appointed CBI Scotland Chair to Lead Efforts on Sustainable Growth and Green Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer at SSE, has been appointed Chair of CBI Scotland, succeeding Jennifer Young. With extensive experience in sustainability and the net zero sector, Pibworth will focus on promoting long-term growth and addressing key issues … Read the full press release

Snam Launches Fourth Edition of HyAccelerator, Expanding Focus to Net Zero Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Snam has launched the fourth edition of its HyAccelerator program, focused on clean-tech innovation in the energy sector. The new “Net Zero Revolution” initiative aims to help startups and SMEs with technologies aligned with Snam’s strategic goals for … Read the full press release

Repsol and Accenture Collaborate to Integrate AI Agents for Enhanced Efficiency and Innovation in Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) Repsol is enhancing its Digital Program by incorporating AI agents in partnership with Accenture, utilizing the NVIDIA AI platform. This collaboration aims to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver a more personalized customer experience, as well as … Read the full press release