Tag Archives: energy security

Equinor’s Troll Field Sets New Production Record in 2024, Strengthening Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The Troll field in the North Sea reached a historic production milestone in 2024, producing 42.5 billion standard cubic meters of natural gas, a nearly 10% increase from the previous record in 2022. This growth is attributed to … Read the full press release

Equinor Secures Over USD 3 Billion Financing for Empire Wind 1 Project in U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has secured over USD 3 billion in financing for its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project in the U.S., with financial close reached in December 2024. The project, which will power 500,000 homes in New York by … Read the full press release

EIB Launches PLN 3.5 Billion Initiative with ORLEN to Boost Poland’s Renewable Energy Grid and Strengthen Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a PLN 900 million loan to ORLEN Group for upgrades to Energa’s power grid, marking the first part of a PLN 3.5 billion funding initiative aimed at improving Poland’s energy infrastructure. … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Gran Canaria’s Energy Security with €300 Million Loan for Salto de Chira Hydroelectric Project

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to help Red Eléctrica construct the Salto de Chira pumped-storage hydroelectric plant on Gran Canaria. This innovative project integrates a 200 MW power plant with a desalination … Read the full press release

Ukrgasbank and PrivatBank Join EBRD’s €700 Million Energy Security Initiative in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Ukrgasbank and PrivatBank are the first two Ukrainian banks to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Energy Security Support Facility (ESSF), unlocking €700 million in loans for energy security projects. The EBRD will provide risk-sharing … Read the full press release

EBRD and Raiffeisen Bank Provide €110 Million for Major Solar Projects to Boost Romania’s Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International have provided a €110 million financing package to build and operate two solar photovoltaic power plants in south-eastern Romania. These plants, with a combined capacity of … Read the full press release

Edison and Webuild Collaborate on Major Pumped Hydroelectric Projects to Enhance Italy’s Energy Security and Economic Development

(IN BRIEF) Edison and Webuild have joined forces to develop pumped hydroelectric projects in Southern Italy, focusing on sites in Pescopagano and Villarosa. These projects aim to generate 500 MW of pumped energy by 2030, supporting Italy’s energy security and … Read the full press release

Equinor and Partners Commence Production at Lavrans Well in Kristin South Area

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, along with partners Petoro, Vår Energi, and TotalEnergies EP Norge, has commenced production from the first well at the Lavrans field in the Kristin South area, marking the first phase of the Kristin South project. Approved in … 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

EIB Signs MoU with Ukrhydroenergo to Boost Ukraine’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño hosted Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at the EIB headquarters, marking a significant step in bolstering Ukraine’s energy security amidst ongoing challenges from the war. The meeting saw the signing of a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

Terna Gains Approval for €8 Million Underground Power Line to Boost Energy Security in La Spezia

(IN BRIEF) The Minister of Environment and Energy Security has granted authorization for Terna’s new electricity connection project linking La Spezia and Arcola (SP). With an investment of 8 million euros, the project will involve the construction of a 4.3 … Read the full press release

EIB Global Unveils Pioneering Climate Initiatives at COP28 in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed its pioneering approach to a just transition and just resilience on a global scale. The EIB Group introduced … Read the full press release

Mariner Field: Equinor Renews Contract with Wood for Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global engineering and consulting company, has secured a two-year contract extension with Equinor UK Limited to continue supporting safe and reliable energy production at the Mariner field in the UK North Sea. The extension covers operations, … Read the full press release

Eni and Open Energy Platform AG Secure Gas Flow Agreement to Bolster Energy Security in Italy and Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an Italian multinational energy company, has entered into an agreement with Swiss firm Open Energy Platform AG (Open EP) to ensure the uninterrupted supply of gas to Switzerland and Italy, particularly in situations involving interruptions or significant … Read the full press release

EBRD Lends €200 Million to Naftogaz for Strategic Gas Reserves, Bolstering Ukraine’s Energy Security Amidst Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €200 million loan to Ukraine’s state-owned gas entity, Naftogaz (NAK), to support the establishment of strategic gas reserves during the second winter heating season since the Russian … Read the full press release

Equinor and RWE Enter 5-Year Natural Gas Supply Agreement to Foster Energy Security and Transition

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and RWE have signed a new supply agreement for natural gas, covering a period of five years starting in October. The agreement entails the supply of 10 to 15 terrawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, strengthening … Read the full press release

RWE and Equinor Forge Long-Term Natural Gas Supply Deal to Bolster Energy Security and Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, an energy company based in Germany, has signed a new supply agreement with Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, for natural gas. The agreement spans five years, starting in October, with an annual volume ranging from 10 to … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release

Grain LNG Initiates Auction for 9 Million Tonnes of Existing Capacity to Bolster Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Grain LNG, Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, has launched an auction for 375 GWh/d (approximately 9 million tonnes per annum) of existing capacity. Running from September 14 to November 23, 2023, this initiative, comprising three capacity … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Gas Production in Norway, Boosting Poland’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is strengthening its presence in Norway and preparing to launch production from the Tommeliten Alpha field, which will yield an additional 0.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This is part of a series … Read the full press release