Tag Archives: energy transition

DNV to provide owner’s engineering expertise for 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in South Korea valued at KRW 2.6 trillion

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a two-year contract with Kolon Global Corporation to provide owner’s engineering services for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Valued at KRW 2.6 trillion, the project is one of the largest … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

RWE secures approval for two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia to supply over 11,000 households with clean energy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing development rights for the 17.2 MWp Manheimer Bucht solar farm in the Rhein-Erft district and a 19.9 MWp expansion of its ongoing A44n motorway photovoltaic project. Together, … Read the full press release

Centrica and ECP Acquire Strategic Isle of Grain LNG Terminal to Boost UK Energy Security and Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Centrica, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners, has acquired the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid for £1.5 billion, with Centrica contributing approximately £200 million in equity. The facility, essential for UK energy security, is fully … Read the full press release

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

Kelvion Enters Next Growth Phase as Apollo Becomes Majority Investor and Triton Remains Strategic Partner

(IN BRIEF) Apollo-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in German-based Kelvion, a global leader in heat exchange and cooling solutions, from Triton, which will retain a minority interest. Kelvion specializes in advanced thermal management technologies for data centers, energy … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has teamed up with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—backed by Swedfund International—to conduct a detailed assessment of the technical and economic impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration in Colombia. The study will examine grid capacity, stability and … Read the full press release

€150 Million Overhaul of Torre Arenillas Quay and Pipeline Boosts Port of Huelva Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Moeve and Exolum have completed a €150 million upgrade of the Torre Arenillas Quay and pipeline at the Nuevo Puerto de Palos de la Frontera, replacing old infrastructure with 70 km of new pipes, modern pumping systems, and twelve marine … Read the full press release

E.ON Hits 10,000 Digital Secondary Substations, Accelerating Smart Grid Rollout by 500 Units Monthly

(IN BRIEF) E.ON grid companies have installed their 10,000th digital secondary substation in Germany, a critical link for real‐time monitoring between medium‐ and low‐voltage networks. As renewable generation and electrification grow, these smart substations send two million measurements per minute to … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … Read the full press release

SUEZ to Supply RATP’s Operations with 100 GWh Per Year of Household‑Waste‑Derived Electricity Through New Long‑Term Agreement

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and RATP Group have agreed on a 16‑year PPA for nearly 100 GWh per year of renewable electricity generated from household waste. This partnership supports RATP’s ISO 50001‑certified energy management program and its goal to reduce energy‑related greenhouse gas … 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

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

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

METLEN and Copec EMOAC Partner to Deliver 450 GWh of Renewable Energy in Chile with Nighttime Storage Support

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has signed a 15-year agreement with Copec EMOAC to deliver 450 GWh of renewable electricity annually from four solar plants in Chile, beginning in Q2 2026. The deal includes energy delivery during nighttime hours, supported by 322 … Read the full press release

RWE Appoints Communications Veteran Birgit Hiller as Successor to Stephanie Schunck

(IN BRIEF) Birgit Hiller will become Head of Group Communications and Public Affairs at RWE Group on 1 October 2025, bringing with her experience leading Communications & Public Affairs at Continental AG since 2021 and over 18 years in communications roles at BMW Group. She … Read the full press release

Energy Specialist Peter-Wim Gerssen Named Alpiq CFO Ahead of 2025 Transition

(IN BRIEF) Alpiq’s Board has confirmed Peter-Wim Gerssen, a Dutch business economist and former CEO/CFO of Shell Asset Management Company, as its new CFO. Gerssen’s appointment follows Antje Kanngiesser’s praise for his expertise in financial transformation and M&A, and succeeds … Read the full press release

voestalpine and VERBUND Extend H2FUTURE Plant with €16.4 M Expansion for Hydrogen Compression and Storage

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine and VERBUND are expanding the H2FUTURE PEM electrolysis pilot in Linz, adding €16.4 million in compression, purification, and storage infrastructure—five new tanks and associated loading systems—to their 6 MW, 12-stack electrolyzer that has been producing 1 200 … Read the full press release

Offshore Wind Veteran Ina Kamps Joins TenneT Germany Executive Board as Chief Operating Officer

(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 December 2025, Ina Kamps will assume the role of COO at TenneT Germany, completing the Executive Board alongside CEO Tim Meyerjürgens, CFO Dr. Markus Binder, and CTO Kathrin Günther. Her appointment follows the Group’s January 2025 … Read the full press release