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Webuild Group’s Growth and Innovation Drive Focus on Workplace Safety and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group, a leading international infrastructure company, is focusing on workplace safety, process efficiency, and sustainability in response to the global energy transition. The company’s General Manager, Massimo Ferrari, highlighted their commitment during an address at the “Sustainability … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to Advocate for Rapid and Equitable Net-Zero Transition at COP28

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, is participating in the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The company’s CEO and Chairman will attend the conference to advocate for an accelerated and equitable transition … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Invites Small Buyers to Join Multi-Buyer Solar PPA in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp is facilitating a European multi-buyer corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for a solar asset portfolio set to be built in Spain in 2024. The global solar developer, with over 35GW of solar projects in development worldwide, … Read the full press release

Malta Inc. Collaborates with German Partners to Accelerate Energy Transition and Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Malta Inc., a leader in long-duration energy storage (LDES), has announced a grant awarded to its German subsidiary for a €9-million project aimed at expediting Germany’s energy transition efforts. The project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ Energy Outlook 2023 Offers Insight into Global Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released its annual “TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2023” in preparation for COP28, outlining scenarios for the evolution of global energy demand and the transition to a sustainable energy system by 2050. The report reveals that while the … Read the full press release

EnBW Reports Strong Earnings Growth and Increased Investment in Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has announced its financial results for the first nine months of the 2023 financial year. The company reported revenue of approximately €34.7 billion and Group operating earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €4.9 billion during this … Read the full press release

E.ON Presents Digital Heat Map for Germany to Support Energy Transition in Heating Sector

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, in collaboration with Klara Geywitz, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development, and Building, has introduced a comprehensive digital heat map for all of Germany. This interactive tool provides insights into the current status of heat supply in … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €150 Million Loan to Deploy Smart Meters for Greece’s Energy Modernization

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €150 million 15-year loan agreement with the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) to support the deployment of electricity smart meters across Greece. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency … Read the full press release

EIB Prioritizes Green and Digital Transition in Western Balkans at Berlin Summit

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) reaffirms its commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Western Balkans. During the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Tirana, EIB Vice-President Czerwińska emphasized the bank’s dedication to enhancing connectivity, promoting green and digital … Read the full press release

DNV Report: Energy Transition Slow to Replace Fossil Fuels, CO2 Emissions Peak Expected in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Despite record-high sales of electric vehicles, increased solar and battery installations, and the rapid expansion of renewables, fossil fuels are still growing in absolute terms and meeting half of the world’s new energy demand, according to DNV’s Energy … Read the full press release

Eni Accelerates Energy Transition with Giant Gas Discovery off Indonesia’s East Kalimantan

(IN BRIEF) Eni, the global energy company, has made a significant gas discovery through the Geng North-1 exploration well off the coast of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. Preliminary estimates suggest a gas volume of 5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) with … Read the full press release

European Property Developer CTP Invests €200 Million in Solar Expansion with EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) CTP, Europe’s major industrial property developer, secures €200 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund extensive solar panel installations across its European business parks. The funding aligns with the EIB’s REPowerEU initiative to reduce … Read the full press release

European Industry Leaders Gather to Accelerate Electricity Grid Development for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Over 200 European industry leaders convened at the ENTSO-E High-Level Forum on Future of Our Grids in Brussels to discuss the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the development of electricity grids necessary for Europe’s energy transition. The forum, … Read the full press release

Eni Sustainable Mobility Redefines Transport with Enilive Brand Launch

(IN BRIEF) Eni Sustainable Mobility introduces the Enilive brand, marking a significant leap in eco-conscious transportation. Enilive focuses on bio-refining, biomethane production, and smart mobility solutions like the Enjoy car sharing service. With over 5,000 Enilive Stations in Europe, the … Read the full press release

Breaking New Ground: Technip Energies and Versalis Partner for Sustainable Plastic Recycling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Technip Energies and Versalis, the chemical subsidiary of Eni, have partnered to integrate their advanced recycling technologies, Hoop®, Pure.rOilTM, and Pure.rGasTM. This collaboration aims to create an innovative platform for chemical recycling of plastic waste, forming an endless … Read the full press release

Wood to Provide Specialized Services for Shell’s Energy Transition Projects

(IN BRIEF) Global consulting and engineering company, Wood, has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue providing specialized services to Shell’s worldwide projects. Wood’s expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and project management will support Shell’s greenfield and … Read the full press release

Enel S.p.A. Reports Impressive 52% Surge in Net Income for H1 2023

(IN BRIEF) Enel S.p.A., a multinational energy company, announced its financial results for the first half of 2023. The company showcased robust growth in key financial metrics, with revenues of 47,095 million euros (-28.2%) and ordinary EBITDA of 10,739 million … Read the full press release

GTT Secures ClassNK Approval for Revolutionary Liquid Hydrogen Containment System, Aiding Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) GTT, a technology expert in containment systems for cryogenic membranes, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK, a Japanese classification society, for a new concept of membrane-type containment system for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) transportation. The scalable system … Read the full press release

Eni’s Strategic Move: Acquiring Chevron’s Interests in East Kalimantan Blocks

(IN BRIEF) Eni, a global energy company, announces the successful acquisition of Chevron interests in the Indonesian Blocks Ganal PSC, Rapak PSC, and Makassar Straits PSC, located in the Kutei Basin, offshore East Kalimantan. Eni already held a 20% interest … Read the full press release

European Energy Transition: Repsol Warns Against Overdependence on China and Russia

(IN BRIEF) During the General Shareholders’ Meeting, Repsol’s Chairman, Antonio Brufau, highlighted the company’s commitment to the energy transition and its potential for an “enormous opportunity.” Repsol aims to transform its business with a focus on human, technological, and industrial … Read the full press release

LEAG Advances Energy Transition with Permit Application for Innovative Power-to-X Plant in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG (LEAG), the largest private energy company in eastern Germany, has submitted a permit application for the construction of an innovative Power-to-X plant in Jänschwalde, Lusatia. The plant will store and re-electrify excess renewable energy … Read the full press release

Wood Awarded Contract for Europe’s Largest Manganese Processing Facility in Support of Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, has secured a significant contract from Euro Manganese to deliver a vital mineral project crucial to the energy transition. The contract, awarded to Wood’s Projects business unit, aligns with the company’s … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

TotalEnergies and Petronas' Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables have announced a strategic collaboration to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership aims to leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise in renewable energy and Petronas’ clean energy solutions to drive the … Read the full press release

RWE’s Growing Green Strategy Boosted by Updated Green Financing Framework

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has announced its updated Green Financing Framework to support sustainable investment. With a focus on building a sustainable energy system, RWE plans to invest over 50 billion euros by 2030 as part of … Read the full press release

EBRD Facilitates Montenegro’s Energy Transition with €82 Million Loan for Wind Farm Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted an €82 million loan to Elektroprivreda Crne Gore a.d. Nikšić (EPCG), Montenegro’s national electricity utility, and Green Gvozd LLC, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) fully owned by EPCG. The … Read the full press release

Siemens Introduces Groundbreaking LV Insights X Software to Enhance Grid Capacity in Energy Networks

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has unveiled LV Insights X software, a pioneering solution for managing low-voltage grids. The software enables distribution grid operators to address the challenge of increasing grid capacity while accommodating the rise of decentralized renewable energy and additional … Read the full press release

DNV Research Reveals Growing Importance of Solar-Plus-Storage in Global Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s research highlights that solar-plus-storage solutions are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and resilience of global energy networks, according to 92% of energy industry professionals. Solar-plus-storage, often referred to as the “power couple,” addresses the intermittency issues of … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Iberdrola to Drive Energy Transition with €1 Billion Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a €1 billion financing agreement to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. The partnership aims to develop 19 solar power plants and 3 onshore wind farms in Spain, Portugal, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Accelerates Renewable Energy Development in Kazakhstan with Mirny Wind Farm Agreement

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Mirny wind project in Kazakhstan, marking the country’s largest wind energy initiative. The project involves a 1 GW onshore wind farm and a 600 MWh battery energy storage … Read the full press release

RINA and Eni Collaborate on Green Maritime Initiatives for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at the energy transition and decarbonization of their operations, with a focus on maritime transport. The partnership will explore the use of HVO biofuel produced by … Read the full press release

Eni Introduces HVOlution Initiative to Accelerate Sustainable Fuel Adoption in Heavy Transport

(IN BRIEF) Eni, a global energy company, has launched the HVOlution program to promote the use of HVOlution, their renewable diesel fuel, among their suppliers’ vehicles involved in fuel transportation to Eni Live Stations. This initiative aims to support the … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Invests in Ductor to Advance High-Nitrogen Organic Waste Processing Technology

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has acquired a 20% stake in Ductor, a Finnish start-up specializing in organic waste processing technology. This innovative solution allows the treatment of high-nitrogen organic waste for biomethane production, accelerating the development of the biogas value chain. … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and IFC Join Forces to Support Clean Energy Initiatives in Developing Nations

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have formed a partnership to promote clean energy and decarbonization in emerging countries. The collaboration includes a green and sustainability-linked loan from IFC to Iberdrola for energy efficiency improvements in Brazil’s … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces Major Expansion to Meet Increasing Demand for Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers in Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers has announced an expansion of its production of brazed plate heat exchangers to meet the increasing demand driven by the global energy transition. The capacity expansion includes investments … Read the full press release

Sweco to Lead Preliminary Research on Hydrogen Routes for Fluxys Belgium’s Pipeline Network

(IN BRIEF) Infrastructure company Fluxys Belgium has partnered with Sweco to prepare its pipeline network for the transportation of hydrogen and CO2. Sweco has been assigned to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary research for multiple hydrogen routes in Ghent … Read the full press release

TenneT signs contracts for Europe’s largest-ever tender award for energy transition infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Transmission system operator TenneT, Hitachi Energy/Petrofac, and three consortium partnerships GE/Sembcorp (SMOP), GE/McDermott, and Siemens Energy/Dragados have signed contracts to seal Europe’s largest-ever tender award for energy transition infrastructure. The total volume of the contracts for the components … Read the full press release

Bekaert Leads the Way in PTL Production with New Manufacturing Plant and Hydrogen Lab in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert, a company focused on the production of steel wire and coatings, is investing in electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production as part of its growth strategy in renewable energy markets. The company has announced investments in Belgium, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Remains Committed to Climate Goals Despite Sharp Increase in Electricity Prices

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, faced a challenging year in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, which resulted in a significant increase in electricity prices across Europe. Despite this, Vattenfall continued to focus on supporting its customers … Read the full press release

Bekaert Joins Forces with Non-Profit Solar Impulse Foundation to Combat Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert has announced its partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Bertrand Piccard, which aims to promote sustainable and profitable solutions. Through this partnership, Bekaert will have access to valuable resources and expertise in … Read the full press release

EDF and Italian Companies Explore Nuclear Power Cooperation in Europe

(IN BRIEF) EDF, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare, and Edison have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the development of new nuclear power in Europe, specifically in Small Modular Reactors (SMR). Ansaldo Nucleare will support EDF in developing new … Read the full press release