Tag Archives: energy transition

E.ON’s IElectrix project demonstrates benefits of battery-based energy storage systems for renewable energy integration

(IN BRIEF) E.ON’s IElectrix project has demonstrated that mobile battery-based energy storage systems (BESS) can help to overcome technical hurdles in connecting renewable energy plants to power grids, as well as more efficiently use green energy produced in wind or … Read the full press release

BLIX acquisition strengthens AFRY’s position as a global leader in clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a Swedish engineering and design company, has acquired Dutch renewable energy consultancy firm BLIX to expand its presence and expertise in the wind energy industry. BLIX specializes in renewable energy solutions and has a strong position in … Read the full press release

BP’s Latest Energy Outlook Examines Three Key Scenarios for Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) bp Energy Outlook has published its latest report exploring trends and uncertainties in the energy transition from now until 2050. The report updates its three main scenarios, Net Zero, Accelerated, and New Momentum, taking into account recent developments … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies ramps up gas production in Oman, inks LNG deal for European and Asian markets

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, is rolling out its integrated gas strategy … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric calls for greater efforts to address energy crisis ahead of World Economic Forum

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to … Read the full press release

Get the Latest Insights on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy at Alfa Laval’s Net-zero Launch event

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it is hosting an event in February to showcase innovative products and insights related to sustainability in process … Read the full press release

Professor Machiel Mulder, University of Groningen: Individual Efforts Alone May Not Drive Energy Transition

(PRESS RELEASE) GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Groningen, one of the most traditional and prestigious universities in the Netherlands, has announced that its Professor of Energy Economics Machiel Mulder argues that individual actions, like switching to … Read the full press release

Professeur Machiel Mulder, Université de Groningue : les efforts individuels ne suffisent pas à eux seuls à conduire la transition énergétique

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Groningen, l’une des universités les plus traditionnelles et les plus prestigieuses des Pays-Bas, a annoncé que son professeur d’économie de l’énergie Machiel Mulder affirme que les actions individuelles, … Read the full press release

DNV and RSI launch study to decarbonize sea transport in Baltic and North Sea

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, and the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI), an alliance of Swedish dry bulk charterers, have launched a feasibility study to develop a commercial framework for orders … Read the full press release

Retoflow Cloud Software Streamlines Connection Requests and Cross-Sector Energy Network Planning

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced that the energy market is shifting towards renewable energy sources and there is a rising number of requests to connect solar plants, heat pumps, and … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank (EIB) to loan EUR 100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska aimed at green financing of SMEs in Poland

SG EQUIPMENT LEASING POLSKA (SGEF Poland) receives EIB financing of EUR 100m to support the development of SMEs and Midcaps in Poland. The loan will facilitate acceleration of pro-climate action, especially projects supporting greenhouse gases reduction and low-carbon emissions. (PRESS … Read the full press release

DNV provided due diligence and market assessment to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for their $135 million climate financing of VinFast’s electric vehicle (EV) expansion project in Vietnam

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that the company provided  due diligence and market assessment services to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for their $135 million climate financing of … Read the full press release

Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC secures EUR 350 million financing package from the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at financing solar and wind projects in France

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 7-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has announced it will support solar and wind projects in France by providing EUR 350 million financing package to Caisse d’Epargne … Read the full press release

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)’s latest The Green Bond report: the world seems unlikely to be able to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced the release of its latest The Green Bond report (The Green Bond November 2022) with … Read the full press release

Equinor announced first electricity generated from the floating wind farm Hywind Tampen in the North Sea

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 14-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced the first electricity generated from the floating wind farm Hywind Tampen in … Read the full press release

Conformity Statements by DNV confirms the safe and reliable design basis for two offshore wind farms part of Nordseecluster, a joint wind projects of RWE and Northland Power

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 29-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that the company has issued Conformity Statements for two offshore wind farms part of the Nordseecluster, a joint wind project of RWE and … Read the full press release

Wood PLC signs $350 million contract with bp to drive higher efficiency and productivity across their offshore portfolio

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 28-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood PLC, one of the world’s leading consulting and engineering companies operating across Energy and the Built Environment, has announced the signature of a $350 million contract with bp, a British multinational oil … Read the full press release

EDF to sale its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT power plant in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), the world-leading nuclear operator, has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator. The gas-fired … Read the full press release

Iberdrola, the Spanish leader in clean energy, sells 49 percent stake in its first operational offshore wind farm in Germany for EUR 700 million

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 14-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola (BME: IBE), a Spanish multinational leader in clean energy and a pioneer in the deployment of smart grids, has announced the sale of  49 percent stake in its first operational offshore wind … Read the full press release

Iberdrola, der spanische Marktführer für saubere Energie, verkauft 49 Prozent der Anteile an seinem ersten in Betrieb befindlichen Offshore-Windpark in Deutschland für 700 Millionen Euro

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BILBAO, 14-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola (BME: IBE), ein spanischer multinationaler Marktführer im Bereich saubere Energie und a Pionier im Einsatz von Smart Grids, hat den Verkauf von  49-prozentige Beteiligung an seinem ersten in Betrieb befindlichen Offshore-Windpark in Deutschland, … Read the full press release

Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON: Current energy crisis finally makes clear that Europe needs to transform its energy system

2022 forecast at Group level for investments, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net income reaffirmed Economic net debt down significantly, declining by €1.3 billion to €37.4 billion Implementation of growth strategy on schedule; demand for sustainable customer solutions rising (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Leonhard Birnbaum, PDG d’E.ON : La crise énergétique actuelle montre enfin clairement que l’Europe doit transformer son système énergétique

Prévisions 2022 au niveau du Groupe pour les investissements, l’EBITDA ajusté et le résultat net ajusté réaffirmées Dette nette économique en forte baisse de 1,3 milliard d’euros à 37,4 milliards d’euros Mise en œuvre de la stratégie de croissance dans … Read the full press release

Prof. Manfred Renner and Prof. Christian Doetsch to jointly lead the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced a leadership change at its Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT. Due to the departure (retirement) of Prof. Eckhard Weidner, starting from August … Read the full press release

Le professeur Manfred Renner et le professeur Christian Doetsch dirigeront conjointement l’Institut Fraunhofer pour la technologie de l’environnement, de la sécurité et de l’énergie UMSICHT

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 9-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, la plus grande organisation de recherche orientée application d’Europe, a annoncé un leadership changement à son Institut des technologies de l’environnement, de la sécurité et de l’énergie UMSICHT. En raison du … Read the full press release

Energy company E.ON and charging station manufacturer alpitronic partner over the installation of 2,000 ultra-fast charging points across Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 4-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON (ETR: EOAN), one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure, has announced a new strategic partnership with alpitronic, a leading charging station manufacturer, aimed at the development of ultra-fast … Read the full press release

L’énergéticien E.ON et le fabricant de bornes de recharge alpitronic s’associent pour l’installation de 2 000 bornes de recharge ultra-rapides dans toute l’Europe

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ESSEN, 4-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON (ETR : EOAN), l’un des plus grands opérateurs européens d’énergie réseaux et infrastructures énergétiques, a annoncé un nouveau partenariat stratégique avec alpitronic, l’un des principaux fabricants de bornes de recharge, visant au … Read the full press release

Germany’s largest heat accumulator will be built at Vattenfall’s site in Berlin and will contribute to the energy security in the country

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 13-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that Germany’s largest heat accumulator/storage will be built at Vattenfall’s site at the Reuter West CHP plant in Berlin and will significantly contribute to … Read the full press release

Le plus grand accumulateur de chaleur d’Allemagne sera construit sur le site de Vattenfall à Berlin et contribuera à la sécurité énergétique du pays

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 13-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, une société d’électricité multinationale appartenant au gouvernement suédois, a annoncé que le plus grand accumulateur/stockage de chaleur d’Allemagne sera construit sur le site de Vattenfall au Reuter centrale de cogénération de … Read the full press release

Energy and marine consultancy ABL Group strengthens its energy transition offerings with the acquisition of Add Energy, a Norway based energy and engineering consultancy firm

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”), a leading independent global energy and marine consultancy, working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition, has announced the … Read the full press release

Das Energie- und Meeresberatungsunternehmen ABL Group stärkt sein Energiewendeangebot mit der Übernahme von Add Energy, einem in Norwegen ansässigen Energie- und Ingenieurberatungsunternehmen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 11-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – Tickercode „ABL“), ein führendes unabhängiges globales Energie- und Meeresberatungsunternehmen, das in den Bereichen Energie und Ozeane, um Risiken zu verringern und die Energiewende voranzutreiben, hat die Übernahme … Read the full press release

Vestas Wind Systems announces the launch of Digital Solutions department as part of an organisational change to better address its digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) AARHUS, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS), a Danish global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced an organizatiol change in order to better address its customer offering, cyber security and efficiency. The company … Read the full press release

Vestas Wind Systems annonce le lancement du département Digital Solutions dans le cadre d’un changement d’organisation pour mieux aborder sa transformation numérique

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) AARHUS, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH : VWS), un leader mondial danois dans les solutions énergétiques durables, a annoncé un changement d’organisation afin de mieux répondre à son offre client, à la cybersécurité et à … Read the full press release

Iberdrola launches a start-up competition for innovative startups aimed at developing more sustainable electricity grids

The energy company wants to find, through its PERSEO start-up programme, new materials, designs, manufacturing and construction methodologies for electrical substations and high-voltage lines. The company has more than 1.2 million kilometres of power lines in the United States, Brazil, … Read the full press release

Iberdrola startet einen Start-up-Wettbewerb für innovative Startups mit dem Ziel, nachhaltigere Stromnetze zu entwickeln

Das Energieunternehmen möchte mit seinem PERSEO-Startup-Programm neue Materialien, Konstruktionen, Herstellungs- und Konstruktionsmethoden für Umspannwerke und Hochspannungsleitungen finden. Das Unternehmen verfügt über mehr als 1,2 Millionen Kilometer Stromleitungen in den Vereinigten Staaten, Brasilien, Großbritannien und Spanien. (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BILBAO, 6-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

RWE to acquire Vattenfall’s gas-fired power station Magnum for EUR 500 million

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that it divested its gas-fired power station Magnum in Dutch Eemshaven to RWE AG (ETR: RWE), a German multinational energy company, for EUR 500 … Read the full press release

RWE va acquérir la centrale électrique au gaz Magnum de Vattenfall pour 500 millions d’euros

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, une multinationale d’électricité appartenant au gouvernement suédois, a annoncé qu’elle avait cédé sa centrale électrique au gaz Magnum à Eemshaven néerlandais à RWE AG (ETR : RWE), une multinationale énergétique allemande, … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel selected by Shell plc to handle the logistics and module transportation for its hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project in the Netherlands

Kuehne+Nagel’s Project Logistics entity launches tailored solutions for customers in the renewable energy industry Shell aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste Kuehne+Nagel is committed to further accelerate the energy transition globally (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel sélectionné par Shell plc pour gérer la logistique et le transport de modules pour son projet de biocarburants d’esters et d’acides gras hydrotraités (HEFA) aux Pays-Bas

L’entité Project Logistics de Kuehne+Nagel lance des solutions sur mesure pour les clients du secteur des énergies renouvelables Shell vise à produire du carburant d’aviation durable (SAF) et du diesel renouvelable à partir de déchets Kuehne+Nagel s’engage à accélérer encore … Read the full press release

Vattenfall reviews the option to divest its Berlin Heat business

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 4-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced the company is undergoing a strategic review on how the company can best contribute to the energy transition and will investigate whether it should … Read the full press release

Vattenfall prüft die Option, sein Berliner Wärmegeschäft zu veräußern

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 4. Mai 2022 – /EuropaWire/ – Vattenfall, ein schwedisches staatliches multinationales Energieunternehmen, hat angekündigt, dass das Unternehmen einer strategischen Überprüfung unterzogen wird, wie das Unternehmen am besten zur Energiewende beitragen kann und wird prüfen, ob es sein Berliner … Read the full press release