Tag Archives: industrial electrification

Industry Alliance Urges EU Electrification Action Plan to Deliver Affordable Power and Stronger Industrial Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) Cefic and the Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries have presented a joint position paper outlining recommendations for the European Union’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan, warning that high and volatile electricity prices are undermining industrial competitiveness and slowing decarbonisation. … Read the full press release

FORVIA Unveils Integrated Technology Portfolio for Construction and Mining Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA will present an integrated portfolio of technologies for construction and mining equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first joint showcase of innovations from FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA for off-highway markets. Highlights include the world premiere of … Read the full press release

Neste and Fortum Extend Long-Term Electricity Partnership to Secure Power Supply for Finnish Refinery Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Fortum have extended their strategic energy partnership through a new bilateral agreement for 2026–2030 under which Fortum will supply approximately 2.6 TWh of electricity from its Nordic generation portfolio to support Neste’s Finnish operations, particularly its … Read the full press release

Voith introduces E-Pack DS with up to 40 MW power transmission to meet growing demand for space-saving electrification

(IN BRIEF) Voith and ELIN Motoren have introduced the E-Pack DS, a fully integrated electromechanical drive system that merges motor and gearbox into a single synchronized drivetrain. With a power transmission capacity of up to 40 MW, the E-Pack DS … Read the full press release

Ten-Year Wind PPA Between Iberdrola España and Renfe Secures Stable Pricing and Cuts Over 2 Million Tonnes of CO₂ Annually

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España and Renfe have signed a 10-year VPPA to supply 370 GWh per year of onshore wind energy—equivalent to a 190 MW wind farm—granting Renfe long-term price stability and advancing Spain’s green transition. The pact will cut … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Sweden’s Green Transition with €1.9 Billion Financing in 2024

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Feasibility Study for Small Modular Reactor Project, Seeks External Investment for Development

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release