(IN BRIEF) At the 2024 Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced major commitments to support sustainable development in Africa. Key initiatives include a $80 million investment in the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Africa, Africa Investment Forum, Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank, Inclusion, infrastructure, INNOVATION, partership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Atos has extended its contract with EUROCONTROL to provide continuous support for the management of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity in European airspace management. The new phase of this partnership will enhance EUROCONTROL’s IT infrastructure resilience and integrate innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Antonio Licu, Atos, Cybersecurity, EUROCONTROL, European Aviation, infrastructure, partnership, Punit Sehgal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to retrofit 60 government buildings with energy-efficient technologies as part of a decarbonization program aligned with the UAE’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The program aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Decarbonization Program, His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, infrastructure, Matthias Rebellius, partnership, Siemens, sustainability, UAE Ministry of Energy
(IN BRIEF) Webuild, leading a joint venture with GS E&C and Bouygues Construction, has signed a AU$1.7 billion contract to construct the Tunnels North segment of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, aimed at enhancing sustainable public transit options for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy
Tagged AU$1.7 billion, Bouygues Construction, Box Hill, congestion reduction, energy transition, Glen Waverley, GS E&C, infrastructure, Melbourne, orbital rail line, public transportation, SRL East, Suburban Rail Loop, sustainable transit, transportation, tunnel-boring machines, Tunnels North, Webuild
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged an additional €3 billion to expand its Green Cities programme, supporting sustainable urban development across 50+ cities. The programme introduces enhanced Green City Action Plans (GCAPs), with updated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €10.3 billion to support various European sectors, including agriculture, energy, water, education, and innovation. This funding includes €900 million for immediate reconstruction in flood-affected areas and a landmark €3 billion initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Climate-Resilient, EIB, ENERGY, Europe, infrastructure, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the trucking industry has made significant strides in commercializing autonomous driving technology to address challenges like high operational costs, driver shortages, and safety concerns. The global trucking fleet is expected to incorporate an additional 500,000 Level … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous driving, autonomous driving regulations, autonomous electric trucks, Autonomous systems, autonomous truck testing, autonomous trucking, autonomous trucks, autonomous vehicle regulations, autonomous vehicles. trucks. trucking, autonomy, Einride, Europe on the Move, European Commission, global trucking fleet, IDTechEx, infrastructure, L4 autonomous trucks, logistics, logistics companies, Shihao Fu, transport sector, Transport Transformation, transportation sector, truck companies, truck OEMs, trucking
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has received its largest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in Europe to work on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria High-Speed Rail Line. The 13-meter wide machine, equipped with 18 motors and 10 Megawatts of power, will excavate tunnels for Lot … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Irish Department of Transport and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to develop port infrastructure critical for supporting offshore wind projects in Irish waters. The collaboration, led by Minister Eamon Ryan and EIB Vice … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, infrastructure, Ioannis Tsakiris, Ireland, Minister Eamon Ryan, Offshore Wind Port, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the strengthening of the West Wharf at Millbay Docks in Plymouth, a key project funded by the UK Government through the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme. The upgrade, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, infrastructure, Millbay Docks, partnership, Richard May, Steve Lawrie, sustainability, West Wharf
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched a photo exhibition in Ljubljana to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s membership in the European Union. The exhibition, titled “Slovenia – 20 Years of Progress in the EU,” features … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Slovenia
Tagged 20th anniversary, economic growth, Education, EIB Group, EIF, EU membership, EU policy objectives, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, European Union, financing, Gallus Embankment, infrastructure, INNOVATION, Klemen Boštjančič, Kyriacos Kakouris, Ljubljana, low carbon economy, photo exhibit, Simon Savšek, Slovenia, social infrastructure, sustainable development
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has deployed the first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia, marking a significant milestone in Europe. This new 5G connectivity will enhance communication within the plant, replacing traditional walkie-talkies and enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G network, Bohdan Zronek, Czechia, digitalization, infrastructure, Temelín Nuclear Plant, Violeta Luca, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been awarded a significant infrastructure maintenance contract by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland, worth at least EUR 190 million. The contract, which covers road maintenance, bridge repairs, and other critical infrastructure services, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged ACS, Andreas Hoppe, Councillor Helen Loughran, HOCHTIEF, infrastructure, North Lanarkshire, partnership, Peter Coenen, Scotland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is expanding its global electric vehicle charging infrastructure by adding 5,000 new charging points by 2030, with 3,000 in Europe. This initiative is part of the company’s sustainability program. Pilot projects have started at Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) is sponsoring two major events in Plymouth this summer: the British Firework Championships on August 14-15 and the World Cadet Championships, running until August 9. The firework event supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, British Firework Championships, infrastructure, investments, partnership, Plymouth, sponsorship, Summer Events, World Cadet Championships
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €120 million in the first tranche of financing, out of a total of €175 million, to the regional government of Castilla y León in Spain. The loan aims to facilitate the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Castilla y León, EIB, Healthcare, infrastructure, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is set to host the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on March 26, focusing on key themes of investment, innovation, infrastructure, and international trade. With a lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Andy Gleadall, Dr Manuela Pacella, infrastructure, INNOVATION, international trade, investment, Jan Godsell, Loughborough University, Manufacturing and Trade Conference, Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Nick Jennings, Shahin Rahimifard
(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a major player in Europe’s energy sector, plans to increase its investments from €33 billion to €42 billion for 2024-2028, focusing on energy networks and infrastructure. The company exceeded earnings expectations in 2023, with adjusted Group EBITDA … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged dividend, E.ON, Employment, energy industry, European market, financial results, growth strategy, infrastructure, investments, Leonhard Birnbaum, Marc Spieker, renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has reported a successful year in 2023, allocating €359 million in new commitments to projects in Slovenia. These investments are aimed at boosting economic growth and preserving jobs in Slovenia and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim plans to list its North American business in the US, creating a leading pure-play building solutions company. The listed business aims to focus on long-term growth in the North American market and unlock value for stakeholders. Jan … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Arps, Bär & Karrer AG, construction, Goldman Sachs International, holcim, infrastructure, Jan Jenisch, Meagher & Flom LLP, Perella Weinberg Partners, Skadden, SLATE, sustainable building solutions, Swiss Market Index
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