Tag Archives: Italy

EIB Provides €700 Million in Loans to Support EDP’s Renewable Energy and Power Grid Expansion Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €700 million in loans to EDP SA to advance renewable energy and modernize power grids in southern Europe. A €500 million loan will help EDP Renewables deploy 1,943 MW of solar … Read the full press release

Edison Partners with Landis+Gyr to Launch Innovative e-Mobility Platform in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Edison, a leading energy provider with over 140 years of experience, has launched a new e-Mobility app and platform powered by Landis+Gyr’s OCEAN EV Charging Software. This platform provides access to over 30,000 charging stations across Italy, enhancing … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €243 Million Green Loan to ERG Group for Renewable Energy Expansion in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €243 million green loan to ERG Group to support renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany as part of ERG’s 2024-2026 Business Plan. The financing will fund three greenfield … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Marcegaglia’s €170 Million Plan to Decarbonise and Innovate Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release

Logicor Welcomes Systemair to Renovated Arluno Logistics Hub, Enhancing HVAC Operations in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has partnered with Systemair AB, a global HVAC solutions leader, to lease the first 8,000 sqm unit of its 16,000 sqm logistics property in Arluno, Italy. The facility, owned by the Thunder II fund managed by Kryalos … Read the full press release

Toyota Mobility Foundation Unveils Semi-Finalists for Venice’s Sustainable Cities Challenge

(IN BRIEF) The Toyota Mobility Foundation has announced ten semi-finalists for its Sustainable Cities Challenge in Venice, part of a $9 million global initiative to promote low and zero-carbon transport. Selected from over 120 global entries, the semi-finalists will each … Read the full press release

Tunnel Workers Celebrate Santa Barbara Day at JV AF Ghella Construction Site

(IN BRIEF) The JV AF Ghella construction site in Oslo celebrated Santa Barbara Day on December 4 with a Catholic mass, choral performances, and a ceremonial tunnel blast. Santa Barbara, the patron saint of tunnel and mine workers, was honored … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches PFAS-Free Filtration Platform to Drive Sustainability in Air-Oil Separation Market

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a PFAS-free filtration platform for air-oil separation applications, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient industrial filtration solutions. Designed to replace traditional PFAS-based technologies, the new filtration media offers advanced water-repellent properties, maintaining filtration … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Acquire Strategic Logistics Hub in Sordio, Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired a 23,000 m² warehouse in Sordio, Northern Italy, through the Mazer Fund. The site includes warehouse and office space, green areas, and is strategically located near Milan and major transport links. Logicor … Read the full press release

EIF and Banca Etica Unlock €200 Million for Ethical Investments in Italy and Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banca Etica have signed a €164 million guarantee agreement, supported by InvestEU, to unlock over €200 million in investments across Italy and Spain. This initiative will provide more than 1,000 social enterprises, … Read the full press release

EIB and Enel Partner on €500 Million Sustainability Loan to Strengthen Italy’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and E-Distribuzione, part of the Enel Group, have signed the first €250 million installment of a €500 million sustainability-linked loan aimed at modernizing and strengthening Italy’s power grid. The agreement ties financing terms … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Acciaierie Venete Sign PPA to Boost Green Energy and Decarbonize Steel Production in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Acciaierie Venete Spa have signed a multi-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 12MW of green energy from an Iberdrola photovoltaic plant under construction. This partnership will help reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,960 tonnes per … Read the full press release

International Operation Halts Albanian-Led Cocaine Trafficking Ring with 29 Arrests Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted a major Albanian-led drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects across Italy and Albania. The operation, which began with investigations in 2021, uncovered cocaine concealed … Read the full press release

PVA TePla Opens Advanced Italian Facility to Boost Production and Sustainable Growth in Key Industries

(IN BRIEF) PVA TePla AG has opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Marano Vicentino, Italy, doubling its previous production space and enhancing its in-house manufacturing of essential components for sectors like renewable energy and semiconductors. The sustainable, energy-efficient plant strengthens … Read the full press release

SACE and Eni Partner to Drive ESG Transformation for Italian SMEs through Integrated Open-es Alliance

(IN BRIEF) SACE and Eni have formed a strategic partnership to boost the sustainability and competitiveness of Italian businesses, particularly SMEs. Through the integration of SACE’s ESG Hub and Eni’s Open-es platform, the alliance will provide companies with enhanced tools … Read the full press release

EIB and CDP Join Forces to Unlock €1 Billion for Italy’s Public Sector, Focusing on Sustainability and Regional Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) have launched a new €500 million guarantee agreement aimed at bolstering public sector investment across Italy, particularly in central and southern regions. This initiative, which builds on … Read the full press release

EIB Supports BeDimensional with €20 Million to Boost Graphene Production and Green Tech Innovation in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20 million in financing to BeDimensional SpA, an Italian materials manufacturer, to expand production of advanced graphene and other two-dimensional materials. This investment, backed by the InvestEU programme, will help BeDimensional … Read the full press release

EIB Greenlights €5.8 Billion to Drive Global Energy, Transport, and Innovation Advancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board has approved €5.8 billion in new financing to support various projects across Europe and beyond. This includes €2.2 billion for clean energy and water projects, €1.8 billion for urban development and education, … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Unveil €8 Billion Wind Energy Investment Initiative to Boost European Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo have partnered to drive up to €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind energy sector, leveraging a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee to enable Intesa Sanpaolo to create €1 billion worth of bank guarantees. … Read the full press release