Tag Archives: sustainable infrastructure

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … Read the full press release

Amey returns to Australia with acquisition of Brisbane-based Premise to boost life-cycle engineering and decarbonisation services

(IN BRIEF) Amey has re-entered Australia by acquiring Brisbane-based Premise, a multidisciplinary consultancy respected for its work across the built environment, water, environmental & renewables and transport sectors. The move strengthens Amey’s life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation offering and advances … Read the full press release

Greece’s Largest Highway Solar Network Goes Live on Olympia Odos

(IN BRIEF) Olympia Odos has inaugurated Greece’s largest solar installation along a motorway, deploying 10 MWp of photovoltaic panels across 19 sites in Achaia, Corinth and Western Attica. Financed and constructed in under two years via the concession model, the … Read the full press release

EIB commits additional €500 million to Greek urban sustainability projects

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Greece’s CDLF have signed a €500 million loan under the Antonis Tritsis urban investment programme, bringing the EIB’s total commitment to €1 billion. The funds will support hundreds of local authority projects—ranging from water and … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €235 Million to Modernize Uusimaa Hospitals and Build Sustainable Schools in Vantaa

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending €235 million in loans to enhance public services in Finland’s Uusimaa region: €135 million for upgrading three major hospitals under Helsinki University Hospital’s broader €300 million program, and €100 million for building and refurbishing … Read the full press release

National Grid to Trial Low-Carbon 3D-Printed Concrete Foundations with Hyperion and University of Sheffield

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has joined forces with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield to test low-carbon 3D-printed concrete foundations in a UK-first trial. The project, backed by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, will see the foundations installed at the … Read the full press release

NIB Funds Poland’s Bałtyk Offshore Wind Farms to Accelerate Green Energy and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) will provide two 26-year loans worth EUR 126 million to support the construction of Poland’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms. Jointly developed by Norway’s Equinor Wind Power and Poland’s Polenergia, … Read the full press release

Amey Launches Podcast Series on Smart Local Energy Systems, Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched a new podcast series exploring Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and their potential to foster a low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable future. The series features experts discussing key topics like local energy generation, data governance, cybersecurity, … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €76 Million in VGP’s Green Bonds to Enhance Sustainable Logistics Infrastructure in Central and Southeastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €76 million in VGP’s green bond programme, aimed at supporting the development and acquisition of sustainable logistics and industrial parks in Central and Southeastern Europe. The funding will help expand the availability of high-quality, … Read the full press release

Borealis and Borouge Showcase Future-Ready Polyolefin Solutions for Infrastructure at K 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Borouge will showcase their expertise in polyolefin infrastructure solutions at K 2025, displaying a wide range of high-performance polyethylene and polypropylene products for pipes and fittings. With nearly 60 years of experience, Borealis has earned its … Read the full press release

Helsinki’s Biomedicum 1 to Slash Energy Use by 60% Thanks to NIB-Financed Renovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has granted an €8 million loan to Kiinteistö Oy Biomedicum Helsinki to finance the renovation of Biomedicum 1, a key research and education building in the Meilahti medical campus. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Climate-Proofing Efforts for Ports of Volos, Patras, and Alexandroupoli

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is teaming up with Growthfund to carry out Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments for the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli, and Patras in Greece. The initiative will identify physical climate risks, propose adaptation measures, and … Read the full press release

E-Methane Emerges as Key Player in Energy Transition, Says Study Commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release

Transforming University Campuses: €95 Million Boost for Green Student Housing and Modern Academic Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Crete is set to undergo a significant expansion and upgrade of its student housing and academic facilities through a €95 million financing deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB), under a pioneering Public-Private Partnership with … Read the full press release

SES, EIB Global, and the EU Commission Launch €60 Million Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide in Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, in collaboration with the European Commission and SES, is launching a major satellite broadband initiative aimed at transforming connectivity in Central Asia. With a combined financial package of a €34.4 million EU grant and a €25.45 … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Africa Finance Corporation to Launch $750 Million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund for Africa’s Green Future

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Joins Horizon Europe’s CAPE Project to Advance Sustainable and Secure Cloud Computing

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen is contributing to Horizon Europe’s CAPE project, which aims to position Europe as a leader in green cloud-computing infrastructure. The university’s team will focus on ensuring secure and sustainable cloud application deployments, supporting CAPE’s … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €2.4 Billion in Financing for Clean Energy, Infrastructure, and Global Connectivity Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €2.4 billion in new financing to support a range of projects across Europe, including clean energy, transport, telecommunications, and flood protection. This includes significant funding to enhance hydrogen production, boost energy … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Vesper Infrastructure’s Latest Fund Close, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release