(IN BRIEF) The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired power in the UK. Since its commissioning in 1967, the station has … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Chaipetch (Ped) Phrompechrut, Future Growth Capital, Georg Wunderlin, investments, James Harvey, leadership, Michael Eakins, Mike Chappell, Paul Forshaw, Pension Savers, Schroders, UK
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Gareth Book, Norway, partnership, Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS, safety, Stein Eggan, Sweden, TÜV Rheinland, UK
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s subsidiary, SP Energy Networks, has acquired the tech company Derryherk to enhance the efficiency of the UK’s electricity distribution network. Derryherk’s digital twin technology will improve SPEN’s ability to detect faults, forecast capacity constraints, and actively manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Derryherk, Guy Jefferson, Iberdrola, net-zero goals, partnership, Smart Grid, SP Energy Networks, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has partnered with the UN-led Green Jobs for Youth Pact, committing to train 1,000 young professionals by 2025 to address the skills gap in the low-carbon economy. In collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNEP, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged INDIA, International Labour Organization (ILO), Lone Tvis, partnership, Ramboll, Susana Puerto, sustainability, UK, UN Green Jobs Pact, UNEP, UNICEF, US, young professionals
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Oxford Ionics have been selected to build a mobile quantum computer for Germany’s Cyberagentur. The project aims to deliver a robust, compact system capable of operating in real-world conditions, using ion-trap technology and scalable to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered five next-generation TAIPAN artillery hunting radar systems to the British Army, replacing the older MAMBA radar. The advanced TAIPAN systems, now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, offer improved deployment speed, mobility, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Fraser, Artillery Hunting Technology, British Army, partnership, Saab, sustainability, TAIPAN Radar Systems, UK
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Defence UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its support for active service members, veterans, Reservists, and their families. This commitment includes providing paid leave for Reservists, supporting Armed Forces charities, and fostering an inclusive workplace … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Armed Forces Covenant, Lizzie Faithful-Davies, Military Personnel, partnership, Rebecca Richards, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Defence UK, sustainability, UK, veterans
(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Siemens have signed a global framework agreement to strengthen E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration will deploy Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and Sifinity Control backend system, optimizing network management and reliability. The agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arjan van der Eijk, charging stations, Commercial Vehicles, decarbonization, E.ON, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, electric cars, electric vehicle charging, emobility, Europe, fast charging, Germany, High-Power Chargers, IoT-enabled substations, Italy, Markus Mildner, Megawatt charging, network management, profitability, Public Charging Infrastructure, Road transport, SICHARGE D, Siemens, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Sifinity Control, Sweden, UK
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital transformation, DMG MORI, partnership, RENISHAW, Scalable Machine Tool Solutions, Siemens, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired i3 Solutions Group, a UK and Singapore-based data centre consulting firm, strengthening its global presence in data centre consulting. This acquisition, following Ramboll’s 2022 purchase of EYP Mission Critical Facilities, expands its expertise in strategy, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Essity has partnered with ANDRITZ to install a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) at its Stubbins mill in England. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2024, this system will generate up to 25% of the steam needed … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andritz, Eco-Friendly Steam System, Essity, partnership, Phillip Kenyon, PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System), Stubbins Mill, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) On September 4, 2024, Vattenfall announced it has secured Contracts for Difference (CfD) for two significant renewable energy projects in the UK. The Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and the Kemberton solar farm will collectively add 100 MW … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm, Contracts for Difference (CfD), Frank Elsworth, Kemberton solar farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, UK, Vattenfall, Wind and Solar Projects
(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Poland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Austria, CTS EVENTIM, Europe, Germany, partnership, Pay by Bank Service, Payment, Poland, Sören Kuthning, the Netherlands, Tink, UK
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has received approval from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to take indirect control of TSB Bank, a subsidiary of Banco Sabadell. This approval is a key step in BBVA’s plan to acquire Banco Sabadell, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Banco Sabadell, BBVA, partnership, TSB Bank, UK
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is part of a pioneering national initiative called the Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, aimed at improving the UK’s ability to predict and manage extreme weather events like floods and droughts. Supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Gemma Coxon, drought, Flood, Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), partnership, Peter Kyle, predictions, RESEARCH, sustainability, UK, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) METRO has expanded its food service distribution (FSD) business in the UK by acquiring Caterite Food & Wineservice, a specialist in food delivery to the HoReCa sector in the Lake District and northern regions of the UK. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Germany, Investment, Retail
Tagged acquisition, Caterite Food & Wineservice, Classic Fine Foods UK, England, expansion, food service distribution, fresh produce, FSD, growth strategy, Guillaume Deruyter, HoReCa, Hospitality, independent customers, integration, Lake District, logistics, Metro, METRO acquisitions, METRO AG, METRO GROUP, premium customers, Scotland, supply chain, synergies, UK, UK market, Wales
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project to install a 3 MW floating wind turbine in the UK North Sea, designed to supply renewable energy to the Culzean offshore oil and gas platform. This innovative project aims to provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Floating Wind Turbine Project, Marie-Noëlle Semeria, North Sea Oil & Gas Platform, partnership, sustainability, TotalEnergies, UK
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has successfully completed dynamic testing of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on a key UK commuter train, marking a significant step towards digitalizing the East Coast Main Line. The testing was conducted on the Great Northern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alstom, Commuter Train, David Maddison, Digital Rail, European Train Control System (ETCS) Testing, partnership, sustaianbaility, UK
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