EVENTS
2023
30 July
Founded in Houston in 1999, Hunter Buildings has evolved from a pioneer in blast-resistant design into a global provider of advanced modular infrastructure. Supporting critical applications for industrial, energy, utility, data and defence sectors, the company operates across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East, growing and adapting to meet increasingly complex client needs.
30 July
As a global technology leader, ABB delivers advanced drive technology, automation, electrification and digital solutions across diverse industries. From individual components to fully integrated systems, ABB’s innovations enable precise, real-world testing and continuous optimization. The ORE Catapult project exemplifies this commitment – advancing efficiency, performance and sustainability through customized, high-performance drive systems for next-generation renewable
30 July
Although a young company, Beegrip was established to support an exceptional product with a long-standing reputation in the marine and civil engineering sectors. Designed to deliver superior waterproofing and anti-skid protection for a variety of surfaces, Bimagrip is a world-class solution trusted by industry professionals for its durability and safety performance in demanding environments. Technical
30 July
Running from 3rd to 6th November in the UAE, ADIPEC 2025 will be a global platform to inclusively navigate complexity and turn ambition into action.
30 July
From the 2-5 September 2025, the SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition will take place in Aberdeen. The event aims to grow networks, expand knowledge and boost exposure, contributing to a better energy future. Event Director David Ince discussed this year’s event. Questions by Antonia Cole.
1 August
National Grid has introduced a transformative new approach to the way it works with Britain’s supply chain, designed to accelerate the delivery of £8 billion worth of vital substation infrastructure across England and Wales and support the UK’s clean energy transition. The Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) remodels how National Grid engages with suppliers, moving to
1 August
Virospack, a leading company in cosmetic packaging solutions, has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact Spain, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. With this step, the company reaffirms its commitment to a business model grounded in values, accountability and purpose. As a member of this international network, Virospack commits to aligning its strategy and
1 August
Iberdrola and Echelon Data Centres, a leading owner and operator of large-scale data centre infrastructure in Europe, have announced a strategic joint venture to build and operate data centres in Spain. This is the largest binding agreement of its kind in Europe between an energy company and a developer of this type of technology infrastructure. Under this agreement, Iberdrola will hold
1 August
Energy network SGN and UK tech company Utonomy have completed a six-month trial demonstrating how advanced pressure control can significantly reduce methane emissions from Britain’s gas grid. The results mark a major step toward building a smarter gas network aligned with the UK’s net zero ambitions. Conducted between October 2024 and March 2025 across five
8 August
Barratt Redrow, the UK’s biggest housebuilder, has teamed-up with energy leader British Gas to deliver homes with free energy to a new development in Lincolnshire – the first of a wider partnership roll-out over the coming year. The groundbreaking trial at the Pastures Place development will see 10 homeowners pay no energy bills on their homes for
8 August
Hydroleap, a pioneering company in sustainable water treatment technologies, has successfully raised an additional USD 4.75 million in its latest funding round from strategic investors including EDBI, which operates under SG Growth Capital – the investment platform of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore, Antares Ventures and Woh Hup, bringing its total funding to nearly USD 12 million till date. This
8 August
Mars, Incorporated, is announcing the Mars Protect the Peanut Plan, the company’s first organised programme aimed at safeguarding the peanut against increasing pressures that threaten the reliability of global supply. Mars has a clear goal of helping to stem the tide of devastating crop losses that currently prevent up to 30% of peanuts from making
8 August
Evero, the low-carbon energy-from-waste wood company, has been selected by the UK Government to enter negotiations to transform its Evero Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. This project looks to provide clean energy to the grid while permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Located within the
15 August
RWE has entered into a long-term partnership with North Star, the UK’s largest shipowner-operator, backed by global private markets firm Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients. The companies have agreed that RWE will charter two next-generation service operation vessels (SOVs), the Grampian Eagle and the Grampian Kestrel, from North Star – both capable
15 August
Polestar’s large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. Achieving 935.44 km (581.3 miles), the recently launched Long range Single motor variant was pushed to its limits. The attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes to complete in mixed
15 August
Frugalpac, the British clean technology company behind the world’s first and only commercially available paper wine and spirits bottle, has launched an equity fund-raising to raise up to £5m to support its next phase of global growth, including developing paper paint pots. £1 million has already been secured from existing and new investors ahead of
15 August
Since launching in June 2023, Aira has expanded into Germany, Italy and the UK, rapidly establishing itself as a leading clean energy-tech company in Europe, with an annual sales run-rate of €200M. Aira offers an unmatched customer proposition, including a monthly payment plan, end-to-end service and a 15-year Aira Guarantee. The company now employs 1,200
22 August
JLR has reached a significant milestone in the roll‑out of its global renewable energy strategy with the opening of a new solar farm the size of up to 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters this summer. The 26‑hectare, 18MW facility will supply up to 31% of the site’s energy requirements, marking the completion of
22 August
The LEGO Group has launched a new campaign, Built for Tomorrow, showcasing the company’s ongoing sustainability journey and the innovation behind every LEGO® brick. At the heart of the campaign is a LEGO Minifigure from the past: a knight from the classic 1978 Yellow Castle set, whose brick-built durability has been tested over decades of play.
22 August
ABB announced that it will invest more than CA$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada. The investment in Montreal, Quebec will combine ABB’s existing Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facilities at a new greenfield location. This will enable ABB to meet
22 August
RWE and turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa are driving a new era of wind turbine innovation with the first ever large-scale installation of recyclable blades at a UK offshore wind farm. Highly unique, the rotor blades are made using an innovative resin. At the end of the blade’s operating life, the various materials can then be
