EVENTS
2023
21 July
Eolus has filed a permit application for the Västvind wind power project, located west of Gothenburg. The project consists of up to 50 turbines with an installed capacity of 1,000MW and estimated annual electricity generation of approximately 4TWh. The offshore wind power project is situated off the western coast of Sweden, outside Öckerö and Kungälv.
21 July
Infinite Renewables in Wales is leading the charge when it comes to greener, cleaner energy in the UK. Its latest achievement is that launching a new multi-technology Energy Centre at The Royal Mint in Wales. The Centre is made up of cutting-edge technology – a 2MW solar farm (built by Evo Energy), 2 wind turbines,
21 July
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has taken a step forward in the development of the first floating Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) platform in São Tomé and Príncipe. The contract for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Scoping Report was signed at the beginning of July, with the Lisbon-based engineering consultancy AQUALOGUS
28 July
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from
28 July
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and Siglar Carbon, a maritime emissions analytics company, have announced an agreement to enable customers to evaluate the different carbon options for cargo programmes via Workspace. The agreement will combine Siglar’s emissions insights with LSEG’s industry-leading European carbon markets and industry emissions analytics to help charterers, traders, brokers and ship
28 July
(Photo: Mats Mowinckel Giovannoni / Equinor) Equinor has signed an agreement with Denham Capital to acquire Rio Energy, a leading onshore renewables company in Brazil. The transaction includes selected assets and the team, while Denham Capital will retain certain assets. With the acquisition, Equinor strengthens its position as a broad energy company in the Brazilian
4 August
bp ventures has made a £4 million investment in Dynamon, a UK-based software company that specialises in developing advanced data analytics and simulation tools for commercial transport and logistics companies. The funding forms part of Dynamon’s Series A round, being raised to fully commercialise and scale up its platform and expand its operations in Europe
4 August
Premier Marinas, the leading UK marina operator is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the prestigious Silver EcoVadis recognition for its commitment to sustainable business practice. This significant achievement builds upon the Bronze medal achieved in 2022 and places them in the top 25% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, the World’s most
4 August
Koppö Energia of Finland has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to perform the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for a large-scale plant to produce green hydrogen. This order is a milestone in ANDRITZ’s strategy to become one of the world’s leading industrial partners for large-scale green hydrogen production plants. The plant, with a capacity of 200
11 August
We are thrilled to reveal our refreshed brand identity. Over the last few months, we have worked hard behind the scenes into creating a new image that would reflect our purpose of the show. White Label World Expologo and brand has undergone a significant transformation. The new identity had to satisfy all of the existing
11 August
Yorkshire-based sustainable work surface manufacturer Diamik Glass has announced the launch of its 2023 range of trademark ecorok™ surfaces, made from 85% recycled glass. Ecorok surfaces can be used for a wide range purposes including worktops, splash backs, table tops, tea points, reception desks and much more. Created by the expert team at Diamik Glass,
11 August
Vast Solar Pty Ltd, a world-leader in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP), today announced a partnership with global design and manufacturing firm Contratos y Diseños Industriales (CYD) as the Company advances VS1, its 30MW/ 288MWh CSP project in Port Augusta, South Australia. Utilising Vast’s proprietary, modular tower CSP v3.0 technology, VS1 is designed to generate
18 August
First Hydrogen Corp. is pleased to announce award-winning fleet management provider Rivus, which manages approximately 120,000 vehicles, has provided their positive report on the Company’s hydrogen-fuel cell powered vehicle (FCEV). The report’s overall conclusion highlighted First Hydrogen’s FCEV robustness over EVs in terms of vehicle efficiency over different load factors. The report goes on say
18 August
In May, Celebration Packaging introduced a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre, under its long-established EnviroWare® brand. The company is delighted to announce that these cups have now received a Grade A rating for recyclability. “When we launched these cups made from bamboo fibre just two months ago, I
18 August
Photo: Neste Neste and ScanOcean have brought Neste’s marine fuel enabling lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the Swedish market. The first shipment of nearly 600,000 liters (500 metric tons) is now available at the Södertälje terminal for vessels bunkering in the Stockholm area as well as those in transit to Lake Mälaren. Neste Marine™
25 August
Photo: Equinor The Hywind Tampen wind farm has been opened by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Gullfaks and Snorre are the first oil and gas fields in the world to receive power from offshore wind, reducing CO2 emissions. “Hywind Tampen is expected to reduce CO2 emissions with 200,000 tonnes annually from key oil and gas
25 August
Scotland, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage, is embracing the revolution of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its commitment to combating climate change. However, as the demand for EVs rises, the accessibility of electric car chargers becomes a crucial concern in making this sustainable shift a reality. EV charger supplier Voltix has
25 August
Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin made with renewable Neste RE™ on a commercial scale. Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil, to replace fossil
1 September
Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements. The combination of polymers with measurable bio-based content and natural fiber in construction elements creates carbon storage which can help tackle climate change. The cooperation sees Neste provide renewable Neste RE™, a
1 September
Fred. Olsen Seawind Limited and Vattenfall, the ScotWind-winning joint venture partners, have appointed Global Maritime to provide engineering and consultancy services in support of Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm, one of the world’s first commercially viable floating wind projects. Having been awarded seabed rights in the January 2022 ScotWind auction, the Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind
1 September
Renewable energy company Green Genius, operating in 8 European markets, signed 92 million EUR loan with Swedbank in Lithuania. These funds will be used for the construction of an 80 MW wind farm in Jurbarkas district, Western Lithuania. “80MW wind farm in Lithuania will further improve Green Genius development and construction portfolio diversification in
