The Netherlands – Six significant initiatives have been designated as catalysts for the region’s energy transition in the inaugural Cluster Energy Strategy (CES) Rotterdam-Moerdijk. They are also critical to the national economy and the country’s future earning potential. A work-group comprised of representatives from Deltalinqs, the province of Zuid Holland, the Port of Moerdijk Authority, […]
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Jacob Ruiter of EIT InnoEnergy has plenty of evidence that sustainable innovation is profitable. Ruiter is CEO of the Benelux part of the European public-private partnership that does much more than invest money. For a start-up, support in underpinning and developing the business case and a strong network are perhaps even more important than money,’ […]
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Germany/The Netherlands – CTO of chemical giant, BASF Melanie Maas-Brunner is one of the key talkers at European Industry & Energy Summit 2021, on December 7 in Rotterdam Ahoy. Recently BASF announced major steps for the transition of its sites in Ludwigshafen and Antwerp.
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Italy – Enel Green Power launches “Scelta Rinnovabile” (Renewable Choice), an online crowd funding initiative that allows all citizens to participate in the investment to build new renewable plants in Italy, in order to support the country’s energy transition to more sustainable energy sources, while also directly involving the local communities that host the plants.
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China – Over the last four decades, China’s incredible economic growth has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, making the country not only a leader in many industries, but also the world’s greatest carbon emitter, accounting for one-third of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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For a Dragon’s Den of Transition, the organization of EIES2021 is looking for both dragons and innovators. During the closing of the European Industry and Energy Summit on December 8 in Rotterdam Ahoy, they can make deals to support interesting energy innovations. Sign up now as a dragon or innovator!
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United Kingdom – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is developing its own Energy Compact to help the energy transition, with an emphasis on investments through its flagship urban sustainability initiative, EBRD Green Cities.
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UAE – Mubadala Petroleum and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate collaboration opportunities in the energy transition sector, including hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage, that are aligned with their respective decarbonization ambitions.
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United Kingdom/United States – Oil and gas major, bp, has invested $7 million in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging firm, IoTecha.
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United Kingdom – Scottish government has invested more than £26 million in a significant program to speed the energy sector’s transition to net-zero emissions.
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