Vestas picked as preferred supplier for 1.6-GW wind project off Germany
Feb 28, 2023 22:03 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Vestas has been given preference to provide at least 104 of its V236-15.0 MW turbines for the 1.6-GW Nordseecluster wind project cluster in German waters. The joint venture partners Canada-based Northland Power Inc and...
ADB arranges financing for Thai firm's 600-MW wind project in Laos
Feb 28, 2023 22:03 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Thailand-based Impact Electrons Siam Ltd (IES) has secured a $692 million financial package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its 600-MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos. The project will be the first wind...
IEA tells energy firms to step up efforts in reducing methane emissions
Feb 26, 2023 23:49 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that oil and gas companies are not doing enough to cut methane emissions, despite methane cuts being among the cheapest options to limit near-term global warming According to...
Sainsbury’s vacuum-pack format for beef mince raises concerns on incineration
Feb 25, 2023 23:31 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
UK supermarket chain Sainsburys has replaced the traditional plastic tray used in its beef mince range with a vacuum-packed format that will require 55 percent less plastic and save approximately 450 tons of plastic a...
LG Energy Solution joins Ford, Koc for EV battery plant venture in Turkey
Feb 22, 2023 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) has joined Ford Motor Co. and Turkeys Koc Holding A.S. in a joint venture to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Baskent, Turkey. LGES, South Koreas top battery maker signed a...
Spain’s Capital Energy invests $2.67 billion in 505 MW floating wind projects off Canary Islands
Feb 21, 2023 19:39 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
Capital Energy revealed it invested $2.67 billion in 505 MW of floating wind projects in development around the Canary Islands waters. Pablo Alcon, Capital Energys offshore director, identified the four projects...
Honda receives multiple offers for F1 partnership
Feb 20, 2023 23:43 pm UTC| Economy Business Sports Nature
Honda has received several offers for a partnership when Formula Ones new engine era starts in 2026. The Japanese car manufacturer has an agreement to build engines for F1 champions Red Bull and sister team AlphaTauri,...
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