Photo: During a fireside chat at CERAWeek 2025, National Grid CEO John Pettigrew, right, discussed National Grid Partners' new $150M commitment to fund artificial intelligence startups. At left is Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

Press Release – 17th March 2025 – On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy. The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that supports economic growth, reduces customer costs, helps … Continue reading National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

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United States

NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

Investment supports NRG through advanced planning technology Press Release – Mar 12, 2025 – HOUSTON – NRG Energy Inc. today announced a $2.5 MM investment in Equilibrium Energy, an energy technology platform that leverages AI to enhance energy portfolio optimization capabilities. With this investment, NRG aims to gain market intelligence and explore solutions to address grid volatility created by load growth, intermittent renewable generation, and … Continue reading NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

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Europe

Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

Press release – 12 March 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, announces the launch of a highly specialist centre for technical, strategic and economic energy transition solutions in Abu Dhabi. The ‘energy transition hub’ directly serves clients in the Middle East region, bringing together the advisory and technical expertise required to deliver energy diversification and net zero goals. The hub’s collective of … Continue reading Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

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United States

SeekOps Names Brendan Smith as CEO

Press Release – March 07, 2025 – AUSTIN, Texa – The Board of Directors of SeekOps Inc, a global leader in greenhouse gas emissions detection, quantification and reporting solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Smith as its new CEO. Smith, who previously led technology development as Chief Technology Officer, is one of the founders of SeekOps. The appointment reflects the board’s confidence … Continue reading SeekOps Names Brendan Smith as CEO

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United States

UGI Corporation Names Julie Fazio as President of UGI International

Press Release – March 10, 2025 – VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that Julie Fazio has been appointed as President of UGI International, effective immediately. “I am honored to assume the leadership of UGI International at this pivotal point in our company’s history” Post this Ms. Fazio joined UGI International in September 2022 as Vice President of Supply. In December 2023, … Continue reading UGI Corporation Names Julie Fazio as President of UGI International

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