UNECE joins United Nations’ global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds

Press Release – 13 June 2025 – UNECE joined forces with 17 other UN entities during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all. The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure … Continue reading UNECE joins United Nations’ global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds

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Europe

TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI

TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI to Increase the Application of Artificial Intelligence in its Multi-Energy Strategy Press Release – Paris, June 12, 2025 – TotalEnergies and the French company Mistral AI are announcing a collaboration to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in support of the Company’s multi-energy strategy, especially in low-carbon energies. A shared AI innovation lab Under the terms of the partnership, a joint … Continue reading TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI

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Africa

Mission 300: Africa’s Bold Gamble to Power a Continent’s Future

In the vast expanse of Sub-Saharan Africa, as night falls, entire communities fade into darkness. Nearly 600 million people—more than half the region’s population—still live without electricity. But now, a sweeping and ambitious plan is taking shape to flip the switch for nearly half of them. It’s called Mission 300, and its goal is as bold as it is urgent: connect 300 million Africans to … Continue reading Mission 300: Africa’s Bold Gamble to Power a Continent’s Future

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Europe

Siemens Energy replaces federal guarantee with a new bank facility

Press Release – June 5, 2025 – Siemens Energy has completed the planned replacement of the €11 billion facility backed by the German federal government. A new €9 billion facility, together with existing guarantee lines, will continue to support and underpin the company’s large-scale project business. The €1 billion facility previously backed by Siemens AG has also been replaced under the new agreement. Maria Ferraro, … Continue reading Siemens Energy replaces federal guarantee with a new bank facility

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Europe

Siemens and TURN2X join forces to scale up green energy production

Siemens to become preferred supplier and technology partner for TURN2X’s production of renewable natural gas Agreement includes broad scope from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio Partnership directly contributes to expanding the availability of green energy alternatives Today, the technology company Siemens and Germany-based TURN2X announced a Global Partnership aimed at advancing the production of renewable natural gas through a comprehensive technological collaboration. This partnership responds to … Continue reading Siemens and TURN2X join forces to scale up green energy production

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Europe

EES Europe 2025: Sunwoda Energy Unveils Innovative Energy Storage Solutions for A Sustainable Future

News Release – May 09,2025 – Sunwoda Energy made a significant impact at EES Europe 2025, Europe’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems, by unveiling several groundbreaking innovations. These included the launch of its 6.528MWh liquid cooling energy storage system powered by Sunwoda’s advanced 625Ah high-capacity battery cells and a 179kWh C&I ESS. The company also presented fully integrated energy … Continue reading EES Europe 2025: Sunwoda Energy Unveils Innovative Energy Storage Solutions for A Sustainable Future

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Europe

UK and Norway accelerate clean energy opportunities

British workers and businesses will benefit from more investment in the UK’s clean energy future, with a new partnership signed with Norway. From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP Published8 May 2025 On a visit to Oslo this week, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband secured a Green Industrial Partnership with Norwegian counterparts Ministers Terje Aasland and Cecilie Myrseth and met … Continue reading UK and Norway accelerate clean energy opportunities

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United States

Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s low-carbon ammonia deal marks major step in unleashing new energy supply

Spring, Texas, U.S., and Tokyo, Japan — Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) (NYSE: XOM) have signed a long-term offtake agreement for approximately 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia per year from ExxonMobil’s facility in Baytown, Texas, which is expected to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen with approximately 98% of CO2 removed and low-carbon ammonia. Marubeni will supply the ammonia mainly to Kobe Power Plant, a fully … Continue reading Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s low-carbon ammonia deal marks major step in unleashing new energy supply

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Europe

Hitachi Energy and SP Energy Networks join forces to deliver sustainable critical infrastructure for clean energy future

Hitachi Energy and distribution and transmission network operator SP Energy Networks (SPEN) agree on long-term partnership for Hitachi Energy to provide critical equipment that is free from the world’s strongest greenhouse gas. Press Release – United Kingdom – 23rd April, 2025. Hitachi Energy and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which formalises both companies’ commitment to Scotland’s energy transition by deploying … Continue reading Hitachi Energy and SP Energy Networks join forces to deliver sustainable critical infrastructure for clean energy future

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