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Hydrogenera secures contract for 2-MW alkaline electrolyser to support German industrial hydrogen demand

Hydrogenera has finalized an agreement to supply a 2-MW alkaline electrolyser for a project in Ukraine, backed by German government funding. The system will provide high-purity green hydrogen to German industrial consumers by 2027, illustrating a strategic move toward cross-border energy supply chains and decentralized hydrogen production within Europe.

Germany;Ukraine | 2 weeks ago

Travel & Tourism

Uber accelerates luxury mobility pivot with acquisition of executive chauffeur platform Blacklane

Uber has agreed to acquire Berlin-based premium chauffeur service Blacklane to bolster its high-end travel division. The transaction, slated to close by the end of 2026, directly aligns with the expansion of Uber's elite mobility offerings.

2 weeks ago • Germany;United States

Renewable Energy

RWE secures planning approval for 900 MW second phase of German North Sea cluster

RWE has received planning permission for Nordseecluster B, the 900 MW second phase of its 1.6 GW offshore wind development in the German North Sea. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with commercial operations expected in early 2029, following the 660 MW first phase already under construction.

2 weeks ago • Germany

Renewable Energy

Nordex to supply 28 MW for Nuscheler wind project in Saxony-Anhalt

Nordex has secured an order from Windpark Nuscheler to supply four N163/6.X turbines for the Beesenstedt 3 site in Saxony-Anhalt. The 28 MW project includes a 15-year service contract, with commissioning expected in summer 2027, adding to the state's expanding wind fleet.

3 weeks ago • Germany

AI & Automation

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to advance industrial AI robotics

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind have formed a strategic research partnership to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models with Agile's industrial robotics platform. The collaboration targets adaptable automation for manufacturing sectors, creating a data-driven development loop to scale intelligent robotic systems.

3 weeks ago • Germany

Renewable Energy

Vattenfall breaks ground on Germany's first wind-solar hybrid park in Eifel region

Vattenfall has commenced construction of a hybrid power plant in Rhineland-Palatinate combining 17 MW of wind capacity with 7.6 MW of solar generation. The Hommerdingen-Biesdorf facility marks the company's first such hybrid project in Germany, replicating a model already deployed in the Netherlands.

1 month ago • Germany

AI & Automation

Siemens and Palo Alto Networks introduce integrated cybersecurity architecture for industrial private 5G systems

Siemens and Palo Alto Networks have unveiled a jointly validated cybersecurity framework for industrial private 5G networks at Mobile World Congress 2026. The solution integrates secure connectivity and advanced firewall technology designed to protect AI-driven manufacturing environments while maintaining low-latency performance required for real-time industrial operations.

1 month ago • Germany

Renewable Energy

AllianzGI secures stake in TotalEnergies’ €500 million German battery storage portfolio

TotalEnergies has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its 789 MW German battery storage portfolio to Allianz Global Investors, enabling a joint €500 million infrastructure investment aimed at supporting renewable integration in Germany by 2028.

1 month ago • Germany

Airports & Aviation

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

2 months ago • Germany;India

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Energy & Power | 2 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 2 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 2 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.