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Renewable Energy

OnPath Energy partners with Wilson Forest Products for three South Lanarkshire wind farms

OnPath Energy has entered an option agreement with Wilson Forest Products for three onshore wind farms in South Lanarkshire: Bankend Rig II, Bankend Rig III, and Hawkwood, totalling 121 MW across 18 turbines. The projects, part of a £1 billion investment in Southern Scotland, will power approximately 150,000 homes and follow planning consents secured in 2025.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Oil & Gas

Dolphin Drilling strengthens North Sea and India operations with 150 million USD Harbour Energy contract

Dolphin Drilling has secured a multi-year contract extension with Harbour Energy for operations in the UK North Sea, adding 150 million USD to its backlog. Simultaneously, the firm confirmed a duration extension for its Blackford Dolphin rig in India, significantly enhancing revenue visibility through 2030.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Metals & Mining

Fluor to conduct feasibility study for Anglo American's Woodsmith Mining Project

Fluor Corporation has been selected to perform feasibility study services for Anglo American’s Woodsmith mining project in North Yorkshire, England, an underground polyhalite fertilizer deposit with a target production of 13 million tonnes per year. Contract value was not disclosed.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

Qair initiates construction on first UK solar asset with INTEC Energy Solutions contract

Qair has moved its first British solar project into the construction phase by awarding an EPC and O&M contract to INTEC Energy Solutions. The 46.51 MWp Brecks Solar Farm in Nottinghamshire is expected to generate 46.08 GWh of clean electricity annually, marking a significant expansion of Qair’s operational footprint in the United Kingdom’s renewable energy market.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Mergers & Acquisitions

Chemical Solutions Group buys UK distributor Resource Chemicals to drive €150m revenue target

Chemical Solutions Group has acquired UK-based Resource Chemicals for an undisclosed sum, as the Irish company targets €150 million in group revenues by 2030, a 50% increase from current annualised revenues of approximately €100 million.

4 weeks ago • Ireland;United Kingdom

Mergers & Acquisitions

WisdomTree completes $200 million acquisition of Atlantic House for active ETF expansion

WisdomTree has completed its acquisition of Atlantic House Holdings for £150 million (approximately $200 million), advancing its strategy in active ETFs and outcome-oriented strategies. The London-based manager adds derivatives-driven investment expertise, supporting the planned launch of 15-20 defined outcome ETFs globally over the next 18 months.

4 weeks ago • United Kingdom;United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Aviva expands claims ecosystem through acquisition of DisasterCare

Aviva has acquired specialist restoration firm DisasterCare to internalize its property recovery supply chain. The move aims to accelerate claim processing times, reduce indemnity costs through faster damage mitigation, and integrate specialized flood restoration training expertise directly into the insurer’s core operations.

4 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

Enviromena secures £525 million initial commitment for 1 GW UK solar pipeline

Enviromena has secured an £825 million financing facility with an initial £525 million commitment from a syndicate including BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo, Lloyds, NatWest, and Societe Generale. The funding supports rapid delivery of a 1 GW solar pipeline across the UK, with a £300 million uncommitted accordion for future expansion.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Agriculture & Farming

Nestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture across three European countries

Nestlé has signed a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture across France, Belgium, and the UK. The partnership provides agronomic expertise, digital measurement tools, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes for wheat, corn, barley, and sugar beet farms, supporting nearly 230 farmers across 13,000 hectares.

1 month ago • Belgium;France;United Kingdom

Pharmaceuticals

Traws Pharma secures $10 million PIPE with $50 million warrant upside for flu trial

Traws Pharma has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a PIPE financing expected to provide $10 million in gross proceeds, with up to $50 million additional from milestone-based warrants. The funding will support the company's influenza programme through a human challenge trial in the UK following MHRA approval.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

Rolls-Royce SMR signs delivery contract with Great British Energy for Wylfa project

Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy - Nuclear have signed a contract to begin immediate work on three small modular reactors at Wylfa, North Wales. The agreement enables site-specific design and critical component orders, supporting 3,000 local jobs and 5,000 national positions, with up to £599 million available from the National Wealth Fund.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

ITM Power secures £86.5 million UK government backing for Chronos electrolyser line

ITM Power has received a £40 million investment from Great British Energy and a confirmed £46.5 million grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The funds will establish a 1 GW automated manufacturing line for its next-generation Chronos electrolyser stack in the UK, supporting domestic hydrogen production capacity.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

Amentum-Cavendish joint venture named owner's engineer for UK SMR project at Wylfa

Great British Energy has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear as owner's engineer for its Rolls-Royce SMR project at Wylfa, North Wales. The 14-year contract, valued up to £300 million, provides independent technical assurance from design through commissioning to support final investment decision.

2 months ago • United Kingdom

Navy

UK Ministry of Defence expands Royal Navy autonomous fleet with Teledyne Marine contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Teledyne Marine a contract to supply autonomous oceanographic systems for the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering program. This agreement expands the use of unmanned gliders and floats to enhance environmental intelligence and maritime safety, particularly in support of the Atlantic Bastion strategic initiative.

2 months ago • United Kingdom