FREDRIKSTAD: Europris opened a new store today at Jåttå in Rogaland county. This brings the group’s extensive network of stores to 269. Today’s opening is the third in 2021. The group has a robust pipeline of new stores for 2021 and beyond. Europris’ nationwide network of 269 stores covers every Norwegian county. “We’re excited to…
Horisont, Equinor and Vår Energi join forces for blue ammonia plant
SANDNES, NORWAY: Horisont Energi, Equinor and Vår Energi have entered into a cooperation agreement for the development of Barents Blue, Europe’s first large-scale production facility for blue ammonia. “This agreement means that we are now moving forward in the Barents Blue project with two industrial partners with a strong local presence. They have a long-term…
Agreement for construction of three Kamsarmax vessels
OSLO, NORWAY: Golden Ocean Group Limited, one of the world’s largest listed dry bulk shipowners, has entered into an agreement for the construction of three high-specification latest generation 85,000 dwt ECO-type Kamsarmax vessels, which will be constructed at a first-class Chinese yard. The vessels will be equipped with the latest and most efficient propulsion system,…
Power plant EPC contract signed
LONDON, UK: Ncondezi Energy Limited announced that the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) power plant contract for the integrated Ncondezi 300MW coal fired power project and coal mine in Tete, Mozambique has been signed with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (“CMEC”) at a virtual signing ceremony. The EPC contract confirms CMEC as the main contractor to…
VH Global commits £78m to UK flexible power generation
LONDON, UK: VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc – a London-listed investment company advised by Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP – is pleased to announce a £78m programme commitment to fund innovative net zero flexible power generation projects in the UK, which support the energy transition towards more renewable power generation. GSEO’s investment will fund…
Disposal of Cassini House for £145.5m
LONDON, UK: BMO Commercial Property Trust Limited (LSE: BCPT) is pleased to announce the disposal of Cassini House located in St. James’, London. The property is a prime multi-let freehold office building and represents the second largest holding in the portfolio. The Company has sold the property for a total consideration of £145.5million, reflecting a…
Feedback Plc announces launch of CareLocker
LONDON, UK: Feedback plc, the specialist clinical communication company, is launching a new Bleepa product – CareLocker, a news release said. CareLocker is a new proprietary and patient-centric cloud architecture that supports Bleepa’s functionality whilst simultaneously creating patient specific records of care episodes. CareLocker will enable Bleepa to deliver care across provider settings in a…
Mark Stanger becomes new interim CEO of 5th Planet Games
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: 5th Planet Games announced that Mark Stanger will become new interim CEO of 5th Planet Games after Skybound Entertainment has committed to invest $10.5 million in the company. Stanger most recently served as the EMEA General Manager and VP of Sales and Operations at Skybound Entertainment. Mark brings over 25 years of European…
Sensyne launches SENSIGHT, a patient data analytics platform
OXFORD, U.K: Sensyne Health plc, the ethical AI company, has launched SENSIGHT, an AI enabled global patient data analytics platform for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. SENSIGHT is built on a rapidly growing deep and broad set of anonymised and de-identified patient data derived from the research partnerships Sensyne has entered into with NHS Trusts and…
Ian Bull appointed non-executive Chairman of Lookers plc
LONDON, UK: Lookers plc, one of the leading UK motor retail and aftersales service groups, announced the appointment of Ian Bull as Non-Executive Chairman, effective from 1 October 2021, at which point Phil White will stand down as Non-Executive Chairman and leave the Board. Ian will Chair both the Nomination and Disclosure Committees and will…
GlobalData buys drug pricing coverage business of IHS Markit
LONDON, UK: GlobalData Plc, the leading provider of industry intelligence, has announced its agreement to acquire the Life Sciences business of IHS Markit Ltd. (LS), which offers drug pricing coverage. LS offers comprehensive and independent coverage of drug pricing, reimbursement and market access trends, as well as healthcare forecasts and healthcare economic data microsimulation modelling….
888 Holdings buys William hill for £2.2 billion
LONDON, UK: 888 Holdings has entered into an agreement with Caesars Entertainment Inc. to acquire the international (non-US) business of William Hill (WHI) at an enterprise value of £2.2 billion. The Acquisition will create a global online betting and gaming leader by bringing together two highly complementary businesses and combining two of the industry’s leading…