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India Posts Record 4.9 Gw Of Rooftop Solar Additions In First Nine Months Of 2025
From pv magazine India India added a record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of calendar year 2025, around 157% up year over year from 1.9 GW installed in the same period of 2024. With this, the nation reached 18.6 GW of cumulative rooftop solar capacity as of Sept. 30, 2025, according to Mercom India’s Q3 2025 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. India installed 2.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the third quarter of 2025, marking the highest quarterly additions to date. This represents more than 165% year-over-year growth from 791.1 MW in the third quarter of 2024. The PM Surya Ghar initiative remained the dominant contributor in the third quarter, making up 73% of rooftop solar installations. The industrial segment accounted for nearly 20% of the quarter’s installations. The commercial and government segments accounted for nearly 6% and more than 1% of quarterly additions, respectively. Rooftop solar capacity additions under the capital expenditure model accounted for 84% of the third-quarter installations. “Like utility scale, rooftop installations in the first nine months of the year have already surpassed all of last year’s additions,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group. “Residential installations, which made up only a third of rooftop solar three years ago, now account for 75% of the market. We expect this trend to continue until the PM Surya Ghar target is reached. The awareness created by the program is also likely to influence smaller C&I customers and encourage them to go solar. To keep this momentum on track, quality control in residential systems and persistent cost and supply challenges will need ongoing attention from the policymakers.” Uttar Pradesh led the nation’s rooftop solar additions, accounting for 16% of installations in the quarter. Maharashtra and Gujarat ranked second and third, respectively, accounting for more than 15% and 14% of quarterly capacity additions. Assam posted the highest compounded quarterly growth rate of more than 35% between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com.
PV Magazine
powerplant
27 November 2025
2 min read
India Posts Record 4.9 Gw Of Rooftop Solar Additions In First Nine Months Of 2025
PV Magazine
27 November 2025
powerplant
Uae’S Adnoc Gas And Emsteel Sign $4 Billion 20-Year Natural Gas Supply Agreement
UAE’s ADNOC Gas Plc and its subsidiaries announced the signing of a landmark $4-billion agreement, valued between $3.5 and $4.2 billion with EMSTEEL, one of the region’s largest integrated steel and building materials manufacturers. The 20-year agreement, effective January 1, 2027, secures a stable and reliable supply of lower-carbon natural gas to power EMSTEEL’s operations and future growth. The company stated that, this milestone reinforces the long-standing partnership between ADNOC Gas and EMSTEEL and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to driving sustainable economic growth in the UAE. The agreement not only secures a dependable energy supply for one of the country’s leading industrial producers but also strengthens ADNOC Gas’ competitive position as a key enabler of industrial resilience and cleaner energy transition. In clear recognition of ADNOC Gas’ strategic importance, the ADNOC Board of Directors selected Habshan, one of its most critical operational sites, to hold its annual meeting last Monday. The decision underscores the vital contribution of ADNOC Gas to the UAE’s energy security, industrial resilience, and global standing as a responsible and dependable energy provider. During the visit, their Highnesses toured key facilities and were briefed on ADNOC Gas’ ongoing expansion programs, including major processing, compression, and sustainability initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and support the UAE’s long-term energy strategy. The Board’s presence at Habshan reflects strong confidence in the company’s direction, its people, and its growing contribution to the national economy. EMSTEEL is the UAE’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials company, operating an integrated manufacturing plant, and exporting its products globally. By delivering a stable, long-term supply of lower carbon natural gas, ADNOC Gas is enabling EMSTEEL to scale production while managing emissions and strengthening the resilience of the UAE’s manufacturing base. *** SaudiGulf Projects – October 2025 Updates along with summary of Major Projects awards Now available in PDF format! Stay ahead with the latest project news, developments, and insights from across the Gulf. For more details, please visit: Monthly Reports-October 2025
Saudi Gulf Projects
oil & gas
27 November 2025
2 min read
Uae’S Adnoc Gas And Emsteel Sign $4 Billion 20-Year Natural Gas Supply Agreement
Saudi Gulf Projects
27 November 2025
oil-gas
Veralto Announces Agreement To Acquire In-Situ And Establishes $750 Million Share Repurchase Program
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) (the “Company”), a global leader in essential water and product quality solutions dedicated to Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire In-Situ for $435 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The purchase price, after considering estimated tax benefits, is approximately $422 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Additionally, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program for its common stock of up to $750 million. Under the program, share repurchases may be executed over time through various methods, including open market and privately negotiated repurchases, at the Company’s discretion. In-Situ, based in Colorado, is a global leader in environmental water measurement and monitoring solutions with a leading portfolio of water quality sondes, water quality sensors and data management solutions that help customers monitor and measure the quality or quantity of surface and groundwater. In-Situ has a proven track record of innovating differentiated technology solutions that are easy for customers to operate. In-Situ’s product portfolio is highly complementary to the OTT HydroMet business within Veralto’s water analytics portfolio. This strategic combination expands Veralto’s presence in surface and groundwater quality with the opportunity to drive meaningful operational and commercial synergies to create value for all stakeholders. “As a premier provider of water analytic technologies, In-Situ enables Veralto to tap into faster growing applications within the water ecosystem that are essential for public health and economic security while providing an ideal complement to OTT HydroMet’s product portfolio within our Water Quality segment,” said Jennifer L. Honeycutt, Veralto’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The combination of In-Situ and OTT HydroMet will create significant opportunities to accelerate growth, drive operational efficiency and deliver value for all stakeholders, and we look forward to welcoming the In-Situ team to Veralto.” Christopher McKee, Chairman of In-Situ, said: “As I reflect on In-Situ’s journey and this next exciting chapter with Veralto, I’m filled with gratitude for the extraordinary people who have poured their talent and passion into this company. Today, we carry their legacy forward, joining Veralto in a powerful combination that will accelerate our global growth and deliver even stronger solutions to protect the environment and improve lives around the world.” Over the past three years, In-Situ has averaged high-single digit sales growth. In 2025, In-Situ is expected to deliver approximately $80 million in sales with gross margin of about 50% and mid-teens EBITDA margin. The Company estimates pre-tax run-rate cost synergies of approximately $11 million by the end of year three following the completion of the transaction. In addition, the Company anticipates meaningful commercial synergies from the combination of In-Situ with its existing OTT Hydromet product portfolio, and further operational synergies post year three. The purchase price after considering estimated tax benefits is approximately $422 million which represents approximately 19x(1) In-Situ’s 2025 estimated EBITDA, including expected cost synergies . The deal is expected to be funded with cash on hand and is expected to deliver a double-digit return on invested capital by year five. (1) Based on a purchase price of $422 million after considering tax benefits, divided by In-Situ’s estimated 2025 EBITDA plus pre-tax run-rate cost synergies of approximately $11 million dollars to be achieved by the end of year three following completion of the transaction. About Veralto With annual sales of over $5 billion, Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society. Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands help billions of people around the world access clean water, safe food and trusted essential goods. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, our global team of nearly 17,000 associates is committed to making an enduring positive impact on our world and united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™. About In-Situ, Inc. In-Situ Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and rents water level, quality and flow monitoring instrumentation for environmental and treatment process applications. The company also provides a full solution for decision-quality data collection and management via best-in-class mobile and cloud software and telemetry. In-Situ’s team has been guided by their mission: We develop innovative technologies used to monitor and protect the world’s finite environmental resources. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information Veralto supplements its consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis with certain non-GAAP financial information, to provide investors with greater insight, increase transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. References to the non-GAAP financial measure of return on invested capital refers to the gross purchase price of the acquisition divided by the net operating profit after taxes of the acquired business. References to non-GAAP EBITDA refer to operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by Veralto in this press release should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from these results should be carefully evaluated. In-Situ Financial Information The financial information of In-Situ provided herein is unaudited and is derived from information provided to Veralto by In-Situ’s’ management in conjunction with due diligence procedures, with various Veralto management adjustments also reflected. This information has not been conformed to the accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies followed by Veralto. Further, the definitions of performance measures of the In-Situ’s business, such as sales, gross margin and operating profit, may not align with the definitions used by Veralto. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release, including the statements regarding the proposed acquisition of In-Situ and the anticipated timing thereof, the anticipated impact of the transaction on the Company, In-Situ’s future financial performance, the Company’s share repurchase program, the Company’s differentiation and positioning to continue delivering sustainable, long-term shareholder value and any other statements regarding events or developments that we believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than historical factual information are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding: projections of revenue, expenses, profit, profit margins, asset values, pricing, tax rates, tax provisions, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, Veralto’s liquidity position or other projected financial measures; Veralto’s management’s plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to anticipated operating performance, customer demand, cost reductions, restructuring activities, new product and service developments, competitive strengths or market position, acquisitions and the integration thereof, divestitures, spin-offs, split-offs, initial public offerings, other securities offerings or other distributions, strategic opportunities, stock repurchases, dividends and executive compensation; growth, declines and other trends in markets Veralto sells into, including the impact of changes to global trade policies, restrictions on imports, related countermeasures and reciprocal tariffs; future new or modified laws, regulations, accounting pronouncements or public policy changes; regulatory approvals and the timing and conditionality thereof; outstanding claims, legal proceedings, tax audits and assessments and other contingent liabilities; future foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; results of operations and/or financial condition; general economic and capital markets conditions; the anticipated timing of any of the foregoing; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statements that address events or developments that Veralto intends or believes will or may occur in the future. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise.
Airport Improvement
airport
27 November 2025
7 min read
Veralto Announces Agreement To Acquire In-Situ And Establishes $750 Million Share Repurchase Program
Airport Improvement
27 November 2025
airport
Adnoc Gas Seals $4 Billion, 20-Year Natural Gas Supply Deal With Emsteel
ADNOC Gas has signed a long-term agreement valued between $3.5 billion and $4.2 billion to supply lower-carbon natural gas to EMSTEEL, one of the UAE’s largest integrated steel and building materials manufacturers. The 20-year contract, effective Jan. 1, 2027, secures feedstock for EMSTEEL’s industrial operations while expanding ADNOC Gas’ long-term revenue portfolio. The deal reinforces the companies’ longstanding partnership and supports the UAE’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic industrial capacity with cleaner-burning energy sources. EMSTEEL will use the contracted gas to scale production, advance its green-steel initiatives and improve efficiency across its value chain. Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, said the agreement “underpins ADNOC Gas’ role in boosting the UAE’s industrial growth and economic development,” adding that the company remains committed to delivering reliable, lower-carbon energy to strategic domestic sectors. EMSTEEL Group CEO Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi said the partnership “reflects the strength of collaboration between two national champions,” providing long-term energy security while supporting in-country value and the UAE’s industrial resilience. The announcement follows the recent ADNOC Board meeting held at the company’s Habshan complex, highlighting ADNOC Gas’ strategic role in the UAE’s energy system. Board members reviewed ongoing expansion programs in processing, compression and sustainability aimed at supporting national energy security and long-term industrial growth.
World Oil
oil & gas
27 November 2025
2 min read
Adnoc Gas Seals $4 Billion, 20-Year Natural Gas Supply Deal With Emsteel
World Oil
27 November 2025
oil-gas
Harmony Advances $2.3 Billion Queensland Copper Project
Harmony Gold Mining has announced the completion of feasibility studies and the approval of a final investment decision for its Eva copper project in northwest Queensland. Located in Conclurry, near Mount Isa, the 100 per cent-owned project is expected to produce around 65,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year for the first five years of operation. The project has an expected production average of 60,000 tonnes and 19,000 ounces of gold thereafter. This will be achieved, Harmony said, through the processing of 18 million tonnes of ore per year for the 15-year mine life currently estimated with all-in-sustaining cost (ASIC) deemed “attractive” at $US2.50 per pound. Project capital for the site is said to sit at an estimated $2.3 billion–$2.6 billion, according to reports, with around $40,000 made per tonne of copper produced, reinforcing the project’s “capital efficiency”. “The Eva Copper Feasibility Study delivers a strong, high-confidence outcome that positions Harmony for the next phase of growth as we continue building a high-quality, low-cost portfolio,” Harmony chief executive officer Beyers Nel said. “Over the past three years, we have received strong support from the Queensland Government and key stakeholders as we systematically de-risked this project, driving resource and reserve expansion at exceptionally low discovery costs and unlocking further upside potential.” The project’s two million tonne copper resource is said to provide a strong foundation for continued resource growth and value enhancement with the potential to extend the already-established life-of-mine beyond 15 years. With financial approval now in place, construction is expected to take up to 30 months to complete with first production earmarked for the second half of 2028. Get 50 per cent off your Australian Mining annual magazine subscription during our Black Friday sale. Visit our subscription page and use the code: AMBF25. Ends on 27 November 2025.
Australian Mining
mining
26 November 2025
2 min read
Harmony Advances $2.3 Billion Queensland Copper Project
Australian Mining
26 November 2025
mining
Hd Hyundai Wins 1.46 Billion Usd Order For Eight Ultra-Large Container Ships
in Shipbuilding News 25/11/2025 HD Hyundai has secured an order for ultra-large container ships worth around 1.46 billion USD, recording the largest container ship order volume in 18 years since the shipbuilding supercycle in 2007. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding business, announced on Sunday, November 23, that it has signed a shipbuilding contract with HMM for eight 13,400-TEU dual-fuel container ships. The total contract value amounts to 1.456 billion USD. The vessels ordered are 337 meters in length, 51 meters in width, and 27.9 meters in height. They are equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines and a significantly enlarged fuel tank—expanded by approximately 50%—to enhance operational efficiency. Of the eight vessels, two will be built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and six by HD Hyundai Samho, with deliveries scheduled consecutively through the first half of 2029. Through this contract, HD Hyundai has achieved its largest container-ship order volume since 2007, when global cargo demand peaked during the economic boom (793,473 TEU). HD KSOE has secured orders for a total of 720,000 TEU (69 vessels) in container ships this year, marking the highest order volume among domestic shipbuilders. Container ships built by HD Hyundai are regarded as highly cost-competitive when considering operating expenses over the vessel’s entire lifecycle, despite their relatively higher prices compared to competitors. Since 2023, HD Hyundai has applied “HiNAS Control”—an autonomous navigation assistance system developed by Avikus, a subsidiary specializing in autonomous navigation—to newly built vessels. Actual operational data has confirmed that the system’s autonomous navigation support features and RPM optimization deliver a 15% reduction in carbon emissions and a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency. An HD Hyundai representative stated, “We are further solidifying our position in the global market based on advanced technological capabilities and customer trust,” adding, “Going forward, we will continue to lead the decarbonization of the shipbuilding and shipping industries through technological competitiveness focused on eco-friendly and high-efficiency vessels.” Source: HD Hyundai
Hellenic Shipping News
port & ship
26 November 2025
2 min read
Hd Hyundai Wins 1.46 Billion Usd Order For Eight Ultra-Large Container Ships
Hellenic Shipping News
26 November 2025
port-and-ship
Nipsco To Supply 3 Gw To Amazon Data Centers In Northern Indiana
A Northern Indiana Public Service Co. affiliate — called NIPSCO Generation, or GenCo — plans to build up to 3 GW of gas-fired generation and battery storage to serve planned Amazon data centers, the companies said Monday. Combined with electric transmission to be built by NIPSCO, the companies expect to spend about $7 billion. Under the arrangement, GenCo plans to build two 1.3-GW gas-fired power plants and a 400-MW, 4‐hour battery storage system to serve the data centers, according to filings at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. In comparison, NIPSCO expects its non-data center load in 2028 will be about 2.3 GW. The IURC on Nov. 19 reaffirmed a September decision to approve the GenCo framework, which is designed to ensure that NIPSCO’s existing customers don’t pay for infrastructure needed to serve hyperscalers like Amazon. Under the framework, GenCo will own and operate power plants for large load customers. NIPSCO, a NiSource subsidiary, expects its 15-year deal with Amazon will produce about $1 billion in savings for its ratepayers. Those savings will be reflected as a credit on customers’ electric bills, according to a Nov. 7 filing by NIPSCO and NIPSCO Generation at the IURC. Residential customers will receive roughly $7 in monthly savings, according to the utility. The companies have asked the IURC to approve a “special contract” and a power purchase agreement for the arrangement with Amazon. The filings at the IURC don’t name Amazon, but the details such as capacity, capital expenditure amounts and ratepayer savings match Monday’s announcement. The contract calls for NIPSCO to begin providing power and capacity to Amazon data centers by Jan. 1, 2027, with deliveries climbing up to 2.4 GW by the end of 2032, Vincent Parisi, NIPSCO president, chief operating officer and CEO, said in an IURC filing. Under the arrangement, NIPSCO will buy the power to serve the Amazon data centers through a PPA with GenCo. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will also have to approve the PPA. GenCo plans to seek separate IURC approval for any generation it builds for Amazon. The contract gives Amazon a one‐time option, by March 31, 2029, to reduce its total capacity by 1,200 MW, according to NIPSCO. NIPSCO will build, own and operate transmission infrastructure needed to serve the Amazon data centers, according to the application. The costs for the transmission will be kept separate from the utility’s ratebase and not flow through to its existing customers, the utility said. NIPSCO and GenCo asked the IURC to approve the special contract and PPA by May 6. GenCo is in talks to supply up to 3 GW to additional data center customers, with another 3 GW of “developing opportunities,” NiSource said in an Oct. 29 investor presentation. Citizens Action Coaltion is reviewing the proposal, with an eye toward ensuring that ratepayers won’t be harmed by the arrangement, according to Ben Inskeep, a program director at the advocacy group. ”We will vigorously advocate to protect residential customers from risks and ensure they see significant affordability benefits, rather than more rate hikes, with the addition of large load customers,” Inskeep said Tuesday in an email. In the last two years, NIPSCO has increased residential bills by $77 a month for customers using 1,000 kWh, resulting in the highest electric bills in the state, Inskeep said. Also, the 2.6-GW of gas-fired generation GenCo plans to build at its coal-fired Schahfer power plant site could produce nearly four times the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that the existing Schahfer coal plant emitted in 2023, according to Inskeep. “It is outrageous that none of the electricity to serve the 2.4 GW of data center load will come from additional renewable energy or energy efficiency,” Inskeep said.
Utiltiy Dive Generation
powerplant
26 November 2025
4 min read
Nipsco To Supply 3 Gw To Amazon Data Centers In Northern Indiana
Utiltiy Dive Generation
26 November 2025
powerplant
Thames Water Gets Go-Ahead From Creditors To Access Further Funding From £1.5 Billion Facility
On 10 November 2025,Thames Water announced announced the launch of its fifth Consent Requests for Super Senior Issuer Funding from the initial £1.5 billion available under its super senior liquidity facility – to date it has so far drawn £872 million of the facility. The water company entered into the facility with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC. The consents will allow Thames Water to draw a further £321 million in November 2025. The Facility includes conditions precedent to drawdowns, including the so-called June Release Condition, which (as amended on 15 July 2025) requires Thames Water to have entered into a supported lock-up agreement by 31 July 2025 in respect of a second restructuring plan. However, the June Release Condition was not met. The fifth Consent Requests launched by Thames and the Super Senior Issuer sought the consent of the super senior creditors: Whilst the June Release Condition remains unsatisfied, any further drawdowns of the remaining balance of the £1.5 billion facility by the water company will be subject to further consents and conditions having first been obtained or satisfied. Subject to the satisfaction or further extension of the June Release Condition, Thames expects to make further drawdowns of the facility in the first quarter of 2026. It is not intended that the utility will access the further £1.5 billion Accordion Facility under the super senior liquidity facility until, amongst other things, the initial £1.5 billion facility has been drawn in full. The Accordion Facility is expected, if and when it becomes available to Thames, to provide liquidity until at least the third quarter of 2026. Given the approvals, Thames and the Super Senior Issuer will proceed with the implementation of the consents and amendments outlined in the Fifth Consent Requests.
Water Briefing
water
25 November 2025
2 min read
Thames Water Gets Go-Ahead From Creditors To Access Further Funding From £1.5 Billion Facility
Water Briefing
25 November 2025
water
New Report From Nhbc Foundation Projects Five Billion Litre Potable Water Shortfall In Uk By 2050
This comprehensive report examines water efficiency and water reuse in residential development in an international context. It features comment and analysis from ten countries demonstrating leadership in water management in the urban environment, with a focus on housing developments. Demand for water globally is rising due to a range of factors including population growth, urbanisation and increasing need from agricultural, industrial and energy sectors. Across the globe total freshwater use was four trillion m3 per year in 2014. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the last six decades municipal water consumption grew at the fastest rate when compared to other uses. The Water Compendium reveals that the UK can expect a projected short fall in potable water of five billion litres per day by 2050. To address this gap the government has announced ambitious targets, some of which relate to reductions in domestic water supply. While every country is unique, the Water Compendium encourages the UK not to ignore critical insights and learn from successes in other geographical areas. The countries studied in this new publication, which included Japan, the Netherlands and the United States, were assessed against the same set of parameters and presented in a unified format for easy comparison. Each country report provides information on the geographic, climatic and statistical indicators, as well as a brief review of their approach to water efficiency targeting and decentralised water reuse. Country reports also include the description of applicable requirements, central and regional/local policies, incentives (where available) and a project that serves as an example of an innovative scheme representative of good practice in that country. The Water Compendium also provides definition of water reuse terminology. Decentralised water reuse is defined as the process of collecting, treating and reusing alternative water at or near its source. Types of alternative water sources that are most often reused in residential developments include rainwater, stormwater, greywater and wastewater. Additionally, the report also looks at and clarifies sustainability rating standards; some new developments and refurbishment projects are designed and constructed to achieve certain ratings under different sustainability standards. Higher ratings often serve as a prerequisite for attracting sustainability-conscious investors, buyers and tenants. Most popular rating schemes include water efficiency as an assessment category and the introduction of water reuse can be driven by the desire to achieve higher ratings. Richard Smith, Head of Standards, Innovation & Research at NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, commented: “Water is our most precious resource and vital to us all. The Water Compendium not only highlights the need to understand and manage water usage but also considers practical, real-world examples of how safe, clean water can be made available to everyone. That’s why I’m delighted this report from NHBC Foundation is so comprehensive - it looks at the issue of domestic water use and how this impacts house building in a broader context, considering solutions from a global perspective.” Click here to download the report
Water Briefing
water
25 November 2025
3 min read
New Report From Nhbc Foundation Projects Five Billion Litre Potable Water Shortfall In Uk By 2050
Water Briefing
25 November 2025
water
Schiphol Airport Publishes €10 Billion 2050 Investment Plan
Schiphol Airport has revealed a 10 billion EUR investment plan to both improve and expand spaces across its airport site. The plan includes the construction of a new terminal and renovation of its piers, as well as general improvements made to working conditions for staff throughout the airport. The Schiphol Centre Master Plan outlines what the airport believes Schiphol Centre should look like by 2050 and discusses a number of planned expansion and renovation projects, including: Schiphol has confirmed that it has begun work on the phasing of the proposed construction projects, with consultation now underway with airlines and other parties to determine user requirements, planning, phasing and costs. For more than a century, Schiphol has been a home for world travellers, a hub for goods and a cornerstone of our economy. With our plans for the future, we want to maintain and strengthen that position and contribute to the progress of the Netherlands. Our future can be summed up in two words: quality and balance. This is how we keep the Netherlands moving and make a small country great. With a high-quality airport that serves the Netherlands. The Schiphol Centre Master Plan was developed in close collaboration with NACO, UNS, Studio for New Realities and Goudappel. Alongside new infrastructure development; Schiphol has also confirmed plans to reduce emissions by 90% by 2030 (when compared to numbers in 2019). This is planned to be achieved via the use of less gas and more electric transport both to and from the airport, as well as the construction of the new Pier A and yet-to-be-renovated Pier C in accordance with sustainability insights. The airport is working with ground handling companies Air Traffic Control the Netherlands, as well as a number of airlines, to reduce emissions both at and around the piers – with the planned renovation of Pier C set to include an expansion of provided power and air-conditioning for aircraft currently used at various locations to allow planes to switch off their engines.
Airport Industry News
airport
25 November 2025
2 min read
Schiphol Airport Publishes €10 Billion 2050 Investment Plan
Airport Industry News
25 November 2025
airport
Atlas Maritime Revealed As Seller In $194M Okeanis Suezmax Deal
Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers disclosed last week that it is expanding its crude fleet with the purchase of two suezmax newbuilding resales. Brokers now reveal the seller as Atlas Maritime, with the vessels identified as Viking Star and North Star. The New York- and Oslo-listed company, controlled by the Alafouzos family, has agreed to pay $97m each for the 157,000 dwt ships, which are under construction at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea. The deal leaves Leon Patitsas-led Atlas Maritime with seven tankers from the same yard in the water, six of which hit the water this year and one 2023 model—four LR2s, two suezmaxes and one aframax—alongside a further 12 ships on order.
Splash247
port & ship
25 November 2025
1 min read
Atlas Maritime Revealed As Seller In $194M Okeanis Suezmax Deal
Splash247
25 November 2025
port-and-ship
Vianode To Build North America’S First Large-Scale $3.2 Billion Clean Graphite Factory In Ontario
Vianode, a Norwegian advanced battery materials company, is investing $3.2 billion to build a synthetic graphite factory in St. Thomas, Ontario. The facility, called Via TWO, represents Vianode’s first large-scale production plant in North America. It will help supply the growing demand for graphite in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, energy storage, and other critical industries. The first phase of the plant is expected to create around 300 skilled jobs, with eventual growth to 1,000 workers when fully scaled. The Ontario government is supporting the project with a loan of up to CAD $670 million. Vianode’s CEO, Burkhard Straube, highlighted that this investment underscores Ontario’s strength in clean tech and manufacturing. For the City of St. Thomas, the project is a major generational opportunity, bringing home high-paying jobs and sustainable industry. Company: Vianode (Norwegian battery materials firm) Plant Name: Via TWO Location: Yarmouth Yards, St. Thomas, Ontario Investment: CAD $3.2 billion Government Support: Up to CAD $670 million loan from Ontario Jobs: around 300 initially; up to 1,000 at full capacity Production Start: Expected in 2028 Annual Capacity (future): Up to 150,000 tonnes synthetic graphite Emissions Profile: Vianode’s technology claims up to 90% lower CO₂ emissions vs conventional graphite Vianode picked St. Thomas after a detailed North American site selection process, citing several key advantages. The city offers a low-carbon electricity grid, which supports Vianode’s sustainability goals. It is also strategically located near manufacturing hubs, including a major EV battery plant being built by PowerCo (Volkswagen’s battery unit). According to Vianode, St. Thomas has a skilled workforce that’s ready to scale for advanced manufacturing. This plant is more than just a local factory, it plays into a larger global strategy for battery and critical mineral supply chains. Vianode’s investment aligns with Canada’s ambitions under the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance to build resilient, secure materials capacity. Synthetic graphite is critical not just for EVs; it’s also used in semiconductors, grid storage, nuclear tech, and defense systems. By localizing this production, Canada reduces reliance on imports, especially away from dominant graphite producers abroad. St. Thomas is fast becoming a clean-tech manufacturing hub. Just nearby, Volkswagen’s PowerCo is building a major EV battery plant. That means Vianode’s graphite production will directly feed into future EV battery factories. It’s part of Ontario’s push to own more of the EV supply chain, from raw materials to finished batteries. Government leaders argue that this dual push for minerals capacity and EV manufacturing will make the province more resilient to geopolitical supply shocks. Ground-preparation work has officially started in Yarmouth Yards. Vianode plans to move into phased build-out in the coming months, with production expected by 2028. Over time, the facility will to scale capacity massively to help supply graphite for millions of EVs. The investment is also expected to draw further clean-tech and critical minerals players to southwestern Ontario, cementing its role in Canada’s future economy.
Construction Review
factory
22 November 2025
3 min read
Vianode To Build North America’S First Large-Scale $3.2 Billion Clean Graphite Factory In Ontario
Construction Review
22 November 2025
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175T Bridge Lifted Into Place Over River Trent In Nottingham
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has been installed across the River Trent in Nottingham after engineers used a large crawler crane to lift the 87m-long structure into place. The 175t steel span was hoisted into position by a CC6800 crawler crane, which was assembled onsite and rose to a height of 75m. The lift was carried out from temporary supports and manoeuvred onto permanent abutments on a carefully choreographed schedule involving contractor Balfour Beatty, specialist lift firm Mammoet and fabricator Briton Fabricators. Because of the bridge’s mass, the crane operated from purpose-built tracks and large counterweights. Project teams said the operation was completed without incident, marking a major construction milestone for the scheme. The bridge will form the final element of Nottingham City Council’s Transforming Cities Fund programme, a package of projects launched in 2020 after the council secured more than £160M of central government funding intended to improve inter-city connectivity and encourage lower‑carbon travel. When finished, the crossing is intended to strengthen active-travel links across the city, providing walking and cycling routes that organisers say will be particularly useful for people travelling to sporting venues and riverside amenities on both sides of the Trent. Work now continues on approach ramps, steps, walkways, a smaller bridge over Trent Basin and surrounding landscaping. The city council has scheduled the opening for late spring 2026. The new bridge follows other recent local investments aimed at improving sustainable travel, but it also comes amid wider debate over how councils should allocate government transport funding between walking, cycling, buses and road projects. Supporters say schemes such as this increase options for non-car journeys and reduce carbon emissions; critics argue that outcomes depend on how the new infrastructure is integrated with wider transport networks and services. Nottingham City Council executive member for regional development, growth and transport Linda Woodings said: “This is a big milestone moment for our project to build a new walking and cycling bridge over the river Trent – it was thrilling to be at the riverside and see the new bridge land on its supports just as planned. I want to say a huge thank you to all the many people involved and I know I speak for everyone locally when I say that I can’t wait to try it out come spring.” Balfour Beatty project director Sunil Karra said: “We’re extremely proud to have safely and successfully completed this major milestone today, with the new 175t bridge now in position across the River Trent. This complex bridge lift was made possible through detailed planning and close collaboration with our project partners and the Council. “We now look forward to completing the remaining works and connecting communities on both sides of the river.” Rushcliffe Borough Council cabinet portfolio holder for leisure and wellbeing, ICT and member development Jonathan Wheeler said: “It is good to see another major step towards the opening of the bridge that will create more connectivity for residents on both sides of the river for further opportunities to travel in a more sustainable way. “Creating this new link for cyclists and pedestrians will create easier access to nearby open spaces in Lady Bay and West Bridgford and our local sports grounds and leisure facilities, encouraging more people to make lower carbon journeys.” Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here.
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21 November 2025
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175T Bridge Lifted Into Place Over River Trent In Nottingham
New Civil Engineer (Bridge)
21 November 2025
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Vulcan Elements To Build $918M Rare Earth Magnet Factory In Benson, North Carolina
Vulcan Elements Inc. plans to build a $918.1 million rare earth magnet factory in Benson, North Carolina, expanding its production capacity and adding 1,000 jobs in Johnston County, the company announced Tuesday. The company currently operates a smaller magnet manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park. The new 1 million-square-foot site in Benson represents a major scale-up and is expected to become the largest magnet production plant outside China. Rare earth magnets play a critical role in technologies dependent on electric motors and precision motion systems, including but not limited to electronics, robotics, electric vehicles, data centers, and numerous defense applications. The plant will produce up to 10,000 metric tons of Neodymium Iron Boron magnets each year. This expansion addresses rising demand in advanced manufacturing and strengthens the domestic magnet supply chain. The state’s Economic Investment Committee approved a Job Development Investment Grant to support the project. Over 12 years, the project is expected to add about $2.6 billion to the state economy. The JDIG allows the company to receive up to $17.58 million if it meets annual job creation and investment targets. Because Johnston County is a Tier 3 county, the state will allocate up to $5.86 million to the Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account for rural infrastructure. The state may also provide up to $250,000 for road improvements. The project will create new administrative, engineering, and production jobs, with an estimated annual payroll of $81.9 million. Multiple state and local partners, including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Johnston County, and the Town of Benson, supported the project. Vulcan Elements recently announced a $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. Government and ReElement Technologies to expand a fully domestic rare earth magnet supply chain. The agreement includes plans for a U.S.-based 10,000-metric-tonne magnet production facility and expanded recycling and processing of end-of-life magnets and electronic waste. The expansion will receive federal and private funding, including a $620 million direct loan from the Office of Strategic Capital, $50 million from the Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, $550 million in private capital, and an $80 million direct loan to ReElement Technologies. In exchange, the government will receive warrants in both companies and $50 million in equity in Vulcan Elements. This project builds on a recently completed rare-earth magnet facility in Sumter County, South Carolina, contributing to a broader national effort to expand domestic magnet production. Project: Vulcan Elements domestic rare earth magnet facility expansion Location: Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina Investment: $918.1 million Jobs Created: 1,000 new positions (administrative, engineering, and production roles) Facility Size: 1 million square feet Production Capacity: 10,000 metric tonnes of Neodymium Iron Boron magnets annually Purpose: Expand domestic rare earth magnet production capacity; support growing demand in electronics, robotics, electric vehicles, data centers, and defense systems Estimated annual payroll: $81.9 million Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved for 12 years Projected state economic growth over 12 years: $2.6 billion Potential JDIG reimbursement to company: up to $17.58 million Tier 3 County Adjustment: Up to $5.86 million allocated to the Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account to support rural infrastructure Additional State Support: Up to $250,000 anticipated for road improvements
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Construction Review
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Australian Mining
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14 November 2025
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Plans Are Unveiled For A 322-Meter Residential Skyscraper In Jersey City
A major new development has been proposed for Jersey City that would reshape the city’s skyline and include a 322-meter skyscraper. Located at 100 Bay Street, the project from BLDG Management envisions two high-rises—one at 90 floors and the other at 40 floors—set atop a shared podium and linked by a sky bridge at the 40th floor. Designed by architecture firm Pelli Clarke & Partners, the development aims to integrate with the character of Jersey City’s Arts District while introducing a bold new architectural landmark on the Hudson River waterfront. The 1.6-million-square-foot (148,644 square meter) complex would comprise approximately 1,300 apartments, with 20 percent designated as affordable housing. Units will range from smaller residences suited to individuals to larger layouts designed for families. Plans also include 29,000 square feet (2,694 square meters) of retail space at street level, creating an active pedestrian experience, along with amenity and recreational areas for residents. The taller of the two buildings is planned to reach 1,055 feet (321.6 meters), positioning it as a supertall building and in the range of other residential supertalls in the region like New York’s Central Park Tower (472.4 meters), 111 West 57th Street (435.3 meters), and 432 Park Avenue (425.7 meters). The towers’ slender forms are designed to allow more daylight to reach the surrounding streets while preserving key view corridors for neighboring residents. In addition to housing and retail components, the project will include parking for both residents and visitors and a covered entrance to reduce street congestion. If approved, the development would mark a significant milestone in Jersey City’s ongoing transformation into a major residential and cultural hub, further establishing its place among the nation’s most architecturally ambitious urban centers. Read more at NJ.com
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