SINTEF

Spring Capital Successfully Exits Investment in Catenda, a Leader in Construction Project Software

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Vendredi, mars 15, 2024
Software, Networks, Professional Services, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Data Management, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Finance, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Private equity, Partnership, SINTEF, Sale, GRO, Capital, CDE, Polaris, IRR, BIM, Dependent and independent variables, Security (finance)

As the lead investor, Spring Capital has sold all its shares in the transaction on a high IRR for itself and co-investors.

Key Points: 
  • As the lead investor, Spring Capital has sold all its shares in the transaction on a high IRR for itself and co-investors.
  • Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from SINTEF, Catenda is a leader in Building Information Management (BIM) & Common Data Environment (CDE) software.
  • Since Spring Capital’s investment through its Scandinavian investment entity Polaris, Catenda has grown significantly, becoming a trusted partner for construction companies and municipalities seeking innovative solutions for large-scale projects.
  • Construction companies across Europe and Japan have widely adopted the company's software, seeking to streamline operations and improve project outcomes.

The Metals Company Releases Second Annual Impact Report

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Mardi, octobre 31, 2023
Benchmark, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, EIS, Disclosure, Progress, Cobalt, CCZ, GRI, AI, Handbook, STEM, Communication, Social impact assessment, KPI-driven code analysis, SINTEF, Thought, Metal, Carbon, University, CO2, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, TMC, The Metals Company, Map, Digital twin, Data collection, ESG, Clipperton Fracture Zone, Copper, Nickel, Research, Manganese, Blue economy, The Blue Economy, Task force, Outline, Sustainability accounting, CSIRO, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate, SIA, USP, Kongsberg Digital, Alloy, EIA, Renewable energy, Mining

With our second Impact Report, we detail how we can responsibly tap the planet's largest source of key battery materials to supply the energy transition while minimizing its environmental, climate and social impacts.

Key Points: 
  • With our second Impact Report, we detail how we can responsibly tap the planet's largest source of key battery materials to supply the energy transition while minimizing its environmental, climate and social impacts.
  • Benchmark’s LCA shows the NORI-D Project model performed better in almost every impact category analyzed than all the land-based routes analyzed.
  • TMC’s 2022 Impact Report was prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards as guidance.
  • To access TMC’s 2022 Impact Report, click here .

Hurtigruten Norway Unveils its First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

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Mercredi, juin 7, 2023
Environment, Maritime, Transport, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Transportation, Cruise, Travel, Ship, Wind, SINTEF, Artificial intelligence, A.I, Norway, Retractable pen, Contra, Research, Renewable energy, Shipbuilding

Weeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship.

Key Points: 
  • Weeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship.
  • Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF, all joined in the pursuit of achieving emission-free marine travel.
  • We are committed to delivering a ship that surpasses all others in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability within just a few years,” said Hedda Felin, CEO of Hurtigruten Norway.
  • As Hurtigruten Norway has been transporting cargo along Norway’s coast for 130 years, the new ship will have a cargo hold and transport cars.

The European Circular Economy Project TREASoURcE to Install Stationary Battery Systems for Energy Storage Purposes at Two Demo Sites in Norway and Finland

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Mercredi, mars 22, 2023
Other Energy, Energy, SINTEF, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, BESS, Research, Natural Resources, EUR, ECO, Erongo Battery Energy Storage System, European, Knowledge, House, Rudskogen, Electric battery, Renewable energy, Horizon Europe

As part of the four-year circular economy project TREASoURcE, a stationary Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) built with used electric vehicle batteries will be commissioned at two demo sites in Norway and Finland over the summer 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the four-year circular economy project TREASoURcE, a stationary Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) built with used electric vehicle batteries will be commissioned at two demo sites in Norway and Finland over the summer 2023.
  • The selected demo sites are Rudskogen Motorsports Centre in Viken, Norway, and the municipally owned Lempäälä House in Lempäälä, Finland.
  • The pilot is led by the Norwegian research organisation SINTEF and the battery systems will be supplied by the Norwegian company ECO STOR AS.
  • The four-year project (2022-2026) is coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, and the consortium consists of 17 partners from six European countries.

The Metals Company Engages Bechtel to Support NORI’s Commercial Contract Application for NORI–D Nodule Project

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Jeudi, mars 9, 2023
Well, Mining, Science, Metal, Clipperton Fracture Zone, Lifting, Project, Collection, Pacific Ocean, Consultant, The Hidden Gem, Telecommunications, South Korea, Project Zero, The Metals Company, Copper, ISA, Free trade agreement, TMC, Engineering, SINTEF, Nickel, Hatch, CO2, International Seabed Authority, Korea, Rare-earth element, Allseas

Gerard Barron, Chairman and CEO of The Metals Company, said: “We are excited to have a company with the proven capabilities of Bechtel involved in our NORI-D project.

Key Points: 
  • Gerard Barron, Chairman and CEO of The Metals Company, said: “We are excited to have a company with the proven capabilities of Bechtel involved in our NORI-D project.
  • We need to act with urgency but follow the science to ensure our environmental, social and governance responsibilities are integrated into the project.
  • Last year NORI and Allseas announced they had signed a non-binding term sheet to upgrade the pilot collection system into a production-ready commercial system.
  • With their limited impurities, polymetallic nodules could significantly reduce mineral processing waste outputs and TMC has worked with metallurgy process experts Hatch to pioneer a near-zero solid waste nodule processing flowsheet to produce nickel, copper and cobalt feedstocks for battery manufacturers.

World's first carbon capture pilot for smelters inaugurated at Elkem in Rana, Norway

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Vendredi, janvier 20, 2023
Carbon, ACT, Industrial park, CCS, Metal, Norcem, Alcoa, Learning, SINTEF, CO2, MTU, CCUS, Elkem, CELSA Group, Coal, Renewable energy, Petroleum

RANA, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.

Key Points: 
  • RANA, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.
  • The Mobile Test Unit (MTU), delivered by Aker Carbon Capture, is now connected to Elkem's plant in Rana, Norway, which produces high-purity ferrosilicon and microsilica.
  • The carbon capture pilot testing is a collaboration between Elkem, Mo Industripark, SMA Mineral, SINTEF, Alcoa, Celsa Group, Ferroglobe PLC, Norcem AS, NorFraKalk AS, ACT Cluster and Aker Carbon Capture.
  • Through development and verification of new technology for carbon capture, the CO2-HUB Nord accelerates innovation and industrialization of the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) value chain.

World's first carbon capture pilot for smelters inaugurated at Elkem in Rana, Norway

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Vendredi, janvier 20, 2023
Carbon, ACT, Industrial park, CCS, Metal, Norcem, Alcoa, Learning, SINTEF, CO2, MTU, CCUS, Elkem, CELSA Group, Coal, Renewable energy, Petroleum

RANA, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.

Key Points: 
  • RANA, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.
  • The Mobile Test Unit (MTU), delivered by Aker Carbon Capture, is now connected to Elkem's plant in Rana, Norway, which produces high-purity ferrosilicon and microsilica.
  • The carbon capture pilot testing is a collaboration between Elkem, Mo Industripark, SMA Mineral, SINTEF, Alcoa, Celsa Group, Ferroglobe PLC, Norcem AS, NorFraKalk AS, ACT Cluster and Aker Carbon Capture.
  • Through development and verification of new technology for carbon capture, the CO2-HUB Nord accelerates innovation and industrialization of the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) value chain.

World's first carbon capture pilot for smelters inaugurated at Elkem in Rana, Norway

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Vendredi, janvier 20, 2023
Carbon, ACT, Industrial park, CCS, Metal, Norcem, Alcoa, Learning, SINTEF, CO2, MTU, CCUS, Elkem, CELSA Group, Whaling, Renewable energy, Petroleum

OSLO, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.
  • The Mobile Test Unit (MTU), delivered by Aker Carbon Capture, is now connected to Elkem's plant in Rana, which produces high-purity ferrosilicon and microsilica.
  • The carbon capture pilot testing is a collaboration between Elkem, Mo Industripark, SMA Mineral , SINTEF, Alcoa, Celsa Group, Ferroglobe PLC, Norcem AS, NorFraKalk AS, ACT Cluster and Aker Carbon Capture.
  • Through development and verification of new technology for carbon capture, the CO2-HUB Nord accelerates innovation and industrialization of the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) value chain.

World's first carbon capture pilot for smelters inaugurated at Elkem in Rana, Norway

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Vendredi, janvier 20, 2023
Carbon, ACT, Industrial park, CCS, Metal, Norcem, Alcoa, Learning, SINTEF, CO2, MTU, CCUS, Elkem, CELSA Group, Whaling, Renewable energy, Petroleum

OSLO, Norway , Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway , Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first carbon capture pilot for smelters has been officially inaugurated.
  • The Mobile Test Unit (MTU), delivered by Aker Carbon Capture, is now connected to Elkem's plant in Rana, which produces high-purity ferrosilicon and microsilica.
  • The carbon capture pilot testing is a collaboration between Elkem, Mo Industripark, SMA Mineral , SINTEF, Alcoa, Celsa Group, Ferroglobe PLC, Norcem AS, NorFraKalk AS, ACT Cluster and Aker Carbon Capture.
  • Through development and verification of new technology for carbon capture, the CO2-HUB Nord accelerates innovation and industrialization of the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) value chain.

Elinor Batteries and SINTEF Sign MoU on Strategic Battery Collaboration

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Jeudi, janvier 12, 2023
Technology, Environment, Sustainability, Batteries, Alternative Energy, Energy, Terje Andersen, Travel, Economics, Map, Multimedia, Electrochemistry, SINTEF, Research, Mobile phone, Recycling, Central Norway

Elinor Batteries and SINTEF have entered into a Memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation, aiming to establish a giga-scale factory for production of sustainable batteries in Central Norway.

Key Points: 
  • Elinor Batteries and SINTEF have entered into a Memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation, aiming to establish a giga-scale factory for production of sustainable batteries in Central Norway.
  • SINTEF will open its battery lab almost at the same time as the launch of Elinor’s plans for a battery factory.
  • The agreement covers technological aspects in the entire value chain for battery production, including production technology, infrastructure, management, economics and societal elements.
  • We look forward to working with Elinor to reach their industrial goals,” CEO of SINTEF, Alexandra Bech Gjørv, says.