Other Corporate News

Spanish utility Naturgy Energy Group SA (BME:NTGY) said on Thursday it had appointed former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta as an independent director and member of its investment projects committee as part of a refreshment of its corporate governance following changes in its shareholder structure.

Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co Inc (KEPCO) has created a JPY-6.5-billion (USD 40.5m/EUR 34.9m) fund to promote the development and operation of some 250 MW of grid-connected battery facilities.

Poland’s lead-acid battery recycler Orzeł Biały SA said it is updating its development strategy in line with market trends, including plans to expand into the recycling of photovoltaic (PV) panels and alternative battery technologies.

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), the exclusive offshore wind development partner of fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), said today it has appointed Clement Helbig de Balzac as Chief Executive Officer of COP Korea to lead and accelerate development of a 5-GW project portfolio in the country.

Norwegian hydrogen technology company Nel ASA (OSE:NEL) said on Monday that CEO Hakon Volldal will step down to pursue another professional opportunity, triggering a search for a new leader at the electrolyser manufacturer.

South African state utility Eskom has formally launched Eskom Green, a new business strategy dedicated to building and selling its own green power from solar, wind and energy storage assets to industrial customers.