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17 Nov 2024, 10:13

Investments in Norway’s oil and gas sector hit record high during 2024

Energy

Statistics Norway noted that investments in Norway’s oil and gas sector have hit an all-time high during 2024, mainly due to inflation in the industry and higher development activity. The previous record high was in 2014, when the previous record hit 228 billion Norwegian Kroner. According to Statistics Norway, record-high investment levels in 2024 have […] The post Investments in Norway’s oil and gas sector hit record high during 2024 first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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06 Jun 2024, 14:53

Swedish cloud and AI infrastructure to see Microsoft investment

Energy

Microsoft has announced that it will invest 33.7 billion Swedish Krona over two years to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Sweden. Over 250,000 people in Sweden with AI skills within organizations, schools, universities, and the public sector will be trained over three years as part of this investment. There is also a plan […] The post Swedish cloud and AI infrastructure to see Microsoft investment first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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20 Jan 2024, 08:03

Viking Link underwater cable project underway between Denmark and UK

Energy

The joint venture between Denmark and the UK is underway for an underwater cable project, called Viking Link. The project will be able to transport enough electricity to power up to 2.5 million UK homes. The Viking Link project has the potential to transport enough electricity to power up to 2.5 million homes in the […] The post Viking Link underwater cable project underway between Denmark and UK first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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23 Nov 2023, 10:27

EU’s most extensive geothermal district heating system starts construction in Aarhus, Denmark

Energy

Drilling has officially started in Aarhus, Denmark, for a 2.5-km well that's set to be the EU's most extensive geothermal district heating system. The start of drilling operations was in tandem with an opening event, which showed off a 31-meter tall, 6000-horsepower drilling rig. In attendance were the board chairman of the district heating company, […] The post EU’s most extensive geothermal district heating system starts construction in Aarhus, Denmark first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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16 Nov 2023, 09:38

Cutting edge plastics recycling facility opens in Sweden

Energy

A cutting edge plastics recycling facility that is billed as the largest of its kind has recently opened in Sweden. According to the non-profit group, Sweden Plastic Recycling, the new facility is designed to double the amount of plastic being recycled in Sweden, sorting up to 200,000 tons of plastic packaging a year. That has […] The post Cutting edge plastics recycling facility opens in Sweden first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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08 Oct 2023, 12:46

Suspected leak causes Finland’s Balticconnector gas pipeline to shut down

Energy

A suspected leak in Finland’s Balticconnector offshore gas pipeline has caused it to shut down by its operator, Gasgrid. According to a statement put out by Gasgrid, the operator noticed an “unusual drop in pressure” in the offshore gas pipeline at around 2am today. “Based on observations, it was suspected that the offshore pipeline between […] The post Suspected leak causes Finland’s Balticconnector gas pipeline to shut down first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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04 Jul 2023, 12:58

$TBWA\Norway has acquired Legendary Scandinavian Design Group as part of its expansion plans in the Norwegian Market$

Money

In a major move within the advertising industry, TBWA\Norway operations have announced their acquisition of Scandinavian Design Group (SDG), a pioneering agency known for its strategic design expertise. The collaboration between SDG and TBWA is set to create a powerful synergy, providing clients with an extensive range of services. With roots dating back to 1987, […] The post TBWA\Norway has acquired Legendary Scandinavian Design Group as part of its expansion plans in the Norwegian Market first appeared on...

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28 Mar 2023, 13:53

The Engine Nordics secured ongoing work launching a breakthrough customer care AI technology

Money

The Engine Nordics, an Icelandic marketing agency, has recently partnered with demicon GmbH, a German company, to market its new AI-driven customer care solution. The partnership aims to promote the solution's benefits to potential customers in the European market. The solution from DEMICON uses Jira Service Management and artificial intelligence to streamline customer service operations […] The post The Engine Nordics secured ongoing work launching a breakthrough customer care AI technology first appeared ...

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25 Mar 2023, 06:30

Finance

It has recently been announced by the Icelandic gaming studio CCP Games that it has raised 40 Million USD in funding for a new Web3 game based in the universe of its popular game EVE Online. According to a press release, the new project's funding is being led by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), with participation from […] The post Icelandic gaming studio CCP Games raises 40 Million USD for new Web3 game first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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09 Mar 2023, 09:24

New pan-Nordic cooperation in the advertising market announced by TBWA

Money

TBWA has launched pan-Nordic cooperation, and as per their press release bringing together over 250 thinkers and doers solving problems with creativity. The new collaboration is designed to provide a more comprehensive and integrated service to clients across the Nordic region, leveraging the expertise and resources of TBWA's talented team of professionals. Cooperation is already […] The post New pan-Nordic cooperation in the advertising market announced by TBWA first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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09 Mar 2023, 09:24

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13 Jan 2023, 09:57

Danish banks hit by hackers causing website outage

Finance

Eight banks in Denmark were hit by hackers on Tuesday, causing disruptions to their websites. These banks include the country’s central bank and seven private banks. The websites that were hit include Bankdata, an IT solution in the financial industry, and Denmark’s central bank, where hit by hackers that applied distributed denials of service (DDoS) […] The post Danish banks hit by hackers causing website outage first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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13 Jan 2023, 09:57

Finance

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26 Dec 2022, 09:53

Energy

The construction of two data centres in Odense, Denmark, has been halted by Meta in order to focus on a brand new type of data centre used for artificial intelligence (AI). Currently, Meta owns two large data centres in Odense. However, only one of the three data centres in construction will be completed. Speaking to […] The post Two data centres halted by Meta in Denmark first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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22 Oct 2022, 15:16

Oslo on course to become first capital city with zero-emissions public transport network

Energy

Norway's capital Oslo is set to become the first capital in the world to provide an all-electric public transport system, creating zero emissions. By the end of 2023, Oslo aims to become the world's first wholly emissions-free city. As part of this push, the city's diesel-fuelled buses with be replaced by 450 electric buses. The […] The post Oslo on course to become first capital city with zero-emissions public transport network first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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18 Oct 2022, 10:37

Creative advertising campaign in Iceland hides intimate items throughout real-estate listing

Money

A recent advertising campaign has got the people of Iceland and beyond talking due to its creative use of items hidden in plain sight throughout the real-estate listing of the owner of Blush, an intimate store based in Reykjavik. The advertising campaign is the brain-child of the Icelandic Disruption® agency, Pipar\TBWA, which was given the […] The post Creative advertising campaign in Iceland hides intimate items throughout real-estate listing first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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02 Sep 2022, 07:31

Energy

Denmark and Germany have approved the building of an offshore wind power hub in with Baltic Sea to aid Europe in limiting its reliance on Russia for its gas. An undersea cable spanning 470 kilometers is expected to run through the Baltic Sea, from the Danish island of Bornholm to northern Germany, supplying electricity to […] The post Wind hub in Baltic Sea to offset Russian gas approved by Denmark first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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02 Sep 2022, 07:31

Wind hub in Baltic Sea to offset Russian gas approved by Denmark

Energy

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12 Aug 2022, 07:32

Electricity exports could be curbed to avoid shortages in Norway

Energy

Measures are being considered in Norway to limit the number of power shipments to prevent power shortages within the country amid its price surge. According to a press release, a new rule is to be proposed by the Norwegian government to limit the number of exports if the water level for the country’s hydro reservoirs […] The post Electricity exports could be curbed to avoid shortages in Norway first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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12 Aug 2022, 07:32

Energy

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06 Jul 2022, 09:03

Energy

A strike by oil and gas workers in Norway has been halted after the country's government intervened. The strike was causing concerns that it could worsen the current energy crisis in Europe, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday 5th July, the Norwegian government stepped in to force a settlement between energy executives and […] The post Oil and gas strike in Norway ends first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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10 Mar 2022, 08:04

Energy

Terje Lien Aasland has been named as Norway's Minister for Petroleum and Energy, replacing Marte Mjoes Persen, who will move into the Ministry for Labour and Social Inclusion. The appointment of Aasland puts him in charge of Norway's energy policy during a time of increased petroleum prices that have boosted the country's state revenue while […] The post Terje Lien Aasland named as Norway’s Minister for Petroleum and Energy first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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10 Mar 2022, 08:04

Energy

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28 Jan 2022, 14:58

World’s first permanent vehicle-charging electric road to be built in Sweden

Energy

Sweden’s highway network is set to build the world’s first permanent electric road in the country by 2025, which will allow electric vehicles to charge as they drive. According to a report by World Highways, the electric road is to be built in Örebro county, roughly 100km west of Stockholm. The aim of the road […] The post World’s first permanent vehicle-charging electric road to be built in Sweden first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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22 Dec 2021, 16:21

Delayed nuclear reactor in Finland finally activated

Energy

The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in Finland has finally started up its critical functions after initially being slated to open up in 2009, marking the country’s first commission of a new nuclear plant in over 40 years. Despite the reactor being activated, it’s not currently connected to the Finnish power grid, with roughly 25% production […] The post Delayed nuclear reactor in Finland finally activated first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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17 Dec 2021, 17:57

Energy

Bitcoin miners in Iceland have recently had their power cut by Landsvirkjun, the National Iceland electrical company Land, due to a variety of issues at a power station. According to a representative at Landsvirkjun, a series of issues, including a problem at a power station, low hydro-reservoir levels and accessing energy from an external supplier, […] The post Bitcoin miners lose power in Iceland first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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07 Dec 2021, 20:51

Offshore Swedish wind farm reaches next phase of application

Energy

Renewable energy solutions company, OX2, has recently submitted a permit application under the Act on Sweden’s Exclusive Economic Zone to build Galatea-Galene, an offshore wind farm off the coast of Falkenberg, towards the western part of Sweden. Located about 25 kilometres from Varberg and about 25 kilometres from Falkenberg, the wind farm is set to comprise […] The post Offshore Swedish wind farm reaches next phase of application first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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04 Jun 2021, 11:33

$Pipar\TBWA and The Engine build Europe’s best campaign for a Norwegian clothing manufacturer$

Money

Pipar\TBWA and The Engine won the European Search Award for the best search campaign in the fashion category for Norwegian wool clothing manufacturer Lanullva. "When we started working for this client, they were on board with all the changes we proposed. We redesigned the look of the company as a whole, from the product itself, […] The post Pipar\TBWA and The Engine build Europe’s best campaign for a Norwegian clothing manufacturer first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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04 Jun 2021, 11:33

$Pipar\TBWA and The Engine build Europe’s best campaign for a Norwegian clothing manufacturer$

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30 Mar 2021, 09:42

Money

Pipar\TBWA and The Engine have received 11 European Search Awards nominations. Agency Don’t Panic conducts the European Search Awards, the world's largest marketing awards specializing in online marketing. Awards are given for the very best in PPC, SEO and Content Marketing from across Europe. Pipar\TBWA and The Engine are nominated for their work with three […] The post 11 European Search Awards nominations first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

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30 Mar 2021, 09:42

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18 Mar 2021, 09:00

Ghostlamp in the spotlight for innovative marketing technology solutions

Money

Marketing technology digital magazine CIO Applications recognizes Ghostlamp as one of the ten best service companies in marketing technology solutions in Europe. Ghostlamp CEO Valgeir Magnússon, who graces the cover of the latest issue, says in a conversation with the media that just like the genie in Aladdin's lamp in A Thousand and One Nights, […] The post Ghostlamp in the spotlight for innovative marketing technology solutions first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.