Tender
Grand Auch tenders €12 million framework for water and wastewater networks
The four-year framework covers routine work on drinking-water, wastewater and stormwater networks across the Auch area, with up to three annual renewals.
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Tender
IFAE tenders advanced microelectronics assembly and integration equipment
The Barcelona research institute is seeking supply and installation of an advanced circuit-assembly system under a ten-month open contract.
Project and operations update
Leonardo says 64% of its Italian on-site renewable capacity is operating
The aerospace and defence group reported progress on a 43 MW self-generation programme across 20 Italian sites and completion of a separate LED lighting upgrade.
Tender
Nantes tenders catenary works for new Line 1 manoeuvring zone
The seven-month package includes contact-line supports, foundations, two new overhead spans and testing for the optimised Tertre manoeuvring zone.
Project and operations update
Newmont targets early 2027 investment decision for Red Chris copper cave
The proposed British Columbia underground development would expand processing to 15 million tonnes a year; feasibility work and joint venture approval remain outstanding.
Policy and regulation
Nigeria’s NEC backs joint financing framework for CNG and electric transport
The council wants federal and state governments to coordinate funding and ensure vehicle operating savings reach commuters as lower fares.
Tender
RATP tenders eastern RER A track-renewal campaigns for 2028–29
The contract schedules ballasted-track renewal on the Vincennes–Marne-la-Vallée Chessy and Vincennes–Boissy-Saint-Léger branches, with closures and extended-night campaigns.
Tender
réséda tenders four-year programme for underground low-voltage connections
The €5 million framework covers construction, renewal and maintenance of low-voltage service connections, with possible live electrical work and reconsultation for larger jobs.
Financing
Scottie Resources closes C$2.4 million final financing tranche
The second tranche brought the company’s non-brokered offering to C$14.9 million in gross proceeds, including flow-through shares for eligible exploration work.
Tender update
SIAAP revises estimated value for Marne Aval turbo-compressor replacement
The updated notice covers magnetic-bearing turbo-compressors and automation at the wastewater plant, citing current energy use and projected savings as the project rationale.
Economic and industry statistics
INE survey puts business AI use at one third of Spanish firms
Spain’s statistics office reports that 33.6% of firms with at least 10 employees used AI in the first quarter of 2026, alongside broad uptake of paid cloud services.
Economic and industry statistics
Spain’s preliminary 2025 greenhouse gas emissions rose 1.5%
INE’s atmospheric emissions account estimates 283.6 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, up year on year but 32% below the series’ 2008 starting point.
Policy and regulation
Spain orders a second, six-day release of diesel and jet-fuel reserves
The 22 October order lowers the temporary minimum stock obligation for specified middle distillates to 82 days and allows their release into the market through 15 December.
Contract award
SHARC Energy receives Surrey sewer-heat recovery order
A purchase order for three wastewater energy transfer systems advances a six-megawatt first phase of Surrey’s district-energy project.
Policy and regulation
UAE and Greece announce expansion of joint investment initiative
An additional €15 billion intention was announced in Athens alongside 18 bilateral memoranda, agreements and partnerships reported at €12.75 billion across strategic sectors.
Tender
Vendée Eau opens procurement for Jaunay drinking-water plant
The French water syndicate is seeking a contractor for design, construction and operation of a new drinking-water production plant, with a separate optional generator package.
Tender
Türkiye invites proposals to rebuild and electrify the Divriği–Kars–Georgia border railway
Three design-and-build lots under the World Bank and AIIB-financed Eastern Türkiye Middle Corridor project close on 22 December 2026.
Letter of intent and early works
L&T starts initial activities on New Tashkent International Airport terminal under limited notice
A limited notice to proceed from the PPP consortium follows an earlier EPC contract for the passenger terminal and landside works of the greenfield airport.
Technology
Saipem demonstrates subsea carbon-storage monitoring technology at Trieste
The COREu visit brought more than 70 participants to demonstrations of autonomous inspection and subsea sensing systems.
Corporate
L&T and TuTr Hyperloop agree framework for advanced mobility development
Project-specific agreements will govern potential work spanning electromagnetic propulsion, infrastructure and systems integration.