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Energy management and sustainability are no longer ancillary concerns but central to operational resilience and competitive advantage. Companies are demonstrating that disciplined strategy, technological adoption, and cultural commitment can yield measurable impact. Glancing back at a defining moment from last year, ‘Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ shows how investment in decarbonisation, solar capacity, and team excellence set a new benchmark for life sciences energy leadership. That achievement positions the Kerry plant as a model for organisations integrating sustainability into operations ahead of the 2026 awards. Additionally, ‘Cow&Gate reduces factory energy use by more than a third’ exemplifies how process optimisation and targeted efficiency initiatives can significantly cut consumption while supporting cost control and operational continuity. The company’s approach offers insight into practical steps that industrial operations can adopt globally. Meanwhile, ‘Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger’ demonstrates how the scaling of renewable energy infrastructure can accelerate decarbonisation on an industrial scale. This expansion reflects the growing role of finance in enabling energy transition across borders. These stories illustrate a global energy landscape where innovation, governance, and execution converge to deliver both environmental and commercial results.
Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Recognised for decades of leadership in sustainability last year, Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant claimed three major honours at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a high-water mark for life sciences energy management and decarbonisation excellence in 2026.
Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger
US-based Hecate Energy is set to go public through a $1.2bn (€1.01bn) SPAC merger with EGH Acquisition. The transaction will fund utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage and thermal energy projects, providing capital for accelerated development and growth.
Innovation Beverage Group expands energy operations ahead of BlockFuel merger
Innovation Beverage Group and BlockFuel Energy are advancing a merger that combines energy production, digital infrastructure, and beverage operations. The companies have completed key acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing to support a scalable, integrated energy strategy.
NI Chamber outlines energy priorities to accelerate renewable transition
NI Chamber publishes industry-led energy priorities outlining measures to strengthen energy security, decarbonise heat, power, and transport, and support economic growth. The report provides actionable recommendations to guide investment and policy clarity through 2032.
Innagreen Investments acquires Dunbeg South wind farm to expand UK renewable energy footprint
Hertfordshire-based Innagreen Investments enters the UK energy market with the acquisition of the nine-turbine Dunbeg South wind farm in Northern Ireland. The investment expands its renewable energy portfolio and supports local clean electricity generation ambitions.
Cow&Gate reduces factory energy use by more than a third
Irish baby food manufacturer Cow&Gate has cut energy use at its Cork and Wexford factories by over a third through renewable electricity and efficiency projects. The company also reduced CO2 emissions while enhancing local biodiversity.
Powering Progress
Business energy now sits at the centre of strategic decision-making across sectors, shaped by investment discipline, technological confidence and long-term thinking. This edition reflects an editorial strategy focused on clarity and continuity, offering insight that supports informed leadership. Commended for their innovation last year, ‘Tyndall National Institute wins Best Energy Achievement in Public Sector at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ highlights how recognition can validate sustained effort and public sector ambition. Attention now turns towards the 2026 awards cycle, where evolving benchmarks signal rising expectations and deeper integration of energy performance into organisational identity. Meanwhile, ‘SSE extends wind asset to secure long-term energy output’ reinforces the role of asset longevity in balancing resilience with decarbonisation goals. The story underlines how measured extension, rather than constant expansion, can strengthen confidence in renewable infrastructure. Lastly, ‘Mercury expands geothermal generation to lift renewable baseload capacity’ points to diversification as a stabilising force within the energy mix. It reflects a broader shift towards technologies that prioritise reliability alongside sustainability. These stories suggest an energy transition defined by maturity rather than urgency alone. The direction of travel is steady, optimistic and grounded in decisions that reward patience as much as innovation.
Tyndall National Institute wins Best Energy Achievement in Public Sector at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Recognised for outstanding energy initiatives last year, Tyndall National Institute was named Best Energy Achievement in Public Sector at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a benchmark in operational excellence for public sector energy leaders in 2026.
Emarat and SNOC deepen LPG collaboration to expand energy capabilities
A UAE-based energy partnership targets expansion and resilience in the LPG market, strengthening Business Energy infrastructure through commercial collaboration between two national energy companies focused on security, continuity and long-term value creation.
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