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South Charlotte $500 million mixed use development project
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South Charlotte $500 million mixed use development project

Three developers and a vision for a $500 million mixed use development in south Charlotte, NC. Early 2023 saw the filing of the rezoning plans for the mixed use development project. The three developers: Horizon Development Properties,…

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KenGen’s Energy Play: A US$4.2B Gamble on Geothermal energy in Kenya
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KenGen’s Energy Play: A US$4.2B Gamble on Geothermal energy in Kenya

KenGen has began the process of raising funds worth US$4.2 billion to facilitate their decade-long energy plan involving pumping an extra 1.5 GW into the Kenya national grid. Various participants have already committed to funding a 300 MW…

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Spaceport 1 Breaks ground in North Uist, Scotland
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Spaceport 1 Breaks ground in North Uist, Scotland

The local contractor Macaulay Askernish has been awarded the contract for the development of the enabling infrastructure for Spaceport 1 in North Uist, this site is the third such site in Scotland, following Sutherland Spaceport in Melness…

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Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC): $600M Hub
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Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC): $600M Hub

Construction of the science wing of the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC) is progressing steadily, with site preparation having begun in 2023. It is a project of Diamond Schmitt architects together with EXP, the visioning sessions…

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TotalEnergies $750M Gas Project in West Africa’s Nigeria
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TotalEnergies $750M Gas Project in West Africa’s Nigeria

The TotalEnergies-Nigeria gas project seems to be a monumental feat which would benefit both Nigeria and TotalEnergies once it takes shape. Being one of the largest energy companies in the world, TotalEnergies has shown interest to venture…

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EDF Renewables proposes 5 GW hydropower plant in UAE
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EDF Renewables proposes 5 GW hydropower plant in UAE

EDF Renewables has proposed a new pumped storage hydropower plant in the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, UAE, that will produce up to 5 gigawatts of power. The French company is already in talks with officials from the municipality over the…

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Construction Begins on Modern Artillery Ammunition Plant in Lithuania
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Construction Begins on Modern Artillery Ammunition Plant in Lithuania

The construction of modern plant for production of 155mm artillery ammunition has been launched in Baisogala, Lithuania. The project which is between the government of Lithuania and the German defense company Rheinmetall was launched on…

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Fosters +Partners opens first office in South Korea, Seoul
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Fosters +Partners opens first office in South Korea, Seoul

South Korea’s capital and largest city, Seoul is now home to the new Foster + Partners offices. The facilities are located within the vibrant Samcheong-dong neighbourhood. The area is characterised by its wide array of artistic and…

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AfDB Approves $80 Million for Senegal-Guinea Road Project
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AfDB Approves $80 Million for Senegal-Guinea Road Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of $80.93 million to both Senegal and Guinea that will be utilised for the construction works of a new interstate road linking Labe and Mali located in Guinea…

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Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties renovation completed
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Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties renovation completed

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties renovation project. The $13.7 million infrastructure project included full and partial depth repairs. Additionally, it involved…

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EBRD signs largest ever Azerbaijan deal for 760MW solar projects
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EBRD signs largest ever Azerbaijan deal for 760MW solar projects

Announced last week, Azerbaijan is to receive a significant European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) investment to develop two solar projects. The investment was announced during the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change…

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The Proposed ECOWAS Railway Project
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The Proposed ECOWAS Railway Project

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in the ECOWAS region, under the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC) have called for the development of the ECOWAS Railway network that would link all its member countries. This project…

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Romanian Firm Autoparts Factory in Morocco Inaugurated
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Romanian Firm Autoparts Factory in Morocco Inaugurated

The MP Industry Group, which is a Romanian automotive supplier has inaugurated its first factory in Morocco on Friday. This Romanian Firm Autoparts Factory in Morocco marks a very great milestone for the automotive industry of Morocco.…

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