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Around 250 owners, organizers, and hosts of the world’s greatest events gathered in Glasgow, Scotland at Host City 2023 under the theme “Driving and Reacting to Change”. Artificial intelligence, climate change, and Generation Z were among the concerns addressed by representatives of Paris 2024, Milano-Cortina 2026, LA28, Cirque de Soleil, FIFA, and many more. 10th edition of Host City The 10th edition of Host City, the greatest meeting of cities and sports, business, an...
An energy sector expert has highlighted the importance of decentralized energy solutions for countering power scarcity, following reports the grid is at full capacity in one of the Netherlands’ major provinces. flexible approach Journalists from De Telegraaf have revealed that Enexis is expected to disclose the network in Overijssel will be locked for new connections and expansions. According to Chris Rason, Managing Director of Aggreko Energy Services, the difficulties faced in Holland...
A new analysis of site data from 12 Keltbray construction projects has revealed staggering savings since the business introduced Aggreko’s battery technologies to decarbonize its power usage and reduce running costs. Keltbray is a construction engineering specialist delivering integrated solutions for complex building and infrastructure sectors across the UK. Recognized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for its efforts to quantifiably reduce the carbon emissions on its pro...
Following the announcement of its One Europe strategy in late 2022, a global provider of modular power, temperature control, and energy solutions, Aggreko, has confirmed a £150m investment into its European fleet this year. The majority of this investment is centered on the business’s ongoing Greener Upgrades portfolio, comprising new boilers, Stage V generators, batteries, and chillers. efficient and sustainable solutions Greener Upgrades is Aggreko’s commitment to hel...
Aggreko, the world’s renowned provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy solutions, has announced that they will be providing their industry-renowned temporary power modules to Cirque du Soleil for several of the entertainment company’s North American Big Top shows in 2023. The agreement continues Aggreko’s long-standing partnership with Cirque du Soleil, which began in 2012. Aggreko and Cirque du Soleil partnership Aggreko will coordinate 2,500 kW of r...
As the world moves to a net zero future, so too must the data centers market, particularly given energy consumption within the sector is only set to rise. Though the green transition is already well underway, most global data centers will require new solutions to enable the move toward renewable energy sources. Uptime Institute’s September 2022 Environment & Sustainability Intelligence Report notes that data centers are subject to an expanding set of sustainability requirements,...
The mobile modular energy provider - Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies. mobile modular energy supplier The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organizations until 2024. Aggreko w...
Aggreko partners with Invictus Games The Hague 2020 to deliver top-notch energy transition heating and ventilation solutions. Invictus Games “Most of us will never know the horrors of war. Many men and women suffer life-changing injuries after serving their country. How do these men and women find the motivation to keep going and not be defined by their injuries?" With this powerful introduction the Invictus Games foundation presents itself, a sporting event born in 2014 and promot...
Global provider of mobile modular power - Aggreko is delighted to announce a new partnership with We Are Albert, a globally recognized screen industry authority on environmental sustainability. Aggreko will become the latest industry giant pledging to make sustainable changes towards reducing their carbon footprint in 2022, as well as help lead the charge against climate change and inspire sustainable choices in the media industries. modern technology With the help of Albert, a wholly-owned s...
Methane emissions are rightly associated with global warming and the climate crisis in general. A recent report by the UN and CCAC suggested that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 is critical for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This report gained significant media attention from the Guardian, Sky News, and the Financial Times, among other notable major news outlets. Methane But while the link between methane and global warming is clear to see, methane can indeed be rep...
Aggreko is proud to be partnering with PIF Saudi International to provide more solar power than ever before at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Utilizing sustainable options like solar energy and biofuel in three areas for the event, Aggreko is helping this flagship golfing event significantly save on CO2 emissions. sustainable energy solution Aggreko’s sustainable energy solution for the event includes a 60 kw solar gem, running in the village as a bac...
Aggreko is proud to be partnering with PIF Saudi International to provide more solar power than ever before at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, Jeddah. Utilizing sustainable options like solar energy and biofuel in three areas for the event, we are helping this flagship golfing event significantly save on CO2 emissions. Aggreko’s sustainable energy solution for the event includes a 60 kW solar gem, running in the village as a back-feed into a synchronized package of 3 x 200 kVA g...
Organizers of the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic are highlighting the tournament’s commitment to environmental responsibility and shining the spotlight on all sustainable developments at the 2022 tournament that falls under four themes: waste, transport, energy, and legacy. It marks an important new initiative for the 33rd edition of the DP World Tour golf event, which runs from January 27-30 at Emirates Golf Club. Rolex Series tournament The US $8 million Rolex Series tournament will po...
Organizers of the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic are highlighting the tournament’s commitment to environmental responsibility and shining the spotlight on all sustainable developments at this year’s tournament that fall under four themes: waste, transport, energy, and legacy. It marks an important new initiative for the 33rd edition of the DP World Tour golf event, which runs from January 27-30 at Emirates Golf Club. Reducing CO2 emission 2022’s US$8million Rolex Series tourn...
Aggreko is proud to announce it has completed the commissioning of the largest flare gas-to-power project in the Middle East to date at 165 MW capacity. The plant is situated nearby the Saqala Field, Garmain block, South East Kurdistan. The 165 MW modular power plant has run at full capacity for 72 hours in the project’s final site acceptance test (SAT), marking successful on-time, on-budget delivery. CO2 savings The plant is run on approximately 40 million square cubic feet (SCF)...
For the past four years, Aggreko has supported Warwick-based children’s charity Molly Olly’s by raising funds at its annual charity golf day. At the event, more than £22,000 was raised. The Charity helps support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and was set up by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw in 2011 after their daughter Molly died from rare kidney cancer. signed golf bags Together the bags raised £500 for Molly Olly’s, the averag...
Aggreko, the global provider of mobile, modular energy solutions, has conducted an industry-wide survey with 859 participants to understand what the energy market will look like in the next decade. Survey details The survey, conducted in October 2021, highlights that the shift to renewables will be a transition rather than an overnight change, with 83% of respondents believing fossil fuels will still have a role to play in the energy mix for the next 10 years. These fuels will work alon...
Everyone’s focus is on Net-Zero. Investors, customers, and governing bodies want lower emissions, but do users have a strategy in place to meet these ambitions? Making these changes is easier said than done, but Aggreko, extended its energy storage range to make it easier for construction projects to decarbonize without compromising on reliability. energy transition Power requirements for sites often run at contrasting levels at different times of the day Aggreko designed and pr...
Aggreko, the pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Smith as Chairman, effective immediately. Mike joins the Board following the successful completion of the acquisition and de-listing of Aggreko by Albion Acquisitions Limited, a company owned by funds managed by I Squared Capital Advisors (US) LLC (“I Squared”) and investment funds managed by TDR Capital LLP (“TDR”). Mike's Work Experience Mike has an...
Aggreko, the global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control, and energy services announces that it has exceeded a record of 2GW of live gas generation capacity. A key driver for achieving this milestone is the increased demand for flare gas for power projects, as well as Aggreko’s innovative approach to monetizing stranded gas assets. flare gas to power generation solutions In the Middle East, Aggreko is delivering a project that’s repurposing 40 million...
Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, is partnering with TEDxGlasgow, the grassroots initiative created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover ideas worth spreading. systematic change Aggreko is a Principal Partner for TEDxGlasgow which aims to bring about systematic change Aggreko, which is Glasgow headquartered, is a Principal Partner for TEDxGlasgow which aims to put a spotlight on the best ideas across Scotland and amplify them...
Aggreko, the globally renowned provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has partnered with the 43rd Ryder Cup, in order to provide a complete power solution for the prestigious international golf championship. The Ryder Cup will take place from September 24 to September 26, 2021, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA. The 7,790-yard course on the shore of Lake Michigan will host nearly 50,000 spectators each day. Onsite power, heating, and cooling Aggreko will provide onsite p...
Aggreko’s provision of modular energy services spans more than 80 countries, and it has serviced the mining industry for more than 30 years. Aggreko's Australia Pacific Managing Director, George Whyte said the newly commissioned gas power station was built at Ora Banda Mining’s Davyhurst Gold Mine, which is about 150 km north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. Mr. Whyte said the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) station project was another step in the company’s mission to help mine...
Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has been named the Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Games will see athletes compete in 19 sports at 14 locations, including the brand-new Aquatics Centre in Sandwell, all powered by Aggreko’s innovative temporary power solutions. values-led approach Aggreko’s appointment demonstrates its commitment to meeting the Birmingham 2022 Social Values Charter Aggr...
Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with R&A to deliver a renewable power solution at the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. The hybrid system will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used fossil-fuelled systems and is a major step in Aggreko’s Net Zero journey, aiming to help clients deliver more sustainable events worldwide. renewable microgrids...
Aggreko is accelerating its investments in hydrogen technology. This step is part of its Net Zero program and will enhance the company’s capability to provide emission-free temporary power worldwide. At present, the pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions is focusing on two different technologies. hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator Together with cleantech partner CMB.TECH, a 50 kVA hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator has been developed. After successful testing, Aggr...
Aggreko announces a new partnership with Host City, the magazine and conference organizers for cities, rights holders, organizers, venues, and suppliers of major international events. headline sponsor As part of the new partnership, Aggreko will become the headline sponsor of the flagship Host City 2021 Conference, as well as the Official Sustainability Partner of the Host City Americas Conference. The announcement is the latest in a long and successful partnership between the two organizatio...
Aggreko has announced a new partnership with Host City, the renowned magazine and conference organizers for cities, rights holders, organizers, venues, and suppliers of major international events. As part of the new partnership, Aggreko will become the headline sponsor of the flagship Host City 2021 Conference, as well as the Official Sustainability Partner of the Host City Americas Conference. Host City 2021 Conference sponsor The announcement is the latest in a long and successful partnersh...
Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has delivered a smart battery storage system to Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The solution will expand high-power charging for electric vehicles (EVs) at the organization’s Smart Energy Plaza near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Decreased grid impact and energy costs ANL will gather data on EV charge profiles exceeding 200 kW to quantify EV and charging system efficiencies With this net-zero battery storage sys...
Aggreko, the global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has installed a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solution at the CET Arad Power Plant, Romania. The solution will help to increase efficiency and stability at the plant, a key provider of hot water and electricity for the district heating scheme and grid at the regional capital Arad City, for the next four years. innovative hybrid thermal and electrical system Aggreko’s skilled team had...