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Houses next ot the water in Aalborg, Denmark
Water News
International water and urban development congress

COWI is a gold sponsor for the World Water Congress & Exhibition at Bella Center in Copenhagen, and we look forward to meeting with customers and partners in the coming days to discuss the importance of water for sustainable urban development.
Lars-Peter Søbye and Jens Højgaard Christoffersen shaking hands
About News
Jens Højgaard Christoffersen new Group CEO of COWI

On 1 October, Jens Højgaard Christoffersen takes over as Group CEO of COWI, succeeding Lars-Peter Søbye, who has decided to step down.

windmills in the sea
About News
COWI delivers strong growth in H1 2022

Despite surging inflation and unpredictable market conditions, COWI manages to keep the momentum. The top line grew by DKK 300 million, and more than 300 people joined the company in the first half of the year. Despite severe market uncertainties, the positive trend is expected to continue for the rest of 2022.
Construction of the Third Avenue bridge in Minneapolis
Bridges Press release
Historic 3rd Avenue Bridge nears completion

COWI in North America is nearing completion of its rehabilitation work as the construction engineer for Ames Construction on the historic Third Avenue Bridge, located in Minneapolis, over the Mississippi River. The landmark structure carries road traffic across the Mississippi River and upper fringes of Saint Anthony Falls and can be considered a major access point for the U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings.
construction work drone shot of HS2 station at Euston
Infrastructure Press release
COWI wins HS2 Euston station utility works contract

COWI in the UK has won the detailed design package contract for utility works around the proposed HS2 station at Euston with construction partners Mace Dragados Joint Venture.
Padma bridge in Bangladesh from the side
Bridges Press release
COWI's Padma bridge project open for traffic in Bangladesh

COWI in the UK was appointed in 2007 by the Asian Development Bank to assist with the development of the project and subsequently by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority to undertake the Category III Independent Design Check of the bridge and associated river training works.

COWI helps rebuilt Ukraine - piping outside
Area and property development News
The reconstruction of Ukraine is in process

Large parts of the vital infrastructure in Ukraine are destroyed by the acts of war or considerably overloaded as a result of additional citizens since millions of people had to leave their homes. The Ukrainian government, local authorities and the financial institutions highly appreciate that COWI has stayed in the country to assist with the reconstruction which has already been initiated.

The great belt bridge view with a horison
Traffic and transportation planning News
COWI's guide to Tour de France

Come along and let’s take a look at some of the locations where COWI and Arkitema been involved in the design of infrastructure, buildings and urban development.

Digital building planning on a laptop
Buildings News
New LCA Platform measures and documents the environmental impact of projects

A new LCA Platform measures and documents the environmental impact of projects across all sectors, from buildings to bridges. And it all happens in real time from the very early design stages to final documentation and hand-over, operation, and maintenance.

Aske Nydam Guldberg in a tunnel
Waste and resources News
Aske Nydam Guldberg appointed 2nd runner up at EFCA Future Leaders competition

For the 13th year in a row, the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations has announced the top 3 of the Future Leaders awards. In COWI we're proud to present Aske Nydam Guldberg as the 2nd runner up of the prestigious title.
Train approaching station
Infrastructure News
After 10 years of work: Odense light rail is finally opening

From 28 May, passengers will be able to travel through the Danish city Odense on the new light rail. The light rail opens after more than ten years of preparation and seven years of construction work, where COWI, as technical consultant, has played a significant role.
Colleagues in a meeting
Energy News
New department offers early assistance to green investors in red-hot energy market

Vast political ambitions and a red-hot investor market have led COWI to establish a new department offering consultancy to investors, focusing on the preliminary phases of green energy projects.

H2OE CIP Arkitema COWI energy island
Energy News
BrintØ: A new vision to boost offshore wind and green hydrogen

Our close partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), has proposed to build an artificial island dedicated to large-scale production of green hydrogen from offshore wind. "BrintØ" (in English: “Hydrogen Island”) is to be located at Dogger Bankin the Danish part of the North Sea.

Electricity poles
Energy News
Electrification on the fast track

As part of a new framework agreement, Energinet has decided to have consultants perform a considerable part of its substation reinvestment projects. As one of the consultants awarded the framework agreement, COWI expects to start up the first projects before the summer break.
Karin Genemo in the office smiling
Industry Press release
COWI and Swedish Biofuels to build factories for sustainable aviation fuel production

Swedish Biofuels and COWI have partnered up to supply the Swedish market with 400,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Swedish Biofuels bases its technology on the 'alcohol-to-jet' (ATJ) method, which paves the way for complete elimination of fossil aviation fuel.
THE CEBU–CORDOVA LINK EXPRESSWAY
Bridges News
The cebu–cordova link expressway opens for traffic

The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte marks a special day by officially opening the 8.5km Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEx), which takes the position as the longest and tallest bridge in the Philippines.

Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge
Bridges News
COWI acquires award-winning FINLEY Engineering Group

COWI has entered into an agreement to acquire FINLEY Engineering Group, a firm recognized for its expertise in complex bridge projects. The acquisition is part of COWI's strategic focus on growing its presence in North America following the recent opening of its offices in Houston and Toronto.
Singapore’s new metro tunnel
Infrastructure News
From Tampines north to Defu station: Singapore gets a new metro line

Together with our client Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd, COWI is designing Singapore’s new metro. This is a significant win that cements COWI's position in Singapore, building on our delivery of the Deep Tunnel Sewer System, now nearing completion.

Textile waste - athletic wear
Industry News
RISE and COWI to develop a new process for use of sportswear and underwear made from blended and synthetic material

Every year, the EU citizens throw, on average, 11 kilos of textiles into the household rubbish which is subsequently burnt. Thus, the value of millions of tons of textiles literally goes up in flames every year. COWI and RISE are now developing a new method with the purpose of handling this resource.
Aalborg Portland from other side of the water - carbon capture project
Energy News
COWI and Danish Gas Technology Centre partner up on green gases

COWI and Danish Gas Technology Centre (DGC) are entering into a strategic partnership, which entails that the two consultants will involve each other in PtX and CCS projects, thereby boosting each other's position in the rapidly growing field.
the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge
Bridges News
The world's longest suspension bridge opens for traffic

COWI has been the consultant for the design-build contractor DLSY joint venture consisting of Daelim, Limak, SK and Yapi Merkezi since the start of the project in the Spring of 2017. We have carried out detailed design of this challenging suspension bridge and have furthermore carried out construction engineering for the erection of the bridge girder.

Annual general meeting
About News
Notice of the annual general meeting 2022 of COWI Holding A/S

The annual general meeting for COWI Holding A/S will be held on Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 15:30. The annual general meeting will be held in the canteen in Lyngby at COWI, as well as online.
Esbjerg port from above
Energy News
Shaping the future in Esbjerg

Large-scale production of green alternatives for fertilizers and fuel, along with strong partnerships, will be vital success factors in the transition of these today fossil fuel reliant industries.
Toronto city panorama with skyline
About Press release
Canadian presence ramps up with new office in Toronto

We are excited to announce that COWI North America has opened a new office in Toronto, Ontario that will support our growing team and allow more comprehensive support for the North American market.

Woman pointing somewhere while holding a boy in hands
About News
Strong result in 2021 – order book close to DKK 5 billion

COWI's turnover in 2021 increased by DKK 129 million to DKK 6.569 billion. The order book almost reached DKK 5 billion. New growth strategy is to secure momentum in coming years.

Claire Cobden joining COWI as Chief Financial Officer
About Press release
Finance heavyweight appointed CFO for North America

Claire Cobden joins COWI as Chief Financial Officer, North America. Claire brings several years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries, including information systems engineering, financial services and gaming.
offshore wind turbines monopile
Wind energy Press release
Empire Wind project to boost NY renewables goals

Contracted by Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and BP, COWI will deliver a turnkey design for the wind turbine foundations for the Empire Wind 1 and 2 projects off the coast of Long Island, New York.
River view from above
Water and natural resources management Press release
Landmark flood protection project gets go-ahead

COWI's preliminary design work is underway for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion channel project in Fargo, North Dakota, as financial close for the project has been reached.
George Massey tunnel
Tunnels Press release
New 8-lane tunnel to relieve traffic bottlenecks

COWI has been awarded a CA$15 million Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure contract as the Owner's Engineer of an eight-lane immersed tunnel across British Columbia’s (BC) Fraser River, to relieve severe traffic bottlenecks and boost regional trade and transit by 2030.

annual general meeting
About News
Annual general meeting of COWI Holding A/S - preliminary agenda

The annual general meeting will be held on: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 15:30. This year, the annual general meeting will be held in COWI's canteen in Lyngby as well as online.
Los Angeles viaduct construction
Sustainability News
COWI completes iconic Los Angeles viaduct milestone

COWI North America celebrates an engineering milestone on the new 6th Street Viaduct construction in Los Angeles following the successful hanger installation of the first span out of 10 spans of the new viaduct.
Gothenburg's new central station being built
Infrastructure News
Detailed design delivered for Gothenburg's new Central Station

The new station will markedly increase the region’s rail capacity, and provide rail users with greater freedom and comfort. Alongside the complexities that come with designing an underground station in the heart of a big city, the soft Gothenburg clay added an extra challenge, as structures can settle by more than a metre if no preventative measures are taken.

Woman in a grass field
Sustainability News
COWI turns down all fossil fuel projects

As the first among peers, international engineering company COWI aims to transform its business and reach 100 per cent revenue within sustainability-related projects in three to five years' time.
Glasgow view
Sustainability News
Removing the roadblocks to net zero transport

We need to mirror our response to COVID-19 and treat climate change as an equivalent threat. Decarbonising transport will require an unparalleled effort uniting industry, government and academia. Andy Sloan, Managing Director for COWI, and Emma Hopkins OBE, British Ambassador to Denmark at the British Embassy in Copenhagen write about the conclusions from a recent roundtable of UK and Danish industry leaders.
Binley Junction Upgrade in the United Kingdom
Roads and Highways Press release
COWI Achieves Major Milestone on A46 Binley Junction Upgrade

National Highways and its design and construction team consisting of COWI in the UK, which has been appointed as a supplier to Osborne Infrastructure, marked a significant milestone over the weekend of 11/12 December with the installation of the steel beams for the 135m-long A46 Binley viaduct.

The Lower Thames Crossing will be a bored tunnel under the River Thames east of Gravesend and Tilbury.
Energy Press release
Fossil fuel legacy paving the way towards green transition

COWI in the UK experts have joined forces with a team of academics from Strathclyde University and DTU, and entrepreneurs from SCALGO, to address some of the most substantial barriers to using low-temperature geothermal sources for space heating.
Glasgow view
Green transition Press release
Removing the roadblocks to net zero transport

The response to the pandemic saw unprecedented cross-sector collaboration, regulatory innovation, accelerated procurement and proactive planning in response to a global crisis. With scientists warning the potential for catastrophic warming still hangs in the balance following COP26, we need to mirror our response to COVID-19 and treat climate change as an equivalent threat.

robotic machine printing self-sensing cement
Roads and Highways Press release
The future of infrastructure and robotically printed self-sensing cement

Specialists from COWI, National Highways Research and University of Strathclyde discuss the COWI Foundation and National Highways jointly sponsored research programme that monitors the performance of tunnel segments using robotically printed self-sensing cement.
Offshore wind - windmills at the sea
Wind energy News
Why the US needs tailored solutions to realize floating offshore wind ambitions

A tailored approach to floating offshore wind development is the only truly viable way to achieve cost competitiveness while ensuring community benefits, innovation and industry progress in the US.

Canakkale bridge in Turkey
Infrastructure News
COWI places high in international ranking

Engineering News-Record (ENR), one of the most widely respected publications in the engineering and construction industry, have released annual Top 225 International Design Firms list for 2021. COWI is proud to be punching above our weight yet again, with high placings in a number of our key market areas.

Urban tech 2021 Demo day conference - all attendees
Digitalisation and technology News
Startups and big corporations create results together

Innovation is key to solving climate change related challenges — and when startups and big corporations join forces, innovation can be accelerated. That is the conclusion of Urbantech, a three-year ‘accelerator program’.
Visual of marine and offshore construction for the first energy island
Energy News
Energy island partnership brings project one step closer to realisation

A strong marine and offshore construction service partnership has been formed to develop the world's first energy island. COWI has been appointed as owner's engineer.
Three floating structures for EMULF project
Energy News
Strong partnership to improve floating offshore wind design

The fast growth of the FOW industry has created a need for highly specific and efficient methodologies, to support the economical design of floating substructures (floaters).

Lake near the mountains with trees
Climate change News
Scotland's largest ever hydro project

The move from carbon intensive to renewable electricity generation is changing the role that pumped storage can play in supporting the reliability of the UK’s electricity grid.
green infrastructure
Energy News
Working with Energinet for future green infrastructure

If Denmark is to meet the climate target by 2030, the necessary physical infrastructure to connect the green transition in practice must fall into place as well
Windmill farm in the sea for green energy
Energy News
Working with a vision: the world's first energy island

Working with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and the VindØ consortium (consisting of PensionDanmark, PFA and Andel), COWI and Arkitema had the opportunity to develop alternative concepts to visualise what the world's first energy island could look like.
Hising bridge in Sweden
Bridges News
Royal opening of Hising Bridge

Hising Bridge crosses the river Göta Älv in Gothenburg and forms the new link between the mainland and Hisingen. The opening period for Hising Bridge started on 9 May when the bridge was opened to traffic and ended on 5 September when King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden officially opened the bridge. This is the culmination of 10 years’ work for COWI, which has been the main consultant.
Lake near the mountains with trees
About News
COWI increases order book by DKK 1 billion

In the past year, COWI has won many new projects, which has increased the order book by DKK 1 billion and strengthened the top line as well as the bottom line.
Windmill offshore
Wind energy Press release
A 4-step guide to commercialise floating offshore wind

In a bid to commercialise floating offshore wind and reach a levelized cost of energy that is palatable to consumers, companies globally are investing in research and development to drive technological advancement.

COWI employee Jeppe Grue on stage
Energy News
DEBATE: Power-to-X could turn agriculture into a major part of the solution to climate change

Power-to-X has a huge potential for agriculture and is essential to achieving Denmark's climate targets. However, the technological solutions have to be scaled up and implemented if this is to be realised. We need to be clear about the framework conditions for Power-to-X and accelerate development across the whole value chain – as quickly as possible.
An artificial peninsula is being constructed in the River Göta from Masthugget
Sustainability News
Key role for COWI as Gothenburg’s new peninsula takes shape

An artificial peninsula is being constructed in the River Göta from Masthugget, a historic city district where masts were once made for large sailing vessels. COWI is playing a key role in the planning and coordination of this new peninsula, which brings with it new geotechnical and design challenges.
Chelsea Embankment Foreshore Connection Culvert
Tunnels Press release
Chelsea Embankment Foreshore Connection Culvert

COWI reached a major milestone for London’s super sewer megaproject, with sprayed concrete lining completion of the Chelsea Embankment’s 172-metre connection culvert.
London Array Offshore Wind Farm
Energy News
DEBATE: framework conditions for investments in power-to-x must be defined – and soon

We need to accelerate the development of Power-to-X if we are to meet Denmark's climate goals in 2030 and seize the opportunity to create a green business adventure. To that end, we need to define a long-term framework for investments in Power-to-X and to quickly create an attractive climate for private investors, says Jeppe Grue, Technical Director of Green Fuels and Thermal Power with COWI.
Aarhus ReWater
Water News
Water is at the core of sustainable urban development

More than 2000 experts from 94 countries are taking part in the digital World Water Congress 2021. COWI is among the presenters and proudly sponsoring the conference about the world’s most precious natural resource.
Sustainability News
Wastewater purification creates a greener water circuit

EasyMining, an innovation company in the Ragn-Sells Group, is part of an EU LIFE-funded project aiming to develop a new, innovative purification and recovery process that removes ammonium nitrogen from wastewater. COWI assists EasyMining with detailed design of the mobile pilot plant, which will be put to work outside Stockholm, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

About News
International talent is new Group CFO in COWI

39-year-old Swedish-Iranian Natalie Shaverdian Riise-Knudsen will be COWI's new CFO, tasked with contributing to the next growth phase of the company. Despite her young age, she brings broad and solid international experience, especially in finance, IT, analysis, management and change.
Bridges News
Exploring ground-breaking bridge concepts for the E39

A team consisting of Aas-Jakobsen, COWI and Multiconsult with Johs Holt will assist the Norwegian Public Roads Administration in developing the best bridge solutions for the E39 where it crosses the Sula Fjord and Halsa Fjord. The consultancy team has been awarded an impressive five in eight preliminary projects for the two fjord crossings in Møre and Romsdal.
Energy News
The world's first energy island, inspired by the force of nature

As stated by the VindØ consortium, ambitious climate targets require ambitious solutions.

Bridges Press release
COWI completes engineering milestone on Carrington Bridge project

The first UK bridge to use a new higher-strength grade of weathering steel, bringing structural and environmental benefits.
Tunnels Press release
COWI to combine digital inspection techniques to innovate Network Rail tunnel examinations

COWI, a leading international consulting group within engineering, economics and environmental science, has won a contract worth approximately £500,000 to share with its subcontractors as part of project that is funded by Network Rail through the SBRI: innovation in automated tunnel examination competition, delivered by InnovateUK. The project seeks to improve the accuracy, efficiency and safety of tunnel examinations, resulting in safer and more reliable railway operation.
Carbon capture utilisation & storage (CCUS) News
Debate piece: We need to invest more in carbon capture!

If the world is to succeed in limiting the temperature increase, Sweden and the EU must invest more in the establishment of carbon capture infrastructure and plants.
Carbon capture utilisation & storage (CCUS) News
Aalborg portland looks into possibilities of carbon capture

Today, the cement industry has one of the highest environmental impacts globally. With COWI as consultant, Aalborg Portland is looking into the possibilities of carbon capture through the EUDP-funded project GreenCem – an important step towards a more sustainable cement production.

About News
New high-profile chairman of COWI's board of directors

COWI's new chairman represents the very top of Danish board expertise. Former CEO of Siemens Jukka Pertola replaces Steen Riisgaard, who resigns after eight years as chairman.

Sustainability News
A massive drop in our CO₂ emissions

The carbon footprint caused by COWI’s day-to-day operations went down several sizes in 2020, compared to previous years.

Climate change News
Cowi takes on climate challenges by establishing new knowledge centre for climate change adaptation

Our climate is changing and we are seeing more climate change-related damage. To address future climate challenges and meet the increasing demand for expertise in this field, COWI is establishing an interdisciplinary centre dedicated to climate change adaptation.

annual general meeting
About News
Notice of the annual general meeting 2021 of COWI Holding A/S

The annual general meeting for COWI Holding A/S will be held on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 15:30.
Green transition News
Biofilters to reduce climate impact of dairy cows and pigs by up to 20 per cent

Biofilters breaking down methane could be a key step towards cost-effective reduction of the carbon footprint of Danish dairy cows and pig production. The new GUDP project BIOMET just kicked off development and testing of large-scale filter models.
About News
COWI delivered record - breaking profit in 2020

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and severe market uncertainties in 2020, COWI achieved the best ever EBIT and cash flow. COWI enters the new year with unprecedented high customer satisfaction, a strong order book and a positive outlook for 2021 – not least driven by continued, massive investments in the green transition across the world.
Energy News
Denmark to build the world's first energy island

The Danish Parliament has agreed to build the world’s first offshore wind energy hub, designed as an artificial island in the North Sea.
Ports and marine structures News
Copenhagen Malmö container terminal is moving

Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has chosen its technical consultants for the upcoming development project in Ydre Nordhavn, Copenhagen. The task assigned to COWI and Rambøll includes providing technical advice for the establishment of a new container terminal, including construction and infrastructure, establishment of offices, and administrative facilities and space for relevant authorities, among other things.
Flooding News
Climate-adapted urban space retains water

The legendary Copenhagen oasis Enghaveparken was updated and geared to handle future extreme rainfall. In January, the successful integration of climate-adaptation measures and cultural history received the architecture award Årets Arne, named after architect Arne Jacobsen, who designed the characteristic features of the park.

Sustainability News
Shaping zero: Responding to the infrastructure challenge

“The way we, as civil engineers, have planned, designed, constructed and operate our infrastructure systems have been part of the (climate change) problem: “It hasn’t been intentional but it’s time to recognise that we need to do things differently.”

Railways News
COWI, Parsons, SYSTRA and Implement win DSB framework contract for the Copenhagen Future Rail Network

The joint venture team consisting of COWI, Parsons and SYSTRA, with Implement Consulting Group as subconsultant, has been awarded DSB’s large framework contract on multidisciplinary consultancy services for the automation of the S-train system in the Greater Copenhagen Area, Denmark. The contract has a term of eight years with the possibility of two six-year extensions.

annual general meeting
About News
Annual general meeting of COWI Holding A/S - preliminary agenda

The annual general meeting for COWI Holding A/S will be held on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 15:30. Due to COVID-19, this year, the annual general meeting will be held online.
Tunnels News
The Marieholm Tunnel boosts passability significantly

On 16 December, the new connection across the river in Gothenburg, the Marieholm Tunnel, opened for traffic. Thomas Darholm, Technical Director in COWI's Bridge department in Gothenburg, has been involved since the project kicked off ten years ago, in close cooperation with the Swedish Transport Administration.

Buildings News
Bosch headquarters sets new sustainable standards

Arkitema and COWI are heading the development of a new Danish headquarters for industrial mastodon Bosch. The complex and multi-functional building is the outcome of architects and engineers working closely together from start to finish, and it will be a timber building with high sustainability aspirations.

Buildings News
COWI and Port of Oslo sign framework contract

The Port of Oslo has a vision of becoming the world’s most efficient and environmentally-friendly port city. To achieve this goal, COWI will be contributing with electrification solutions and engineering expertise within various technical disciplines.

About News
Danish engineering giant turns 90

Most Danes know the New Little Belt Bridge, the Great Belt Bridge and the Copenhagen Metro. In other parts of the world, the consulting engineers of COWI are known for their contribution to projects in water supply, infrastructure and urban development. This year, the company celebrates its 90th anniversary and that comes with responsibility, believes CEO, Lars-Peter Søbye.

GIS and IT News
Smart sensor technology used for preserving Norwegian World Heritage site

The colourful row of historic wooden buildings on Bryggen in Bergen has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979 and is the third most visited tourist attraction in Norway. Now, 21 smart sensors monitoring the condition of Bryggen around the clock, is enabling action to be taken more quickly than before and helping to preserve this World Heritage site for the future.
Sustainability News
Ambitious measures shave off 70 per cent of COWI’s carbon footprint by 2030

COWI will drastically reduce the company’s air travel, domestic and international. Furthermore, COWI's car fleet will be converted to hybrid or electric cars. These measures will contribute to reducing COWI's carbon footprint by more than 70 per cent by 2030, compared to baseline year 2008, and to reaching carbon neutrality in 2050.

Bridges News
We stay committed to build more bridges to prosperity

The global pandemic has resulted in this year's edition of Bridges to Prosperity being cancelled, but COWI will continue our support for the bridge-building charity. While looking forward to future projects, we look back at last year's project and the impact it made on the communities it connects in rural Rwanda.
Bridges News
Rapid progress in bridge project

Despite difficult site conditions with the ongoing COVID-19 situation and severe flooding in the area earlier this year, the Hams Way Footbridge in Worcester in England recently reached a major project milestone with the installation of the main span.

About News
COWI delivers strong half-year result despite COVID-19

COWI looks back at six months of significantly improved bottom-line results, successful integration of Arkitema as well as higher customer satisfaction. Infrastructure investments in, e.g., the UK, ongoing green transition as well as swift adaptation to ‘the new normal’ build expectations for a very satisfactory result for the full year.

Digitalisation and technology News
Better technology for the cities of the future

Eight of the world's most promising and innovative technology companies have been selected for the accelerator program Urbantech. They are getting the opportunity to scale and grow their solutions through an intense and tailored acceleration process in partnership with COWI and other companies.
About News
Around the world with COWI

Do you also have that strong urge to fly, but got nowhere to fly to? Don’t worry. This travel guide will take you on a safe, virtual journey around the globe without violating any travel restrictions or risking contracting the coronavirus.
Urbanisation News
Urban area development in the City of Copenhagen

Copenhagen is seeing huge changes these years. Each year, the Danish capital gains more than 10,000 new inhabitants, which increases the demand for housing, businesses, institutions and green spaces.

Industry News
Liquefied carbon dioxide finds its way to the harbour

Gothenburg and Sweden could be the first in the world to create a joint infrastructure for the transport of liquefied carbon dioxide extracted using CCS technology. The project – CinfraCap – is a unique collaborative venture between Göteborg Energi, Nordion Energi, Preem, St1, Renova, and the Port of Gothenburg.

About News
COWI specialist in a daring attempt

To 62-year old Electrical Engineer Michael Otto, the out-of-office status in his Outlook will mean more than just vacation this summer. He will spend the next six weeks undertaking a daring attempt to paddle his way around the entire Danish coastline. By himself. In a sea kayak.

Process industry News
New framework agreement with Norway's biggest wastewater treatment plant

Each year, Norway’s largest wastewater treatment plant, VEAS, treats 100-110 million m³ of wastewater. The constant development of the plant capacity and the wish to be a leader in technology, have led to new framework agreements at the plant for COWI.

Wind energy News
Fine screening of potential Danish sites for offshore wind farms and energy islands just published

In collaboration with Energinet, an independent public enterprise owned by the Danish Ministry of Climate and Energy, COWI assisted the Danish Energy Agency in fine screening potential sites for future offshore wind farms and energy islands in Denmark. The screening demonstrates that, within selected areas, it is feasible to establish additional offshore wind farms in Denmark, either as solitary wind farms or connected to energy islands in the North Sea and in the vicinity of the island of Bornholm.

Infrastructure News
COWI wins projects for the next alignment analysis phase for a fixed Kattegat connection

The largest infrastructure project ever on the drawing board in Denmark is one step further to being realised. In the wake of the first part of the preliminary phase for a fixed connection across the Kattegat sea area, COWI will assist in preparing a more detailed basis for deciding where best to establish the Kattegat Link, onshore and offshore. The projects will be carried out for the Danish Road Directorate; the Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority; and Sund & Bælt.

Sustainability News
New research leads to lighter and greener bridges

A recently completed research project revealed the potential for reducing material used for a suspension bridge deck by more than a quarter – meaning a saving of up to 30 per cent of CO₂ emissions.

Nature News
High risk of rockslides and floods in Norway: Many people are nervous

Vast snow volumes will make their way down the Norwegian mountains in the coming weeks. When combined with considerable temperature rises and rainfall, this could lead to an extraordinarily high risk of rockslides and debris floods in May and June.

Sustainability News
Leading Danish companies join forces on an ambitious sustainable fuel project

Copenhagen Airports, A.P. Moller - Maersk, DSV Panalpina, DFDS, SAS and Ørsted have formed the first partnership of its kind to develop an industrial-scale production facility to produce sustainable fuels for road, maritime and air transport in the Copenhagen area. The partnership brings together the demand and supply side of sustainable fuels with a vision to realise what could become one of the world’s largest electrolyser and sustainable fuel production facilities. The project can spearhead the maturation of sustainable fuels while creating jobs and new value chains to reinforce Denmark’s role as a green energy leader. COWI act as knowledge partner for the project.
Architecture News
New landmark bridge for tomorrows neighborhood

Denmark’s new cable-stayed bridge is the result of strong collaboration between architects and engineers and connects the upcoming sustainable district “NærHeden” with the neighboring town for the joy of pedestrians, cyclist and drivers.

Data centres News
Streaming causes high emissions: district heating from datacentre can reduce the climate impact

On a global scale, Internet traffic generates just as much CO₂ as air traffic. But a Norwegian data centre has come up with a profitable and green solution. By reusing the heat generated by your streaming activity, they reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption considerably.

Buildings News
Linköping University’s Studenthuset voted ‘Building of the Year 2020’

Studenthuset at Linköping University has just won the most prestigious prize in the Swedish construction industry – Building of the Year 2020. COWI has been part of the project since the beginning, and developed the structural design of the building for the client, Akademiska Hus.
Digitalisation and technology News
Much needed forced digitalisation of the construction industry

These past weeks, consulting engineers have worked from home. COWI has gone from less than 100 to over 5,000 offices relatively smoothly. Many of our colleagues have built new digital procedures from the ground up and successfully so. Many companies have seen the same happen.

Industry News
Expert consortium develops carbon-neutral fuel for sustainable transport

The Power-to-Fuel project, led by Liquid Wind, will establish commercial-scale renewable fuel facilities. The consortium (consisting of Axpo, COWI, Carbon Clean Solutions, Haldor Topsoe, Nel Hydrogen and Siemens) will combine its expertise and technology to produce liquid, carbon-neutral fuel from captured carbon dioxide (CCU) and green hydrogen (from renewable electricity). As an alternative to fossil-based fuel, this new fuel will play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions.

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Five tips on how to maintain data security when working from home

Working from home is a key measure to succeed in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. However, it also increases your risk of being trapped by cyber criminals.