Energy
Total strengthens ties with Badminton World Federation
French oil and gas company Total has expanded its partnership with the Badminton World Federation to include sponsorship of the body’s new and remodelled World Tour.
MotoGP secures title sponsor for first Thai race
Thai energy company PTT has been named as the title sponsor of the 2018 Thailand Grand Prix, which will mark the country’s debut on the MotoGP motorcycling calendar.
Gazprom opts to end World Sailing partnership
World Sailing has agreed to a mutual termination of its sponsorship agreement with Russian energy company Gazprom.
Brisbane Bullets sign new main sponsor
Australian National Basketball League team the Brisbane Bullets has named renewable energy firm Pathion as its new principal partner.
Chinese firms back Indonesia’s Asian Games
Chinese companies Biau Bang, Beautiful Tomorrow and New Energy have agreed deals to sponsor the 2018 edition of the Asian Games multi-sport event, which will take place in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and Palembang.
Udinese signs up new energy partner
Italian Serie A football club Udinese has agreed a sponsorship deal with gas and electricity supplier Bluenergy Group.
Valero extends backing of Texas Open
San Antonio-based energy group Valero has renewed its title sponsorship of the Texas Open PGA Tour golf tournament.
EirGrid returns to back GAA’s International Series
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has named electric power transmission operator EirGrid as the Irish team sponsor for its upcoming International Rules Series in Australia.
Energy firm takes naming rights to Partick Thistle stadium
Scottish Premiership football club Partick Thistle has awarded energy efficiency firm The Energy Check naming rights to its home ground, Firhill Stadium.
Energizer backs Rugby League World Cup
Battery manufacturer Energizer has been unveiled as the latest sponsor of this year’s Rugby League World Cup, which will take place in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Axion continues as title sponsor of Argentinian football league
Energy company Axion has been named as the title sponsor of the Superliga Argentina, the new top tier of domestic club football.
Pyeongchang 2018 lands Korean partner
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has agreed a deal to become an official partner of the 2018 edition of the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will take place in Pyeongchang, Korea.
Utilita renews Crystal Palace partnership
Pay-as-you-go energy provider Utilita has extended its partnership with English Premier League football club Crystal Palace.
Southampton signs partner, Huddersfield extends deal
Southampton has entered into a partnership with energy company Utilita, while rival English Premier League football club Huddersfield Town has renewed a deal with local vehicle dealer Northern Commercials.
Glasgow Warriors sign new shirt sponsor
Scottish Pro14 rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has entered into a partnership with electricity transmission network SP Energy Networks.
China’s CNPC backs Ashgabat 2017
Chinese oil and gas corporation CNPC as agreed a deal to sponsor this year’s Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, which will take place in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Utilita takes new shirt sponsorship opportunity with Rangers
Pay-as-you-go energy provider Utilita has upgraded its partnership with Rangers to become the Scottish Premiership football club’s first back-of-shirt sponsor.
RB Leipzig recruits solar energy partner
Solar energy company Hanwha Q CELLS has agreed a partnership with German Bundesliga football club RB Leipzig.