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CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ETRN--EQM Midstream Partners, LP (previously NYSE: EQM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN), announced that its 2020 unitholder tax package is now available online. Mailing of EQM tax packages is expected to begin on March 11, 2021. Information for accessing EQM tax packages online is as follows:


  • Former EQM investors can access their tax package and Schedule K-1 at www.taxpackagesupport.com/eqm or by visiting the Investors page of the Equitrans Midstream website at https://ir.equitransmidstream.com.
  • For additional information, former investors may call Tax Package Support toll free at 1-855-886-9763 (8am – 5pm CT; Monday – Friday).

About Equitrans Midstream Corporation:
Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN) has a premier asset footprint in the Appalachian Basin and, as the parent company of EQM Midstream Partners, is one of the largest natural gas gatherers in the United States. Through its strategically located assets in the Marcellus and Utica regions, ETRN has an operational focus on gas transmission and storage systems, gas gathering systems, and water services that support natural gas development and production across the Basin. With a rich 135-year history in the energy industry, ETRN was launched as a standalone company in 2018 with the vision to be the premier midstream services provider in North America. ETRN is helping to meet America’s growing need for clean-burning energy, while also providing a rewarding workplace and enriching the communities where its employees live and work.

For more information on Equitrans Midstream Corporation, visit www.equitransmidstream.com; and to learn more about our environmental, social, and governance practices visit ETRN Sustainability Reporting.

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  • Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system delivers immediate tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in maritime and land operations
  • Customer joins growing number of allied government forces fielding AeroVironment’s advanced, battle-proven family of tactical unmanned aircraft systems
  • Foreign Military Sales program promotes interoperability among U.S. and allied forces for joint operations

     



SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$AVAV #AeroVironment--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it secured a $5,922,461 firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract award on December 22, 2020 to provide Puma™ 3 AE tactical UAS, training and support to a European allied nation. Delivery is anticipated by April 2021.

"Puma 3 AE offers allied forces an unparalleled perspective of tactical environments, increasing situational awareness and minimizing exposure to possible threats on land or at sea," said Rick Pedigo, vice president of business development and sales at AeroVironment. "With the help of AeroVironment’s tactical unmanned aircraft systems, like Puma 3 AE, customers are able to increase the mission effectiveness and safety of their frontline forces, even in the most extreme environments."

The AeroVironment Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system is designed for land and maritime operations. The hand-launched Puma 3 AE has a wingspan of 9.2 feet, weighs 15 pounds and can operate for up to 2.5 hours. The aircraft also has a range of 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) with a standard antenna, and up to 37.2 miles (60 kilometers) with AeroVironment’s Long-Range Tracking Antenna (LRTA). It also features reduced system packaging with a flyable configuration and GCS in one case. Capable of landing in water or on land, the all-environment Puma 3 AE and Mantis i45 EO/IR sensor suite empower operators with extended flight time and a level of imaging capability never before available in the tactical UAS class.

AeroVironment’s family of tactical UAS comprises the majority of all unmanned aircraft in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) inventory, and its rapidly growing international customer base numbers more than 50 allied governments. To learn more, visit www.avinc.com.

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS

AeroVironment’s portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems includes small footprint, runway-independent unmanned aircraft systems. The JUMP 20, T-20 and Puma™ LE provide extended range, multi-payload capabilities, and the Puma™ RQ-20, Raven® RQ-11B, Wasp® RQ-12A, VAPOR® Helicopter and automated Quantix™ Recon deliver highly tactical, frontline situational awareness. These solutions deliver increased, multi-mission capabilities and the option of selecting the appropriate aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed. These capabilities have the potential to provide significant force protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical units and security personnel, as well as greater safety, scalability and cost-savings to commercial operators. AeroVironment provides turnkey ISR and support services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of mission success. AeroVironment has delivered tens of thousands of new and replacement unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 50 allied governments. For more information, visit https://www.avinc.com/uas.

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can Proceed with Certainty. Celebrating 50 years of innovation, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.

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  •  Fourth quarter revenue of $1.5 million unchanged from trailing third quarter
  • For the year, International revenue increased 43% to $1.9 million as the Company executed on its strategy to diversify its markets
  • North America markets improved sequentially
  • Improvement in North America market conditions demonstrated by $225 thousand order received in late December for new Drill-N-Ream® (“DNR”) patented well bore conditioning tools; additional $270 thousand in North America orders received through February 2021 for new DNRs
  • Operating expenses reduced to cash breakeven level entering 2021

VERNAL, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (NYSE American: SDPI) (“SDP” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of drilling tool technologies, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.


Troy Meier, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are realizing the impact of the improvement in the industry as we add back variable costs to address improving demand. As we advanced through the fourth quarter and into 2021, we have had more activity in North America than we have seen since before the pandemic. It is encouraging to see the market improve, but more importantly, we are optimistic given the growing recognition with more operators of the Drill-N-Ream® (“DNR”), our unique, patented well bore conditioning tool. While International markets were challenged with the pandemic which restricted customers’ operations, we nonetheless continued to build market share and expanded the markets we serve. The production efficiencies which the DNR can deliver are measurable. We believe in this environment of cash conservation, the use of tools that can enhance productivity becomes an imperative for our customers. We were successful in reducing our cost structure to cash break even as we entered 2021 and expect revenue to sequentially improve from here.”

Fourth Quarter 2020 Review ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (See at “Definitions” the composition of product/service revenue categories.)

 
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Change
Sequential
Change
Year/Year
North America

 

1,203

 

1,118

 

3,725

7.6

%

(67.7

)%

International

 

338

 

429

 

616

(21.2

)%

(45.1

)%

Total Revenue

$

1,541

$

1,547

$

4,341

(0.4

)%

(64.5

)%

Tool Sales/Rental

$

342

$

549

$

1,196

(37.7

)%

(71.4

)%

Other Related Tool Revenue

 

561

 

642

 

1,708

(12.6

)%

(67.1

)%

Tool Revenue

 

903

 

1,191

 

2,904

(24.2

)%

(68.9

)%

Contract Services

 

638

 

357

 

1,437

78.9

%

(55.6

)%

Total Revenue

$

1,541

$

1,547

$

4,341

(0.4

)%

(64.5

)%

 

Reduced global demand for oil due to the social and economic impacts of the pandemic resulted in revenue declining $2.8 million, or 64%, when compared with the prior-year period. As global oil markets bottomed in the latter half of the year and slowly began to recover, fourth quarter revenue was unchanged sequentially. Specifically, the market in North America has begun to improve from its lows in the summer of 2020. Revenue in North America increased 8% sequentially on higher Contract Services from an increasing rig count, while International markets have lagged in the recovery.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Operating Costs

($ in thousands, except per share amounts) December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Change
Sequential
Change
Year/Year
Cost of revenue

$

821

 

$

871

 

$

2,063

 

(5.7

)%

(60.2

)%

As a percent of sales

 

53.3

%

 

56.3

%

 

47.5

%

Selling, general & administrative

$

1,483

 

$

1,530

 

$

1,901

 

(3.0

)%

(22.0

)%

As a percent of sales

 

96.2

%

 

98.9

%

 

43.8

%

Depreciation & amortization

$

682

 

$

693

 

$

748

 

(1.6

)%

(8.8

)%

Total operating expenses

$

2,986

 

$

3,094

 

$

4,712

 

(3.5

)%

(36.6

)%

Operating loss

$

(1,445

)

$

(1,546

)

$

(371

)

NM

 

NM

 

As a % of sales

 

(93.8

)%

 

(99.9

)%

 

(8.5

)%

Other (expense) income including income tax (expense)

$

790

 

$

(185

)

$

533

 

(527.2

)%

48.2

%

Net loss

$

(655

)

$

(1,731

)

$

125

 

NM

 

NM

 

Diluted loss per share

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.07

)

$

0.00

 

NM

 

NM

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

(494

)

$

(607

)

$

621

 

NM

 

NM

 

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation expense and unusual items. See the attached tables for important disclosures regarding SDP’s use of Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.

The cost of revenue declined approximately $1.2 million over the prior-year period reflecting lower material costs from lower volume and reduced fixed and other variable costs, specifically labor. The decline in costs was the result of actions taken to align operations with lower demand resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales was 53% compared with 48% for the prior-year period. The increase reflects lower absorption of overhead costs on reduced volume. Sequentially, on similar revenue, the cost of sales improved to 53.3% as a result of continued cost management and improved mix of products.

The 22% decline in selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A), which includes research and development projects, was primarily due to cost reduction measures related to the pandemic initiated in April 2020. The 3% decline sequentially reflected the third phase of similar cost reductions initiated in October 2020.

Net loss for the quarter was $0.6 million, showing improvement from a net loss of $1.7 million in the trailing third quarter of 2020, but down compared with fourth quarter 2019. Adjusted EBITDA(1) improved sequentially as a result of the additional cost saving measures.

The Company believes that when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of its operating performance.

Full Year 2020 Review

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

2020

 

2019

 

$ Change

 

% Change

Tool sales/rental

$

3,030

 

$

5,310

 

$

(2,280

)

(42.9

)%

Other Related Tool Revenue

 

4,021

 

 

6,806

 

 

(2,785

)

(40.9

)%

Tool Revenue

$

7,051

 

$

12,116

 

$

(5,065

)

(41.8

)%

Contract Services

 

3,420

 

 

6,881

 

 

(3,461

)

(50.3

)%

Total Revenue

$

10,471

 

$

18,997

 

$

(8,526

)

(44.9

)%

Operating expenses

 

14,293

 

 

19,899

 

 

(5,605

)

(28.2

)%

Operating (loss) income

$

(3,823

)

$

(902

)

$

(2,921

)

NM

 

Net loss

$

(3,430

)

$

(936

)

$

(2,493

)

NM

 

Diluted loss per share

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.09

)

NM

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

(103

)

$

3,972

 

$

(4,075

)

NM

 

 

Revenue in the year ended 2020 was $10.5 million, compared with $19.0 million in 2019. Lower revenue was driven by the unfavorable impacts of COVID-19 on the demand for oil and the geopolitically driven imbalance of supply and demand in the global oil market, which resulted in a significant reduction in drilling activity globally.

Despite the decline in drilling activity, international revenue increased 43% as the DNR gained market share. Tool revenue was $7.1 million, down 42%, or $5.1 million, from the prior-year period. Contract Services revenue decreased approximately $3.5 million, or 50%, to $3.4 million for the year.

Aggressive cost reduction efforts in 2020 resulted in a $5.6 million, or 28%, decline in total operating costs compared with 2019. These measures included headcount reductions, salary reductions and the deferral of new product development initiatives.

Additionally, the Company recognized $933 thousand of loan forgiveness in 2020. Approximately $892 thousand was related to the Company’s PPP Loan and $41 thousand related to an SBA equipment loan that was forgiven as part of the CARES Act.

2020 net loss was $3.4 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was near breakeven for the year at $(0.1) million, or (1.3)% of sales in 2020.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Cash at the end of the year was $2.0 million, up from $1.2 million at the end of 2019. Cash used in operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $694 thousand, whereas for the full year 2020 the Company generated $575 thousand in cash from operations. During the fourth quarter, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction of its Vernal, UT property realizing net proceeds after fees of $4.2 million, of which $2.6 million was used to pay the total outstanding balance of the mortgage on the property. Long-term debt, including the current portion at December 31, 2020, was $2.8 million. The sale-leaseback transaction included a repurchase option and as a result, the Company recognized at year end a $4.2 million financial obligation related to the minimum 15-year lease of the Vernal, Utah property.

Strategy and outlook

Mr. Meier concluded, “We expect that we will grow through 2021 as global market conditions in the oil and gas industry improve. We are seeing the slow and steady rebound in the market in North America now and believe the opportunities in the International market will also gradually improve as we move through 2021. Although we do not expect that the global drill rig count will return to what it was prior to the pandemic, primarily as operators become more efficient with their production practices and are more disciplined in capital deployment, we do expect that we will continue to add new customers and further the market penetration of the DNR around the world.”

Definitions and Composition of Product/Service Revenue:

Contract Services Revenue is comprised of drill bit and other repair and manufacturing services.

Other Related Tool Revenue is comprised of royalties and fleet maintenance fees.

Tool Sales/Rental revenue is comprised of revenue from either the sale of tools or tools rented to customers.

Tool Revenue is the sum of Other Related Tool Revenue and Tool Sales/Rental revenue.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast today at 10:00 am MT (12:00 pm ET) to review the results of the quarter and full year and discuss its corporate strategy and outlook. The discussion will be accompanied by a slide presentation that will be made available prior to the conference call on SDP’s website at www.sdpi.com/events. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.

The conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8470. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored at www.sdpi.com/events. A telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. MT (3:00 p.m. ET) the day of the teleconference until Thursday, March 18, 2021. To listen to the archived call, please call (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13715002, or access the webcast replay at www.sdpi.com, where a transcript will be posted once available.

About Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Superior Drilling Products, Inc. is an innovative, cutting-edge drilling tool technology company providing cost saving solutions that drive production efficiencies for the oil and natural gas drilling industry. The Company designs, manufactures, repairs and sells drilling tools. SDP drilling solutions include the patented Drill-N-Ream® well bore conditioning tool and the patented Strider oscillation system technology. In addition, SDP is a manufacturer and refurbisher of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bits for a leading oil field service company. SDP operates a state-of-the-art drill tool fabrication facility, where it manufactures its solutions for the drilling industry, as well as customers’ custom products. The Company’s strategy for growth is to leverage its expertise in drill tool technology and innovative, precision machining in order to broaden its product offerings and solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Additional information about the Company can be found at: www.sdpi.com.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and information that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitations, the continued impact of COVID-19 on the business, the Company’s strategy, future operations, success at developing future tools, the Company’s effectiveness at executing its business strategy and plans, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, and ability to outperform are forward-looking statements. The use of words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project”, “forecast,” “should” or “plan, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward -looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements reflect the beliefs and expectations of the Company and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and related impact on the oil and natural gas industry, the effectiveness of success at expansion in the Middle East, options available for market channels in North America, the deferral of the commercialization of the Strider technology, the success of the Company’s business strategy and prospects for growth; the market success of the Company’s specialized tools, effectiveness of its sales efforts, its cash flow and liquidity; financial projections and actual operating results; the amount, nature and timing of capital expenditures; the availability and terms of capital; competition and government regulations; and general economic conditions. These and other factors could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the Company’s plans and described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW.

Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

 

For the Three Months

 

For the Year Ended

Ended December 31,

 

Ended December 31,

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

 
North America

$

1,203,086

 

$

3,724,893

 

$

8,590,933

 

$

17,682,560

 

International

 

338,119

 

 

616,117

 

 

1,879,865

 

 

1,314,454

 

Total Revenue

$

1,541,205

 

$

4,341,010

 

$

10,470,798

 

$

18,997,014

 

 
Operating cost and expenses
 
Cost of revenue

 

820,961

 

 

2,063,117

 

 

5,105,677

 

 

8,182,546

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

1,483,338

 

 

1,900,627

 

 

6,371,337

 

 

8,287,832

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

681,998

 

 

748,333

 

 

2,816,396

 

 

3,428,403

 

 
Total operating costs and expenses

 

2,986,297

 

 

4,712,077

 

 

14,293,410

 

 

19,898,781

 

 
Operating loss

 

(1,445,092

)

 

(371,067

)

 

(3,822,612

)

 

(901,767

)

 
Other income (expense)
Interest income

 

28

 

 

8,552

 

 

5,803

 

 

60,996

 

Interest expense

 

(125,096

)

 

(173,949

)

 

(575,306

)

 

(764,754

)

Loss on Fixed Asset Impairment

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(30,000

)

 

(6,143

)

Gain (loss) on sale or disposition of assets

 

32,000

 

 

1,500

 

 

174,234

 

 

15,647

 

Forgiveness / Govt payment of SBA debt

 

891,600

 

 

-

 

 

933,003

 

 

-

 

Total other expense

 

798,532

 

 

514,251

 

 

507,734

 

 

(16,106

)

 
Income (loss) before income taxes

$

(646,560

)

$

143,184

 

$

(3,314,878

)

$

(917,873

)

 
Income tax expense

 

(1,187

)

 

(18,550

)

 

(10,481

)

 

(18,550

)

Foreign Tax

 

(7,395

)

 

-

 

 

(104,515

)

 

-

 

Net income (loss)

$

(655,142

)

$

124,634

 

$

(3,429,874

)

$

(936,423

)

 
Basic income (loss) earnings per common share

$

(0.03

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.04

)

 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

25,650,846

 

 

25,231,845

 

 

25,515,166

 

 

25,090,283

 

 
Diluted income (loss) per common Share

$

(0.03

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.04

)

 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

25,650,846

 

 

25,231,845

 

 

25,515,166

 

 

25,090,283

 

 
 
 

Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

 

December 31, 2020

 

December 31, 2019

Assets
Current assets:
Cash $

1,961,441

 

$

1,217,014

 

Accounts receivable, net

1,345,622

 

3,850,509

 

Prepaid expenses

90,269

 

139,070

 

Inventories

1,020,008

 

924,032

 

Asset held for sale

40,000

 

252,704

 

Other current assets

40,620

 

252,178

 

 
Total current assets

4,497,960

 

6,635,507

 

 
Property, plant and equipment, net

7,535,098

 

8,045,692

 

Intangible assets, net

819,444

 

1,986,111

 

Right of use Asset (net of amortization)

99,831

 

-

 

Other noncurrent assets

87,490

 

93,619

 

Total assets $

13,039,823

 

$

16,760,929

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $

430,015

 

$

945,414

 

Accrued expenses

1,091,518

 

683,832

 

Customer Deposits

-

 

61,421

 

Income tax payable

106,446

 

15,880

 

Current portion of operating lease liability

79,313

 

-

 

Current portion of long-term financial obligation

61,691

 

Current portion of long-term debt, net of discounts

1,397,337

 

4,102,543

 

Total current liabilities $

3,166,320

 

$

5,809,090

 

Operating Lease Liability

20,518

 

-

 

Long-term financial obligation

4,178,261

 

-

 

Long-term debt, less current portion, net of discounts

1,451,049

 

3,848,863

 

Total liabilities $

8,816,148

 

$

9,657,953

 

 
Stockholders' equity
Common stock (25,762,342 and 25,418,126)

25,762

 

25,418

 

Additional paid-in-capital

40,619,620

 

40,069,391

 

Accumulated deficit

(36,421,707

)

(32,991,833

)

Total stockholders' equity $

4,223,675

 

$

7,102,976

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $

13,039,823

 

$

16,760,929

 

 
 

Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Audited)

 
 
 

December 31, 2020

 

December 31, 2019

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Loss $

(3,429,874

)

$

(936,423

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense

2,816,396

 

3,428,403

 

Share based compensation expense

550,573

 

629,180

 

Loss on disposition of rental fleet

23,649

 

37,568

 

Loss/ (Gain) on sale or disposition of assets

(174,234

)

(15,647

)

Gain on Forgiveness of SBA loan

(933,003

)

-

 

Impairment on asset held for sale

30,000

 

6,143

 

Amortization of deferred loan cost

18,525

 

14,942

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

2,504,887

 

(1,577,320

)

Inventories

(1,041,683

)

(680,904

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

266,488

 

(299,373

)

Other noncurrent assets

-

 

-

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(85,630

)

257,533

 

Income tax expense

90,566

 

12,240

 

Other long-term liabilities

(61,421

)

61,421

 

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities $

575,239

 

$

937,763

 

 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(221,639

)

(509,055

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

149,833

 

-

 

Market value loss
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities

(71,806

)

(509,055

)

 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Principal payments on debt

(2,350,783

)

(4,746,145

)

Proceeds received from debt borrowings

72,520

 

1,150,000

 

Proceeds received from SBA Paycheck Protection Program

891,600

 

-

 

Payments on revolving loan

(1,179,768

)

(1,924,939

)

Proceeds received from revolving loan

1,185,319

 

2,118,226

 

Proceeds from financing obligation

1,622,106

 

(73,603

)

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

240,994

 

(3,476,461

)

 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash

744,427

 

(3,047,753

)

Cash at Beginning of Period

1,217,014

 

4,264,767

 

Cash at End of Period $

1,961,441

 

$

1,217,014

 

 
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest $

576,854

 

$

856,012

 

Non-cash payment of other liabilities by offsetting recovery of related-party note receivable $

-

 

$

678,148

 

Lease equipment renewal $

-

 

$

-

 

Inventory converted to property, plant and equipment $

945,707

 

$

760,495

 

Long term debt paid with Sale of Plane $

211,667

 

$

559,304

 

Debt retired with financing obligation $

2,638,773

 

$

-

 

 

Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) Reconciliation

(unaudited)

 
($, in thousands) Three Months Ended
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 30,
2020
 
GAAP net loss

$

(655,142

)

$

124,634

 

$

(1,731,272

)

Add back:
Depreciation and amortization

 

681,998

 

 

748,333

 

 

693,259

 

Interest expense, net

 

125,068

 

 

165,397

 

 

126,337

 

Share-based compensation

 

180,730

 

 

155,464

 

 

157,842

 

Net non-cash compensation

 

88,200

 

 

88,200

 

 

88,200

 

Income tax expense

 

8,582

 

 

18,550

 

 

99,979

 

(Gain) on disposition of assets

 

(32,000

)

 

(1,500

)

Loan forgiveness

 

(891,600

)

 

-

 

 

(41,403

)

Recovery of related party note receivable

 

-

 

 

(678,148

)

 

-

 

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

(494,164

)

$

620,930

 

$

(607,058

)

 
GAAP Revenue

$

1,541,205

 

$

4,341,010

 

$

1,547,442

 

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

(32.1

)%

 

14.3

%

 

(39.2

)%

 
 

Year Ended

December 31,
2020

 

December 31,
2019

 
GAAP net loss

$

(3,429,874

)

$

(936,423

)

Add back:
Depreciation and amortization

 

2,816,396

 

 

3,428,403

 

Interest expense, net

 

569,503

 

 

703,758

 

Share-based compensation

 

550,573

 

 

629,180

 

Net non-cash compensation

 

352,800

 

 

680,038

 

Income tax expense

 

114,996

 

 

18,550

 

Impairment on asset held for sale

 

30,000

 

 

6,143

 

Gain on disposition of assets

 

(174,234

)

 

(15,647

)

Loan forgiveness

 

(933,003

)

 

-

 

Inventory impairment

 

-

 

 

136,000

 

Recovery of related party note receivable

 

-

 

 

(678,148

)

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

(102,843

)

$

3,971,854

 

 
GAAP Revenue

$

10,470,798

 

$

18,997,014

 

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

(1.0

)%

 

20.9

%

 
 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for income taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization and other items as noted in the reconciliation table. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of operating performance and uses it to assess performance and inform operating decisions. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a GAAP financial measure. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be used as a substitute for GAAP measures of performance, including net cash provided by operations, operating income and net income. The Company’s method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may vary substantially from the methods used by other companies and investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on it.


Contacts

For more information, contact investor relations:
Deborah K. Pawlowski, Kei Advisors LLC
(716) 843-3908, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additive manufacturing will help keep aging engines operational with greater flexibility and shorter delivery times than traditional MRO supply chains

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VELO3D is pleased to announce that Chromalloy, a manufacturing and repair solutions provider for gas turbine engine manufacturers and operators worldwide, recently selected the VELO3D Sapphire® system as their additive manufacturing (AM) solution to significantly impact the economics of future Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) projects in Chromalloy’s aviation and energy markets.


Chromalloy is installing the VELO3D Sapphire® in its manufacturing and repair services environment. This industrial AM technology is increasingly being adopted by manufacturers as a solution to offset the high costs of low-volume, direct-part replacement for conventionally produced parts when demand and long-term forecasting are uncertain.

“Chromalloy continues to seek innovative alternatives for our customers to extend the life of their engines and reduce their MRO costs,” says John Green, Vice President, Engineering & Technology, Chromalloy. “The VELO3D additive manufacturing equipment provides a unique, practical solution for our proprietary LifeX customer solutions.”

According to Chromalloy’s Jim Whitton, Director, Innovation Strategy, “For Chromalloy, 3D printed parts must provide inherent value because they are 3D printed. Otherwise, the printing itself is just a novelty. VELO3D’s unique build capability and material density create high value by reducing post-processing requirements.”

VELO3D will qualify Chromalloy’s machine for 3D printing nickel-based superalloys, including Hastelloy®X, which is known for its strength and durability characteristics in high temperature environments. VELO3D is renowned for enabling geometric freedom through its patented SupportFree process. The capability to produce practically unlimited geometries eliminates the need to redesign legacy parts in order to produce them with AM. This tremendously reduces the barrier of transitioning legacy parts, produced historically by casting, welding or brazing, to additive manufacturing.

All Sapphire machines come standard with VELO3D ‘s highly automated, user-friendly Flow™ pre-print software and Assure™ quality assurance and control system.

“As an industry leader in the aviation MRO space, Chromalloy is an excellent partner for us,” says Benny Buller, VELO3D founder and CEO. “They have the expertise to open up a whole market category of parts. With the flexibility to produce high value, high mix, low-volume parts, AM allows the supply chain to be scaled to market- and customer-specific requirements.”

Jim Whitton agrees. “For complex gas turbine combustor components that have limited aftermarket availability or high replacement cost, the Sapphire system will allow Chromalloy to produce hardware on-demand, negating high NPI (new product introduction) tooling costs and lead-times of other methods,” he says.


Contacts

Media Contact for Chromalloy:
Jeff Romaine
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Media Contact for VELO3D:
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Vessels to Enter Seven-Year Time Charters With Shell Upon Delivery in 2023

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) (the “Company” or “INSW”), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in International Flag markets, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to build three dual-fuel LNG VLCCs. The three vessels will be constructed at leading South Korean shipyard DSME and are expected to deliver in 2023.


Upon delivery, the three vessels will commence seven-year time charters with Shell. The Company expects to fund the construction costs with cash and long-term financing.

We are pleased to partner with market leading counterparty Shell on these three dual-fuel LNG VLCCs,” said Lois K. Zabrocky, International Seaways’ President and CEO. “In addition to generating strong, stable cash flows for seven years, with added upside due to profit sharing above the base rate, we are once again renewing our fleet at very attractive levels. Importantly, we expect these tankers to be well suited to adhere to future environmental regulation throughout their life, as they meet both today’s IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index (“EEDI”) and also exceed the 2025 Phase III EEDI targets by about eight percent. Their significant environmental benefits, including substantially reducing our carbon footprint, are in keeping with Seaways’ commitment to ESG-focused corporate citizenship, and we are proud to continue to be at the forefront of sustainability initiatives in the maritime sector.”

About International Seaways, Inc.
International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) is one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in International Flag markets. International Seaways owns and operates a fleet of 36 vessels, including 11 VLCCs, two Suezmaxes, four Aframaxes/LR2s, 13 Panamaxes/LR1s and 4 MR tankers. Through joint ventures, it has ownership interests in two floating storage and offloading service vessels. International Seaways has an experienced team committed to the very best operating practices and the highest levels of customer service and operational efficiency. International Seaways is headquartered in New York City, NY. Additional information is available at https://www.intlseas.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company may make or approve certain statements in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in press releases, or in oral or written presentations by representatives of the Company. All statements other than statements of historical facts should be considered forward-looking statements. These matters or statements may relate to the Company’s plans to issue dividends, its prospects, including statements regarding vessel acquisitions, trends in the tanker markets, and possibilities of strategic alliances and investments. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors. Investors should carefully consider the risk factors outlined in more detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020 for the Company, and in similar sections of other filings made by the Company with the SEC from time to time. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements and written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or its representatives after the date of this release are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this paragraph and in other reports previously or hereafter filed by the Company with the SEC.


Contacts

Investor Relations & Media:
International Seaways, Inc.
David Siever, 212-578-1635
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Merger on track to close in the second half of 2021

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today that it has received the approval of the transfer of operating licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) related to the proposed PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) merger.


“We are pleased with the continued progress of the required regulatory approvals for this transaction,” said Dennis V. Arriola, CEO of AVANGRID. “Combining AVANGRID and PNM Resources will bring together two companies committed to a clean energy future with a transaction that will deliver tangible benefits for customers in New Mexico and Texas.”

Today’s announcement follows the recent approval of the merger by PNM Resources’ shareholders, the receipt of regulatory clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

The company continues to pursue state and Federal regulatory approvals for the merger, including from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as well as the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

AVANGRID announced the strategic PNM Resources merger combination in October 2020 in an all cash offer for PNM Resources’ shares at $50.30 per share, an $8.3 billion enterprise value transaction. The resulting entity would be one of the major clean energy companies in the U.S. with ten regulated utilities in six states and the third largest renewables company with operations in 24 states.

About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $38 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 7,000 people and has been recognized by Forbes and Just Capital as one of the 2021 JUST 100 companies – a list of America’s best corporate citizens – and was ranked number one within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment and the communities it serves. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 for the third consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release for AVANGRID that relate to future events or expectations, developments, projections, estimates, intentions, goals, targets, and strategies are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Press Release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, and are generally identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “can,” “expect(s),” “intend(s),” “anticipate(s),” “estimate(s),” “believe(s),” “future,” “could,” “should,” “plan(s),” “aim(s),” “assume(s)”, “project(s)”, “target(s)”), “forecast(s)”, “seek(s)” and or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms, comparable terminology or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements generally include statements regarding the potential transaction between AVANGRID and PNM Resources, including any statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the potential merger, the ability to complete the potential merger, the expected benefits of the potential merger, projected financial information, future opportunities, and any other statements regarding AVANGRID’s and PNM Resources’ future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, or future events or performance. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements are based upon current reasonable beliefs, expectations and assumptions. AVANGRID assumes any obligation to update this information. Because actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, AVANGRID cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements.

AVANGRID’s business, financial condition, cash flow, and operating results are influenced by many factors, which are often beyond its control, that can cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of risk factors and other important factors affecting forward-looking statements, please see AVANGRID’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings and the information filed on Avangrid’s Forms 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as well as its subsequent SEC filings, and the risks and uncertainties related to the proposed merger with PNM Resources, including, but not limited to: the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the pending merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the pending merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the failure by AVANGRID to obtain the necessary financing arrangement set forth in commitment letter received in connection with the Merger, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed Merger in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed Merger, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of PNM Resources to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers and suppliers, and on its operating results and businesses generally. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this communication could also have material adverse effects on forward looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.


Contacts

Media:
Athena Hernandez, 203-231-2146 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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LED installation enables Glenwood Valley Farms to increase light intensity without raising overall facility temperature

AUSTIN, Texas & LANGLEY CITY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, and Glenwood Valley Farms (Glenwood), a British Columbia-based greenhouse grower, announced the successful installation of Fluence’s broad-spectrum LED technology across one hectare of Glenwood’s cucumber greenhouse.


Glenwood—located in one of the most prominent regions in North America for greenhouse farming—grows tomatoes, cucumbers and various fruits year-round and distributes produce to local grocery stores and retailers through its strategic partnership with BC Hot House, a division of The Star Group. Herb Schlacht, the farm’s president and CEO, founded Glenwood more than 30 years ago. A progressive grower in constant search of innovative cultivation solutions, Schlacht is already recording greater crop yields following the first harvests under Fluence’s LEDs.

“Our partnership with Fluence is producing great results after just one crop cycle,” Schlacht said. “Together, I’m confident we will exceed our goals to grow bigger, more beautiful and tasty crops without sacrificing energy usage.”

Schlacht also noted a key advantage LEDs offer in comparison to high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures: the ability to increase light intensity by decoupling light and heat parameters. Decoupling reduces the risk of overheating the facility and ensures control over environmental conditions, resulting in better plant morphology and production response. Specifically, Schlacht achieved a photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) of 275 μmol/m2/s with Fluence’s LED technology—about a 50 percent increase over Glenwood’s HPS PPFD of 180 μmol/m2/s.

“Our greenhouse is four and a half meters tall. It would be impossible for us to reach that high of a light level with conventional HPS technology—we simply do not have an adequate buffer above our crop. Our Fluence fixtures allow us to grow in our existing greenhouse without risking excessive heat output,” Schlacht added.

“The possibilities for optimized energy efficiency and increased crop yields through LED technology are endless,” said Ron DeKok, senior vice president of North American sales for Fluence. “Our partnership with Glenwood Valley Farms demonstrates how Fluence is bringing market-leading, science-based solutions to growers that optimize production opportunities throughout the grow cycle. Herb’s early success also reinforces how LEDs are best suited to meet changing grocer and consumer demand for locally sourced, sustainably grown food year-round.”

For more information on Fluence, visit www.fluence.science.

About Fluence by OSRAM
Fluence Bioengineering, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSRAM, creates powerful and energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial crop production and research applications. Fluence is a leading LED lighting supplier in the global cannabis market and is committed to enabling more efficient crop production with the world’s top vertical farms and greenhouse produce growers. Fluence global headquarters are based in Austin, Texas, with its EMEA headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands. For more information about Fluence, visit https://fluence.science.

About Glenwood Valley Farms
Glenwood Valley Farms is committed to growing Long English and mini cucumbers using the high-wire method. Our focus is on growing year-round using the latest technologies, in particular, focusing on LED lighting. We have a long-term strategic partnership with The Star Group and BC Hot House, focusing on quality produce for our end consumer. For more information on Glenwood Valley Farms, visit https://www.theglenwoodvalleyfarms.com/.


Contacts

Media Contact:
For Fluence
Alex Bacon
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- LG Energy Solution to Invest Over 4.5 Billion Dollars in Own U.S. Battery Business by 2025, Expanding Capacity by 70GWh

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LG Energy Solution today announced that by the end of 2025, the company will invest more than $4.5 billion (KRW 5 trillion) in the company’s own U.S. business to further expand its battery production capacity. This new investment will allow the company to create a total of over 10,000 more jobs for new LG employees and subcontractors while securing an additional 70GWh in just the U.S. alone, and will be in addition to current and past investments.


In addition to the Green Field Project, LG Energy Solution and GM are currently discussing plans to build a second joint venture plant in the U.S., which will even further increase its cell production capacity. This second JV plant is expected to have a production capacity scale similar to the two companies’ first plant, and is set to manufacture next generation EV cells based on advanced technology.

LG Energy Solution developed these plans over the last year to rapidly mobilize its Green Field Project in a full-fledged effort to ensure its position in the growing U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market. The Green Field Project will provide the U.S. with a large-scale supply of environmentally friendly batteries to increase renewable energy sources across an array of industries, including electric vehicles.

“The goals of the U.S. president and automakers will be a propelling factor in the growth of the country’s electric vehicle and energy storage systems markets,” stated Jong Hyun Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “LG Energy Solution is dedicated to expanding its battery production capacity and structuring a stable, localized supply chain that provides everything from R&D to production. Through these commitments, the company aims to secure its leadership position as a strong, essential partner in the EV and ESS market and contribute to the success of the U.S. auto industry and economy.”

LG Energy Solution established its first U.S. research facility in 2000 and invested 600 million dollars to secure a production capacity of 5GWh at its first Michigan plant built in 2012. In 2019, the company entered into a joint venture with General Motors (GM) to construct a 2.3 billion dollar battery plant in Ohio, which is slated for completion in 2022 to create an annual capacity of 35GWh. The latest Green Field Project will give the company a total production capacity of over 110GWh in the U.S.

In terms of direct employment of new LG employees, the company will spike its current job count to 4,000 new jobs through these new commitments. This is in addition to the 1,400 jobs in Michigan and 1,100 jobs through its GM joint venture plant in Ohio. This is a total of 6,500 direct LG jobs in the U.S.

The company intends to use regional subcontractors in tandem with the additional production capacity expansion to strengthen the local economies at the new facility. This action is expected to generate more than 6,000 additional new jobs through subcontractors alone.

Within the first half of 2021, LG Energy Solution will select at least two location candidates for its factory intended to manufacture various types of batteries in the U.S. This will be followed by a meticulous board review before making final decisions.

The new LG Energy Solution facility will produce pouch cell batteries to be used in EVs and energy storage systems (ESS), as well as cylindrical cell EV batteries that are currently rapidly increasing in demand. LG Energy Solution stands as the first and only battery company to hold the experience and technology to mass produce these products.

All new LG Energy Solution plants in the U.S. will operate using 100 percent renewable energy, reinforcing the company’s dedication to its Green Field Project. In the second half of last year, the Michigan battery plant began running entirely on renewable energy.

As the pressure for domestic production for EV components is heavily increasing in the U.S., LG Energy Solution is eager to expand its production capacity so that it can meet the needs of numerous global automakers across U.S. and Europe. In addition to partnering with large global companies, LG Energy Solution is also currently receiving battery supply orders from various ESS and EV startups in the U.S.

Through these investment plans, LG Energy Solution aims to alleviate the industry concerns around battery supply sufficiency and accelerate the process of expanding its position in the U.S. so that its large scale project plans can be implemented as soon as possible.

LG Energy Solution will also build solid and stable U.S-based supply chains that provide an extensive range from research to product development and production, as well as the procurement of raw components.

In addition to the Green Field Project and the second joint investment with GM, LG Energy Solution will continue to make significant additional investments as the EV market grows.


Contacts

Media Contact:
James Richardson
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE American: CQP) today announced the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 10, 2021 (the “Early Tender Deadline”) of its previously announced tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 5.250% Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) and solicitation of consents (the “Consents”) from holders of the Notes (the “consent solicitation”) to the proposed amendment to the indenture with respect to the Notes.

The terms and conditions of the tender offer and consent solicitation are described in an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated February 25, 2021.

The aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline (the "Early Tender Notes"), as well as the percent of the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding constituting Early Tender Notes, is set forth in the table below. The consideration being offered for any such Early Tender Notes accepted for purchase in the tender offer and consent solicitation is also set forth in the table below:

Series
of Notes

CUSIP
Numbers

Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Outstanding

Aggregate
Principal
Amount of
Early Tender
Notes

Percent of
Outstanding
Principal
Amount
Tendered

Tender
Consideration(1)

Early
Tender
Premium

Total
Consideration
(1)(2)

5.250% Notes due 2025

16411QAB7

U16353AA9

$1,500,000,000

$741,572,000

49.44%

$977.27

$50.00

$1,027.27

(1)

Per $1,000 principal amount of Early Tender Notes accepted for purchase by Cheniere Partners. Excludes accrued and unpaid interest, which will be paid on Notes accepted for purchase as described below.

(2)

Includes the $50.00 early tender premium for the Early Tender Notes accepted for purchase.

The tender offer and consent solicitation will expire at 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on March 24, 2021, unless extended, earlier expired or terminated by Cheniere Partners (such time and date, as the same may be extended, earlier expired or terminated by Cheniere Partners in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law, the “Expiration Date”). No tenders submitted after the Expiration Date will be valid. Subject to the terms and conditions of the tender offer and consent solicitation, holders of the Early Tender Notes will receive the total consideration, which includes the early tender premium for the Notes of $1,027.27 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered. Holders who validly tender their Notes and deliver their Consents after the Early Tender Deadline and at or prior to the Expiration Date will be eligible to receive only the tender consideration, as set forth in the table above. Accrued and unpaid interest will be paid on all Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the applicable settlement date.

The Early Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement) for the Early Tender Notes is expected to be on March 11, 2021. Any Notes validly tendered and related Consents validly delivered after the Early Tender Deadline may not be withdrawn or revoked, except as required by law. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the tender offer and consent solicitation, Cheniere Partners expects to accept for purchase any remaining Notes that have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn after the Early Tender Deadline and at or prior to the Expiration Date promptly following the Expiration Date on the Final Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement), which is expected to occur promptly following the Expiration Date.

In addition, holders of all Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the tender offer and consent solicitation will receive accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to such Notes to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date or the Final Settlement Date, as applicable.

Cheniere Partners’ obligations to accept Notes and Consents on the Early Settlement Date or the Final Settlement Date, as applicable, are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, including, among others, Cheniere Partners consummating the Financing Condition (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement) on terms satisfactory to it, and having funds available therefrom that will allow it to purchase the Notes pursuant to the tender offer and consent solicitation.

Cheniere Partners has retained J.P. Morgan Securities LLC to act as the dealer manager and solicitation agent and Ipreo LLC to act as the tender and information agent for the tender offer and consent solicitation. For additional information regarding the terms of the tender offer and consent solicitation, please contact J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at (212) 834-2045 or toll-free at (866) 834-4666. Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement and questions regarding the tendering of notes and delivery of consents may be directed to Ipreo LLC at (212) 849-3880 (for banks and brokers) or (888) 593-9546 (all others, toll-free) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.

None of Cheniere Partners, the tender and information agent, the dealer manager and solicitation agent or the trustee (nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees or affiliates) makes any recommendation as to whether holders should tender their Notes pursuant to the tender offer and deliver any related consents, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Notes, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical or present facts or conditions, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Included among “forward-looking statements” are, among other things, statements regarding Cheniere Partners’ business strategy, plans and objectives, including statements regarding the intended conduct, timing and terms of the tender offer and consent solicitation, related financing plans and any future actions by Cheniere Partners in respect of the Notes. Although Cheniere Partners believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Cheniere Partners’ actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in Cheniere Partners’ periodic reports that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Cheniere Partners does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.


Contacts

Cheniere Partners Contacts
Investors
Randy Bhatia, 713-375-5479
Megan Light, 713-375-5492
Media Relations
Eben Burnham-Snyder, 713-375-5764
Jenna Palfrey, 713-375-5491

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amen Properties, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AMEN) today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $415 thousand and net income of $1.1 million. These results compare to revenue of $576 thousand and net income of $136 thousand for the same quarter last year. The Company’s decline in revenue for the quarter was driven by decreases in oil and gas production and commodity prices while the improvement in profitability was caused by the correction of excess depletion recorded in prior periods for some of the Company’s working interests.


For the full year 2020, Amen reported revenue of $1.1 million, a decrease of 57% from 2019 also driven by decreases in oil and gas production and commodity prices. The Company’s net income for 2020 was a loss of $(469) thousand compared to income of $27 thousand in 2019, a decline caused by the factors described above as well as a loss recognized in connection with the devaluation of certain marketable securities.

Amen also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of $7.50 per share, to be paid on March 31, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2021.

Finally, Amen reiterated that its Board has approved a plan whereby the Company will no longer hedge the revenue stream associated with its oil and gas royalties. “Shareholders of Amen need to understand that they hold an un-hedged long oil and gas position and should pursue their own hedging strategy if they are uncomfortable with that risk,” said Kris Oliver, Amen’s Chief Financial Officer.

The Company’s 2020 fourth quarter report is available for viewing or download from the company’s web site – www.amenproperties.com.

About Amen Properties:

Amen Properties owns a portfolio of cash-producing properties including real estate and oil and gas interests.

Cautionary Statement:

This document contains forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by use of the words "expect," "project," "may," "might," potential," and similar terms. AMEN Properties, Inc. ("Amen", "we" or the "Company") cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Amen's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to implement our strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and price fluctuations, government and industry regulation, U.S. and global competition and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Contacts

Press and Investor Relations Contact:
Kris Oliver
(972) 999-0494

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluma Wellness Inc. (the “Company” or “Bluma Wellness”) (CSE: BWEL.U) (OTCQX:BMWLF) announces today the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”), as amended, in respect of the pending acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company by Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs”) by way of a plan of arrangement under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Transaction”). The waiting period expired without the issuance of a so-called “second request” by the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division (the “DOJ”). The Transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to the receipt of all required court, shareholder, third-party, stock exchange and regulatory approvals, including approval from the State of Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use, and the satisfaction or waiver of all applicable conditions to closing.

“We are excited to be one step closer to bringing the Cresco Labs and Bluma Wellness teams together to execute on our aggressive expansion plans in Florida,” said Brady Cobb, CEO of Bluma Wellness. “We look forward to completing the remaining steps required to close the Transaction.”

About Bluma Wellness Inc.

Bluma Wellness Inc. owns and operates a vertically-integrated, licensed medical cannabis company in the State of Florida doing business as “One Plant Florida.” One Plant Florida cultivates, processes, dispenses and retails medical cannabis to qualified patients in the State of Florida through multiple retail dispensaries and an innovative next-day door-to-door e-commerce home delivery service, thereby offering convenient access for its customers and meeting the demands of an evolving retail landscape. Bluma Wellness plans to continue expanding its cultivation and distribution operations as the Florida market grows.

Additional Information

The Company’s securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to a U.S. Person absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirement. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws including information relating to the Transaction, the anticipated timing of closing of the Transaction and the Company’s strategic business plans. Although the Company believes, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements due to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, without limitation: the ability of Bluma Wellness and Cresco Labs to receive, in a timely manner, the court, shareholder, third-party, stock exchange and regulatory approvals necessary to consummate the Arrangement; actions taken by government entities or others seeking to prevent or alter the terms of the Arrangement; risks relating to cannabis being illegal under US federal law and risks of US federal enforcement actions related to cannabis activities; the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations in a highly regulated business; negative changes in the political environment or in the regulation of medical cannabis in the state of Florida; the risk of any disruptions to the Company’s business and operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; negative shifts in public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry and cannabis consumption; increasing competition in the industry; risks of product liability and other safety-related liability as a result of usage of the Company’s cannabis products; the Company’s limited operating history with no assurance of profitability; the ability of the Company to access future financing if needed or on terms acceptable to the Company; the risk of defaulting on its existing debt; risk of shortages of or price increases in key inputs, suppliers and skilled labor; the risks inherent in running agricultural operations such as pests and crop failure; loss of licenses; reliance on key personnel; cybersecurity risks; constraints on marketing products; fraudulent activity by employees, contractors and consultants; tax and insurance related risks and risk of litigation.

The forward-looking information in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.


Contacts

For additional information on the Company:

Brady Cobb
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (877) 308-3344
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For Media Inquiries and Investor Relations:

Daniel Nussbaum
AMW PR
Telephone: (917) 232-8960
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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) is pleased to announce that the City of Mesa, Arizona, is now live with the company’s latest release of Hansen CIS. The city has been a long-standing customer of Hansen since 2000.


Equipped with enhanced UI configuration capabilities and an expanded integration framework, Hansen CIS enables North American utilities and municipalities to manage the full customer service and revenue lifecycle for water and energy related services. The solution offers convenience and ease-of-use to streamline and coordinate billing operations with a secure, low cost of ownership. It also eliminates the need for expensive hardware purchases, while taking advantage of the latest secure technology maintained by Hansen – thus reducing operational risk.

Ed Quedens, Business Services Director, City of Mesa commented: “For more than twenty years now, Hansen has been a valuable partner in our efforts to provide best-in-class services to the residents of Mesa. This latest upgrade to our Hansen CIS application suite streamlines our technology stack and enables a new degree of operational efficiency.”

John May, CEO, Americas, Hansen Technologies, commented: “With their capabilities now augmented as a result of the new upgrade, the implementation of the latest release of Hansen CIS at the City of Mesa marks another milestone in our twenty-year relationship. It also stands as a testament to the trust placed in us by our valued customers, as well as our position as a leading provider of solutions to energy and utilities providers in North America. We continue to be encouraged by the positive and progressive uptake of our most recent release of Hansen CIS.”

The go-live at the City of Mesa follows the recent successful go-lives of Hansen CIS at the City of Charlotte, the City of Columbus and the City of Regina.

For further information about Hansen Technologies, please visit www.hansencx.com.

About Hansen Technologies

Hansen Technologies (ASX: HSN) is a leading global provider of software and services to the energy, water and communications industries. With its award-winning software portfolio, Hansen serves 550+ customers in over 80 countries, helping them to create, sell, and deliver new products and services, manage and analyze customer data, and control critical revenue management and customer support processes.

For more information, visit www.hansencx.com

About the City of Mesa

The City of Mesa has a service territory of approximately 90 square miles located in the Mesa city limits. The City of Mesa provides safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible water and wastewater services to 165,000 customers. It also provides electric utility service to more than 17,000 homes and businesses. Furthermore, the City of Mesa is the provider of natural gas service to more than 68,000 homes and businesses within its two service territories.


Contacts

Adnan Bashir
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
Hansen Technologies
+1 647-204-0999

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#logistics--CG Railway (CGR) today announced the launch of the first of two new rail ferries. Part of a joint venture between subsidiaries of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH), CGR operates a U.S. Class III freight railroad transporting approximately 10,000 annual carloads of diversified commodities across the Gulf of Mexico.



The newly launched vessel is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2021, with the second new vessel expected in the third quarter. They will replace CGR’s two existing vessels, which have transported over 200,000 railcars in more than 1,400 sailings between Mobile, Alabama, and Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, since 2001. The trip across the Gulf currently takes approximately five days, or half the time required for the overland route. The new, 590-foot-long ferries are designed to carry 135 railcars each, up from 115 railcars on the existing ferries, with an expected top speed of 14 knots, up from seven knots. With their additional capacity, and faster speed enabling more sailings per month, the new vessels increase CGR’s potential annual carload capacity by 40 percent.

“These innovative new vessels are purpose-built to provide increased reliability, speed and fuel efficiency and will materially expand the number of annual railcar spaces we can offer customers,” says CGR President Hoffman Lijeron. “Their capacity, efficient hull design, articulated rudders and modern, slow-speed engines will significantly reduce the vessels’ environmental footprint. In fact, compared with a traditional all-rail route from Mobile to Mexico City, shipping via the new CGR vessels and Ferromex is expected to provide a 44% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton/mile versus the all-rail route.”

After launch from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in China, the vessels will be thoroughly tested, including undergoing sea trials to ensure all systems are operating as designed, before departing for the United States. The new ships are likely the first built with features designed to cope with a pandemic, including segregated passageways for local pilots and other visitors, as well as spaces with separate HVAC systems to quarantine crew. “We’re trying to anticipate all the potential scenarios we could have in the next 20 to 30 years,” Lijeron explains. “If there is anything we’ve learned from the past year, it’s the value of protecting our customers’ supply chains from potential disruptions.

“CGR offers tremendous potential for customers – connecting five Class I railroads and a G&W short line in Mobile to Ferromex in Coatzacoalcos – and I’m excited to lead its growth as a much faster alternative to the traditional land route,” Lijeron continues. “Our investment in constructing these two state-of-the-art vessels is a clear indication of our commitment to becoming the premium freight transportation provider between the United States, Canada and central and southern Mexico.”

About CGR

Established in 2000, CG Railway operates a U.S. Class III freight railroad that currently transports approximately 10,000 carloads of diversified commodities annually across the Gulf of Mexico, with long-term agreements to operate purpose-built rail-ferry terminals in the ports of Mobile, Alabama, and Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. G&W and SEACOR Holdings formed the rail-ferry joint venture that includes CG Railway LLC in 2017, combining the two companies’ unmatched experience in rail and marine transportation and logistics services.

For additional information, visit www.cgrailway.com.

About Genesee & Wyoming

G&W owns or leases 116 freight railroads organized in locally managed operating regions with 7,300 employees serving 3,000 customers.

  • G&W’s four North American regions serve 42 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces and include 113 short line and regional freight railroads with more than 13,000 track-miles.
  • G&W’s UK/Europe Region includes the U.K.’s largest rail maritime intermodal operator and second-largest freight rail provider, as well as regional rail services in Continental Europe.

G&W subsidiaries and joint ventures also provide rail service at more than 30 major ports, rail-ferry service between the U.S. Southeast and Mexico, transload services, and industrial railcar switching and repair.

About SEACOR Holdings

SEACOR Holdings Inc. is a diversified holding company with interests in domestic and international transportation and logistics, crisis and emergency management, and clean fuel and power solutions. SEACOR is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CKH.

Certain statements discussed in this release concerning SEACOR Holdings constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan,” “target,” “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected by management of the Company. Actual events or results are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including, but not limited to, the risks discussed in Item 1A. (Risk Factors) of the Company’s Annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Given these risk factors, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made.


Contacts

Todd Biscan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, (904) 440-7080

Rail-served locations have solid infrastructure, proximity to major markets, skilled workers and great work-life balance

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OmniTRAX Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is launching additional properties through its Rail-Ready Sites program on the Northern Ohio & Western Railway (NOW) with support from the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation. The Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.


OmniTRAX and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation are marketing two sites on the NOW. NOW, which interchanges with Class 1 railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern, currently works with companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. To review the sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit this link.

“The attractiveness of Northwest Ohio for manufacturers and others industries starts with very pro-business state and local governments and continues with a first-rate transportation network. Working with the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, we’re confident we will bring new jobs and growth to the region,” said Ean Johnson, Vice President of Industrial Development at OmniTRAX.

Beth Hannum, Executive Director of the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, said, “Sandusky County has great connectivity for companies locating facilities here, along with a highly trained and trainable workforce and a great work-life balance for employees. Rail is increasingly important to potential developers so the joint promotion of Rail Ready sites with OmniTRAX is very timely.”

About OmniTRAX, Inc.

As one of North America’s largest and fastest growing private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX's core capabilities range from providing transportation and supply chain management services to railroad and port companies, to providing intermodal and industrial switching operations to railroads, ports and a diverse group of industrial companies. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by OmniTRAX. More information is available at omnitrax.com.

About The Broe Group

Based in Denver, The Broe Group and its affiliates form a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar real estate, transportation, energy and investment organization with assets owned and managed across North America. Together, Broe managed companies employ more than 1,000 people and support employment of thousands of others through operations such as its Great Western Industrial Park in Northern Colorado. Its transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX, Inc., is one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies specializing in: management services, railroad and port services, intermodal solutions and industrial switching operations. Its energy affiliates include Great Western Petroleum LLC, the largest private operator in the third most prolific U.S. basin. Broe Real Estate Group acquires, develops and manages office and industrial properties, medical office buildings and multi-family communities across the country, including premier assets in many of the most desirable markets. The Broe Group also has multiple investment affiliates, including Three Leaf Ventures, which is focused on innovative healthcare technology start-ups. For more information, visit broe.com.

About Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation

Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is a non-profit organization that focuses on workforce development, business retention and expansion, and business recruitment for Sandusky County, Ohio. More information is available at https://www.sanduskycountyedc.net/.


Contacts

Media:
Julie Slagle, Manager – Communications
OmniTRAX
+1 303.398.4539
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Coastal Cargo will implement Octopi to enhance customer experience and overall operations with cloud-based TOS

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Octopi, part of Navis and Cargotec Corporation, the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for leading organizations throughout the global shipping industry, announced today that Coastal Cargo Company has signed a subscription agreement for Octopi by Navis for its terminal in New Orleans. Coastal Cargo Company selected Octopi to better handle its general cargo operations with a flexible, cloud-based solution.


With an annual throughput of one million metric tons, Coastal Cargo operates with stevedoring and port terminal operations capabilities to handle a mix of cargo at its facility. The terminal has ample berth and warehousing space on-site and also provides easy access to rail and the interstate highway system, which gives it a competitive edge over other terminals in the region. As Coastal Cargo had plans to upgrade to a more modern TOS to support their changing business needs, Octopi was the natural choice because it’s easy to implement without additional IT costs and provides training options for its terminal operators with both virtual and in-person experiences.

“The ocean shipping market is constantly evolving, and to remain competitive in the industry and provide the best customer service, we selected Octopi by Navis to support our operations here in New Orleans,” Mark G. Galjour, Chief Financial Officer at Coastal Cargo Company. “Octopi by Navis will be leveraged to increase our staff’s productivity as we strive to continue to provide outstanding customer service and improve operations.”

“At Navis, we are still seeing an increasing need for cloud-based solutions to help terminals provide visibility, fill operational needs and create a seamless customer experience at terminals across the globe,” said Martin Bardi, Vice President of Global Sales, Octopi by Navis. “We are thrilled that Coastal Cargo Company has signed a subscription agreement with Octopi and hope to be a key partner to them to drive success at their terminal.”

For more information visit www.navis.com and www.octopi.co.

About Octopi

Octopi is the leading developer of cloud based software solutions for port terminal operators. The Octopi Terminal Operating System (TOS) helps seaport terminal operators manage their operations, track their cargo, and communicate electronically and in real-time with their commercial partners. The Octopi TOS provides small terminal operators the agility and adaptability required to modernize and efficiently run their operational ecosystem. www.octopi.co

About Navis, LLC

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world’s leading organizations across the cargo supply chain. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and world-class services, to enable our customers, regardless of cargo type, to maximize performance and reduce risk. Through its holistic approach to operational optimization, Navis customers benefit from improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. Whether tracking cargo through a terminal, improving vessel safety and cargo capacity, optimizing rail network planning and asset utilization, automating equipment operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis helps all customers streamline operations. www.navis.com

About Cargotec Corporation

Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimise global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec has signed United Nations Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company’s sales in 2020 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com


Contacts

Jennifer Grinold
Navis, LLC
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Geena Pickering
Affect
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EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AlbertaNo1--No. 1 Geothermal LP is pleased to announce that its recently completed detailed temperature log returned a bottom hole temperature of 118°C. Conducted on a SECURE ENERGY well south of Grande Prairie, this test confirms that the Alberta No. 1 project location has the required temperature to effectively generate geothermal power. The Alberta No. 1 project expects to be providing clean heat and power to Alberta’s energy mix by 2024.



“We are quite encouraged by this test. These results exceed the minimum of 100°C required to efficiently generate power from geothermal resources,” says Dr. Catherine Hickson, CEO of Alberta No. 1. “We were also excited to have worked with SECURE ENERGY and Voltage Wireline to carry out this geothermal temperature log. This work continues to highlight the synergies between geothermal and oil and gas, demonstrating how Albertan expertise can make Alberta a leader in the geothermal space.”

The data was obtained from the Winterburn Group at a depth below 4,000 metres in an inactive well owned by SECURE ENERGY. This result, which exceeds the publicly reported bottom hole temperature by 10°C, assists the Alberta No. 1 team in correlating the subsurface information gathered from decades of oil and gas operations in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin to geothermal applications.

“This result provides us with confidence as we develop additional opportunities in this space,” says Stean Smith, Managing Partner of Terrapin Geothermics and Director of Alberta No. 1. “We see the Alberta No. 1 project as the first step in creating a robust geothermal energy industry in the province.”

About Alberta No. 1: Alberta No. 1 is a geothermal energy project located in the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16. Owned by No. 1 Geothermal Limited Partnership, it is developed and managed by Edmonton-based Terrapin Geothermics Inc. Alberta No. 1 is partially funded through the Emerging Renewable Power Program, administered by Natural Resources Canada.

Project Highlights Include:

  • 5 wells proposed (production and injection)
  • Expected 10 MW net electrical output
  • 300 TJ/year of clean, baseload heat for a district heating system, providing heat to several light industrial facilities
  • 300+ indirect and direct job creation

 


Contacts

Diane Jeon, Marketing Manager, Terrapin Geothermics
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The report gives a detailed look at the company’s culture, workforce metrics and benefits.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today published its inaugural Human Capital Management Report, a comprehensive look at the company’s approach to building a high-performing organization, with workforce metrics, details on the employee experience, and insight on the culture that makes Phillips 66 a premier workplace for its 14,300 employees.


“Our people are among the brightest in the industry,” said Phillips 66 Chairman and CEO Greg Garland. “Creating an environment where they can thrive helps our company play a pivotal role in solving one of the most important issues of our time: how to meet the world’s growing energy needs while achieving a lower-carbon future.”

The report chronicles some of the company’s responses to the unprecedented challenges of 2020, including the pandemic, a series of natural disasters and social unrest. Garland, noting the company’s achievements during the volatile year, said 2020 “revealed in our people a remarkable ability to innovate, solve problems creatively, work together and achieve excellence.”

The Phillips 66 report covers, among other things:

  • The key principles that shape the company’s human capital management strategy.
  • Phillips 66’s efforts to build a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
  • The benefits that cultivate an environment where all employees can thrive.

The full report can be found at https://phillips66.com/hcmr.

About Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company’s master limited partnership, is integral to the portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,300 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $55 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2020. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.


Contacts

Allison Stowe, 855-841-2368 (media)
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "World - Steam Turbines and Other Vapor Turbines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights. Update: COVID-19 Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global steam turbine market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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5.1 TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT

5.2 TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES

5.3 TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES

5.4 LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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6.1 TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT

6.2 TOP CONSUMING MARKETS

6.3 UNSATURATED MARKETS

6.4 TOP IMPORTING MARKETS

6.5 MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1 PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

7.2 PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

8.1 IMPORTS FROM 2007-2019

8.2 IMPORTS BY COUNTRY

8.3 IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

9.1 EXPORTS FROM 2007-2019

9.2 EXPORTS BY COUNTRY

9.3 EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy software specialist Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) has responded to the growing demand for grid flexibility with the release of ANM Strata 3.1, the latest development of its flagship distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) product.


The launch comes at a time when changing energy use caused by lockdowns has highlighted the need for more flexibility from distributed energy resources (DERs).

Currently, the U.S.’s flexibility market is underdeveloped, meaning it is difficult for the grid to respond quickly to unexpected energy system changes.

The new version of SGS’ DERMS software will make it quicker and easier for utilities and DER fleet operators to deliver flexibility services. Thanks to enhanced cloud deployment capabilities, the product can be leveraged by a wider range of clean energy operators, including those managing resources in electric heating and cooling, renewable generation, energy storage and smart EV charging infrastructure.

To optimize flexibility services, the software has been reconfigured to facilitate more targeted control of different kinds of DERs. Dispatch instructions can now be allocated according to the type of DER unit and the level of flexibility required.

In addition, the real-time control of DERs has been upgraded to offer dynamic system configuration. Precise instructions can now be sent to individual DER units to specify the exact amount of power increment or decrement needed, making it easier to manage flexibility whilst keeping the grid within its limits.

Euan Davidson, Chief Technology Officer at SGS, said: “ANM Strata 3.1 is our answer to the high demand for more flexibility in the energy market.

“The updated software gives utilities and DER operators a very high level of control over their distributed energy assets, allowing precisely targeted instructions to be sent to individual units to increase or decrease power output. Such granular control will allow users to extract value from resources when demand is high and avoid unnecessary waste of energy when it is low.”

Strata 3.1 will support the integration of a larger number of clean energy assets to power grids, whilst improving the resilience of decentralized energy systems. Such capabilities can help energy companies and countries meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement ahead of the United Nations’ COP26 summit taking place in the UK in November.


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Zvi Alon presides over “More Renewables, Less Carbon” at California Israel Chamber of Commerce event


CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry worldwide leader in Flex-MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Zvi Alon will lead a discussion at the upcoming Israel-US Energy Summit, which is being held 15-17 March, 2021. Mr. Alon will moderate a panel on the topic of “More Renewables, Less Carbon,” featuring the following industry leaders: Dr. Jan Mertens, Chief Science Officer at Engie, Yaki Noyman, Chief Executive Officer at Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd., and Yaniv Friedman, Deputy CEO of Delek Drilling and the Appointed CEO at Modiin Energy.

“The CI-CC does a fantastic job strengthening the relationships between various businesses based in Israel and California,” stated Zvi Alon, Chairman and CEO of Tigo. “I’m honored to be part of this event that focuses on innovation and cooperation to drive cross-border technology collaboration and solves global challenges with renewable energy.”

The “More Renewables, Less Carbon” discussion caps a three-day summit of exciting conversations, roundtables, and VIP individual meetings. The theme of the first day is “Storage, Hydrogen and EV” and the second is “Utilities of the Future.” The intimate format lends itself to driving action and investment. Specifically, the event will enable US-Israel disruptive cleantech innovation and technology collaboration across California, Texas, and Israel. The conference is organized in collaboration with the Texas Israel Alliance and the BIRD Foundation.

“I’m pleased that Zvi Alon will be moderating this panel of industry executives,” stated Sharon Vanek, Executive Director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce. “As Chairman and CEO of Tigo Energy, Zvi is intimately familiar with driving consumer choice in the area of solar energy.”

In addition to his duties at Chairman and CEO of Tigo Energy, Mr. Alon has been the Chairman of the Board at the CI-CC for the past 26 years. He also leads Alon Ventures, with investment activities focused on the US, Israel, and China technology markets.

The CI-CC Israel-US Energy Summit 2021 will take place virtually March 15-17, 2021. The theme this year is “Bringing together energy technology leaders from across the globe.”

About Tigo

Tigo is the worldwide leader in flexible module level power electronics (MLPE) with innovative solutions that significantly increase energy production, decrease operating costs, and enhance safety of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Tigo’s TS4 platform maximizes the benefit of PV systems and provides customers with the most scalable, versatile, and reliable MLPE solution available. Tigo was founded in Silicon Valley in 2007 to accelerate the adoption of solar energy worldwide. Tigo systems operate on 7 continents and produce gigawatt hours of reliable, clean, affordable and safe solar energy daily. Tigo's global team is dedicated to making the best MLPE on earth so more people can enjoy the benefits of solar. Visit us at www.tigoenergy.com.

About The California Israel Chamber of Commerce

The California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is a nonprofit, industry-supported organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening the technology and trade relations between the business communities of California and Israel. With its wide and dynamic network of over 10,000 entrepreneurs, companies, business executives, investors and service providers, the CICC provides a networking platform for joint venture programs between the two communities. Visit us at www.ci-cc.org.


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