DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cleanenergy--Southern Gas Association today announces the winning presentations for the 2022 Innovative Tech Forum: OnBoard Dynamics, Groebner, Washington Gas Light, Zahroof Valves, NiSource, SeekOps, Kodiak Gas Services, and EnerCom.
"Congratulations to the winners of our Second Annual Innovative Tech Forum. This forum showcases the technology, service, and product innovators who are leading the way to ensure the natural gas industry plays an integral role in a worldwide sustainable clean energy future," said Suzanne Ogle, President and CEO of the Southern Gas Association. "After last year's inaugural event's success, we were pleased to partner with our Associate Members to promote the innovation acceleration we see in the natural gas industry. SGA applauds each of the presenting companies and all those who submitted proposals. As providers of innovation-driving, sustainable energy solutions, these companies are collaborators and partners in helping operators deliver on their net-zero pledges."
"We were impressed with the outstanding quality of submissions, making the final selection very difficult this year," said Steve Lindsey, SGA Board Chair and EVP/COO of Spire. "Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of those who submitted proposals. The winning Management Conference presenters are a prestigious sampling of cutting-edge companies that the Innovative Tech Forum will propel forward and upward. In addition, we are grateful to our Associate Section Managing Committee for their ongoing support and leadership in this effort."
The winning presentations at the Innovative Tech Forum equip the industry with the equipment and practices necessary to allow the world to meet rising energy demand achieving climate aspirations.
OnBoard Dynamics presented their GoVACTM Flex system, the cleanest way to evacuate pipelines.
GoVACTM FLEX is a portable, self-contained natural gas pipeline evacuation system. The patented integrated combustion engine runs on a small portion of the natural gas that is being compressed. Without the need for external power sources, such as diesel-powered air compressors, this design results in the lowest possible carbon and emissions footprint during pipeline evacuations. The system can transfer recovered natural gas to either an adjacent pipeline, tube trailer, or CNG storage pod. In addition, this system is small enough to be towed by a ½ ton pickup, making it easy to maneuver around job sites and be quickly deployed to field operations.
Groebner presented their PA12 thermoplastic pipe material.
Groebner's PA12 provides new solutions to address supply chain, pressure, RNG, and hydrocarbon issues. This technology can shape the future of the natural gas industry, helping solve Hydrocarbon Permeation issues. PA12 can extend life expectancy over steel, reduce/eliminate CP costs, reduce the number of joints underground, and can help carry RNG at a reduced cost to stainless and more.
Washington Gas Light presented their hydrogen fuel cell medium-duty crew truck pilot.
The crew truck pilot represents a critical next step in commercializing fleet hydrogen stations and vocational medium-duty fuel cell truck technology. It helps fleet owners achieve zero emissions without compromising payload and duty cycle, which is often the case with pure battery electric vehicles in the medium and heavy-duty vehicle sectors.
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Zahroof Valves showed an impact on performance, reliability, ESG, and maintenance with their StraightFlo™ valve.
The StraightFlo™ valve is a genuinely disruptive technology (50+ patents globally), making proven improvements in compressor performance, reliability, maintenance, and emissions control. More than 36% of all unscheduled reciprocating compressor shutdowns are due to valve problems, resulting in an estimated $2B annual costs in downtime, maintenance, and fugitive emissions. Compressor valve technology has changed little in the last 100 years, leaving operators without options for significantly improving economic or environmental sustainability. The StraightFlow™ improves the performance of their currently available Reciprocating Compressor Reed Valve, reducing the methane intensity associated with the operation of reciprocating compressors in the Oil & Gas industry.
NiSource presented their NiSAFE Blackline Personal Safety Device.
NiSource's NiSAFE Blackline Personal Safety Device is wearable safety technology for field employees conducting their day-to-day work activities. It provides added layers of protection and faster response time to emergency situations creating a safer environment for our employees, customers, and communities.
NiSource also presented residential intelligent safety endpoints with their Gas Smart Meter.
NiSource's Gas Smart Meter with new safety features and cellular (LTE-M) communications can now monitor important safety limits for pressure, flow, and temperature at the closest point to the customer. In addition, the device is configured to automatically stop the flow of gas if a safety limit is exceeded. We can also monitor and shut off the gas flow over the LTE-M network if there is a potentially dangerous situation involving a customer.
SeekOps presented detecting, localizing, and quantifying methane emissions using drone-mounted SeekIR TDLAS technology.
Unlike traditional LiDAR, SeekOps' SeekIR is a passive sensor that is deployed in the downwind plume of methane, using its highly sensitive technology to detect concentrations as low as 40 PPB. In addition, SeekIR's signal is not degraded by clouds, reflectivity, water, insulation, snow, etc., and provides highly accurate quantification in addition to detection and localization.
Kodiak Gas Services presented EcoView, which provides responsibly sourced natural gas and addresses the ever-evolving regulatory environment.
Kodiak Gas Services EcoView AI technology provides predictive maintenance and real-time emission data. This technology can show where actual leaks are on the compressor package so that repairs are quickly made, and equipment is maintained in compliance.
EnerCom Inc. presented Facilitating Connections for Energy Technology Companies and Capital Markets with the Energy Venture Investment Summit.
EnerCom teamed up with the Colorado School of Mines to create The Energy Venture Investment Summit, whose focus is on companies with operations and innovation in areas such as alternative energy, advanced oil and gas technology, environmental monitoring and sustainability, carbon capture, and recycling.
Southern Gas Association's Innovative Tech Forum takes place on April 21, 8:00 am to 10:20 am, EDT, and celebrates natural gas innovation. The Innovative Tech Forum is a dynamic tech fest dedicated to product and service discovery. It highlights how innovative thinking and innovative technology can build a better and cleaner energy future for all of us. Focusing on innovation, SGA Associate Members who submitted proposals will have an opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge solutions with the SGA Operating Member community in a 15-minute live technology presentation with live Q&A during the 2022 Management Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Visit https://southerngas.org/event/management2022/ to register to attend the conference.
Our panel of industry judges included SGA's Board Executive Committee and our 32 Board Directors. To see the complete list of judges, visit our website:
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Steve Lindsey, EVP and COO, Spire
Scott Doyle, EVP Natural Gas, CenterPoint Energy
Luke Litteken, SVP Gas, Xcel Energy
Scott Hallam, SVP Transmission and Gulf of Mexico, Williams
Jimmy Staton, President & CEO, Santee Cooper
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Founded in 1908, the Southern Gas Association is the natural gas training and professional development leader. SGA is a community of natural gas professionals across the U.S. and Canada. SGA's membership comprises more than 200 operators across the distribution, transmission, and gas supply marketing sectors and more than 350 industry partners. SGA members share ideas, resources, and best practices to develop people, relationships, and solutions through digital and in-person engagement.
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ESS Appoints European Leadership and Initiates Deployment of Safe Iron-Flow Batteries to Fulfill European Energy Storage
Requirement of up to 20 TWh, to Achieve Grid Net-Zero by 2040
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$GWH #energystorage--ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH), a U.S. manufacturer of long-duration batteries for utility-scale and commercial energy storage applications, today announces the expansion of its operations into Europe to meet strong demand in the region for the company’s long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions.
ESS is scheduled to begin European deployment of its long-duration batteries during the second half of 2022. The European region is expected to require up to 20 TWh of long-duration energy storage if it is to meet UN climate change goals of Grid Net-Zero by 20401. With the transition to renewables set to accelerate following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the use of LDES will also reduce the dependency of European countries on gas-powered generation of electricity.
ESS’ market expansion in Europe includes the appointment of Alan Greenshields as Director of Europe, to oversee customer adoption and deployment of the company’s LDES solutions. Greenshields brings over 25 years of experience to ESS in senior executive roles and has held several board-level positions at battery technology companies.
The European region has shown strong demand for LDES solutions to support solar and wind energy sources, and transition grids away from fossil fuels. As an indication of this demand, ESS has already announced customer orders from ENEL in Spain for the delivery 17 ESS Energy Warehouse™ iron flow battery systems, providing a combined capacity of 8.5 MWh, which will be used to support an EU-backed solar farm and provide resilience for the local power grid.
ESS’s long-duration batteries are manufactured using iron, salt and water, and offer customers, safe, low-cost and sustainable energy storage. ESS iron-flow batteries do not degrade with cycling and are produced using earth-abundant materials, making them a highly cost-effective long-duration energy storage option capable of addressing a wide range of use cases.
According to the LDES Council’s inaugural report published in November 2021, long-duration energy storage is necessary if we are to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5° Celsius. The report also estimates that by 2040 the deployment of LDES could result in the avoidance of 1.5 to 2.3 gigatons of carbon dioxide per annum.1
“Based on our success in the US, it makes sense to bring our technology to the European market where demand is so strong,” says Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS. “LDES technologies are the only way we can combat the devasting effects of climate change. We are deploying solutions today that will help the European region to simultaneously accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources and achieve its energy security goals.”
“Long-duration energy storage is the answer to how we are going to get our grids to net zero,” explains Alan Greenshields, Director Europe, ESS. “ESS is the leading LDES battery maker in the world and best placed to drive the decarbonising of our energy systems in Europe. To work with such a strong company on such a critical mission is a challenge I thoroughly look forward to.”
About ESS Inc.
ESS Inc. (NYSE:GWH) designs, builds and deploys environmentally sustainable, low-cost, iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring from 4 to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity. The Energy Warehouse™ and Energy Center™ use earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for the electrolyte, resulting in an environmentally benign, long-life energy storage solution for the world’s renewable energy infrastructure. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, utilities, and commercial and industrial facility owners to make the transition to more flexible, non-lithium-ion storage that is better suited for the grid and the environment. For more information, visit www.essinc.com.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Oil and Gas Projects Outlook to 2026 - Development Stage, Capacity, Capex and Contractor Details of All New Build and Expansion Projects" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
North America is expected to witness 523 projects to commence operations during the period 2022-2026. Out of these, upstream projects would be 86, midstream would be the highest with 295 projects with refinery and petrochemicals at 22 and 120 respectively.
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1. Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Market Definition
2. Oil and Gas Projects Outlook in North America
2.1 Oil and Gas Projects in North America, Overview of Projects Data
2.2 Oil and Gas Projects in North America, Projects by Sector
2.3 Oil and Gas Projects in North America, Projects by Type
2.4 Oil and Gas Projects in North America, Projects by Stage
2.5 Oil and Gas Projects in North America, Projects by Country
3. Oil and Gas Projects Outlook in the US
3.1 Oil and Gas Projects in the US, Overview of Projects Data
3.2 Oil and Gas Projects in the US, Projects by Sector
3.3 Oil and Gas Projects in the US, Projects by Type
3.4 Oil and Gas Projects in the US, Projects by Stage
3.5 Oil and Gas Projects in the US, Projects Development Stage, Capacity, Project Cost, and Contractor Details
4. Oil and Gas Projects Outlook in Canada
4.1 Oil and Gas Projects in Canada, Overview of Projects Data
4.2 Oil and Gas Projects in Canada, Projects by Sector
4.3 Oil and Gas Projects in Canada, Projects by Type
4.4 Oil & Gas Projects in Canada, Projects by Stage
4.5 Oil and Gas Projects in Canada, Projects Development Stage, Capacity, Project Cost, and Contractor Details
5. Oil and Gas Projects Outlook in Mexico
5.1 Oil and Gas Projects in Mexico, Overview of Projects Data
5.2 Oil and Gas Projects in Mexico, Projects by Sector
5.3 Oil and Gas Projects in Mexico, Projects by Type
5.4 Oil & Gas Projects in Mexico, Projects by Stage
5.5 Oil and Gas Projects in Mexico, Projects Development Stage, Capacity, Project Cost, and Contractor Details
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Twenty20 Energy-Built Plant Will Provide 45MW of Power to Port Moresby Area
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty20 Energy announced today that the Dirio Central Province Power Station (DCPPS), built on behalf of Dirio Gas & Power Company Ltd, was commissioned and began delivering power in December 2021 to the Port Moresby capital area, in Papua New Guinea.
The DCPPS is the most recent investment project in the power generation business for Dirio Gas & Power Company Ltd, a subsidiary of Mineral Resources Development Company Limited (MRDC), which is a wholly state-owned enterprise established to hold and manage provincial government and landowner equity interests in mineral and petroleum development projects.
The DCPPS project, 100 percent owned by PNG landowners, solves critical infrastructure issues. With a total capacity of 45 MW, and delivering power more efficiently and affordably, the goal is to reduce the need for rolling blackouts that have plagued the national capital for many years.
The power station is strategically located west of the capital city and adjacent to the Exxon Mobil LNG facility. The electric energy produced will be fed directly into PNG Power Ltd (PPL) Port Moresby Grid.
“The Dirio Central Province Power Station is a great step in the right direction toward delivering reliable, cost-effective power to the capital city and the entire nation,” said Geoff Lawrence, CEO of Twenty20 Energy. “We will continue to work with the PNG government, Dirio, MRDC, the provincial governments, and landowners of Papua New Guinea to add much-needed power generation capacity to meet the electrification needs of the Nation in a commercially and environmentally responsible way.”
Government officials have set a goal of 70 percent electrification for all of PNG through a series of innovative solutions by 2030, an objective which Twenty20 Energy will work toward as a collaborative partner.
Twenty20 Energy, which provided complete turnkey engineering, procurement and construction for the DCPPS, now operates and maintains the station as part of a 20-year services contract. Twenty20 Energy worked in conjunction with some of the world’s leading companies, including Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Exxon Mobil, and ABB-Hitachi to deliver the project.
“Our successful partnership with Twenty20 Energy is a major milestone on the path to more and more affordable power for the residents and business interests of Papua New Guinea,” said John Tuaim, CEO of Dirio Gas & Power. “The commissioning of this plant supports increasing economic development and urbanization in PNG, along with meeting the increasing demand for electrification.”
Twenty20 Energy Systems was established as an engineering, procurement and construction firm to help Papua New Guinea meet its need for electrical energy both now and into the future. Since 2014, Twenty20’s management has successfully worked with state-related and private companies, including PNG Power, Bank of South Pacific, ExxonMobil, MRDC, Dirio Gas and Power and others to deliver 16 nationally significant energy and construction projects.
“Twenty20 will continue to work with government bodies, power authorities and corporations to identify, develop and implement projects that will deliver improvements in power generation capacity while being economically viable and sensitive to environmental impact,” said Lawrence. “We can deliver power using a broad range of power generation solutions, including natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, or co-generation solutions of any scale, as appropriate for the opportunities and constraints present in any given location.”
The Dirio Central Province Power Station comprises three Solar Turbines Titan 130 Modular Power Plant Sets in Open Cycle configuration, each with a rated capacity of 15MW reaching the required 45MW in total. The modular plant design allows for further expansion at a later date, with the ability to add 12MW of generation capacity in the Combined Cycle configuration.
About Twenty20 Energy
Twenty20 Energy delivers innovative energy solutions that enable clients, partners, and stakeholders to accelerate a transition to a cleaner energy future. From concept development to operations and maintenance, Twenty20 provides engineering, project execution and asset management, coupled with the capacity to provide funding or shared ownership positions. Uniquely positioned in the energy landscape, Twenty20 has a global reach with local sensitivity, developing projects that deliver cleaner energy while empowering economic growth for today and beyond.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Gas Processing Plants, 2022 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Global gas processing capacity is expected to grow by around 7% from 630.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2022 to around 672.4 bcfd by 2026.
Among regions, the Middle East is expected to add the highest gas processing capacity globally with about 18.7 bcfd by 2026. North America and the FSU follow with gas processing capacity additions of 13.5 bcfd and 13.1 bcfd, respectively.
Among countries, Russia is expected to add the highest new build capacity of 9.7 bcfd by 2026. The US and Saudi Arabia follow, with 8.8 bcfd and 6.1 bcfd of capacity additions, respectively.
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1. Global Gas Processing Industry
1.1 Key Highlights
2. Key Announced and Stalled Projects
2.1 Key Projects Announcements
2.2 Key Stalled Projects
3. Global Gas Processing Capacity and Capex Outlook
3.1 Global Gas Processing Capacity by Region
3.2 Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants Capacity by Key Countries
3.3 Planned and Announced Gas Processing Capacity by Key Companies
3.4 New Build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Region
3.5 New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
3.6 New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4. Regional Capex Outlook by Country and Company
4.1 Africa - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.2 Africa - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.3 Asia - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.4 Asia - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.5 Europe - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.6 Europe - New build Capex on Planned Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.7 FSU - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.8 FSU - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.9 Middle East - New Build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.10 Middle East - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.11 North America - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.12 North America - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.13 Oceania - New Build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Country
4.14 Oceania - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
4.15 South America - New Build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Countries
4.16 South America - New build Capex on Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Key Companies
5. Global Planned and Announced Gas Processing Plants by Facility Type
5.1 Top 15 Global Planned and Announced Major Dehydration-Type Gas Processing Plants
5.2 Top 15 Global Planned and Announced Major Fractionation-Type Gas Processing Plants
5.3 Top 15 Global Planned and Announced Major Sweetening-Type Gas Processing Plants
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Led by alums from Waymo, Tesla, and BMW, Solo will bring to market the safest, greenest, and most efficient heavy truck purpose-built for the rapid deployment of autonomous software
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AV--Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo), the vehicle hardware company revolutionizing the freight transportation industry, today announced $7 million in seed funding led by Trucks VC with participation from Maniv Mobility and Wireframe Ventures. Solo is building the first ground-up heavy truck platform to be compatible with any autonomous driving software, thereby solving the inefficiency of retrofitting existing, human-centric trucks for autonomous driving. Today’s financing will be used to build out Solo’s engineering team as the company expands at its new headquarters in Fremont, California. The team will finalize the design and build Solo’s first test vehicle - a battery-electric Class 8 truck that will begin testing in 2022. The test “mule” will inform the design and engineering of Solo’s alpha truck, the SD1 Heavy, a process that will also advance this year.
“At Solo, we believe that modern technology requires a modern platform, yet the autonomous trucks already being deployed today are forced to combine advanced autonomous software with antiquated vehicles. By delivering a purpose-built heavy truck platform that is software agnostic we will materially change the future of the freight transportation sector and enable the growth and efficiency that the global supply chain demands,” said Graham Doorley, Founder and CEO, Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies. “Our team has decades of experience understanding the opportunities for autonomous trucking, and has seen first-hand the limitations of the existing platforms. We are uniquely primed to tackle this market and, with the early support of committed investors, we’re excited to build the future of freight.”
Solo’s team gained early experience on the groundbreaking Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Tesla Semi teams, as well as served as founding leaders on the autonomous truck project within Waymo, further, the team shares decades of experience at OEMs and in the autonomy industry. With its alpha truck, the SD1 Heavy, Solo is rethinking every facet of a truck platform as only a startup can. A clean sheet design affords the platform cutting edge, active aerodynamics coupled with a proprietary, battery-electric powertrain. The SD1 Heavy will feature stabilized and optimized placement of sensors that is not possible with legacy trucks. With the first, fully-redundant architecture for an autonomous, Class 8 truck, the SD1 Heavy will be compatible with any autonomous software.
“Logistics is often where transportation innovation begins. We’ve seen this time and again in our investing history and yet, autonomous cars have been a larger focus for the on-road market in the last ten years,” said Jeffrey Schox, General Partner, Trucks VC. “When I was a young engineer working on GM's first electric vehicle, I don't think I could have imagined a world of zero-emission, automated trucks. Solo has the opportunity this decade to transform how we move goods cleaner and more safely. The investor syndicate that Graham and his team have brought together at this seed stage will be essential for Solo’s future financial strategy, IP portfolio, and technical success. This is a global opportunity and it’s important to have such a strong early group to support Solo as the company takes these next vital steps.”
"A global supply chain crisis has underscored the need for transformation in the trucking industry. Solo is the first serious effort to look beyond the horizon to a moment, not far off, when the most efficient, cleanest truck platform that can safely ‘drive,’ changes the course of a hundred year old industry,” said Michael Granoff, Managing Partner, Maniv Mobility.
About Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo) is revolutionizing the freight transportation industry by building the first ground-up heavy truck platform to be compatible with any autonomous driving software. Built by alums from Waymo, Tesla, and BMW, and backed by leading investors including Trucks VC, Maniv Mobility, and Wireframe Ventures, Solo is the only company developing a dedicated, completely autonomous heavy truck platform for the future of freight.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nautilus Labs (the “Company” or “Nautilus”), the technology firm advancing the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence with hubs in New York, Singapore, Paris, and London, today announced $34 million in Series B funding. Microsoft played a leading role, with M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund co-investing for the first time. This round brings Nautilus’s total raised capital to over $48 million. The company will use the investment to develop and deploy new product capabilities that support client goals to drive decarbonization while maximizing profits, attract fresh tech talent, and open and expand new offices in key shipping hubs worldwide.
Nautilus’s collaborative flagship solution, Voyage Optimization, is transforming how voyages are run by addressing long-standing inefficiencies and creating a pathway to lower emissions that the ocean shipping industry at-large can immediately adopt. The company is enabling collaboration among stakeholders in the ocean supply chain by connecting previously siloed owners and operators. The solution leverages machine learning-based predictions to reduce fuel waste and emissions while maximizing commercial returns by analyzing IoT data, weather patterns, arrival and departure times, and commercial needs. Clients using Nautilus’s technology gain an unprecedented level of predictive insight and confidence into voyage economics and are empowered to collaborate with historically siloed stakeholders in the ocean supply chain. Voyage Optimization also benefits crews onboard vessels through highly accurate predictive decision support.
The announcement comes at a critical time for the industry. Shipping accounts for 3% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), approximately 1 gigaton of CO2 every year. If left unchecked, shipping will account for 17% of GHG by 2050. The sector’s inefficiency is rooted in legacy structures that impact the entire supply chain. Just-in-time arrival does not exist in ocean shipping in the same way it does in aviation; ships leave port at high speeds only to slow down prior to reaching their destination and waiting for berth availability. The net impact is damaging: fuel waste, excess emissions, lost capital for ship owners and charterers alike – and supply chain inefficiency for everyone. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set in place carbon intensity standards that commence in 2023, while the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will also cover ocean commerce starting next year.
“Economic efficiency and environmental efficiency are best solved in unison. Today, we’re able to empower ocean shipping companies with a path to creating the most profitable business – that at the same time helps them reduce carbon intensity immediately. The firms winning in the market are mobilizing resources now to adopt a collaborative, data-driven approach to transforming their voyages. By focusing on the underlying economics, they’re stripping wasted fuel and time out of their operations,” said Matt Heider, Chief Executive Officer at Nautilus Labs. “The potential for Voyage Optimization is huge: our clients have seen 10-12% savings per journey, with overall savings potential reaching up to 30%, as we address the root cause of this hurry-up-to-wait paradigm. We’re excited to leverage this funding to grow our crew around the world and continue to solve this global problem with a great deal of urgency.”
“Microsoft is committed to accelerating global progress towards a more sustainable future and supporting our partners to deliver outcomes that go beyond exceptional financial returns to drive catalytic environmental and social impact. That’s why M12 and the Climate Innovation Fund are co-investing for the first time in Nautilus, a business that can be both high-growth and deliver on significant decarbonization targets at scale,” said Mark Kroese, General Manager, Sustainability Solutions at Microsoft.
The Series B round also saw participation from new and existing investors, including NSS Advisors, Systemiq Capital, Root Ventures, Quiet Capital, TMV, and Amplifier. The company partners with energy major TotalEnergies, Eastern Pacific Shipping, and Emirates Shipping Line among others, and recently announced its expansion to London.
ABOUT NAUTILUS LABS
Nautilus Labs is a maritime technology company that reduces emissions while maximizing commercial returns. The company’s collaborative Voyage Optimization solution offers the most accurate real-time prediction of voyage outcomes in the market. Powered by millions of data points, Nautilus leverages machine learning and naval architectural models to generate ship-specific recommendations. The solution empowers ocean shipping leaders to transform how voyages are run, unlocking decarbonization, profitability, and just-in-time arrival. With hubs in New York, Singapore, London, and Paris, the company is backed by the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund and M12. To learn more about Nautilus’s mission or request a demo, visit nautiluslabs.com.
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OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for leading organizations throughout the global cargo supply chain, has announced Terminal Graneles del Norte (TGN) will implement the N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at its greenfield site, which is slated to become operational by late 2023. The selection of Navis’ industry-leading TOS is part of TGN’s endeavor to become the first semi-automated, multimodal terminal handling bulk cargo.
TGN, a subsidiary of port operator Puerto Angamos, is located in Mejillones Bay at the heart of Chile’s mining region and close to the most important copper district in the world. Built with the distinct purpose of servicing the requirements of mining and energy producers, the terminal aims to become a strategic partner for the mining and electrical industry, through the safe and efficient handling of their products. With its rapid access via train and truck – which connects the port to the principal mines in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, without the need to pass through populated areas – the terminal is well positioned to become the natural gateway to the Pacific in South America.
The terminal selected N4 to help redefine how bulk cargo is handled around the world. With a focus on bulk cargo operations, largely moving Chile’s copper concentrate, TGN has the capacity to handle up to 4.0 million tons of copper annually. Using rotainers – innovative rotating container technology – and revolving spreaders, which are becoming more common for moving bulk materials, TGN engaged Navis for its automation capabilities. N4 will act as the brains of the terminal by integrating and enhancing existing technologies as well as connecting to the gate for receival of cargo, providing guidance on loading sequences, stowage and grounding scenarios, directing stacking crane activity and more. With the addition of N4, TGN will substantially increase productivity and storage capacity by stacking cargo in fully sealed rotainers vs massive piles of raw materials in the yard. This will not only revolutionize how bulk materials are stored/transported, but will allow TGN to reduce particulate emissions and ensure safer and more environmentally friendly operations.
“Ports which handle bulk materials are confronted with critical ship-to-shore transfer problems, which are often much more complex than those involving the loading or unloading of general cargo or containers,” said Kim Kuesel, General Manager for the Americas, Navis. “With most dry bulk commodities prone to spillage and dust pollution, there are not only operational challenges, but environmental factors that must be taken into consideration. TGN is looking beyond how it has always been done and taking an innovative approach that will truly mark a ‘before and after’ for how bulk cargo is handled around the world. Automation will play a critical role as the terminal continues working towards more efficient and resourceful operations and we’re excited to be in on the ground floor, providing streamlined and efficient solutions to meet their every need.”
“TGN will be the first terminal in the world with a breakthrough operation for bulk cargo, using automation, cutting edge technology and equipment, with a focus on efficiency as well as sustainability,” said Bernardo Sedini, Terminal Manager for Terminal Graneles del Norte. “We are happy to partner with companies like Navis who has proven time and time again its ability to alleviate the automation implementation challenges that many terminals face and will enable us to improve operational decision making to get ahead of the market.”
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About Navis, LP
Navis 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, making global trade smarter, safer and more sustainable for everyone. 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.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#indigenous--Continuing on the success of the Indigenous Internship Program’s inaugural year, Clear Seas is launching the 2022 edition of this important educational initiative, in collaboration with Mitacs and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
“The program is intended to build capacity within Indigenous communities by providing opportunities for the students to connect with the lands and waterways,” explains Sarah Thomas, Manager of Indigenous and Coastal Community Relations, who helped found the program at Clear Seas.
Through this initiative, interns incorporate Traditional Knowledge into Western research, provide invaluable insights about the life and the health of the ocean and the effect marine shipping traffic is having on it, and advance knowledge around safe and sustainable marine trade in Canadian waters.
The $350,000 program is supported by Clear Seas and donations from the marine industry. Mitacs, a Canadian not-for-profit organization that drives innovation through the creation of internships, is providing matching funding through the Indigenous Pathways fund. “Mitacs is proud to partner with Clear Seas for a second year and to continue to invest in and support the next generation of Indigenous researchers and leaders,” says Candice Loring, Mitacs’ Director of Business Development and Indigenous Community Engagement.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is joining the 2022 edition of the internship program as the main educational partner. “BCIT is pleased to partner with Clear Seas and Mitacs on this important sustainability initiative, offering the knowledge and industry experience of our skilled instructors,” says Kory Wilson, Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at BCIT. “We are confident the program’s interns will conduct meaningful research projects, making a positive impact in both Indigenous and coastal communities and the maritime sector.”
Further details on Clear Seas’ Indigenous Internship Program, including how to apply, are available here.
Indigenous Internship Program Inaugural Cohort: A Success Story
Five students from Indigenous communities across British Columbia participated in the inaugural cohort of Clear Seas’ Indigenous Internship Program launched in March 2021. As a result of their internship, they generated and shared invaluable knowledge on issues as important and diverse as the effects of aquatic invasive species, the sovereignty of traditional food sources and the health and well-being of Indigenous communities regarding marine shipping activities.
An overview of the projects undertaken by three interns from the 2021 cohort is available here.
About Clear Seas
Clear Seas is a not-for-profit independent research centre that provides impartial information on marine shipping in Canada to policy makers and the public. The organization’s research agenda is defined internally in response to current issues, reviewed by a research advisory committee, and approved by a board of directors. All publications are available at clearseas.org
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NCPA partnership brings expert energy efficiency and management solutions to the public and nonprofit sector at a guaranteed low cost.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ally Energy Solutions, a national energy efficiency company, has been proudly awarded a 2021 vendor contract for ‘Electrical Power System and Electronics Systems Protection Consulting and Related Services’ by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA). Due to the competitive selection process, only one other vendor was awarded a contract in this category. NCPA vendors are evaluated by service quality, performance guarantees, value-added services, and pricing, ensuring Ally Energy Solutions services are of the highest quality and competitively priced.
NCPA is a leading national government purchasing cooperative working to reduce the cost of goods and services by leveraging the purchasing power of public agencies in all 50 states. Utilizing state-of-the-art procurement resources and solutions, NCPA facilitates cooperative purchasing contracts that ensure all public agencies are receiving products and services of the highest quality at the lowest prices.
Over 90,000 agencies nationwide from both the public and nonprofit sectors—including national school districts, higher education institutions, local governments, health organizations, and more—are eligible to use NCPA’s cooperative purchasing contracts to utilize competitively priced products and services from its vendors, now including Ally Energy Solutions.
As a result of the NCPA contract, the Ally team was awarded a contract for Power Factor Correction by a Houston-area school district. The school district was looking to significantly lower their utility bill, so Ally Energy Solutions implemented a turnkey Power Factor Correction solution—ensuring power factor improvement to a guaranteed level. After significant utility demand charge reduction and successful measurement and verification across six campuses, the school district intends to pursue Power Factor Correction from the Ally team at the remainder of their campuses.
About Ally Energy Solutions:
From industrial facilities to school districts, Ally Energy Solutions delivers turnkey energy solutions to institutions across the U.S. Ally looks at energy savings opportunities from the whole facility and facility owner perspective, with an emphasis on relationships over transactions. Through the relentless pursuit of sustainable, financially viable savings opportunities, the Ally team has earned the privilege to serve as the trusted energy advisor to some of the largest facility owners, utilities, and technologists in the world. For more information, visit: http://ally-energy.com/
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Report describes how the company is preparing for the future by strengthening its culture, building a diverse talent pipeline and evolving its benefits
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today published its 2021 Human Capital Management Report, a comprehensive look at the company’s approach to building a high-performing organization that is ready for the challenges of the energy transition.
“Our goal is to provide an environment where our employees can innovate, collaborate and explore new energy solutions,” said Phillips 66 Chairman and CEO Greg Garland. "We want every employee to reach their full potential to better our business, our industry and our world."
The 2021 report builds on last year’s inaugural report, offering more data and insights on how the company stayed resilient through another year of the pandemic while reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and diversity and aligning its benefits to meet the needs of its workforce.
“We are proud of what we’ve accomplished, and this report is another tool that will hold us accountable for meaningful change,” said Sonya Reed, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Phillips 66. “Transparency and data are important to show where we’ve been, where we are today, and where we aim to go in the future.”
The Phillips 66 report covers, among other things:
The full report can be found at phillips66.com/our-people.
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. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,000 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $56 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.
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New SL1302A Test Case Package enables interoperability tests based on charging standard GB/T 34657.1
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$KEYS #EV--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the new Scienlab SL1302A software, which enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), primarily in China, to perform electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) interoperability tests based on the GB/T 34657.1 standard.
Keysight’s SL1302A software supports the company’s charging test solution Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS), which offers holistic test of AC and DC charging interfaces in electric vehicle (EV) and EVSE. Its modular design allows customers to configure the CDS to meet their specific needs, eliminating the need to purchase multiple EV/EVSE tests with a single solution, reducing time to market and costs.
Keysight provides comprehensive test case libraries that meet charging conformance and interoperability standards. Each library is developed according to official specification and carefully verified with charging test hardware configurations and software release version. The new Keysight SL1302A test case software enables customers to perform interoperability tests based on the GB/T 34657.1 standard.
Keysight’s Scienlab SL1302A closes the gap of EVSE interoperability tests for the GB/T charging standard and offers the following key benefits:
“In addition to the most recent software release focused on GB/T EVSE interoperability testing, Keysight has also added the portfolio of verisco GmbH, based in Dortmund, Germany, which enables us to significantly expand our EV charging solution offering,” stated Thomas Goetzl, vice president and general manager for Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions business unit. “As verisco GmbH has contributed to international standardization communities in ISO and IEC and supported open test platforms such as the International ISO 15118 Testing Symposium and CharIN Testivals, we intend to continue our efforts to drive international charging standardization and interoperability work based on the unique application knowledge that the verisco GmbH team has brought to Keysight.”
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.
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Edge computing and fast communication provide the platform for secure applications in the grid
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corinex Communications Corp., a world leader in broadband-power line (“BPL”) technology, announced today the launch of its next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. The new system is the first commercially viable BPL system based on the ITU standard G.hn protocol adopted by utility industry groups. More than just smart metering, the system provides edge computing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, along with rapid communication among devices, to enable autonomous operation of electric grids. The new system has been developed in response to the demands for decentralized management placed on grids by the proliferation of generation and storage devices and electric vehicles connected to grids around the world.
“We’ve entered the age of distributed energy, which means we’ve also entered the age of distributed operations and enormous data requirements,” said Corinex founder and CEO Peter Sobotka. “By securely ramping up data and computational capacity, our new system enables operators to apply edge computing capabilities so that they can better manage a highly distributed network – and ultimately create self-regulating energy systems.”
In a highly distributed grid, artificial intelligence and edge computing capacity can help a distributed energy system, such as a collection of solar installations, continuously learn changes in supply, demand and use patterns, without going through a utility’s data center. This edge data processing will prove vital to providing reliable power in a distributed grid, but it is not possible under most existing advanced metering systems.
Corinex’s technology leverages existing electrical wiring, turning power lines into conduits of both energy and high-speed information. This self-contained energy-information network offers unparalleled cost-effectiveness and security to both energy management companies and their energy end users.
Most current metering deployments use narrowband communication technologies that do not have the bandwidth required to manage data about distributed energy resources at the scale that will be required as the power sector copes with the changing demands placed on the grids they must manage.
“At Corinex, we’re working to enable decarbonization by helping utilities create self-regulating, automated energy systems in their grid network, to accommodate the explosions in renewable generation, storage devices, and electric vehicles connected to the grids,” Sobotka said. “Our new product line enables utilities not only to better manage distributed energy resources, but to maximize their efficiency – to deliver cost effective, reliable and clean power.”
About Corinex
Corinex is the world leader in broadband-power-line technology and solutions. Corinex offers utilities and energy service providers a full suite of high-performance networking products and software solutions, enabling high-speed and secure connections for millions of devices over existing powerline infrastructure. Handling millions of messages per minute enables utilities to monitor performance, predict usage, optimize network performance, and provide required information to both consumers and decentralized producers of electricity. To learn more, visit www.corinex.com.
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Installed over 75,000 Enphase IQ™ Microinverters and a leading storage installer in the Northeast
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venture Solar has set an impeccable track record of installing residential and commercial solar, focusing on unmatched performance, aesthetics and service. Serving nine states, including New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland – Venture Solar has installed over 7,000 systems since being founded in 2015.
Having installed more than 75,000 Enphase IQ Microinverters, Venture Solar announced today that is has earned Enphase Installer Network (EIN) “Gold” level status. Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company headquartered in Fremont, California, and has been a long-time leader in the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. EIN “Gold” status is one of the higher levels of recognition in the program, which measures installers against a range of performance qualifications including homeowner satisfaction, installation quality, and more.
“Enphase is pleased to honor Venture Solar as an Enphase Gold level installer. This elevation in status is due to their commitment in providing high quality installations with a keen focus on customer service,” said Dave Ranhoff, chief commercial officer at Enphase Energy. “Venture Solar has worked closely with Enphase over the past several years to offer customers the very best in solar plus battery storage solutions, and we are proud to recognize them in achieving this Gold level status.”
This ongoing partnership pairs the strengths of Enphase’s global brand recognition and industry leadership with Venture Solar’s local and personalized workmanship and service.
Regarding the honor, Venture Solar co-founder/co-owner, Alex Giles said, “We’re incredibly proud of this recognition from Enphase. We believe that the combination of superior aesthetics and performance provided by Enphase products is a major value for our customers.”
Giles’ partner, Venture Solar co-founder/co-owner Alex Yackery added, “Enphase sets the standard for quality, efficiency, and value for residential solar and storage installations. It’s an honor to be recognized by Enphase for our commitment to being a leader in delivering quality and value to our mutual customers.”
About Venture Solar: Venture Solar is a regional solar provider with locations in nine states, with over 350 employees and over 7,000 completed installations since inception. Hiring only the best-licensed electricians, installers, and maintenance personnel, Venture Solar is dedicated to delivering the best possible customer experience with a local, hands-on approach to every project.
To learn more about Venture Solar, visit venturesolar.com
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TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#DiverseTalent--WilsonHCG, a global talent leader, today announced the acquisition of Claro Analytics as it continues to grow its talent intelligence capabilities.
Claro Analytics, which was established in 2014 by Michael Beygelman, is a leading talent intelligence technology platform with unique capabilities to provide real-time talent market insights to help organizations make more evidence-based, strategic decisions about talent.
Commenting on the acquisition, John Wilson, CEO at WilsonHCG, said: “WilsonHCG identified a gap in the market for talent intelligence insights delivered ‘as a service’ that Claro Analytics was filling. In this competitive talent landscape, global organizations need access to real-time labor market data more than ever before, but many lack the resources to be able to collect and action the insights. This acquisition means we’re able to provide even more comprehensive real-time talent insights to help organizations attract and retain talent.” He added: “I’ve known Michael for a number of years and his passion for innovation is unmatched.”
This acquisition of Claro Analytics will pave the way for WilsonHCG to officially launch its highly anticipated offering that will provide on-demand and outsourced talent intelligence services.
Michael Beygelman, CEO at Claro Analytics, added: “I’m excited to be joining forces with John and the WilsonHCG team at a unique moment in history when data has become the only credible currency that can help organizations hire and retain diverse talent." He continued: “Our partnership with WilsonHCG will enable Claro Analytics to make investments in innovation and product development, and we can leverage WilsonHCG’s global footprint to accelerate our growth.”
About WilsonHCG
WilsonHCG is an award-winning, global leader in total talent solutions. Operating as a strategic partner, it helps some of the world’s most admired brands build comprehensive talent functions. With a global presence spanning more than 65 countries and six continents, WilsonHCG provides a full suite of configurable services including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, contingent talent and talent consulting.
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Claro Analytics' mission is to organize all the world's workforce-related information and to make it easily accessible so that organizations can make more strategic decisions about talent. Claro Analytics' innovative talent intelligence platform is helping organizations that hire both professional and hourly workers with strategic initiatives like employee retention, diversity metrics and benchmarking, workforce supply and demand planning, competitive talent benchmarking and real-time salary information.
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Goals include stewarding growth in global energy markets
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audubon Engineering Company LLC (AEC), a portfolio of companies providing engineering, consulting, construction, fabrication, cybersecurity, and technical field services to the energy, power, infrastructure, and industrial markets, announced today the promotion of David Robison to the position of CEO.
This promotion is part of a strategic initiative to advance AEC’s growth in emerging energy markets, including clean energy solutions like liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, and renewables. The move will help the company continue delivering efficient energy infrastructure and technical expertise to its customers around the world.
Over his 11-year tenure with AEC, David has held several positions, starting as the controller in the company’s accounting and finance group. He was promoted to CFO and has also served as the president of Audubon Field Solutions LLC for the last three years. He earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University.
“I am truly honored to serve as Audubon’s next CEO,” David said. “AEC employs the most talented and dedicated people in our industry. Together, we will continue to build on our success while exceeding our clients’ expectations on value, sustainability, and quality.”
Ryan Hanemann, a managing partner of AEC, added, “David has been an invaluable part of our leadership team. His years of corporate stewardship and many contributions to our entrepreneurial culture will enable him to effectively lead Audubon to even greater success in globally integrated energy infrastructure services.”
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About Audubon Engineering Company LLC
Audubon Engineering Company LLC is a portfolio of affiliate companies providing engineering, consulting, construction, fabrication, cybersecurity, and technical field services to the energy, power, infrastructure, and industrial markets. With proven industry experience, innovative technologies, and data-driven insight, the Audubon group of companies delivers sustainable solutions to build a better tomorrow. For more information, visit auduboncompanies.com.
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Itron’s Customer Event Brings Together Smart City and Utility Leaders to Ignite Innovation and Drive Transformation
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Itron--Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced that for the second year in a row it will host its premier customer event, Itron Inspire, virtually from April 5-6, 2022, for industry experts, colleagues and thought leaders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Itron Inspire EMEA 2022, previously called Itron Utility Week, will bring together industry experts and thought leaders to drive business transformation, reimagine customer engagement and ignite innovation.
“Itron’s mission is to create a more resourceful world, and at Itron Inspire EMEA we can work toward Itron’s mission and overcome the challenges facing the EMEA energy and water industry,” said Marina Donovan, vice president of global marketing and public affairs at Itron. “This can be done by connecting with likeminded professionals, collaborating on ideas to create a brighter future, sharing industry knowledge, bringing fresh perspectives and more.”
“We invite the EMEA community, colleagues and industry and thought leaders to join us for the two-day virtual event to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing utilities and smart cities,” said Andrew Jones, vice president of sales for EMEA. “We look forward to connecting and discussing industry trends and common industry challenges that impact utilities, municipalities and cities across EMEA.”
Covering a wide range of topics at Itron Inspire EMEA, registrants can learn more about specific topics and attend industry-led breakout sessions with their peers, tune in to leadership panels, and connect and network with leaders in similar industry sectors. Among the topics that will be covered at Itron Inspire EMEA are:
Registration for Itron Inspire EMEA is free and the conference will be streamed in English with closed captioning available in French, German, Spanish and Italian. To register for the event, click here. Keep up with the latest updates on Itron Inspire EMEA by following Itron and #ItronInspireEMEA22 on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Itron Inspire EMEA topics are subject to change; for the most recent conference agenda, visit the Itron Inspire EMEA landing page.
About Itron
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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One-third of U.S. Companies Report Losing Business Over Their Competitors’ Sustainability Practices
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. companies are encountering significant, long-term consequences — including lost sales — for not proactively addressing the climate crisis, according to a new report from NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc., released today. Among measurable pressures from partners, government regulators and investors, 33% of companies surveyed reported losing business to their competitors because of insufficient climate practices. Without properly addressing these concerns, companies risk losing employees, sales and investments to more green competitors in an already volatile marketplace.
NEXT surveyed more than 200 cross-industry senior managers, executives and C-suite decision-makers to better understand the challenges businesses face in addressing the climate crisis and what they’re doing to meet the mounting pressures from regulators and the broader business ecosystem. The report, Paying the Apathy Tax: How Climate Inaction Will Cost Companies, defines the response to pressures on companies into two categories — “hard” and “soft” compliance with climate change mitigation measures.
Hard Climate Compliance:
A quick and direct response to factors beyond the company’s realm of control, including government mandates, regulations and environmental urgency.
Soft Climate Compliance:
A measured response to more abstract factors, including social contracts, investment in real progress, customer or public perception, profit or market access.
Corporate Leaders Are Pushing for Climate Action, But for Different Reasons
Across the board, U.S. companies are working to improve their sustainability practices — 80% reported that their business has taken a more active approach to its environmental impact over the last few years. When queried about the primary driver behind increased climate action, respondents cited their leadership’s personal interest in climate progress (49%), access to new environmental-focused markets (34%) and PR/company image goals (32%) as the top factors.
Customers (and Investors) Are Speaking with their Dollars
Customers are wielding their buying power — they are more educated and socially engaged than ever and recognize that their money and how they spend it has influence over what companies do with their sustainability plans.
Seventy-four percent of respondents believe their customers are now more interested in buying and engaging with companies more seriously addressing their environmental impact. The challenge of public perception is reflected in the steps companies say they’re taking to improve their impact and image:
Companies also report facing pressure from the broader business ecosystem of investors, vendors and other professional service partners. Nearly half (46%) of respondents reported discussing sustainability issues when engaging with outside entities. Further, 77% reported altering their company’s environmental impact plan based on those conversations.
“Every rational, engaged and forward-thinking board or C-suite realizes the need to act with urgency to address the climate crisis,” said Daniel Emmett, co-founder and CEO of NEXT. “Climate mitigation is no longer just a federal regulation problem for oil companies or manufacturers — the broader business community and consumers are making it crystal clear that inaction has tangible economic and competitive consequences.”
Office Buildings as a Bellwether
Across the U.S., business leaders are facing regulatory changes from both the federal and state governments. As climate change moves from “issue” to “crisis,” governments at all levels are beginning to recognize the importance of sustainable changes, and expecting businesses to recognize their climate impact — and take the necessary steps to change it. Eighty-two percent of respondents reported that government environmental regulations have required them to change the functions of their business.
One of the clearest and most observable manifestations of these changes is in the physical characteristics of the buildings these companies occupy. In 2021, the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted to require builders in the state to include solar power and battery storage in certain new commercial structures as well as high-rise residential projects.
Seventy percent of respondents reported willingness to alter features of their physical buildings and other workspaces to meet increasing demands. The leading choices of change were adding energy-efficient or energy-generating features and improving water conservation methods.
What Counts as “Enough”? What Else is on the Line?
Of those surveyed, 71% believe their companies’ sustainability efforts are “enough” to meet impending regulatory requirements and consumer demand for action. In a previous report by NEXT, 74% of employees said they would consider leaving their job if their company wasn’t meeting their expectations for climate and sustainability.
As consumer, investor and even employee behavior continue to reward companies that go beyond the bare minimum of today, it’s imperative business decision-makers understand the risk of sales, employee and market attrition if they lag behind.
To download the full report and to learn more about NEXT, visit www.nextenergyinsights.com.
About NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc.
NEXT Energy Technologies is a Santa Barbara, California company developing transparent energy harvesting window technology that allows architects and building owners to transform windows and glass facades into producers of low-cost, on-site, renewable energy for buildings. NEXT’s technology is enabled by proprietary organic semiconducting materials that are earth-abundant, low-cost, and are coated as an ink in a high-speed, low-cost, and low energy process. For more information, visit https://www.nextenergytech.com/.
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MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain North America and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC today announced that through its virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with the Blooming Grove Wind Farm, and additional renewables contracting, the company has received renewable energy certificates (RECs) that effectively reduced approximately 33% of its CO2 emissions from electricity usage in 2021 in the United States and Canada.
The announcement comes only months after the company announced its new global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050.
In February 2020, Saint-Gobain entered into a 12-year vPPA with the Blooming Grove Wind Farm in McLean County, Illinois. At the time, the agreement was the largest renewable energy deal in Saint-Gobain’s 356-year history.
“We’re thrilled with the results of our partnership with the Blooming Grove Wind Farm, and will continue to look for ways to maximize our positive impact, for our customers and the communities where we do business, while minimizing our environmental footprint,” said Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain North America and CertainTeed. “In this next chapter of our company’s history, our team will strive to lead our industry towards a more sustainable future.”
Saint-Gobain worked with Edison Energy, a leading energy advisor that consults with the largest commercial, industrial and institutional energy users, to develop its vPPA with Blooming Grove Wind Farm. Blooming Grove Wind Farm was developed by Invenergy, a leading privately held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions that has successfully developed more than 150 projects across four continents.
About CertainTeed
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 115 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, solar, fence, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. www.certainteed.com.
About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.”
€44.2 billion in sales in 2021
167,000 employees, located in 75 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) today announced the appointment of Carlos Hernandez, former Chief Executive Officer of Fluor Corporation, to the Boards of Directors of PG&E Corporation and its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, effective March 11, 2022. Mr. Hernandez brings decades of experience in industries focused on safety and operational excellence.
Mr. Hernandez’s career has spanned engineering, procurement, manufacturing and distribution companies, and his expertise includes risk management, safety and environmental matters, governance, compliance and law.
“With decades of executive leadership experience in key industries, Carlos will be invaluable in helping PG&E continue to improve its operational and safety performance to better serve our customers,” said Robert C. Flexon, Chair of the Board of PG&E Corporation.
Mr. Hernandez joined Fluor Corporation, a global engineering and construction company, as Chief Legal Officer in 2007 and served as CEO from May 2019 until he retired in December 2020. Prior to joining Fluor, he served as general counsel for ArcelorMittal Americas, a major steel producer that is part of the ArcelorMittal steel group.
“I am honored to serve on PG&E’s Boards to support CEO Patti Poppe and her leadership team in their essential role of providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable energy for the people of California,” said Mr. Hernandez.
Mr. Hernandez serves on the Board of Directors of Steward Health Care System LLC, which owns and operates 39 hospitals across the United States, as well as five internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
He is the recipient of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Corporate Counsel Diversity Award, the Robert H. Dedman Award in Ethics and Law, and the Hispanic National Bar Foundation Corporate Leadership Award.
About PG&E Corporation
PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a holding company headquartered in San Francisco. It is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an energy company that serves 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com. In this press release, they are together referred to as “PG&E.”
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