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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Marine VFD Market by Type (AC Drive, DC Drive), Voltage (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage), Application (Pump, Fan, Compressor, Propeller (With Shaft Generator, Without Shaft Generator), Crane & Hoist), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The marine VFD market is projected to reach USD 1,075 million by 2026 from an estimated USD 804 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period.

There is increasing demand for more efficient systems which can save wastage of energy and help to reduce the emission from the maritime sector. Also, there is a shift towards electric and hybrid systems to reduce dependency on fossil fuel and for more clean power. Apart from these there is adoption of IoT across all the sectors including shipping sector. Thus, the marine VFD market is gaining momentum, and there exists a lot of untapped potential in this market.

The compressor segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2026.

Based on the application of marine VFD systems, the compressor segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing market from 2019 to 2026. A compressor is a multipurpose device used in various applications, ranging from the cleaning of filters to starting the main or secondary engines of a ship. Compressors are also used to run the propellers in a ship.

Medium voltage VFD is expected to emerging market by voltage

VFDs with a voltage of more than 1000 V are considered under the medium voltage segment. The use of these drives helps in improving efficiency, thereby reducing the overall operating costs. These VFDs are generally used for critical applications and main components of the system installed on a ship. Recently introduced hybrid engines in the shipping industry have boosted the demand for medium-voltage VFDs, and this segment is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific: The largest marine VFD market

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of 51.1% of the marine VFD market amongst all regions in 2020. Asia is a major maritime transport player - not only as a consumer of marine transport services and a major maritime hub but also as a producer of such services. The region has been segmented by country into China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The continuous significance of Asia as a manufacturing hub has boosted the intra-Asian container trade boom, with South-East Asia playing an increasingly important role. Moreover, in the past few years, this region has witnessed rapid economic development as well as growth in the maritime trade. The rise in seaborne trade has subsequently led to an increase in demand for ships that are used to transport manufactured goods to various regions worldwide.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Rising Need for Energy-Efficient Systems in Ships
  • Growing Shipbuilding Industry Due to Global Increase in Maritime Activities

Restraints

  • Increased Maintenance Cost of Systems After Implementation of VFD
  • Applications with High Range of Frequency Fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Implementation of Remote Monitoring in Vfds Creates New Opportunities to Increase Efficiency of Systems
  • Surging Demand for Integration of IoT with Marine Vfds
  • Adoption of Hybrid and Electric Propulsion to Provide New Opportunities for Marine VFD Market

Challenges

  • Low-Quality Products Related to VFD is Hampering Marine VFD Market
  • Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Maritime Industry

Companies Mentioned

  • ABB
  • Bosch
  • CG Power and Industrial Solutions
  • Danfoss
  • Emerson
  • Fuji Electric
  • General Electric
  • Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co.
  • Honeywell
  • Ingeteam
  • Invertek Drives
  • Johnson Controls
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Nidec
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Tmeic
  • Weg
  • Yaskawa

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) (the “Company”) today announced that it intends to commence an offering of USD denominated 5-year senior secured bonds, subject to market and other conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the bond issue towards refinancing of the Company’s outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes.


The bonds will be privately placed in the United States in accordance with U.S. securities laws and sold outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.

The bonds have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the bonds or any other securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933.

About Tidewater

Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore support vessels in the industry, with more than 65 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration, production, generation and offshore wind activities worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

In accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Tidewater notes that certain statements set forth in this press release contain certain forward-looking statements which reflect our current view with respect to future events and future financial performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and our future results of operations could differ materially from our historical results or current expectations reflected by such forward-looking statements. Investors should carefully consider the risk factors described in detail in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, most recent Form 10-Q, and in similar sections of other filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) from time to time. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. 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 filed by the Company with the SEC.


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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”, NYSE: CVX) today announced (i) the results of its previously announced 23 separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash the notes of the series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”) and (ii) that it has amended the Offers by increasing the applicable Maximum Purchase Amount from $2.0 billion to $2,609,010,000. The Offers were made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated October 4, 2021 relating to the Notes (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the “Notice of Guaranteed Delivery”) and, as applicable, the letter of transmittal (together with the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the “Tender Offer Documents”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.


The Offers expired at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on October 8, 2021 (the “Expiration Date”). The Initial Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be October 12, 2021. The Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date and is expected to be October 14, 2021.

According to information provided by D.F. King & Co, Inc., the Information Agent and Tender Agent in connection with the Offers, $4,187,829,000 combined aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly tendered prior to or at the Expiration Date and not validly withdrawn. In addition, $28,108,000 combined aggregate principal amount of the Notes were tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures and remain subject to the Holders’ performance of the delivery requirements under such procedures. The table below provides certain information about the Offers, including the aggregate principal amount of each series of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date and the aggregate principal amount of Notes reflected in Notices of Guaranteed Delivery delivered at or prior to the Expiration Time pursuant to the Tender Offer Documents.

Acceptance Priority Level

Title of Security

Issuer

CUSIP/ISIN

Principal Amount Outstanding (millions)

Total Consideration (1)

Principal Amount Tendered(2)

Principal Amount Accepted(2)

Principal Amount Reflected in Notices of Guaranteed Delivery

1

7.250% Senior Debentures Due 2097

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AS4/ US655044AS49

$84

$1,833.56

$24,012,000

$24,012,000

2

5.250% Notes due 2043

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AU0/ US166756AU09

$996

$1,370.22

$666,797,000

$666,797,000

$1,230,000

3

5.250% Notes due 2043

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AG0/ US655044AG01

$4

$1,370.22

$1,310,000

$1,310,000

4

6.000% Notes due 2041

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AT3 /US166756AT36

$839

$1,471.53

$448,055,000

$448,055,000

$8,120,000

5

6.000% Notes due 2041

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AE5 /US655044AE52

$11

$1,471.53

$290,000

$290,000

6

5.050% Notes due 2044

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AV8 /US166756AV81

$845

$1,343.50

$621,743,000

$621,743,000

$1,003,000

7

5.050% Notes due 2044

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AJ4 /US655044AJ40

$5

$1,343.50

$5,060,000

$5,060,000

8

4.950% Notes due 2047

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AW6 /US166756AW64

$495

$1,365.85

$308,380,000

$308,380,000

$922,000

9

4.950% Notes due 2047

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AN5 /US655044AN51

$5

$1,365.85

$4,245,000

$4,245,000

10

7.840% Medium-Term Notes, Series 1992 due 2033

Texaco Capital Inc.

88168LCV6 /US88168LCV62

$10

$1,521.00

$0

$0

11

8.000% Debentures due 2032

Texaco Capital Inc.

881685BB6 /US881685BB68

$75

$1,518.05

$13,887,000

$13,887,000

12

2.978% Notes Due 2040

Chevron Corporation

166764BZ2 /US166764BZ29

$500

$1,038.82

$206,458,000

$206,458,000

$1,212,000

13

8.625% Debentures due 2032

Texaco Capital Inc.

881685AY7 /US881685AY70

$147

$1,561.36

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

14

8.625% Debentures due 2031

Texaco Capital Inc.

881685AX9 /US881685AX97

$108

$1,549.33

$5,938,000

$5,938,000

$105,000

15

4.200% Notes due 2049

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AX4 /US166756AX48

$474

$1,245.02

$257,937,000

$257,937,000

$7,306,000

16

4.200% Notes due 2049

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AR6 /US655044AR65

$26

$1,245.02

$0

$0

17

7.250% Notes due 2023

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AM8 /US166756AM82

$90

$1,134.72

$45,099,000

$0

18

7.250% Notes due 2023

Noble Energy, Inc.

654894AE4 /US654894AE49

$10

$1,134.72

$5,535,000

$0

19

3.191% Notes Due 2023

Chevron Corporation

166764AH3 /US166764AH30

$2,250

$1,041.80

$731,881,000

$0

$2,473,000

20

2.566% Notes Due 2023

Chevron Corporation

166764BK5 /US166764BK59

$750

$1,032.26

$177,355,000

$0

$751,000

21

3.900% Notes due 2024

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

166756AP1 /US166756AP14

$625

$1,092.04

$259,316,000

$0

$2,294,000

22

3.900% Notes due 2024

Noble Energy, Inc.

655044AH8 /US655044AH83

$25

$1,092.04

$16,766,000

$0

23

2.895% Notes Due 2024

Chevron Corporation

166764BT6 /US166764BT68

$1,000

$1,053.00

$362,765,000

$0

$2,692,000

________________________________

(1)

 

The Total Consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the “Total Consideration”) payable per each $1,000 principal amount of such series of Notes validly tendered for purchase.

 

(2)

 

The amounts exclude the principal amounts of Notes for which Holders have complied with certain procedures applicable to guaranteed delivery pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures (as defined in the Offer to Purchase). Such amounts remain subject to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. Notes tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures are required to be tendered at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 13, 2021.

Overall, $2,589,112,000 principal amount of Notes have been accepted for purchase. The amounts in the foregoing sentence also exclude Notes delivered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures (as defined in the Offer to Purchase). The Maximum Purchase Condition (after giving effect to the increase described above) has been satisfied with respect to the Offers in respect of the series of Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels of 1-16. Accordingly, all Notes of those series that have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Time have been accepted for purchase. Because the Maximum Purchase Condition was not satisfied with respect to the series of Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels lower than 16, Chevron has not accepted any Notes of such series (as indicated in the table above) and will promptly return all validly tendered Notes of such series to the respective tendering Holders.

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Tender Offer Documents, Holders whose Notes have been accepted for purchase by us, will receive the applicable Total Consideration specified in the table above for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes, as applicable, which will be payable in cash. In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase will be paid the Accrued Coupon Payment. Interest will cease to accrue on the Initial Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers, including those tendered through the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.

Chevron retained J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc. to act as the lead dealer managers for the Offers and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Standard Chartered Bank, and SG Americas Securities, LLC to act as co-dealer managers of the Offers. Questions regarding the terms and conditions for the Offers should be directed to J.P. Morgan at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-3424 (collect) or Barclays at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect).

D.F. King & Co, Inc. acted as the Tender Agent and the Information Agent for the Offers. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Offers or for additional copies of the Offer to Purchase may be directed to D.F. King & Co, Inc. at (866) 796-7184 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers. The Tender Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: http://www.dfking.com/chevron.

The tender offers are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. If any of the conditions is not satisfied, Chevron is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes, in each event subject to applicable laws, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers.

GENERAL

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offers were made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Offers were not made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of either this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any material relating to us or the Notes in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from any such country or jurisdiction, except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower carbon future, we are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and growing our lower carbon businesses. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

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Among the important factors that could cause actual results and future prospects or that could cause events or circumstances to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing crude oil and natural gas prices and demand for our products, and production curtailments due to market conditions; crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other producing countries; public health crises, such as pandemics) and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which we operate; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; changing refining, marketing and chemicals margins; our ability to realize anticipated cost savings, expenditure reductions and efficiencies associated with enterprise transformation initiatives; actions of competitors or regulators; timing of exploration expenses; timing of crude oil liftings; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product substitutes; technological developments; the results of operations and financial condition of our suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates; the inability or failure of our joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the potential disruption or interruption of our operations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe weather, cyber threats, terrorist acts, or other natural or human causes beyond our control; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations and litigation; significant operational, investment or product changes undertaken or required by existing or future environmental statutes and regulations, including international agreements and national or regional legislation and regulatory measures to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; our future acquisitions or dispositions of assets or shares or the delay or failure of such transactions to close based on required closing conditions; the potential for gains and losses from asset dispositions or impairments; government mandated sales, divestitures, recapitalizations, taxes and tax audits, tariffs, sanctions, changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on scope of company operations; foreign currency movements compared with the U.S. dollar; material reductions in corporate liquidity and access to debt markets; the receipt of required Board authorizations to pay future dividends; the effects of changed accounting rules under generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by rule-setting bodies; our ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent in operating in the global energy industry; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 18 through 23 of the company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Wind Turbine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The global wind turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market is expected to reach value USD 200.81 billion in 2026, from USD 81.80 billion in 2020, registering growth at a CAGR of 15.86% during the forecast period 2020-2025.

Companies Mentioned

  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA
  • General Electric Company
  • Stork (a Fluor Company)
  • Moventas Gears Oy
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  • Vestas Wind Systems A/S
  • Suzlon Energy Ltd
  • ABB Ltd
  • Dana SAC UK Ltd
  • Nordex SE
  • Mistras Group
  • Integrated Power Services LLC

Key Market Trends

Rising Deployment of Deep Water Offshore Wind Turbine Is Expected To Drive The Market

  • As demand for energy is rising, major countries and companies are turning towards the adoption of renewable energy as it has the ability to provide clean energy. The adoption of offshore wind energy with advance technology attracted the countries and companies for high investment.
  • By location of deployment, the offshore industry is expected to remain the driver of the global wind turbine industry investments during the forecast period, owing to declining costs and improved technology.
  • The offshore wind industry witnessed major installations in 2020. For instance, China installed a 3 GW offshore wind in a single year, followed by the Netherlands (installed 1.5 GW), Belgium (installed 706 MW), the United Kingdom (installed 483 MW), and Germany (237 MW). However, the slowdown of growth in terms of new installation in the United Kingdom was mainly due to the gap between the execution of projects in the Contracts for Difference (CfD) 1 and CfD 2 rounds. Furthermore, in Germany, the slowdown in new installations was primarily caused by unfavorable conditions and a lower level of the short-term offshore wind project pipeline.
  • The expected increase in the deployment of wind turbines in more complex and challenging environments, such as farther offshore, coupled with the growing capacity of the wind turbine capacity, has put additional pressure on the operating components of the wind turbine. This results in premature failure of the components, such as gearbox and other components, and is likely to cause a significant downturn in wind farms. Additionally, the costs involved in providing MRO services are much higher than onshore sites. Factors, such as increased material, service, and hard-to-access terrains, are restraining growth compared to onshore facilities.

Asia-Pacific to Grow at the Fastest Rate

  • Asia-Pacific is the largest wind energy market in the world, owing to the contribution of China. The region has a cumulative installed capacity of 346.70 GW, of which onshore wind power installed capacity is 336.29 GW and offshore wind power installed capacity is 10.41 GW. ?
  • Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, as it is home to countries, such as China, India, South Korea, and others.
  • As of 2020, China had the largest wind power installed capacity in Asia-Pacific, around 278.32 GW. The country is also considered among the top markets in the onshore wind power industry globally. In 2020, China added up to 58.93 GW of new wind power, with 48.94 GW onshore installations and 9.99 GW offshore installations. All of this indicates that China is expected to be the largest market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • On the other hand, India, the second-largest country in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of wind energy installed capacity, sat only with a capacity of 38.625 GW as of 2020. However, over the next ten years, the electricity demand is expected to double in the country of 1.35 billion people. Accordingly, the Indian government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, of which 60 GW is expected to come from wind energy, and a target of 450 GW by 2030, of which 140 GW is expected to be wind-based generation. The country boasts a technical potential at a 120-meter hub height of a vast 695 GW.

Key Topics Covered:

1 INTRODUCTION

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Global Renewable Energy Mix, 2018

4.3 Wind Power Installed Capacity and Forecast in GW, till 2026

4.4 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2026

4.5 Global Average Size of Wind Turbine in MW, 2018-2026

4.6 Recent Trends and Developments

4.7 Government Policies and Regulations

4.8 Market Dynamics

4.8.1 Drivers

4.8.2 Restraints

4.9 Supply Chain Analysis

4.10 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION

5.1 Location of Deployment

5.2 Service Type

5.3 Component

5.4 Geography

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements

6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players

6.3 Company Profiles

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BatteryResourcers--Orbia leads again with an additional $70 million in funding to support Battery Resourcers in expanding its global operations in commercial lithium-ion battery recycling. Orbia Ventures and Koura initiated this funding round after steering the investor syndicate that backed closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycler and manufacturer Battery Resourcers to develop its first commercial processing facility. Orbia and Koura have been joined by Hitachi Ventures, InMotion Ventures (JLR), Doral Energy, At One Ventures, TDK Ventures and Trumpf Ventures for this investment.


Analysts predict at least 145 million active electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030 and governments worldwide are implementing adoption incentives and lithium-ion battery recycling mandates for EVs reaching end-of-life. With this investment round, Battery Resourcers will bring two additional commercial-scale processing facilities online in 2022 to meet surging demand for battery recycling and sustainably-sourced materials.

Sameer Bharadwaj, CEO of Orbia, said, “Battery Resourcers has made incredible progress in developing their industry-leading battery recycling and manufacturing technology. The advancements in pilot stage, combined with this round of funding, enables the company to rapidly scale to meet customer demand.”

Bharadwaj continued, “What first drew Battery Resourcers and Orbia together was a shared commitment to advancing lives around the world by developing technologies that enable wider adoption of renewables. Today, Battery Resourcers offers us a compelling investment as well as development opportunities that leverage our combined capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions for industries and consumers.”

Orbia, a global leader in specialty products and innovative solutions spanning the precision agriculture, data communications, building and infrastructure, fluorinated solutions and polymer solutions verticals, first announced its Series B investment in Battery Resourcers in April 2021 through its Orbia Ventures arm.

Koura, Orbia’s business focused on the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts and technologies, is engaged in several initiatives with Battery Resourcers to develop and deploy technologies to recycle battery materials and enable gains in efficiency and sustainability. Koura is executing on a comprehensive energy materials strategy with an emphasis on electrolyte salts, binders and high-performance electrolyte additives and solvents from its new Koflyte line. In addition, Koura is working with Battery Resourcers to integrate recycled materials into the battery supply chains in North America and Europe and is supporting Battery Resourcers’ commercialization efforts in those markets.

Said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of Battery Resourcers, “The partnership we have with Orbia and Koura has blossomed from a vision for a circular future and through solving for the most critical part of an integrated supply chain: the battery chemistries themselves. Koura’s ownership of raw assets and expertise in battery materials is second to none. Together, I look forward to driving the clean transition locally and globally.”

About Orbia

Orbia is a community of companies bound by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. The Orbia companies have a collective focus on ensuring food security, connecting communities to data infrastructure, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes and expanding access to health and wellness with basic and advanced materials and solutions. Orbia operates in the Precision Agriculture, Data Communications, Building and Infrastructure, Fluorinated Solutions and Polymer Solutions sectors. The company has commercial activities in more than 110 countries and operations in over 50, with global headquarters in Mexico City, Boston, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv. To learn more, please visit http://www.orbia.com.

About Koura

Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Koura is a part of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges. Koura’s products are used in a vast range of applications including the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Koura has commercial activities across the world, with operations in the United Kingdom, Mexico, United States, India and Japan.

About Battery Resourcers

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Battery Resourcers operates the world’s most efficient lithium-ion battery recycling process. A vertically integrated recycling, refining and materials engineering company, Battery Resourcers turns spent batteries and production scrap directly into new, battery-ready cathode active material with significant reductions in costs, emissions and energy consumption. Founded in 2015 with a mission of returning 100% of battery active materials back into new batteries, the company today makes EV-grade, finished cathode active materials that perform as well as industry-leading brands.


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The fifth annual event—to be held October 20-22, 2021—will gather energy leaders in New Delhi and virtually to propel important dialogue on India’s new energy future


NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The dramatic turnaround in global energy markets—exemplified by acute energy crises in China and Europe; international gas and coal shortages; and renewed volatility in global oil markets—and India’s energy transition, policy choices and its new hydrogen focus, will be among the key topics for energy ministers, senior industry executives and leading national and international energy experts speaking at the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, to be held in New Delhi, as well as virtually, October 20-22.

Now in its fifth year, India Energy Forum by CERAWeek is hosted by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The event will convene an international group of more than 100 speakers across more than 50 sessions, as well as a community of thousands of delegates from India and regional energy companies, energy-related industries, institutions and governments.

Featured speakers include:

  • Hon. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri– minister of petroleum and natural gas and minister of housing and urban affairs, Government of India
  • H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud – minister of energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi – minister of state for energy affairs, Qatar; president and CEO, Qatar Petroleum
  • Fatih Birol – executive director, International Energy Agency
  • H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo– secretary general of OPEC
  • Hon. Jennifer M. Granholm – secretary of energy, United States
  • Bernard Looney – CEO, bp
  • Patrick Pouyanné – chairman of the board and CEO, TotalEnergies
  • Tengku Muhamad Taufik – president and group CEO, PETRONAS
  • Rajiv Kumar – vice chairman, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
  • Mukesh Ambani – chairman and managing director, Reliance Industries
  • Gautam Adani – chairman, Adani Group Ltd.

“We are honored to host the fifth India Energy Forum by CERAWeek”, said Daniel Yergin, IHS Markit vice chairman and author of The New Map. “We are pleased to be hosting this important event under the patronage of Minister Puri and the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. India's energy transition has multiple dimensions, and its energy sector is undergoing a transformation with relentless focus on outcomes. This year’s conference comes at a most turbulent and consequential time for energy markets and the global economy, and will expand the important discussion on the opportunities, challenges and strategies in both India and the rapidly-evolving energy world.”

Key topics to be explored include:

  • Energy Transition
  • Building India’s new energy future: clean, affordable, reliable, sustainable
  • Low carbon technologies and innovation
  • Energy competition and business models
  • Climate change and resilience
  • New sources of energy
  • Energy demand and supply chains
  • Indian Energy sector growth

“The fifth India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, taking place just ten days before the start of the COP 26 in Glasgow, will provide a timely window into the thinking of political and industry leaders on India’s energy and climate goals as the country recovers from the pandemic,” said Atul Arya, chief energy strategist, IHS Markit and architect of the conference program. “Forum participants will discuss a wide spectrum of topics including growing domestic oil and gas production; fulfilling the green hydrogen mission of Prime Minister Modi; growing biofuels supply and making the economy more resilient to commodity price shocks. India’s leadership and engagement will be critical for transforming the global map of energy.”

Visit https://indiaenergy.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the most up-to-date program information. Session times, topics and speakers are subject to change.

Virtual registration for members of the news media:

Members of the news media are invited to cover India Energy Forum by CERAWeek remotely/virtually.

All members of the media are required to apply for accreditation. Registrations are not transferrable.

Applications for media credentials can be submitted at the following link: https://bit.ly/3afOpHB

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Editors Note:

Background information about IHS Markit in India:

IHS Markit started its first center in India in 2005, and currently has more than 4,500 employees across Delhi’s National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai. India represents the firm’s largest employee base outside of the United States and the United Kingdom.

IHS Markit works closely with governments and organizations in the Indian subcontinent across core sectors of energy and natural resources; automotive; financial markets, maritime & trade; and engineering & product design.

About IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com)

IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.

IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd. and/or its affiliates. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners © 2021 IHS Markit Ltd. All rights reserved.


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  • Extended Manufacturing Assembly Process meets the evolving needs of product manufacturing and assembly processes with digital integrations for convenience, ease, and reliability
  • Schneider Electric is the world’s first manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, devices and software to utilize UL’s EMAP offering on their new UL891 approved FlexSeT switchboard

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#EMAP--Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and UL, the global safety science leader, today announced the new Extended Manufacturing Assembly Process (EMAP) enabling UL authorized assemblers to apply the UL Certification Mark to a compliant product at a location that is outside of the physical location manufacturing factories. With a new process that is all-digital, Schneider Electric is the world’s first manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, devices and software to utilize EMAP. Unveiled with the new FlexSeT switchboard, Schneider Electric has launched the industry’s first device compliant with the process’s rigorous standards. EMAP-authorized assembly sites must meet the same qualifications as a UL authorized factory through three key steps in the overall process:



  • Authorization of assembly sites
  • Issuance process of how UL authorizes and applies the UL Mark for product safety
  • Surveillance by which ongoing inspections occur

UL and Schneider Electric collaborated to create the Extended Manufacturing Assembly Process to enhance the assembly experience with digital integrations that offer efficiency, accuracy, and time savings. The process provides a best-in-class digital journey through the design, build, and operate phases, making assembly, maintenance, and updates easy to manage throughout the product lifecycle.

By creating a unique “digital twin” for each product, assemblers are guided step-by-step through the assembly process by a visual model, and customers and maintenance workers can easily identify any components requiring updates or replacement. The modular design also provides more seamless installation and maintenance without specialized training for different devices.

“We are incredibly proud of the standards EMAP sets for the industry and the trust it provides for businesses around the world,” said Milan Dotlich, Vice President and General Manager, Energy and Industrial Automation for UL. “The process we’ve developed with Schneider Electric provides much-needed opportunities to expand the scope of cutting-edge equipment outside of a select few locations, while still ensuring every device meets the highest level of quality for safety and reliability.”

“As the first UL-certified switchboard utilizing EMAP in the industry, FlexSeT is the next step in the digital transformation of the industry,” said Guillaume Le Gouic, Senior Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric. “We’re extremely grateful to UL for their leadership and collaboration in establishing the new process, and the commitment it provides to our customers and distributors.”

To learn more about the new FlexSeT switchboard and EMAP compliance, visit se.com/us/flexset. Purchases can be made through local distributors or Schneider Electric.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. www.se.com

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent”) today joins the U.S. in celebrating the 7th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, which marks the growth of the industry by raising awareness of the benefits fuel cell technologies and hydrogen energy provide in reducing emissions while driving economic growth.

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is observed on October 8 in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen - 1.008. Hydrogen is already providing fuel, feedstock, and power to wide-ranging sectors of the U.S.


Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Chairman and CEO of Advent, commented on this celebration, “Advent Technologies is thrilled to celebrate the 7th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. The continued push to increase awareness of the hydrogen and fuel cell economies is crucial to highlight the current success and future growth possibilities of the industry. At Advent, we produce fuel cells that convert hydrogen and other renewable fuels to electricity. These technologies will be essential for realizing the goal of 100 percent clean power. We look forward to an accelerated energy transition and we remain committed to actively playing our role in decarbonizing the world.”

Hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies offer a clear pathway toward low- and no-carbon emissions economic growth, while creating high-quality jobs and spurring advanced American manufacturing. As countries around the world increasingly look to hydrogen as a clean energy pathway, the U.S. is uniquely well-positioned to take a leadership role. By leveraging abundant resources and a robust industrial sector, the U.S. hydrogen industry can spur American energy innovation and promote economic competitiveness.

For more information on National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, please visit www.hydrogenandfuelcellday.org.

About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems, and the critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in California, Greece, Denmark, Germany, and the Philippines. With more than 100 patents issued for its fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enable various fuels to function at high temperatures under extreme conditions – offering a flexible “Any Fuel. Anywhere.” option for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors. For more information, visit www.advent.energy.

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Five local families will never have to worry about their energy bills again, thanks to the $250k donation from solar provider Atlantic Key Energy

PENSACOLA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Saturday, local solar provider Atlantic Key Energy made a life-changing donation for five families in the Pensacola area. The donation, which amounts to $250k, will cover solar systems for all five family homes.



Atlantic Key Energy has been serving the state of Florida since 2019, helping families save money with the sun. The company stands by their mission to serve others and help them achieve more, and applies it to everything that they do. From this sentiment came their partnership with the local organization Feed Fosters NWF.

The company consistently sponsors the monthly meals that the organization provides to over 200 families throughout the northwest region of Florida.

“Being a parent is a huge responsibility, and these parents have twice the amount of responsibility if not more. It is a thankless job to look after the vulnerable members of society that have no one else. That is why we felt this giveaway was a great way to give back to families in the community that deserve it,” says CEO Brian Schonbeck.

In addition to their work with Feed Fosters NWF, Atlantic Key is a proud partner of the GivePower Foundation, whose solar water farms sustainably create access to clean water in water-scarce regions worldwide.

Atlantic Key Energy serves the Sunshine State and has expanded to Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina with 16 local offices and over 700 employees.

For more information about Atlantic Key Energy and their give-back initiatives, visit https://atlantickeyenergy.com/ake-gives-back/.

About Atlantic Key Energy Solar

Atlantic Key Energy is an industry leader in the responsible installation of solar energy. Atlantic Key Energy helps homeowners generate clean rooftop energy and lock-in affordable energy rates through free estimates, education, installation and excellent customer service. Through Energy Expects, AKE helps homeowners evaluate if their homes are already qualified to save with the sun. AKE was awarded the 2020-2021 Green Flash and Green Partner Award from CED Green Tech. AKE hopes to expand their reach across the entire east coast. To learn more about Atlantic Key Energy, check out their Facebook and Instagram or head to their website atlantickeyenergy.com.


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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Drilling Bits Market in Oil and Gas Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The publisher has been monitoring the drilling bits market in oil and gas industry and it is poised to grow by $1.32 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period.

The report on drilling bits market in oil and gas industry provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by the migration of drilling into unconventional areas and increased use of horizontal and multilateral wells.

The drilling bits market in oil and gas industry analysis includes product and application segments and geographic landscape. This study identifies the focus on reduction of non-productive time (NPT) as one of the prime reasons driving the drilling bits market in oil and gas industry growth during the next few years.

Companies Mentioned

  • Atlas Copco AB
  • Baker Hughes Co.
  • Bit Brokers International Ltd.
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Drill King International LP
  • Drilling Products Inc.
  • Halliburton Co.
  • NOV Inc.
  • Sandvik AB
  • Ulterra Drilling Technologies L.P.

The report on drilling bits market in oil and gas industry covers the following areas:

  • Drilling bits market in oil and gas industry sizing
  • Drilling bits market in oil and gas industry forecast
  • Drilling bits market in oil and gas industry analysis

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

  • Market overview

2. Market Landscape

  • Market ecosystem
  • Value chain analysis

3. Market Sizing

  • Market definition
  • Market segment analysis
  • Market size 2020
  • Market outlook: Forecast for 2020 - 2025

4. Five Forces Analysis

  • Five forces summary
  • Bargaining power of buyers
  • Bargaining power of suppliers
  • Threat of new entrants
  • Threat of substitutes
  • Threat of rivalry
  • Market condition

5. Market Segmentation by Product

  • Market segments
  • Comparison by Product
  • Fixed cutter bits - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Roller cone cutter bits - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Market opportunity by Product

6. Market Segmentation by Application

  • Market segments
  • Comparison by Application
  • Onshore - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Offshore - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Market opportunity by Application

7. Customer landscape

8. Geographic Landscape

  • Geographic segmentation
  • Geographic comparison
  • North America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • MEA - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • APAC - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Europe - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • South America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
  • Key leading countries
  • Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape
  • Market drivers
  • Market challenges
  • Market trends

9. Vendor Landscape

  • Overview
  • Vendor landscape
  • Landscape disruption

10. Vendor Analysis

  • Vendors covered
  • Market positioning of vendors

11. Appendix

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/x1k6ds


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OSLO, Norway & STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#LeifErikson--Bulk Fiber Networks, a leading builder and operator of fiber network infrastructure in the Nordics, and WFN Strategies, a leading submarine cable planning, engineering, and implementation firm, together announce commencement of a feasibility study for the prospective Leif Erikson cable project, unlocking the global renewable giants Norway and Canada.



The Leif Erikson Cable System will consist of a 4.200 km direct link between southern Norway and Atlantic-Canada connecting into Goose Bay, including plans to extend the system terrestrially back to Montreal. The Leif Erikson system will be the first trans-Atlantic cable powered with 100% renewable energy in line with Bulk’s vision to bring sustainable infrastructure to a global audience.

The Leif Erikson subsea fiber cable will form a northern route between Norway and Canada with 100% renewable energy feed from both sides of the Atlantic.

The feasibility study will be used for survey and construction planning, hazard identification, risk management, and budget and economic modeling. In addition, the feasibility study will develop sustainability requirements for the supply chain and life cycle management.

Bulk Infrastructure owns and operates more than 10,000 km of international and intra-Nordic high-capacity subsea and terrestrial fiber networks, including four live subsea fiber systems, one under construction and the Leif Erikson system now kicking off detailed planning.

WFN Strategies will act as the project planner, designer, and implementer, establishing an initial understanding of the telecommunications infrastructure which will need to be constructed; creating a high-level plan (technical requirements and timeline) for developing that infrastructure; identifying any obstacles or issues in constructing the infrastructure; and providing budgetary cost estimates for the Leif Erikson Cable System project. WFN will bring long term industry experience into the project planning and management.

“We are pleased to formally kick off the Leif Erikson project together with WFN,” said Peder Naerboe, Founder & Executive Chairman at Bulk. “WFN’s experience with submarine cable projects in the arctic regions as well as their determination to include Sustainability as a key element all through the project management makes them the ideal partner for us in a project like Leif Erikson.”

“We are excited to be working with Bulk in preparing the Feasibility Study for the Leif Erikson submarine cable project,” said WFN Strategies Managing Director, Wayne Nielsen. “Bulk Fiber Networks continues to demonstrate success in project execution and making sustainable digital infrastructure available for a rapidly expanding industry. This project draws nicely on our cable engineering and development capabilities, and we look forward to supporting this new system.”

In the Norwegian end of the Leif Erikson system, a prosperous Nordic Data Center industry is rapidly becoming a sustainability hub in European Digital Infrastructure. The Nordic governments support digital infrastructure development at scale. As an example the Norwegian government issued in 2018 a national data center strategy: “Powered by Nature: Norway as a Data Center Nation.” A critical element to achieving this vision of the Nordics as a sustainable Digital Infrastructure hub in Europe, is the availability of high-capacity dark fiber, including low-latency pathways to North America and Central Europe. The Leif Erikson system would be a hallmark project in such respect, and would furthermore be the first trans-Atlantic fiber system that would be powered by 100% renewable energy in both ends. This was also acknowledged by the Global Carrier Awards when shortlisting Leif Erikson for special recognition in the 2021 awards to be announced later this month.

About Bulk Fiber Networks AS

Bulk Fiber Networks is a leading builder and operator of fiber network infrastructure, tailor-made to meet the growing demands of large-scale data and cloud service providers in the Nordics, the US and Europe. We offer some of the shortest, lowest-latency international and intra-Nordic fiber routes available. To learn how Bulk Fiber Networks can help you connect into the Nordics, visit bulkinfrastructure.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Bulk Fiber Networks is a division of Bulk Infrastructure, a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure in the Nordics.

About WFN Strategies, LLC

WFN Strategies, LLC (wfnstrategies.com) is an industry-leading consultancy specializing in the planning, procurement, and implementation of submarine cable systems. WFN has served the telecommunications industry for 20 years and possesses an accredited ISO 9001:2015 management system, and ISO 27001:2013 InfoSec program for the implementation of submarine cable systems for commercial, governmental, and offshore energy companies throughout the world. We are in the process of obtaining our ISO 14001:2015 certification for an environmental management system. WFN’s commitment to sustainability spans two decades, and it recently adopted a roadmap to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions in line with climate science, and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. WFN advocates for reduced emissions through renewable energy alternatives for clients’ submarine cables. In 2019, WFN received the President’s “E” Award for Exports.


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PARIS & ARNHEIM, the Netherlands & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allego Holding B.V. (“Allego” or the “Company”), a leading pan-European electric vehicle (“EV”) charging network, which recently announced its proposed business combination with Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (NYSE: SPAQ), today announced that it is expanding its existing partnership with Van der Valk VDC, a prominent European hotel group, to offer fast charging facilities at over 50 hotels across the Netherlands and Belgium. The project will include the installation of at least 60 ultra-fast chargers, ranging from 150kW to 300kW, as well as the installation of 60 fast chargers of 50kW, at different Van der Valk locations. Customers who anticipate a longer stay at the hotels may also avail themselves of one of the 100 AC 11kW chargers also provided by Allego.

This strategic agreement advances Allego’s mission to offer EV drivers increased charging optionality and accessibility across Europe. Together, Allego and Van der Valk are accelerating the availability of charging locations along travel corridors and in metropolitan areas. Their long-term partnership also provides for future expansions as the EV market evolves.

Ultra-fast charging and excellent hospitality services
Allego’s ultra-fast 150kW and 300 kW charging stations allow EV drivers to quickly obtain sufficient range and charge, allowing for a peaceful visit to a Van der Valk hotel. Van der Valk hotels are all centrally located along provincial roads and motorways, providing both a short drive from the road as well as the brand’s excellent service and comfort. Van der Valk hotels’ high quality hospitality offering may provide drivers with a delicious lunch, a cup of coffee, or bathroom break.

Expansion to begin at Van der Valk Cuijck
Allego currently has ultra-fast chargers installed at ten Van der Valk locations. The installation of the charging facilities at Van der Valk’s Cuijck-Nijmegen hotel will begin in the fourth quarter of 2021. Allego aims to have the other locations up and running within two years.

Mathieu Bonnet, CEO of Allego, said, “I am delighted that Van der Valk has put their trust in Allego to expand our collaboration to more locations and countries. Given the strength of the Van der Valk brand and the added value of the hotels’ hospitality offering for EV drivers, we are very much looking forward to enhancing our partnership.”

Rick Luijten, head of purchasing at Van der Valk VDC, said, “We have gotten to know Allego as a dynamic and leading company in its sector. We very much admire the drive and dedication of the Allego team and we look forward to working together with Allego as our long-standing partner to deliver fast and ultra-fast charging.”

About Allego

Allego delivers charging solutions for electric cars, motors, buses and trucks, for consumers, businesses and cities. Allego’s end-to-end charging solutions make it easier for businesses and cities to deliver the infrastructure drivers need, while the scalability of our solutions makes us the partner of the future. Founded in 2013, Allego is a leader in charging solutions, with an international charging network comprised of more than 26,000 charge points operational throughout Europe – and growing rapidly. Our charging solutions are connected to our proprietary platform, EV-Cloud, which gives us and our customers a full portfolio of features and services to meet and exceed market demands. We are committed to providing independent, reliable and safe charging solutions, agnostic of vehicle model or network affiliation. At Allego, we strive every day to make EV charging easier, more convenient and more enjoyable for all.

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Mercedes-EQ Experience brand centers pop up in New York and California alongside a 20-city test drive tour to immerse consumers in the brand’s electrification efforts

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today the launch of several interactive initiatives to educate consumers across the country about the brand’s first line of electric vehicles, Mercedes-EQ. Consumers in 20 U.S. cities will have the chance to test drive the first vehicle from the line, the all-new 2022 EQS Sedan, which officially arrives in the U.S. market later this fall. Later this month, the luxury automotive brand will also open the first of three Mercedes-EQ Experience brand centers in New York City, where guests will be able to learn more about its commitment to an electric future.


The local test drives simultaneously kicked off in Las Vegas, NV and Orange County, CA on October 6. At the test drives, attendees will enjoy a complimentary 30-minute drive to experience the technology, design, functionality, and connectivity of the EQS Sedan. Each ride will be accompanied by a product specialist who will serve as a right seat passenger. Attendees will also have access to the Mobile Experience Center, a hub where they will experience the pinnacle of electric luxury, in addition to an interactive digital experience educating them on the charge and range capabilities of electric vehicles.

On October 11, the Mercedes-EQ Experience will open its doors in the Meatpacking District of New York City, located at 60 10th Avenue, and will remain open through December 1. The Mercedes-EQ Experience will bring to life next generation innovations of Mercedes-EQ. A range of curated, immersive experiences will touch on the themes of a sustainable future, progressive luxury, and education on the vehicle’s charge and range capabilities. These will include:

  • An interactive energy harvesting pathway, created in partnership with Pavegen, where guests will be invited to walk over kinetic tech floor tiles that will generate reusable clean energy with each footstep. As attendees walk over the Pavegen floor tiles, their weight will compress an electromagnetic generator, which in turn will transform each individual footstep into a small amount of energy that is converted into clean electricity. LED visuals will showcase Mercedes-EQ’s commitment to tech-forward innovations and an electric future.
  • A museum-like space highlighting how Mercedes-Benz seamlessly weaves together innovation and luxury featuring video content, artifacts, and sketches of the EQ design process.
  • A Mercedes-EQ education station which will provide attendees with an interactive digital map highlighting the unprecedented access they will have to charging stations across the country and in local areas.
  • An energizer-comfort zone where guests will enjoy a transformative atmosphere featuring three settings based on acoustic ecologist, Gordon Hempton’s, audio library, resulting in a sound and ambient lighting experience.
  • EQS 450+ and EQS 580 vehicle displays for attendees to see the new model in person.
  • A large timeline display of the brand’s sustainability initiatives leading up to its goal of being carbon neutral by 2039.

An additional Mercedes-EQ experience will open in Santa Monica, CA from November 15-December 15, with a final center opening in early 2022.

“We are so excited to provide our U.S. consumers with a luxury electric offering with the new EQS Sedan. Through these local initiatives, we want to make it as easy as possible for drivers across the country to learn about the new Mercedes-EQ family of vehicles, and ultimately, feel comfortable going electric,” said Monique Harrison, Head of Brand at Mercedes-Benz USA. “Mercedes-Benz is focused on creating a smarter way of living and we look forward to bringing our U.S. consumers along on this important journey with us.”

The Mercedes-EQ family of vehicles will combine sophistication, sustainability, high-end technology, and style for an unprecedented fully electric luxury experience. The first models being introduced to the U.S. market include the EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4MATIC and will launch later this fall. With powerful and efficient systems, highly intelligent and adaptive functions, and sustainable yet luxurious details, the EQS unites performance, luxury, and sustainability in the most progressive way.

To view the full test drive city tour schedule and register for a specific session, please visit www.MercedesEQTestDrive.com. Consumers who do not register in advance will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn more about the EQS Sedan, please visit www.mbusa.com.

Local Test Drive Schedule:

  • Orange County, CA (October 6-9)
  • Las Vegas, NV (October 6-9)
  • Atlanta, GA (October 21-24)
  • Chicago, IL (October 28-31)
  • Seattle, WA (October 28-31)
  • Boston, MA (November 4-7)
  • Portland, OR (November 4-7)
  • New York, NY (November 11-14 & 18-21)
  • Denver, CO (November 18-21)
  • Philadelphia, PA (December 2-5)
  • San Francisco, CA (December 2-5)
  • Washington DC (Dec 9-12)
  • Sacramento, CA (January 13-16)
  • Dallas, TX (January 13-16)
  • Phoenix, AZ (January 20-23)
  • San Diego, CA (January 20-23)
  • Los Angeles, CA (January 26-29)
  • Houston, TX (February 24-27)
  • Miami, FL (February 24-27)
  • Tampa, FL (March 3-6)
  • Orlando, FL (March 3-6)

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty A-Class Sedan to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT R. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com.

Accredited journalists can visit our media site at www.media.mbusa.com.


Contacts

News Media Contact:
Lindsay Munson, Mercedes-Benz USA
201-573-2238

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) announced its acquisition of Silicone Engineering Ltd., a leading European manufacturer of silicone material solutions based in Lancashire, UK. Silicone Engineering expands Rogers’ existing advanced silicones platform and provides Rogers a European Center of Excellence to service customers requiring premium silicone solutions for applications in the EV/HEV, Industrial, Medical and other markets.

“Silicone Engineering is a premiere silicone solutions provider and is an outstanding strategic fit with our Elastomeric Material Solutions business,” said Bruce Hoechner, Rogers’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “This combination creates a dynamic silicones platform in Rogers that further strengthens our ability to serve our global customers, especially for our core markets. The Silicone Engineering team, products and business model are closely aligned with Rogers, so we expect a seamless integration, and we look forward to maximizing the strategic commercial opportunities this combination affords.”

The transaction closed October 8, 2021. Terms were not disclosed. Rogers expects the transaction to be accretive to 2022 earnings per share. Trailing twelve month revenues for Silicone Engineering were approximately £30 million, and Silicone Engineering’s profitability is comparable to that of the Elastomeric Material Solutions business unit.

About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. Rogers delivers innovative solutions to help our customers solve their toughest material challenges. Rogers’ advanced electronic and elastomeric materials are used in applications for EV/HEV, automotive safety and radar systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, wireless infrastructure, energy-efficient motor drives, industrial equipment and more. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe, with sales offices worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, which concern our plans, objectives, outlook, goals, strategies, future events, future net sales or performance, capital expenditures, future restructuring, plans or intentions relating to expansions, business trends and other information that is not historical information. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the Silicone Engineering acquisition, including future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us on the date of this release and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause such results to differ include: the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the Silicone Engineering acquisition; the ability to successfully integrate Silicone Engineering into the Company; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company following the announcement of the Silicone Engineering acquisition; the duration and impacts of the novel coronavirus global pandemic and efforts to contain its transmission and distribute vaccines, including the effect of these factors on our business, suppliers, customers, end users and economic conditions generally; failure to capitalize on, volatility within, or other adverse changes with respect to the Company's growth drivers, including advanced mobility and advanced connectivity, such as delays in adoption or implementation of new technologies; uncertain business, economic and political conditions in the United States (U.S.) and abroad, particularly in China, South Korea, Germany, Hungary and Belgium, where we maintain significant manufacturing, sales or administrative operations; the trade policy dynamics between the U.S. and China reflected in trade agreement negotiations and the imposition of tariffs and other trade restrictions, including trade restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei); fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our ability to develop innovative products and the extent to which our products are incorporated into end-user products and systems and the extent to which end-user products and systems incorporating our products achieve commercial success; the ability and willingness of our sole or limited source suppliers to deliver certain key raw materials, including commodities, to us in a timely and cost-effective manner; intense global competition affecting both our existing products and products currently under development; business interruptions due to catastrophes or other similar events, such as natural disasters, war, terrorism or public health crises; failure to realize, or delays in the realization of anticipated benefits of acquisitions and divestitures due to, among other things, the existence of unknown liabilities or difficulty integrating acquired businesses; our ability to attract and retain management and skilled technical personnel; our ability to protect our proprietary technology from infringement by third parties and/or allegations that our technology infringes third party rights; changes in effective tax rates or tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate; failure to comply with financial and restrictive covenants in our credit agreement or restrictions on our operational and financial flexibility due to such covenants; the outcome of ongoing and future litigation, including our asbestos-related product liability litigation; changes in environmental laws and regulations applicable to our business; and disruptions in, or breaches of, our information technology systems. For additional information about the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect our business, please see our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Rogers Corporation assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements contained herein except as required by law.


Contacts

Media:
Amy Kweder
Director, Corporate Communications
Phone: 480.203.0058
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Investor:
Steve Haymore
Director, Investor Relations
Phone: 480.917.6026
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Regular Monthly Meeting Scheduled October 26, 2021

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. It is a hybrid meeting. The Commissioners, executive leadership, and legal counsel will be present in the boardroom of the Port Authority Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.


The meeting is open to the public to attend. However, the meeting can also be accessed virtually via WebEx webinar. The agenda and the instructions to access Port Houston public meetings are available at https://porthouston.com/leadership/public-meetings/.

Please note the following upcoming planned Port Houston public hybrid meetings: (subject to change)

October 26:

Regular Monthly Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

November 18:

Budget Workshop – 9:00 a.m.

December 7:

Port Commission Regular meeting – 9:00 a.m.

Sign up for public comment is available up to an hour before these Port Commission meetings by contacting Erik Eriksson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Liana Christian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Port Houston
For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel – the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. nation. The more than 200 private and eight public terminals along the federal waterway supports the creation of nearly 1.35 million jobs in Texas and 3.2 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $339 billion in Texas – 20.6% of Texas’ total gross domestic product (GDP) – and a total of $801.9 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website: https://porthouston.com/


Contacts

Lisa Ashley, Director, Media Relations, Port Houston
Office: 713-670-2644; Mobile: 832-247-8179; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group announced today that it has expanded its investment in Bolder Industries, a pioneer in converting end-of-life tires into sustainable carbon black and petrochemical alternatives.


CIM Group’s expanded partnership with Bolder Industries, a certified B Corporation, will support the organization’s growth and advancement of ESG initiatives on a global scale. Certified B Corporations are global businesses that have been rigorously vetted for adherence to social and environmental standards and that are committed to balancing purpose and profit.

Since its founding in 2011, Bolder Industries has been a leader in the waste-to-value sector by turning end-of-life tires into raw resources through its proprietary low-emissions process. Bolder Industries’ flagship product is BolderBlack®, a more sustainable and less expensive alternative to virgin carbon black—a petroleum product used primarily in tire, rubber, and other black plastic production. The company also produces recycled oil that it sells under the BolderOil name and steel known as BolderSteel. CIM Group was an early investor with Bolder from the development of its first production facility to delivery to market of its products.

“CIM Group believes in Bolder Industries as we have seen firsthand the evolution from development of the first production line reusing what historically was deemed waste, to today as the company provides customers with valuable, sustainable products. Our additional support aids the company’s expansion of its highly regarded products and programs. Bolder Industries’ approach and products place it at the forefront of sustainable industries which aligns with CIM’s longstanding ESG commitment,” said Avi Shemesh, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group.

Bolder Industries products are currently used in more than 300 products including tires, automotive parts, wetsuits, phone cases, and more, and meets the needs of global brands that are committed to sustainability, greenhouse gas emission offsets, and reduced water and power use.

Bolder Industries’ expansion comes on the convergence of three global trends: increased consumer demand for sustainability; the shift of environmental responsibility from consumers to product producers; and the increase in speed to scalability.

“Our vision is to transform what it means to be a sustainable, environmentally-conscious company and we’re incredibly humbled by the support we’ve gained to do so,” said Tony Wibbeler, Bolder Industries CEO. “Bolder Industries is scaling at such a speed that enables existing customers to expand their business with us when they want to and new partners can see impact quickly.”

Since its inception in 1994, CIM has focused on real estate and infrastructure projects that serve the needs of communities throughout the Americas and is committed to investing in sustainable assets. In addition to Bolder Industries, CIM is an investor in an affiliate of MAS Energy, LLC, a privately held owner, developer, and operator of North American Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) production assets and biogas to power facilities.

About CIM Group

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer. Since 1994, CIM has sought to create value in projects and positively impact the lives of people in communities across the Americas by delivering more than $60 billion of essential real estate and infrastructure projects. CIM’s diverse team of experts applies its broad knowledge and disciplined approach through hands-on management of real assets from due diligence to operations through disposition. CIM strives to make a meaningful difference in the world by executing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and enhancing each community in which it invests. For more information, visit www.cimgroup.com.

About Bolder Industries

Founded in 2011, Bolder Industries provides circular solutions for rubber, plastic and petrochemical supply chains. The company has developed and scaled a proprietary solution that recovers 98% of scrap tires by extracting high quality petroleum-based ingredients and steel, while helping customers achieve their corporate sustainability goals. Its flagship product, BolderBlack®, is a less expensive, more sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black. To learn more, visit www.bolderindustries.com.


Contacts

CIM Group
Karen Diehl
Diehl Communications
310-741-9097
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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”, NYSE: CVX) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 23 separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash up to $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes of the series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”). The Offers are made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated October 4, 2021 relating to the Notes (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the “Notice of Guaranteed Delivery”) and, as applicable, the letter of transmittal (together with the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the “Tender Offer Documents”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.


Set forth in the table below is the applicable Total Consideration (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for each series of Notes, as calculated at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) today, October 8, 2021, in accordance with the Offer to Purchase.

Acceptance
Priority Level(1)

 

Title of Security

 

Issuer

 

CUSIP/ISIN

 

Par Call Date(2)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(millions)

 

Reference
U.S.
Treasury
Security(3)

 

Reference
U.S.
Treasury
Yield

 

Fixed
Spread
(basis
points)
(3)

 

Total
Consideration
(2)(3)

1

 

7.250% Senior Debentures Due 2097

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AS4/ US655044AS49

 

NA

 

August 1, 2097

 

$84

 

2.375% due 5/15/2051

 

2.151%

 

170

 

$1,833.56

2

 

5.250% Notes due 2043

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AU0/ US166756AU09

 

May 15, 2043

 

November 15, 2043

 

$996

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

82

 

$1,370.22

3

 

5.250% Notes due 2043

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AG0/ US655044AG01

 

May 15, 2043

 

November 15, 2043

 

$4

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

82

 

$1,370.22

4

 

6.000% Notes due 2041

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AT3 /US166756AT36

 

September 1, 2040

 

March 1, 2041

 

$839

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

67

 

$1,471.53

5

 

6.000% Notes due 2041

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AE5 /US655044AE52

 

September 1, 2040

 

March 1, 2041

 

$11

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

67

 

$1,471.53

6

 

5.050% Notes due 2044

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AV8 /US166756AV81

 

May 15, 2044

 

November 15, 2044

 

$845

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

85

 

$1,343.50

7

 

5.050% Notes due 2044

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AJ4 /US655044AJ40

 

May 15, 2044

 

November 15, 2044

 

$5

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

85

 

$1,343.50

8

 

4.950% Notes due 2047

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AW6 /US166756AW64

 

February 15, 2047

 

August 15, 2047

 

$495

 

2.375% due 5/15/2051

 

2.151%

 

75

 

$1,365.85

9

 

4.950% Notes due 2047

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AN5 /US655044AN51

 

February 15, 2047

 

August 15, 2047

 

$5

 

2.375% due 5/15/2051

 

2.151%

 

75

 

$1,365.85

10

 

7.840% Medium-Term Notes, Series 1992 due 2033

 

Texaco Capital Inc.

 

88168LCV6 /US88168LCV62

 

NA

 

February 15, 2033

 

$10

 

1.250% due 8/15/2031

 

1.598%

 

93

 

$1,521.00

11

 

8.000% Debentures due 2032

 

Texaco Capital Inc.

 

881685BB6 /US881685BB68

 

NA

 

August 1, 2032

 

$75

 

1.250% due 8/15/2031

 

1.598%

 

90

 

$1,518.05

12

 

2.978% Notes Due 2040

 

Chevron Corporation

 

166764BZ2 /US166764BZ29

 

November 11, 2039

 

May 11, 2040

 

$500

 

1.750% due 08/15/2041

 

2.105%

 

60

 

$1,038.82

13

 

8.625% Debentures due 2032

 

Texaco Capital Inc.

 

881685AY7 /US881685AY70

 

NA

 

April 1, 2032

 

$147

 

1.250% due 8/15/2031

 

1.598%

 

90

 

$1,561.36

14

 

8.625% Debentures due 2031

 

Texaco Capital Inc.

 

881685AX9 /US881685AX97

 

NA

 

November 15, 2031

 

$108

 

1.250% due 8/15/2031

 

1.598%

 

85

 

$1,549.33

15

 

4.200% Notes due 2049

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AX4 /US166756AX48

 

April 15, 2049

 

October 15, 2049

 

$474

 

2.375% due 5/15/2051

 

2.151%

 

75

 

$1,245.02

16

 

4.200% Notes due 2049

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AR6 /US655044AR65

 

April 15, 2049

 

October 15, 2049

 

$26

 

2.375% due 5/15/2051

 

2.151%

 

75

 

$1,245.02

17

 

7.250% Notes due 2023

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AM8 /US166756AM82

 

NA

 

October 15, 2023

 

$90

 

0.250% due 09/30/2023

 

0.320%

 

18

 

$1,134.72

18

 

7.250% Notes due 2023

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

654894AE4 /US654894AE49

 

NA

 

October 15, 2023

 

$10

 

0.250% due 09/30/2023

 

0.320%

 

18

 

$1,134.72

19

 

3.191% Notes Due 2023

 

Chevron Corporation

 

166764AH3 /US166764AH30

 

March 24, 2023

 

June 24, 2023

 

$2,250

 

0.250% due 09/30/2023

 

0.320%

 

-2

 

$1,041.80

20

 

2.566% Notes Due 2023

 

Chevron Corporation

 

166764BK5 /US166764BK59

 

March 16, 2023

 

May 16, 2023

 

$750

 

0.250% due 09/30/2023

 

0.320%

 

-2

 

$1,032.26

21

 

3.900% Notes due 2024

 

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

 

166756AP1 /US166756AP14

 

August 15, 2024

 

November 15, 2024

 

$625

 

0.375% due 09/15/2024

 

0.577%

 

5

 

$1,092.04

22

 

3.900% Notes due 2024

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

655044AH8 /US655044AH83

 

August 15, 2024

 

November 15, 2024

 

$25

 

0.375% due 09/15/2024

 

0.577%

 

5

 

$1,092.04

23

 

2.895% Notes Due 2024

 

Chevron Corporation

 

166764BT6 /US166764BT68

 

January 3, 2024

 

March 3, 2024

 

$1,000

 

0.375% due 09/15/2024

 

0.577%

 

-8

 

$1,053.00

(1)

Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions of the Offers described in the Offer to Purchase, if the Maximum Purchase Condition (as defined below) is not satisfied with respect to every series of Notes, Chevron will accept Notes for purchase in the order of their respective Acceptance Priority Level specified in the table above (with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 23 being the lowest Acceptance Priority Level). It is possible that a series of Notes with a particular Acceptance Priority Level will not be accepted for purchase even if one or more series with a higher or lower Acceptance Priority Level are accepted for purchase.

(2)

For each series of Notes in respect of which a par call date is indicated, the calculation of the applicable Total Consideration has been performed taking into account such par call date.

(3)

The Total Consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the “Total Consideration”) payable per each $1,000 principal amount of such series of Notes validly tendered for purchase has been based on the fixed spread specified in the table above (the “Fixed Spread”) for such series of Notes, plus the yield of the specified Reference U.S. Treasury Security for that series as quoted on the Bloomberg reference page “FIT1” as of 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on October 8, 2021. See “Description of the Offers—Determination of the Total Consideration.” The Total Consideration does not include the applicable Accrued Coupon Payment as defined below), which will be payable in cash in addition to the applicable Total Consideration.

The Offers will each expire at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on October 8, 2021, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the “Expiration Date”). Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on the Expiration Date, unless extended, but not thereafter, unless extended by Chevron.

For Holders who deliver a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and all other required documentation at or prior to the Expiration Date, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Tender Offer Documents, the deadline to validly tender Notes using the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures will be the second business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on October 13, 2021 (the “Guaranteed Delivery Date”).

The Initial Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be October 12, 2021. The Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date and is expected to be October 14, 2021. Each of the Initial Settlement Date and the Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date is herein referred to as a “Settlement Date.”

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase in the Offers will receive the applicable Total Consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of such Notes in cash on the applicable Settlement Date.

In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase will receive a cash payment equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from and including the immediately preceding interest payment date for such Notes to, but excluding, the Initial Settlement Date (the “Accrued Coupon Payment”). Interest will cease to accrue on the Initial Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers and Holders whose Notes are tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures and are accepted for purchase will not receive payment of any interest for the period from and including the Initial Settlement Date.

GENERAL

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Offers are not being made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of either this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any material relating to us or the Notes in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from any such country or jurisdiction, except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower carbon future, we are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and growing our lower carbon businesses. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

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HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) ("Valaris" or the "Company") will hold its third quarter 2021 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. CDT (10:00 a.m. EDT and 2:00 p.m. London) on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The earnings release will be issued before the New York Stock Exchange opens that morning.


The conference call will be webcast live at www.valaris.com. Alternatively, callers may dial +1-855-239-3215 within the United States or +1-412-542-4130 from outside the U.S. It is recommended that participants call 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A webcast replay and transcript of the call will be available on the Company’s website. A replay will also be available through December 2, 2021, by dialing +1-877-344-7529 within the United States or +1-412-317-0088 from outside the U.S. (conference ID 10161034).

Valaris uses its website to disclose material and non-material information to investors, customers, employees and others interested in the Company. To receive regular updates on Valaris news or SEC filings, please sign-up for Email Alerts on the Company’s website.

About Valaris Limited

Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company (Bermuda No. 56245). To learn more, visit our website at www.valaris.com.


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Chairman credits the Port’s People and Partners for Historic Success

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the 2021 State of the Port address to a sold-out audience, which observed COVID-19 protocols at the Greater Houston Partnership's first in-person event since the start of the pandemic.



"The state of the Port is amazing," Chairman Campo declared. His address emphasized the extraordinary efforts of people and partnerships working together through extraordinary times.

"Lead, follow, or get out of the way – that's how Houston gets it done," said the Chairman, as he echoed others' sentiments regarding the remarkable acceleration of the billion-dollar expansion and widening of the Houston Ship Channel.

"This is the fastest a project of this magnitude has ever moved in America, and it's because of the people and partners who are getting it done, by working and doing the heavy lifting together," he said of the waterway expansion and deepening effort called Project 11.

Ranked as the #1 busiest port in the nation and known as the "Energy Capital of the World," the Port of Houston's success can be attributed to a diversity of cargoes and balance of imports and exports, Chairman Campo said.

“Ultimately, however, people make the difference in the success of the Port of Houston,” he said as he saluted the continued commitment of the Port's people, partners, and channel users.

In his remarks, he spoke of the remarkable spirit of collaboration and cooperation, people working together on the frontlines and behind the scenes under extraordinary circumstances to ensure the continued successful delivery of cargo, product, and supplies, and of helping to sustain a vital source of economic activity and jobs for the region, state of Texas, and the nation.

However, Chairman Campo acknowledged that Port Houston public facilities are not immune to pandemic-induced strains on the global supply chain, but Port Houston staff and partners continue to work to keep freight moving to handle the historic surge in import container cargo.

Looking to the future and Port Houston's commitment to reinvestment, Chairman Campo further highlighted the progress of the channel expansion and deepening program, adding that he looks forward to Port Commission consideration next week of the first Project 11 dredging contract. He shared that Port Houston fully expects the winning proposal to balance environmental, economic, and social issues in the best way for the entire community.

The Chairman also spotlighted Port Houston's 100% renewable asset-backed electricity program, the first such program by a seaport in the United States. Efforts like this and others have resulted in a transformative 55% reduction in the carbon emissions footprint of Port Houston's public terminals.

Chairman Campo proudly underscored the Port Commission's adoption of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Statement and Business Equity Program, expanding on Port Houston's successful Small Business Development Program to target minority and women-owned business enterprises participating in procurement and contracting processes. "Building capacity is also about diversity," he said. "If we do well, our community should do well too."

Chairman Campo's profound message stressed Port Houston's responsibility for creating a long-term legacy of economic impact, by creating jobs and investing in infrastructure to ensure competitive opportunities for the region and state of Texas and the nation.

"Ultimately, it's about taking care of people working every day, making sure they have the support and resources to feed their families," Chairman Campo said.

About Port Houston

For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient and fastest-growing container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.35 million jobs in Texas and 3.2 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $339 billion in Texas – 20.6 percent of Texas’ total gross domestic product (GDP) – and $801.9 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website at www.PortHouston.com.


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Creates Market Leading Global Specialty Materials Platform Focused On Innovative Battery Materials, Filtration Solutions, and Energy Saving Technologies

TONAWANDA, N.Y & MANCHESTER, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unifrax, a leading global provider of high-performance specialty materials focused on thermal management, specialty filtration, battery materials, emission control and fire protection applications backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Lydall, Inc. (NYSE: LDL, “Lydall” or the “Company”), a leader in the design and production of specialty filtration materials and advanced material solutions. The combined company will be led by John Dandolph as President and Chief Executive Officer.


“The transition to a Greener, Cleaner, and Safer® world is the challenge of our lifetime,” said Mr. Dandolph. “The Unifrax-Lydall combination creates a one-of-a-kind specialty materials platform capable of driving transformative impact in the spaces we all care about, areas including fossil fuel reduction, improved energy storage, and cleaner air. With our expanded portfolio and nearly doubled global footprint, we are poised to deliver even more cutting-edge, market-leading products and innovation to customers around the world. We’re just getting started, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.”

“We’re proud to support a company that is dedicated to developing solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable society,” said José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clearlake, and Colin Leonard, Partner at Clearlake, in a joint statement. “The addition of Lydall’s people, technologies, and assets to the Unifrax portfolio creates a true market leader. With the support of Clearlake’s O.P.S.® framework, we are confident that Unifrax will continue to grow strategically both organically and through acquisitions, while shaping the future of the industry.”

About Unifrax

Unifrax is a leading global supplier of high-performance specialty materials used in thermal management, specialty filtration, battery materials, emission control and fire protection applications. Headquartered in Tonawanda, NY, Unifrax serves more than 4,000 customers through a global footprint of 31 plants operating across 12 countries. Unifrax’s portfolio of products, technologies, proprietary chemistries and processes have been developed from more than 70 years of deep application knowledge and innovation. Its products address mission critical energy efficiency, emission control, regulatory and fire safety requirements across the globe. More information is available at www.unifrax.com.

About Clearlake

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with experienced management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to dynamic businesses that can benefit from Clearlake’s operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm’s core target sectors are industrials, technology, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $43 billion of assets under management and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 300 investments. The firm has offices in Santa Monica and Dallas. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @ClearlakeCap.


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Jennifer Hurson
Lambert & Co.
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