Accelerates growth in commercial vehicles and communications infrastructure

CHICAGO & PLAINVILLE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$LFUS--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) and Carling Technologies, Inc. (“Carling”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Littelfuse to acquire Carling for $315 million in cash, subject to a working capital adjustment. Founded in 1920, Carling has a leading position in switching and circuit protection technologies with a strong global presence in commercial vehicle, marine and datacom/telecom infrastructure markets. The business is headquartered in Plainville, Connecticut, with offices and facilities located around the world. The company has annualized sales of approximately $170 million.

"We are excited to welcome Carling employees to the Littelfuse team," said Dave Lesperance, Vice President and General Manager, Littelfuse Commercial Vehicle Business. "With its strong brand name and a long history of innovation, quality, and reliability, Carling enhances our presence and growth in commercial vehicles and communications infrastructure. Our complementary engineering capabilities, application expertise, and product portfolios will drive deeper engagement with a broader base of customers and distribution partners, serving as a platform for future growth.”

"The combination of Carling and Littelfuse, both with a rich heritage, will leverage our collective resources and portfolios to create increased value for our customers," said Richard Sorenson, Sr., Carling Technologies President and Chief Executive Officer. "Joining a world-class organization like Littelfuse will accelerate our business plans and provide expanded opportunities for our employees around the world.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the fourth calendar quarter of 2021.

Littelfuse will share additional details about Carling during the company’s third quarter of fiscal 2021 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call will be available via webcast from www.littelfuse.com. A recording of the call will also be available there.

About Littelfuse

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 12,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation and electronics end markets – everywhere, every day. Learn more at littelfuse.com.

About Carling Technologies

Carling Technologies, Inc. is a privately owned global leader in switching, circuit protection, and power distribution technologies predominately serving the on-/off-highway vehicle, marine and datacom/telecom infrastructure markets. With worldwide operations and 2,800 employees, Carling has delivered high-quality solutions to a diverse OEM and distributor customer base for over 100 years. Learn more at carlingtechnologies.com.

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CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced that the Company will hold a webcast to review its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2021 results on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To access the webcast, please visit the investor relations section of the Company's website: http://www.marinemax.com. The online replay will be available for a limited time beginning within one hour of the conclusion of the call.

The Company will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2021 financial results prior to the market open on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

During the call, it is possible that the Company may make public disclosure of material nonpublic information and may make forward-looking statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and financial condition.

About MarineMax

MarineMax is the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, selling new and used recreational boats, yachts and related marine products and services, as well as providing yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax has over 100 locations worldwide, including 77 retail dealership locations, which includes 31 marinas or storage operations. Through Fraser Yachts and Northrop and Johnson, the Company also is the largest super-yacht services provider, operating locations across the globe. Cruisers Yachts, a MarineMax company, manufactures boats and yachts with sales through our select retail dealership locations and through independent dealers. MarineMax provides finance and insurance services through wholly owned subsidiaries and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The Company also operates Boatyard, a pioneering digital platform that enhances the boating experience. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company (NYSE: HZO). For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) today provided a brief operational update.

In August 2021, Matador began operating a fifth operated drilling rig on behalf of its midstream affiliate, San Mateo Midstream, LLC (“San Mateo”), for the purpose of drilling an additional salt water disposal well in the Company’s Greater Stebbins Area in Eddy County, New Mexico. This new salt water disposal well and the associated facilities are needed and expected to handle additional produced water volumes anticipated as a result of Matador’s increased drilling and completions activity in the Greater Stebbins Area during 2021. Matador expects to turn to sales nine wells in this area during the fourth quarter of 2021 as previously disclosed.

The anticipated drilling and completion of this new salt water disposal well was included as part of San Mateo’s 2021 capital expenditures budget as originally provided by the Company on February 23, 2021 and subsequently updated on July 27, 2021. Drilling operations on this salt water disposal well were completed in late September 2021, and this well is currently undergoing completion operations.

Matador’s portion of San Mateo’s capital expenditures was approximately $15 million for the third quarter of 2021, including the drilling costs associated with this new salt water disposal well, approximately 6% below the Company’s estimate of $16 million for the third quarter.

Matador contracted this fifth operated drilling rig for a term of six months. As a result, in early October 2021, following the conclusion of drilling operations on the salt water disposal well, Matador moved this rig to its Rodney Robinson leasehold in the western portion of the Antelope Ridge asset area in Lea County, New Mexico. Matador is currently running two rigs on its Rodney Robinson leasehold and expects to drill nine new wells there during the fourth quarter of 2021. These nine Rodney Robinson wells are anticipated to be completed in January and February 2022 and turned to sales before the end of the first quarter of 2022. By electing to use this additional drilling rig on its Rodney Robinson leasehold, Matador expects to be able to drill and complete all nine wells prior to any disruption of such operations beginning in early March 2022 attributable to regulatory restrictions associated with the mating season of the Lesser Prairie Chicken, as is customary in this area of New Mexico.

Matador incurred capital expenditures for drilling, completing and equipping wells (“D/C/E capital expenditures”) of approximately $121 million, approximately 14% below the Company’s estimate of $140 million for D/C/E capital expenditures for the third quarter of 2021. Matador estimates that approximately $5 to $6 million of these savings were directly attributable to its continued improvement in operational efficiencies resulting in lower-than-expected drilling and completion costs in the Delaware Basin. The remainder of these cost savings resulted primarily from the timing of both operated and non-operated drilling and completion activities, and most of these costs are expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2021. As a result of achieving these additional cost savings in the third quarter of 2021, Matador does not anticipate any change to the midpoint of its full-year 2021 guidance for D/C/E capital expenditures, despite operating this additional drilling rig during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Matador looks forward to providing additional details regarding its third quarter 2021 operational and financial results when it issues its third quarter earnings release after the market close on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2021.

About Matador Resources Company

Matador is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Its current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Eagle Ford shale play in South Texas and the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana. Additionally, Matador conducts midstream operations, primarily through its midstream joint venture, San Mateo, in support of its exploration, development and production operations and provides natural gas processing, oil transportation services, natural gas, oil and produced water gathering services and produced water disposal services to third parties.

For more information, visit Matador Resources Company at www.matadorresources.com.

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• Jack adds customer insight as well as deep knowledge into charging infrastructure needs and challenges to the board

LOVELAND, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ZEV #commercialevs--Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of all-electric powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, announced today that Kenneth Jack, vice president of fleet operations for Verizon Communications, was elected to the Lightning eMotors Board of Directors effective October 7^th.

Jack, 47, brings to the board more than 25 years of experience in fleet, logistics and operations management. With the addition of Jack, Lightning eMotors now has seven directors. Shareholders also reelected Robert Fenwick-Smith, Chairman of Lightning eMotors’ Board of Directors, and CEO Tim Reeser to the board.

“Ken Jack is an exciting addition to our Board of Directors,” Fenwick-Smith said. “His proven mobility and fleet operations leadership, and insights into Voice of the Customer, will be instrumental in helping us drive value for shareholders and other stakeholders as we continue to advance our commitment to simplifying fleet electrification.”

As Verizon Communications’ vice president of fleet operations, Jack is responsible for all procurement, performance, maintenance, operations, and policy related to Verizon's almost 30,000 vehicle North America fleet. Prior to joining Verizon in 2011, Jack was the general manager of transportation operations for Con Edison. There, he was responsible for all engineering, fleet procurement, administration, compliance, asset management and maintenance activities for Con Edison of NY and Orange & Rockland Utilities.

“Ken will not only provide valuable insights into the minds of our customers, he also brings a deep understanding of the nation's electric grid. He has first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities related to developing a nationwide fleet electric vehicle charging infrastructure,” Reeser said. “His knowledge and insight will help us as we broaden our all-inclusive Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) offerings for our commercial vehicle customers.”

In addition to his executive leadership roles, Jack is active in both community and industry organizations, holding Board of Directors positions with the NAFA Fleet Management Association, the General Motors EV Vision Advisory Board, WEX and Build Edison as the Mobility & Fleet Advisor since 2018. Jack holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic/NYU, an MBA from Columbia University and was named Automotive Fleet Magazine’s “Fleet Executive of the Year” in 2019.

“Joining the Lightning eMotors Board feels like a culmination of my almost 30 years in this profession. I’m excited to work with Robert, Tim and other board members to further advance their values, vision and commitment to delivering the highest quality electric commercial vehicles, service and charging solutions available,” Jack said. “Fleets today are challenged to both select and deploy EVs that meet their operational needs, as well as to ensure access to charging infrastructure. I spend much of my day thinking about this issue in my role at Verizon and I look forward to working with Lightning eMotors in its position as an industry leader as we collectively work towards answering those compelling questions.”

Lightning eMotors, (NYSE: ZEV) has been providing specialized and sustainable fleet solutions since 2009, deploying complete zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) solutions for commercial fleets since 2018 – including Class 3 cargo and passenger vans, Class 4 and 5 cargo vans and shuttle buses, Class 4 Type A school buses, Class 6 work trucks, Class 7 city buses, and Class A motor coaches. The Lightning eMotors’ team designs, engineers, customizes, and manufactures zero-emission vehicles to support the wide array of fleet customer needs including school buses and ambulances, with a full suite of control software, telematics, analytics, and charging solutions to simplify the buying and ownership experience and maximize uptime and energy efficiency. Lightning eMotors also offers charging technologies and “charging as a service” (CaaS) to commercial and government fleets via its Lightning Energy division. To learn more, visit https://lightningemotors.com.

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All amounts expressed are in U.S. dollars, denominated by “$”.

• V₂O₅ production of 3,260 tonnes (7.2 million pounds¹) in Q3 2021, a 5% increase over Q3 2020 and 6% above Q2 2021
• Total V₂O₅ equivalent sales of 2,685 tonnes in Q3 2021, a 16% increase over Q3 2020 and 11% below Q2 2021 due to logistical challenges
• Largo Clean Energy (“LCE”) selected to receive $4.2 million in funding from the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to scale up U.S.-based manufacturing of flow battery and long duration storage systems; Receipt of funding is subject to the completion of the award negotiation with the DOE
• On July 30, 2021, LCE received a notice to proceed (“NTP”) on its previously announced sales contract with Enel Green Power España (“Enel”) for the delivery of a 5 hour 6.1 MWh VCHARGE± system located in Spain
• Revised 2021 production and sales guidance: Production guidance lowered to 11,400 to 11,800 tonnes of V₂O₅ equivalent from 12,000 to 12,500 tonnes; Sales guidance lowered to 11,200 to 11,800 tonnes of V₂O₅ equivalent from 12,250 to 12,750 tonnes
• Demand in all of the Company’s key vanadium markets remained strong in Q3 2021: Average Fastmarkets European V₂O₅ price of approximately $9.40 per lb in Q3 2021, a 76% increase over the average in Q3 2020

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$LGO #VRFB--Largo Resources Ltd. ("Largo" or the "Company") (TSX:LGO) (NASDAQ:LGO) announces quarterly production of 3,260 tonnes (7.1 million lbs¹) of vanadium pentoxide (“V₂O₅”) and sales of 2,685 tonnes of V₂O₅ equivalent from its Maracás Menchen Mine in Q3 2021.

Paulo Misk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Largo, stated: “The Company remains well positioned to continue making headway on the suite of value-add projects in our pipeline. This quarter we received a NTP on our first battery sales contract with Enel and are progressing on schedule with the build out of LCE’s product development and stack manufacturing facility in Massachusetts with an expected annual capacity of 1.4 GWh. We look forward to a strong finish to the year and remain fully committed to driving the world’s transition to a low-carbon future through innovative energy storage solutions powered by our responsibly produced vanadium.” He continued: “On the operational front, our performance improved in Q3 2021 as highlighted by a 5% increase in production over Q3 2020 and a 6% increase over Q2 2021. The strong production performance during the quarter was largely driven by increased throughput and improved recoveries following the completion of the Company’s expansion project in Q2 2021. Despite improved production results and steady vanadium demand in all regions, the Company experienced logistical challenges which resulted in lower sales for the quarter.”

A summary of the Company’s Q3 2021 production and sales results is presented below:

Corporate Highlights

• DOE Selects LCE for Energy Storage Development Funding: On September 23, 2021, the United States DOE announced funding for research and development projects to scale up American manufacturing of flow battery and long duration storage systems. LCE is expected to receive $4.2 million of this funding to develop and demonstrate highly efficient manufacturing processes for affordable, grid-scale flow batteries. The receipt of funds is subject to the completion of the award negotiation of with the DOE and the negotiation is scheduled to be completed within 60 days of the date of announcement. The DOE’s funding will help provide the materials needed to expand the grid with new, clean energy sources, deliver affordable electricity to disadvantaged communities, and help reach the Biden Administration’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
• Manufacturing Strategy and VCHARGE± Certification Progressing on Schedule: The buildout of LCE’s product development and stack manufacturing facility in Massachusetts is proceeding on schedule with substantial completion expected in Q1 2022. The Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”) certification of the VCHARGE± system is on schedule for completion in Q4 2021 and LCE expects to proceed and obtain Conformité Européenne (“CE”) certification by Q2 2022. CE certification is the European parallel to UL certification.
• Strong Vanadium Production from Maracás: Production from the Maracás Menchen Mine was 3,260 tonnes of V₂O₅ in Q3 2021, representing a 5% increase over Q3 2020 and the second-best quarter of production since commencement of operations. V₂O₅ production was 1,068 tonnes in July, with 1,101 tonnes being produced in August and 1,091 tonnes in September. Increased quarter-over-quarter production was largely due to higher throughput and increased global recoveries³ following the completion of the Company’s expansion project in Q2 2021. The Company achieved an excellent global recovery³ of 83.7% in Q3 2021, being 1% lower than Q3 2020 but 5% higher than the 79.9% achieved in Q2 2021. The Company also produced 113,879 tonnes of concentrate ore with an average V₂O₅ grade of 3.32% in Q3 2021 compared to 104,921 tonnes in Q3 2020 with an average V₂O₅ grade of 3.32%.
• Lower Vanadium Sales Driven by Logistical Delays: The Company continues to actively manage its operations to provide premium products and service to its customers. Increased delays and global logistical challenges have impacted all aspects of the Company’s supply chain resulting in lower V₂O₅ equivalent sales of 2,685 tonnes in Q3 2021. Diligent planning and a comprehensive sales strategy have allowed the Company to deliver on all its commercial commitments up to this point. The Company does not expect the global logistics situation to improve until mid-2022 following increased port equipment availability, at which point the Company expects to reduce its in-transit inventory.
• Vanadium Market Demand Remains Steady: Demand in all of the Company’s key markets remained strong in Q3 2021 highlighted by a quarterly increase of 76% in the European FMB V₂O₅ price. However, lower activity in the steel related spot market and a general worsening of sentiment in the steel industrial complex following the significant drop in the iron ore price has recently led to some negative pressure on global vanadium prices. Aerospace industry demand continues to recover slowly but remains significantly below pre-COVID demand levels. The Company expects a gradual recovery in vanadium demand from this market over the next two to four years. Largo maintains a strong focus on developing new markets for its high purity vanadium products supported by the addition of vanadium trioxide (“V₂O₃”) to its product range. The Company continues with the commissioning of its V₂O₃ plant and expects to conclude this work in Q4 2021.

Revised 2021 Production and Sales Guidance

The Company’s full-year V₂O₅ equivalent production and sales guidance has been lowered to the range of 11,400 and 11,800 tonnes and 11,200 and 11,800 tonnes, respectively. These adjustments have been made to reflect the Company’s operational performance to date and account for the global logistical challenges expected for the remainder of the year. The Company expects to exit the year with a solid quarter of production and sales results in Q4 2021.

About Largo Resources

Largo is a Canadian domiciled company that has historically been solely committed to the production and supply of high-quality vanadium products. The Company believes that the development and sale of vanadium-based electrical energy storage systems to support the planet's on-going transition to renewable energy presents both an attractive economic opportunity for the use of the Company's vanadium products and an opportunity to enhance the Company's sustainability. Consequently, the Company is in the process of vertically integrating its highly efficient vanadium production operations with its vanadium-based energy storage technology to create a unique competitive advantage in the rapidly growing long duration energy storage market. The Company is confident that using its VPURE™ and VPURE+™ products, which are sourced from one of the world's highest-grade vanadium deposits at the Company's Maracás Menchen Mine in Brazil, in its VCHARGE± vanadium redox flow battery technology results in a competitive and practical long duration energy storage product.

For more information on Largo please visit www.largoresources.com.

Forward-looking Information:

This press release contains forward-looking information under Canadian securities legislation, some of which may be considered "financial outlook" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities legislation ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the timing and amount of estimated future production and sales; costs of future activities and operations; the extent of capital and operating expenditures; the impact of global delays and related price increases on the Company’s global supply chain and future V2O5 equivalent sales; the timing of the conclusion of the commissioning of the V2O3 plant; the increasing demand for vanadium in the aerospace industry in coming years, the ability to successfully conclude award negotiations with the DOE; the timing of completion of the product development and stack manufacturing facility in Massachusetts and the completion of the UL and CE certifications. Forward-looking information in this press release also includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to our ability to build, finance and operate a VRFB business, our ability to protect and develop our technology, our ability to maintain our IP, our ability to market and sell our VCHARGE± battery system on specification and at a competitive price, our ability to secure the required production resources to build our VCHARGE± battery system, and the adoption of VRFB technology generally in the market. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". All information contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, is forward looking information. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Largo or Largo Clean Energy to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those risks described in the annual information form of Largo and in its public documents filed on www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov from time to time. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Although management of Largo has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Largo does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Readers should also review the risks and uncertainties sections of Largo's annual and interim MD&As which also apply.

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¹ Conversion of tonnes to pounds, 1 tonne = 2,204.62 pounds or lbs.
² Effective grade represents the percentage of magnetic material mined multiplied by the percentage of V2O5 in the magnetic concentrate.
³Global recovery is the product of crushing recovery, milling recovery, kiln recovery, leaching recovery and chemical plant recovery.

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New Jersey Natural Gas, Columbia Gas of Ohio, DTE Energy, TECO Peoples Gas and Southwest Gas Rank Highest in Respective Regions

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renewable natural gas has become a hot topic and gas utility business customers like to hear about it, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study,^SM released today. This year, the study is redesigned to include questions on renewable energy and is a topic that clearly drives satisfaction. Specifically, when customers receive a communication from their gas utility, they have an overall satisfaction score of 877 (on a 1,000-point scale), while those who do not receive any communication have a score of 794.

“We found that only 9% of gas business customers are aware of communications from their utility around renewable natural gas,” said Mark Spalinger, director of utilities intelligence at J.D. Power. “With such a low recall of this communication topic and its higher satisfaction if recalled, it is clear that this is an area that utilities must focus on to increase satisfaction.”

Study Rankings

The industry results for the 2021 study are reported across four U.S. geographic regions: East, Midwest, South and West. The following utilities rank highest in customer satisfaction in their respective region:

• East: New Jersey Natural Gas
• Midwest: Columbia Gas of Ohio & DTE Energy (in a tie)
• South: TECO Peoples Gas (for a third consecutive year)
• West: Southwest Gas (for a second consecutive year)

See the rank charts for each region at http://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2021137.

Now in its 17th year, the Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study measures business customer satisfaction with gas utility companies in four regions: East, Midwest, South and West. Each of the 59 brands included in the study serve more than 25,000 business customers, representing more than 4.4 million business customers in total. Overall satisfaction is measured by examining six factors (listed in order of importance): safety and reliability (22%); billing and payment (17%); corporate citizenship (17%); price (16%); communications (14%); and customer contact (14%).

The study is based on responses from more than 8,980 online interviews of business customers in decision-making roles related to their utility company. The study was fielded in two waves: January through April 2021 and May through September 2021.

For more information about the Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/utilities/gas-utility-business-customer-satisfaction-study

About J.D. Power

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.

J.D. Power is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company’s business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.

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BETHESDA, Md. & CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Bioenergy--Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) (“Enviva”) and GreenGasUSA, an integrated renewable natural gas (RNG) solutions provider, announced today a 10-year RNG offtake agreement to decarbonize natural gas-related emissions in Enviva’s operations. The agreement is expected to eliminate more than 64,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent from the atmosphere every year, which equates to 14,000 passenger cars being removed from the road.

Enviva’s commitment underwrites a stand-alone GreenGasUSA project to install equipment that captures and treats methane currently being released directly into the atmosphere at a food processing facility in rural South Carolina. As part of the agreement, GreenGasUSA will transport the RNG directly to Enviva’s Hamlet plant to be utilized in its industry-leading emissions control equipment in place of fossil natural gas in the third quarter of 2022. The elimination of direct methane emissions at the food processing facility and conversion of these gases into RNG will be one of the first “food waste to RNG projects” conducted in the U.S. Southeast. In fact, the methane captured and emissions eliminated as a result of this offtake agreement are expected to offset approximately 75% of all Enviva’s direct emissions from its manufacturing operations, or Scope 1 emissions, on an annual basis for the duration of the 10-year agreement.

“We are proud to partner with GreenGasUSA to minimize the use of fossil fuels in our Scope 1 emissions and execute on highly effective carbon-neutral strategies,” said Thomas Meth, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Enviva. “Selecting GreenGasUSA for this project was a natural choice as several of their agricultural partners are in close proximity to our existing operational infrastructure. The environmental benefits they provide to the communities they serve and their potential to grow and expand with us as a service provider underscores our excitement about this new collaboration.”

Studies have shown that methane released into the atmosphere is a highly potent greenhouse gas that is 85 times more impactful than CO2 over a 20-year life cycle. Capturing fugitive methane from wastewater facilities, landfills, agricultural activities, and other sources has been identified by the EPA as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gases and slow global warming. In addition, RNG projects provide much needed investment and income in rural agricultural communities disconnected from infrastructure.

“Through GreenGasUSA’s innovative work with established local agribusiness industries, South Carolina is leading the way in carbon mitigation through methane capture. This new partnership reinforces a strong commitment to our environment and to rural South Carolina,” added South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers.

“GreenGasUSA is grateful to work with Enviva on projects like this. Methane capture from agricultural sources is one of the most impactful things we can do to combat climate change. We are thankful for the leadership of Commissioner Weathers and our farming community for embracing these efforts,” said Marc Fetten, founder and CEO of GreenGasUSA. “Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and creating new income streams for farmers continues to be very gratifying work. Industry leadership, such as Enviva’s commitment to carbon neutrality, is an enabling driver for these types of projects. We sincerely appreciate Enviva’s selection of GreenGasUSA as a decarbonization partner.”

Earlier this year, Enviva announced a Net-Zero Commitment that will reduce, eliminate, or offset all of its direct emissions by 2030. As part of this ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions from fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency, Enviva agreed to adopt innovative and improved lower-emission processes through investments in projects that result in real, additional, and third-party verified net-carbon reductions.

To learn more about Enviva’s 2030 net-zero plans and goals, click here. To learn more about GreenGasUSA’s RNG partnerships, click here.

About GreenGasUSA Holdings, LLC:
Formed in 2019 by Marc Fetten, GreenGas provides low- and zero-emitting energy solutions to industrial, commercial and residential users committed to reducing their environmental footprint. This includes supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative to higher-cost and higher-emitting fuels such as oil or propane; operation of a virtual pipeline fleet for CNG and RNG across the U.S.; production of RNG from a variety of waste sources; as well as pipeline injection services. GreenGas currently owns a natural gas injection point in Georgetown, South Carolina that serves as a primary renewable energy aggregation hub enabling farmers to participate in the renewable gas industry and providing income to an important sector in the U.S. economy.

About Enviva
Enviva (NYSE: EVA) is the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, a renewable and sustainable energy source that is produced by aggregating a natural resource, wood fiber, and processing it into a transportable form, wood pellets. Enviva sells a significant majority of its wood pellets through long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts with creditworthy customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan. Enviva owns and operates 10 plants with a combined production capacity of approximately 6.2 million metric tons per year in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. In addition, Enviva exports wood pellets through its deep-water marine terminals at the Port of Chesapeake, Virginia, the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, and the Port of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and from third-party deep-water marine terminals in Savannah, Georgia, Mobile, Alabama, and Panama City, Florida.

To learn more about Enviva please visit our website at www.envivabiomass.com. Follow Enviva on social media @Enviva.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:S) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results after market close on November 3, 2021. Senior management will host a conference call and webcast on November 4, 2021 at 10:00 am ET to review Sherritt’s third quarter financial and operational performance.

Please dial in 15 minutes before the start of the conference to secure a line and avoid delays. Alternatively, listeners will be able to access the conference call via the webcast available on Sherritt’s website.

A copy of the webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the website following the presentation.

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel and cobalt – metals essential for the growing adoption of electric vehicles. Its Technologies Group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for oil and mining companies around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value. Sherritt is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba. Sherritt’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunnova Energy International Inc. (“Sunnova”) (NYSE: NOVA), today announced the pricing of its fifth solar loan securitization and its eleventh residential solar securitization.

The securitization consists of $68.4 million in AA- (sf) rated 2.03% notes, $55.9 million in A- (sf) rated 2.33% notes and $31.5 million in BBB- (sf) rated 2.63% notes. The notes carry a weighted average life of 5.15 years through the anticipated repayment date of October 20, 2028 and have a final maturity of October 20, 2048.

The notes are backed by a diverse portfolio of 3,766 solar rooftop systems distributed across more than 21 states and territories. The weighted average customer FICO score of the related customers at the time of origination is 737. The transaction is expected to close by October 26, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Credit Suisse was the sole structuring agent and bookrunner for the securitization, and Popular Securities acted as co-manager.

The notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws, and, unless so registered, such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

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ABOUT SUNNOVA

Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova’s goal is to be the source of clean, affordable and reliable energy with a simple mission: to power energy independence so that homeowners have the freedom to live life uninterrupted®.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Krill oil market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report predicts the global krill oil market to grow with a CAGR of 11.74% over the forecast period from 2021-2027.

The report on the global krill oil market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2021 to 2027. The study on krill oil market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2021 to 2027.

The report on krill oil market is a comprehensive study and presentation of drivers, restraints, opportunities, demand factors, market size, forecasts, and trends in the global krill oil market over the period of 2021 to 2027. Moreover, the report is a collective presentation of primary and secondary research findings.

Porter's five forces model in the report provides insights into the competitive rivalry, supplier and buyer positions in the market and opportunities for the new entrants in the global krill oil market over the period of 2021 to 2027. Further, Growth Matrix gave in the report brings an insight into the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider.

Report Findings

1) Drivers

• The growing geriatric population coupled with the high prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders
• Growing consumer awareness towards health and wellness

2) Restraints

• Quality and sustainability concerns regarding Omega-3 oils produced from krill sources

3) Opportunities

• Advancements in the oil extraction technology along with growing cultivation of krill fish

Key Topics Covered:

1. Preface

1.1. Report Description

1.2. Research Methods

1.3. Research Approaches

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Krill Oil Market Highlights

2.2. Krill Oil Market Projection

2.3. Krill Oil Market Regional Highlights

3. Global Krill Oil Market Overview

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Market Dynamics

3.2.1. Drivers

3.2.2. Restraints

3.2.3. Opportunities

3.3. Analysis of COVID-19 impact on the Krill Oil Market

3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Growth Matrix Analysis

3.5.1. Growth Matrix Analysis by Product

3.5.2. Growth Matrix Analysis by Application

3.5.3. Growth Matrix Analysis by Region

3.6. Value Chain Analysis of Krill Oil Market

4. Krill Oil Market Macro Indicator Analysis

5. Global Krill Oil Market by Product

5.1. Liquids

5.2. Softgels

5.3. Capsules

6. Global Krill Oil Market by Application

6.1. Dietary Supplements

6.2. Animal Feed

6.3. Functional Food & Beverages

7. Global Krill Oil Market by Region 2021-2027

7.1. North America

7.1.1. North America Krill Oil Market by Product

7.1.2. North America Krill Oil Market by Application

7.1.3. North America Krill Oil Market by Country

7.2. Europe

7.3. Asia-Pacific

7.4. RoW

8. Company Profiles and Competitive Landscape

8.1. Competitive Landscape in the Global Krill Oil Market

8.2. Companies Profiled

8.2.1. Coastside Bio Resources

8.2.2. Aker BioMarine

8.2.3. Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc

8.2.4. Enzymotec Ltd

8.2.5. RIMFROST AS

8.2.6. NutriGold Inc

8.2.7. NWC Naturals Inc

8.2.8. Qingdao Kangjing Marine Biotechnology Co., Ltd

8.2.9. RB LLC

8.2.10. Olympic Seafood AS

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/5uou7q

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Evolves and Expands Food Beliefs to Include Progressive Climate Goals

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Panera Bread announces its commitment to become climate positive – removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits – by 2050. The first national fast casual restaurant company to set a climate positive target, Panera today updated its Food Beliefs to include climate goals, establishing an ambitious vision for its business. With approximately 25 percent of global greenhouse gases created from food production¹, Panera hopes to lead and inspire its industry to address the climate crisis.

“Climate change is one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time, and we must act now for our planet. We embrace the responsibility to take immediate and relentless action to create positive change and hope that our industry will follow us. We are sharing our vision for a climate positive future to inspire both our industry and our supply chain partners to take urgent, decisive and clear action,” said Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread.

Reaching this climate positive goal equates to removing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents each year as compared to Panera’s 2019 greenhouse gas baseline. This is equal to the amount of carbon sequestered by 2.96 million acres of forest per year, an area 14 times the size of New York City. Since 2017, Panera has already reduced emissions from its operations by 15% per square foot, meeting its 2022 target one year early.

Given the seriousness of the climate crisis and the effects experienced across the globe already, we believe it is Panera’s responsibility to take immediate action to reduce our impact. Therefore, Panera is pursuing the following 2025 short term targets to reduce its footprint:

• Increasing the percentage of Cool Food Meals to 60% of bakery-cafe entrees.
• Transitioning to 100% circular - reusable, recyclable and compostable - packaging.
• Using green, renewable electricity for at least 50% of Panera Bread owned operations.

It is estimated that between both the climate commitments of G20 countries and those of individual companies worldwide, the rate of decarbonization falls well below what is needed to keep warming to 1.5°C². For Panera, we recognize this not only creates a need for immediate action but also to commit to reach beyond net zero, to climate positive. Therefore, Panera is developing a long-term roadmap to reduce its emissions in line with a 1.5°C science-based target, committing to first significantly reduce its carbon footprint and then use credible carbon removal and sequestration projects to reach its goal of becoming climate positive.

“Panera has a long history of making tough, conscious choices about the food system, from serving chicken raised without antibiotics beginning in 2004 to being first to label calories on the menu,” said Sara Burnett, VP Food Beliefs & Sustainability. “With the launch of Cool Food Meals in 2020, Panera recognized the impact of your plate is much bigger than a calorie count; it also has an impact on the planet. As a continuation of our journey, we are committing to our ambitious goal and to work with others in our industry to make this vision for a climate positive future a reality.”

These actions build on Panera’s ongoing efforts to help guests eat with the planet in mind. One year ago, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), Panera was the first national restaurant company to label Cool Food Meals on its menu—those meals that have a low impact on the climate, making them a delicious way to help the planet. More than half of Panera entrees are Cool Food Meals including guest favorites like the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, Autumn Squash Soup, Fuji Apple Chicken Salad and even Broccoli Cheddar Soup. If, each year, every person in the U.S. swapped 10 quarter-pound burgers with fries for 10 Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt sandwiches with chips for, given the climate impacts of those items, it would reduce carbon emissions by 77 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. This change equates to taking more than 16 million passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

To learn more about Panera’s Food Beliefs, visit PaneraBread.com/FoodBeliefs. For a full list of Panera Cool Food menu items, visit PaneraBread.com/CoolFoodMeals, or order a Cool Food Meal now at www.panerabread.com. To learn more about the science behind the Cool Food Meal label, visit CoolFood.org/consumer.

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About Panera Bread

Thirty years ago, at a time when quick service meant low quality, Panera set out to challenge this expectation. We believed that food that was good and that you could feel good about, served in a warm and welcoming environment by people who cared, could bring out the best in all of us. To us, that is food as it should be and that is why we exist.

So, we began with a simple commitment: to bake bread fresh every day in our bakery-cafes. No short cuts, just bakers with simple ingredients and hot ovens. Each night, any unsold bread and baked goods were shared with neighbors in need.

These traditions carry on today, as we have continued to find ways to be an ally for wellness to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. Like poultry and pork raised without antibiotics on our salads and sandwiches. A commitment to transparency and options that empower our guests to eat the way they want. Seasonal flavors and whole grains. And a commitment to avoid artificial additives (preservatives, sweeteners, flavors, and colors from artificial sources on our No No list) in the food in our U.S. bakery-cafes. Why? Because we think that simpler is better and we believe in serving food as it should be. Because when you don’t have to compromise to eat well, all that is left is the joy of eating.

We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we now offer new ways to enjoy your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests.

As of Sept. 28, 2021, there were 2,120 bakery-cafes in 48 states, Washington, DC, and Ontario, Canada, operating under the Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co.® names. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the world’s largest fast casual restaurant companies, comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. For more information, visit panerabread.com or find us on Twitter (@panerabread), Facebook (facebook.com/panerabread) or Instagram (@panerabread).

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NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, will host its third-quarter 2021 financial results conference call on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

On the call, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Alan S. McKim, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael L. Battles, and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Jim Buckley will discuss Clean Harbors’ financial results, business outlook and growth strategy.

Those who wish to listen to the conference call webcast should visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.cleanharbors.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 877.709.8155 or 201.689.8881. Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. If you are unable to listen to the live call, the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website.

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Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

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• Orders of $5.4 billion for the quarter, up 6% sequentially and up 5% year-over-year.
• Revenue of $5.1 billion for the quarter, down 1% sequentially and up 1% year-over-year.
• GAAP operating income of $378 million for the quarter, up 95% sequentially and favorable year-over-year.
• Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure) of $402 million for the quarter was up 21% sequentially and up 72% year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA* (a non-GAAP measure) of $664 million for the quarter was up 9% sequentially and up 21% year-over-year.
• GAAP earnings per share of $0.01 for the quarter which included $0.15 per share of adjusting items. Adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) was $0.16.
• Cash flows generated from operating activities were $416 million for the quarter. Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) for the quarter was $305 million.

The Company presents its financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that using additional non-GAAP measures will enhance the evaluation of the profitability of the Company and its ongoing operations. Please see reconciliations in the section entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures." Certain columns and rows in our tables and financial statements may not sum up due to the use of rounded numbers.

*Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as operating income (loss) excluding depreciation & amortization and operating income adjustments.

LONDON & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR) ("Baker Hughes" or the "Company") announced results today for the third quarter of 2021.

“We are pleased with the way the team has continued to execute on our strategy over the course of the third quarter. At the total company level, we had a strong orders quarter, grew adjusted EBITDA and adjusted Operating Income margin rate sequentially and year-over-year, and we had another solid quarter of free cash flow. We did experience some mixed results across our segments during the quarter. TPS and OFE delivered solid orders, and TPS also delivered solid operating income and margin rates. OFS was negatively impacted by Hurricane Ida, cost inflation in our chemicals business, and delivery issues stemming from supply chain constraints, while DS also faced supply chain issues that impacted product deliveries. Despite these challenges, I want to thank our employees and partners for their continued hard work and commitment to safety,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Baker Hughes chairman and chief executive officer.

“As we look ahead to the rest of 2021 and into 2022, we see continued signs of global economic recovery that should drive further demand growth for oil and natural gas. However, the pace of growth is being hampered by the COVID-19 Delta variant, global chip shortages, supply chain issues, and energy supply constraints. Despite these headwinds, global growth appears to be on relatively solid footing, underpinning a favorable outlook for the oil market, aided by continued spending discipline by the world’s largest producers. Natural gas and LNG fundamentals remain strong, with a combination of solid demand growth and extremely tight supply in many regions. In addition, we believe the positive case for structural demand growth in natural gas as part of the broader energy transition is becoming increasingly evident."

“We remain committed to evolving our company with the energy and industrial markets while continuing to prioritize higher margins, returning capital to our shareholders, and free cash flow. We look forward to supporting our customers, advancing our strategic priorities, and delivering for our shareholders,” concluded Simonelli.

Quarter Highlights

Supporting our Customers

The OFS segment secured several key contracts for Integrated Well Services (IWS). OFS secured an IWS contract for a new gas production startup project in Trinidad and Tobago, providing comprehensive well construction solutions including drilling services, drilling and completion fluids, cementing, drill bits and downhole tools, wellbore cleanout and completion services. The OFS team delivered the project scope 27 days ahead of the planned time.

OFS’s Completions and Well Intervention, Drilling Services, Drill Bit, and Drilling and Completion Fluids product lines continued to expand their presence in Guyana. Key contracts were secured for services and equipment for a third rig, in addition to two rigs already utilizing Baker Hughes services. OFS' Oilfield & Industrial Chemicals product line and TPS will also be providing equipment and products on a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel arriving in Guyana later this year.

The OFE segment continued to support customers with subsea projects in multiple regions. In Australia, OFE secured a contract with Chevron to deliver subsea compression manifold technology for the Jansz-lo Compression (J-lC) project. The contract was secured using OFE’s Subsea Connect portfolio of technologies and early engagement approach, allowing for the latest technologies to be utilized by J-IC. This award builds on OFE’s previous successes for subsea equipment orders for Chevron’s Gorgon natural gas facility.

The TPS segment continued to see growth in the offshore segment, securing several contracts to supply turbomachinery equipment for FPSO projects. In Brazil, TPS will supply critical turbomachinery technology for two FPSO projects, including LM2500 and LM6000 gas turbines for power generation and compression, electric motor driven compressors, and spare parts.

TPS also secured multiple contracts to supply its innovative and flexible NovaLT16 gas turbine technology for industrial applications. In India, TPS secured a contract to provide one NovaLT16 turbine for power generation at an ammonia plant. The customer awarded the contract based on the NovaLT’s superior performance in electrical efficiency (36% at ISO conditions), plant availability (35,000 hours mean time between maintenance) and emissions reduction capabilities. In China, TPS was awarded a contract for the supply two NovaLT16 turbines to be used in energy production for power and heating needs across a number of industrial segments, including electronics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The DS segment continued to secure key contacts in multiple segments, including downstream oil and gas, renewable energy, pulp and paper, and transportation. The Panametrics product line secured a key contract with a major Mexican oil & gas operator for PanaFlow flowmeters and flare management solutions to be used in a refinery.

In Latin America, the Bently Nevada product line secured a contract with Aliança Energia, one of the largest private power generation companies in Brazil, to deploy System 1 and condition monitoring solutions to two hydroelectric plants and a wind farm. System 1 will deliver proactive asset management to more than 600 megawatts of power between the three power generation facilities, enabling safer and more reliable renewable energy.

The Nexus Controls product line secured a contract to upgrade two pumped-storage hydroelectric power generation facilities in Korea. The upgrade represents the first application of its kind for the Nexus Oncore Control System in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Druck and Waygate Technologies product lines secured several strategic contracts in the aerospace and transportation segments. Druck continued to see growth in its pressure measurement technologies in the recovering aerospace segment, securing contracts in North America, Asia and Europe, including orders for air data test sets (ADTS) and trench-etched resonant pressure sensors (TERPS) from both military and commercial customers.

Waygate Technologies secured a large contract with Deutsche Bahn (DB), the largest railway company in Europe, to inspect material flaws in the wheels of high-speed trains during scheduled maintenance. Waygate will provide its Krautkrämer ultrasonic testing technology to DB, significantly reducing inspection time over handheld methods and allowing the wheels to stay on the train due to the automatic process.

Executing on Priorities

During the third quarter, Baker Hughes announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization in July 2021, representing the optimistic view of the Company’s future as well as its strong balance sheet and robust cash profile.

On October 1, 2021, OFE completed the merger of its Subsea Drilling Systems product line (SDS) with Akastor ASA’s subsidiary, MHWirth AS, to form a new joint venture company (JV). The new JV, known as HMH, provides integrated delivery capabilities, capital, renowned industry expertise and a full range of offshore drilling equipment solutions at scale. Baker Hughes owns a 50% stake in HMH.

OFE also advanced its non-metallic composite pipe applications, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Primus Line to drive non-metallic pipeline growth in the pipeline integrity management market. The collaboration aims to rehabilitate and repurpose existing pressure pipelines, offering Baker Hughes’ scale and extensive non-metallics portfolio alongside Primus Line’s domain expertise and existing customer base in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation. The collaboration will also aim to jointly offer non-metallic solutions to repurpose existing pipeline networks for hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation.

AkerBP awarded a contract to TPS for the upgrade of the turbogenerator train systems at the Alveheim FPSO in Norway. The scope of supply includes Carbon Optimizer, a digital solution that enables the reduction of fuel gas and CO2 emissions by leveraging data gathered through the TPS iCenter data vault and combining it with control software to optimize the efficiency of the equipment at partial load. Combined with an Outcome Based Service contractual framework, Baker Hughes estimates that its solution will enable AkerBP to achieve up to a seven percent CO2 reduction per year, helping the customer reach its target to be net-zero by 2050.

TPS secured an award for the upgrade of control systems on rotating equipment for two different customers in Egypt and Italy for refinery and onshore gas reinjection applications, respectively. Baker Hughes will replace the current system with its Nexus OnCore solution from the DS segment. The advanced, fully configurable solution improves asset visibility, provides built-in troubleshooting and maintenance tools, simplified expansion capabilities, and reduces overall installation and training costs.

TPS also saw continued customer interest in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen applications. TPS was selected to supply booster and export centrifugal pumps to the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage project in Norway. Once operational in 2024, the Northern Lights project will be the first ever cross-border, open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure network. TPS was selected for the project due to its proven CO2 pump injection capabilities and will be the first CCUS project for the Pumps product line.

OFS continued to advance customer collaborations in CCUS and geothermal by leveraging its subsurface domain expertise. In California, a CCUS study was conducted for Aemetis, Inc., an advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company, confirming more than two million metric tonnes (MT) of CO2 can be captured annually from two ethanol plant sites and sequestered safely in local geologic formations. The project is the first of its kind globally and is projected to yield below zero carbon intensity once complete.

In geothermal, OFS delivered a significant technical and economic feasibility study in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma that is expected to advance the first SuperHot Rock (SHR) geothermal project in the U.S. The study was performed on behalf of Seattle-based AltaRock Energy and demonstrates the potential for scalable, low-cost geothermal energy using an engineered geothermal system (EGS) resource at Newberry Volcano in Oregon.

OFS continued to transform oilfield operations by making digital and automated improvements, enabling customers to increase production and reduce emissions. U.S.-based natural gas producer Vine Energy is deploying OFS’ artificial lift solution, ProductionLink™ Edge, across 100 natural gas wells in Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale. ProductionLink Edge uses advanced analytics and “smart” edge technology to boost production and reduce associated methane emissions from oil and gas wells by reducing well unloading events. During a three-month, 10-well joint pilot project, Vine’s gas production increased by 5% and well unloading events decreased by 94%.

DS continued growth in industrial asset management wins across in multiple end-markets and drove digital transformation for customers. In the Middle East, Bently Nevada secured a five-year strategic framework agreement with SABIC to deliver plant-wide condition monitoring and machine asset protection services across more than 1,200 assets and 16 facilities in Saudi Arabia. In Brazil, the Bently Nevada product line secured a contract with Vale, the world’s largest producer of iron ore, to deploy System 1 asset management software and edge devices to monitor critical components on mining haul trucks and shovels.

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The BakerHughesC3.ai alliance (BHC3) announced that Canadian customer MEG Energy successfully deployed the AI-based BHC3 Production Optimization application to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and better visualize risk across the company’s upstream production operations. MEG Energy is using BHC3 Production Optimization to monitor moment-to-moment operations, allowing seamless integration between engineers and field staff. The application creates actionable predictive insights to improve the efficiency of MEG’s steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) production, with a system of virtual alerts and meters are providing measurements for emulsion, gas, and vapor across more than 300 thermal production wells.

OFS introduced the i-Trak™ automated reservoir navigation service (RNS), a first-of-its-kind offering that lets Baker Hughes engineers steer the bottomhole assembly to the most productive sections of a reservoir more consistently, faster and with fewer resources. The service uses reservoir models, reservoir mapping systems, real-time formation evaluation data, proprietary algorithms, and continuous steerable drilling systems to automate the process. I-Trak is already proven in the field, with an extra 100,000 barrels added to a customer's reserves in one recent well. It has already been used on more than 25 extended reach and multilateral wells to navigate more than 150,000 feet (45000 meters) of reservoir.

Waygate Technologies launched several new industrial inspection solutions to improve accuracy, digital connectivity and ergonomics for customers, including the new Krautkramer USM 100 handheld UT device and the Everest Mentor Flex VideoProbe. In addition, Waygate launched its latest InspectionWorks Analyze software for advanced automatic defect recognition (ADR) capabilities, helping customers to automatically detect defects, classify them and simply decision-making. These technologies are applicable to multiple industrial end-markets and already have significant customer adoption in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, rotating equipment, and power markets.

Consolidated Results by Reporting Segment

Consolidated Orders by Reporting Segment

Orders for the quarter were $5,378 million, up 6% sequentially and up 5% year-over-year. The sequential increase was a result of higher order intake in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, Oilfield Services, and Oilfield Equipment, partially offset by a reduction in Digital Solutions. Equipment orders were up 15% sequentially and service orders were down 1%.

Year-over-year, the increase in orders was a result of higher order intake in Oilfield Equipment, Oilfield Services, and Digital Solutions, partially offset by a decline in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions. Year-over-year equipment orders were down 7% and service orders were up 18%.

The Company's total book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was 1.1; the equipment book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was 1.1.

Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) in the third quarter ended at $23.5 billion, a decrease of $0.3 billion from the second quarter of 2021. Equipment RPO was $7.6 billion, down 1%. Services RPO was $15.9 billion, down 2% sequentially.

Consolidated Revenue by Reporting Segment

Revenue for the quarter was $5,093 million, a decrease of 1%, sequentially. The decrease in revenue was driven by Oilfield Equipment, Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, and Digital Solutions, partially offset by higher volume in Oilfield Services.

Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was up 1%, driven by higher volume in Oilfield Services, Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, and Digital Solutions segments, partially offset by Oilfield Equipment.

Consolidated Operating Income by Reporting Segment

On a GAAP basis, operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was $378 million. Operating income increased $185 million sequentially and increased $427 million year-over-year. Total segment operating income was $508 million for the third quarter of 2021, up 14% sequentially and up 46% year-over-year.

Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure) for the third quarter of 2021 was $402 million, which excludes adjustments totaling $24 million before tax, mainly related to restructuring and separation related charges. A complete list of the adjusting items and associated reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1a in the section entitled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was up 21% sequentially, driven by volume in Oilfield Services, and margin expansion in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, partially offset by margin contraction in Oilfield Equipment. Adjusted operating income was up 72% year-over-year driven by volume and margin expansion in the Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Oilfield Services segments, partially offset by lower volume in Oilfield Equipment and margin contraction in the Digital Solutions segment.

Depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 2021 was $262 million.

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) for the third quarter of 2021 was $664 million, which excludes adjustments totaling $24 million before tax, mainly related to restructuring and separation related charges. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was up 9% sequentially and up 21% year-over-year.

Corporate costs were $105 million in the third quarter of 2021, down 5% sequentially and down 8% year-over-year.

Other Financial Items

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2021 was $193 million.

Other non-operating loss in the third quarter of 2021 was $102 million. Included in other non-operating loss are losses from the net change in fair value of our investment in C3.ai.

GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.01. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.16. Excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share were all items listed in Table 1a in the section entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures" as well as the "other adjustments (non-operating)" found in Table 1c.

Cash flow from operating activities was $416 million for the third quarter of 2021. Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) for the quarter was $305 million. A reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1d in the section entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets, were $111 million for the third quarter of 2021.

Results by Reporting Segment

The following segment discussions and variance explanations are intended to reflect management's view of the relevant comparisons of financial results on a sequential or year-over-year basis, depending on the business dynamics of the reporting segments.

Oilfield Services

Oilfield Services (OFS) revenue of $2,419 million for the third quarter increased by $60 million, or 3%, sequentially.

North America revenue was $714 million, up 3% sequentially. International revenue was $1,705 million, an increase of 2% sequentially, driven by higher revenues in the Middle East, Latin America and Russia CIS, partially offset by lower revenues in Europe, Asia Pacific and Sub Saharan Africa.

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Execution of an estimated $6.7m in new contracts highlights value of company’s 50-years of experience achieving its growth objectives

WILLISTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$isun #cleanenergy--iSun, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISUN) (the “Company”, or “iSun”), a leading solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company with 50-years of construction experience in solar, electrical and data services, today announced that it has been awarded contracts for Solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) services across three separate projects in Maine. Once complete, the projects will yield over 20mw of solar production; Combined, the contract values exceed $6.7 million.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Portfolio award signifies iSun’s successful execution of its organic growth strategy identified in its recent investor presentation.
• $6.7 million portfolio highlights iSun’s ability to enter new geographic markets and build new customer relationships
• Awards illustrate iSun’s 50-year legacy, experience bringing complex projects on-line on time and on-budget.

The award reflects iSun’s progress towards its previously stated growth objectives. First announced in late 2019, iSun’s growth strategy highlighted the specific steps the organization would take to accelerate the nation’s transition to solar energy across all sectors. This award is congruent with one of the three core pillars of this strategy - the organic growth of its Industrial and Utility EPC business throughout New England.

“This award reflects the progress we’ve steadily been making against our three-pronged strategy for growth,” said Jeffrey Peck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iSun. “Equally important, these contracts reflect our ability to successfully navigate the market conditions affecting the solar EPC landscape,” continued Peck. “As stated previously, we’re not immune to the challenges COVID has created within the Solar EPC operating environment. iSun however, is not like most Solar EPCs. We’ve over 50 years of experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity, in similar climates. Such experience affords iSun a tremendous advantage when trying to reconcile increased demand with limited labor and materials, as evidenced by our ability to execute on projects like these.”

About iSun Inc.

Since 1972, iSun has accelerated the adoption of proven, life-improving innovations in electrification technology. iSun has been the trusted electrical contractor to Fortune 500 companies for decades and has installed clean rooms, fiber optic cables, flight simulators, and over 400 megawatts of solar systems. The Company has provided solar EPC services across residential, commercial & industrial, and utility scale projects and provides solar electric vehicle charging solutions for both grid-tied and battery backed solar EV charging systems. iSun believes that the transition to clean, renewable solar energy is the most important investment to make today and is focused on profitable growth opportunities. Please visit www.isunenergy.com for additional information.

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Leading investment firm works to accelerate the transition to clean energy through inclusion, collaboration, and transparent reporting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#EIPESG--Energy Impact Partners (EIP), one of the world’s leading investors focused on the clean energy transition, announced today it has issued its 2021 ESG and Impact Performance Report. EIP’s impact expanded in 2020 with increased carbon savings across its portfolio – notably, lifetime carbon savings increased by 42 percent - and a new fund devoted entirely to founders and leaders from underrepresented groups in its industry.

EIP’s ESG and Impact Performance Report measures the environmental impact and DE&I efforts of the firm’s investment activities in 2020, as well as its portfolio companies’ ESG performance. Highlights from this year’s report include the following:

Measurable impact generated by EIP:

• Coalition of strategic investors achieved CO2e emission reductions of 40 percent
• Launched the Elevate Future Fund, which aims to create a more diverse founder community and inclusive venture capital ecosystem within the broader energy transition
• Provided additional DE&I training and a summer internship program focused exclusively on expanding DE&I in the clean energy sector
• Portfolio supported over 3,500 jobs and created over 1,000 new clean energy jobs

Measurable impacts generated by EIP’s portfolio companies:

• 2.8 million metric tons of CO2e avoided – equivalent to planting 46 million trees or taking 590,000 cars off the road – an increase of 56% over 2019
• Saved 150 million gallons of fuel– the equivalent of 3.7 billion vehicle miles driven per year – an increase of 59% over 2019
• Reduced the consumption of electricity by 3.2 million MWh – equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 290,000 homes per year – up 90% from 2019
• Mitigated the use of 1.9 billion gallons of water – the equivalent of 22,000 households per year – up 46% from 2019

As its platform has grown, EIP has expanded and improved its ESG and impact measurements to increase transparency and accountability in the industry. This year, EIP measured its impact in four distinct pathways including direct impacts, foundational impacts, partner impacts and industry thought leadership. The firm also improved its ESG data collection and evaluation questionnaires and systems, particularly for evaluating potential investments DE&I impact, policies and goals.

“We are a data driven organization. We were custom-built on the premise of having an impact on both our partners future and the environment. Measuring that impact has always been an integral part of fulfilling this mission. As our platform has grown, we have expanded and improved our ESG and impact measurement across all our funds, starting with formal impact reporting more than three years ago,” said Hans Kobler, Founder & Managing Partner at EIP.

“Tackling climate change and the path towards net zero carbon is a massive challenge. Collaboration between key stakeholders is the key to getting us there on time,” said Peter Fox-Penner, Chief Impact Officer and Partner at EIP.

EIP is deeply engaged with an industry that is at the core of the energy transition. The firm brings together a diverse group of forward-looking utilities, companies and entrepreneurs that are committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EIP’s partner networks owns and manages massive energy and industrial systems across four continents; serves more than 200 million residential electric customers, and collectively spends more than $65 billion in capital expenditures each year.

For more information about EIP’s ESG and Impact Performance Report, click here.

About EIP

Energy Impact Partners, LP (EIP) is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. EIP brings together entrepreneurs and the world's most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance innovation. With over $2 billion in assets under management, EIP invests globally across venture, growth, credit, and infrastructure – and has a team of more than 50 professionals based in its offices in New York, San Francisco, Palm Beach, London, Cologne and Oslo. For more information on EIP, please visit www.energyimpactpartners.com

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New Tool Enables Departments of Transportation to Analyze Rights-of-Way for Zero-Carbon Electric Grid Expansion

REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research published by the Webber Energy Group (WEG) at the University of Texas at Austin, and by The Ray, a nonprofit studying technologies that can transform the transportation sector for a Vision Zero future, documented the efficiency and economic, societal, and environmental benefits of installing solar arrays on interstate right-of-way (ROW) land. The findings revealed that solar panels at these exits could generate up to 36 terawatt hours (TWh) a year—enough to power 12 million passenger electric vehicles—with the value of the energy generated by roadside solar panels estimated at $4 billion per year.

However, simply installing solar arrays at interchanges, exits, rest areas, and visitor centers—which are maintained by state governments—can be challenging due to safety, environmental, and future land-use considerations.

To help address this, The Ray partnered with Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, to configure an ROW solar mapping tool that can help users quickly and precisely analyze how suitable and economically valuable ROW locations might be for solar array placement.

"Since our founding, The Ray has been inspired by the opportunity we saw in the underutilized land along highway roadsides," said Laura Rogers, deputy director of The Ray. "Now, with the support of this cutting-edge solar mapping tool, The Ray can work with transportation agencies across the country to help them envision and plan solar energy projects using their ROW land in a way that simply wasn't available before."

The new mapping tool is also capable of producing precise configurations of solar arrays on all types of ROW, utilizing the state department of transportation's (DOT) own datasets. Built using Esri's ArcGIS software suite, the tool includes advanced 3D modeling, solar radiation calculations based on elevation and surface, and viewshed analysis.

Rogers continued, "What used to take weeks or months to evaluate suitability for roadside solar development, this tool that Esri provided accomplishes at a fraction of the time with much more precision."

With a location built on 18 miles of west Georgia's section of Interstate 85, The Ray also functions as a proving ground for new technologies like solar power, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and smart landscape architecture that can serve as a model for sustainable infrastructure management.

"The partnership between Esri and The Ray essentially helps the country rethink the ROW and move toward a stewardship model for the tens of thousands of acres on the highway roadsides," said Allie Kelly, executive director for The Ray. "It goes beyond transportation and explores the highest and best use for state DOTs. For some, the priority may be rural broadband or buried energy transmission lines."

The organization now works within 15 states with over two dozen transportation agencies to replicate their success as a clean highway test bed.

"The Ray is helping state departments of transportation understand the economic and social value of their ROWs for producing renewable energy and making a contribution to our climate challenges, all designed to support a more sustainable transportation future," said Terry Bills, Esri global transportation industry director.

In addition to calculating the economic potential of all the land area within the ROW, Esri's solar tool also enables state DOTs and other transportation agencies to do the following:

• Anticipate unintended consequences—and their effect on nearby communities—of installing solar panels on the highway roadsides, such as the interruption of a scenic viewshed
• Engage in preliminary site planning exercises, including having the ability to alter the shape, size, or scope of any solar array in order to address a potential social impact, and compare the economics of various scenarios
• Plan solar arrays on other ROW areas like rest stops and park-and-ride sites, providing solar canopy as well as feeding clean energy into EV charging stations available for commuters

Kelly continued, "On The Ray Highway, we have demonstrated renewable solar [arrays] on the roadside, and now with Esri, we have the best tools to help other states move quickly to explore, plan, and build out their own ROW projects."

To learn more about how Esri and The Ray are helping departments of transportation make the best use of their rights-of-way, visit theray.org/technology/solar/.

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The Ray is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity and highway test bed, located on Georgia's I-85 between LaGrange and the Alabama state line. It begins with an 18-mile stretch of interstate named in memory of Ray C. Anderson (1934-2011), a Georgia native recognized as a leader in green business when he challenged his company, Interface Inc., to pursue a zero environmental footprint. The Ray Highway continues that legacy by paving the way for a zero carbon, zero waste, zero death highway system to build a safer and more prosperous future for all.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 26^th annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament raised $2.6 million for over 75 U.S. nonprofit organizations, once again making it one of the largest non-PGA golf tournament fundraisers. The tournament has raised more than $25 million for charities since it started in 1993.

Suppliers, employees, and Halliburton volunteers participated in the fundraiser, held at The Clubs of Kingwood, and 130 organizations sponsored the event.

“We are grateful for our sponsors who, with their generous contributions, made this event possible. It is an honor to provide funds to these outstanding charities whose work makes a positive difference in the lives of thousands of individuals every day,” said Jeff Miller, Halliburton chairman, president and CEO.

Out of the over 75 charities who benefited, the Halliburton Charitable Foundation invited 31 to join the golfers at the event. This year’s participating charities are:

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Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 40,000 employees, representing 130 nationalities in more than 70 countries, the Company helps its customers maximize value throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production throughout the life of the asset. Visit the Company’s website at www.halliburton.com. Connect with Halliburton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Smart Communications, an Advent partner, is currently rolling out fuel cell sites across the Philippines on rooftops, on-ground and in challenged-grid areas to boost sustainable energy solutions for IT infrastructure as part of the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign, its green transition

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent”) today announced that with its partner, Smart Communications Inc. (”Smart”), the company has successfully completed the first installation of its HG 5000 fuel cell systems across the Philippines. The delivery Agreement was made earlier this year between Smart in the Philippines and Advent Technologies A/S in Denmark (formerly SerEnergy A/S).

Smart’s partnership with Advent follows its commitment to the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign with the GSM Association (GSMA), as a member of the trade alliance’s Climate Action Task Force. The movement of the global industry of mobile network operators highlights its broad-based commitment to zero emissions from all stakeholders. Race to Zero is a global campaign that aims to mobilize leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, and investors for a net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Advent Technologies Holdings Chairman and CEO said, “The successful roll-out of our fuel cell systems is a major step forward in showcasing our commitment to decarbonizing the world at a faster and more efficient rate. Our work is in line with initiatives such as the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign; and we are proud to bring our CO2-reducing technologies into play at Smart’s telecommunications sites in the Philippines.”

As the wireless arm of the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telecommunications company, PLDT Inc., Smart’s shift to green energy follows the announcement of the Philippines Department of Energy in Q4 of 2020 that the government will no longer accept proposals to build new coal power plants, from the new Energy Conservation and Efficiency Act signed into law in 2019. These significant policy shifts support the deployment of cleaner energy sources to help ensure more sustainable growth for the country.

Morten Hougaard Sørensen, Advent Technologies A/S Senior Vice President, added, “We are proud that Smart has chosen our clean power technology to pursue the use of renewable energy in their facilities and solve simultaneously their challenges for 5G requirements as our systems offer them an easily scalable solution with a cost-effective extension of runtime. Our fuel cells are the next step for customers in the green transition. We welcome customers who care for their business. We welcome customers who care for their climate accountability. We welcome customers who take actions. Together, we make it happen.”

Alfredo S. Panlilo, Smart Communications President and CEO and PLDT Chief Revenue Officer, noted, “PLDT and Smart are active advocates of sustainable development. As we face daunting challenges on how to protect our environment and promote more equitable social development, Smart’s cutting-edge technologies can play a significant role in rallying the right socio-environmental mindset and driving a greater sense of responsibility to the planet.”

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.

About Smart Communications, Inc.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is a wholly owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ largest and only integrated telecommunications company. Smart serves approximately 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities with its combined 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G network*, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 72.9 million Filipinos*, through its commercial brands Smart and TNT. Smart also offers satellite communication services under the brand Smart World. As part of PLDT’s massive digital transformation program, Smart has committed to give more than 96% of the population access to its most advanced LTE-A and 5G networks, in order to support the country’s growing digital economy, as well as provide the best customer experience for an increasingly digital Filipino lifestyle.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#billingsoftware--EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, announced their annual user conference has been moved to February 2-4, 2022 and will remain at The Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida.

In facing the difficult decision to push the event scheduled for November 2021, EC Infosystems will offer a half-day virtual session on November 11, 2021. The virtual gathering will feature an abbreviated version of the original agenda, with a full agenda for the in-person event to be released in the coming months. Virtual registration is open currently.

Located conveniently in the Walt Disney hotel district and just three miles from the legendary theme parks, the user conference will be held at the sprawling Four Seasons Resort and Spa at 10100 Dream Tree Boulevard LAKE BUENA VISTA, Orlando, FL 32836.

“The continued health of our clients, employees, and communities are a top priority, and we made the tough choice to push our event to February when we believe the pandemic will be in a safer state for both Florida and in the pandemic as a whole,” says EC Infosystems’ President and CEO, Mohan Wanchoo.

The 2022 event will focus on “Driving Growth.” Retailers can expect to collaborate, learn, and strategize significant growth opportunities leveraging EC Infosystems’ industry leading technology and tools.

“We look forward to welcoming our clients into a safe environment in February,” says Ananda Goswami, EC Infosystems’ Chief Revenue Officer.

User conference registration is complimentary and open for registration only to EC Infosystems’ EDI and Billing clients. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the extremely discounted lodging options at The Four Seasons Orlando early. EC Infosystems will also be offering a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for any energy industry companies looking to partner with their expansive customer base. To learn more or register, please visit the EC Infosystems’ website and reserve your spot today.

About EC Infosystems

EC Infosystems is a market-leading Software as a Service provider (SaaS) of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and UtiliBill™ (Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS)), serving more than 300 clients in the deregulated energy industry across the United States. The company's sophisticated software platform is user friendly, improves efficiency and operating performance, and provides clients with a strong competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.ecinfosystems.com.

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• The new DC-coupled SolarEdge Energy Bank battery introduces industry-leading 94.5% round-trip efficiency for longer periods of home backup
• The new SolarEdge Energy Hub inverters offer up to 11.4kW power and 10.3kW backup power to support more loads when the grid is down
• Both products are part of a new full system solution called “SolarEdge Home” which seamlessly integrates solar and storage with a variety of SolarEdge smart energy devices

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced the commercial availability of the SolarEdge Energy Bank residential battery in North America. The highly efficient DC-coupled battery provides 9.7kWh of backup power and can connect with up to eight additional batteries, delivering up to 87kWh of backup capacity, while offering future compatibility with third-party generators.

SolarEdge also announced today the availability of its new SolarEdge Energy Hub inverter models ranging from 7.6kW up to 11.4kW PV power and 10.3kW backup power, with 200% DC oversizing to deliver higher energy yield for the home. The Energy Hub high backup power inverters simplify installations by reducing the need for Main Panel Upgrades (MPU), and shorten installation time by connecting wirelessly with the SolarEdge Energy Bank battery and a variety of smart energy devices, including the SolarEdge Home EV Charger.

Both the SolarEdge Energy Hub inverter and the SolarEdge Energy Bank battery are part of the new SolarEdge full residential solution called “SolarEdge Home”, an intelligent smart energy management system that allows homeowners to better manage and monitor solar energy production, consumption and backup storage in real time. The SolarEdge Home system is controlled from the mySolarEdge mobile app, which helps prioritize loads based on homeowner preferences, and applies smart algorithms that aid economical decision-making while taking into account external factors, such as weather events.

“The need for reliable, home backup power has never been greater,” said Peter Mathews, General Manager of SolarEdge, North America. “We developed an integrated solar and battery solution that allows for simpler and faster installation time and enables homeowners to power more of their everyday lives with clean, renewable energy.”

The SolarEdge Energy Bank battery and the SolarEdge Energy Hub inverter models are now available to order in North America.

About SolarEdge: SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, UPS, electric vehicle powertrains, and grid services solutions. SolarEdge is online at solaredge.com.

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