Global aerospace components leader wins prime contract to deliver proven ASMs to major U.S. Boeing 737 operator
DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cobham Mission Systems, the U.S.-based global technology leader in fuel tank inerting systems (FTIS), announced a long-term agreement to provide air separation modules (ASM) for another major U.S. airline operating Boeing 737s (B737). An aircraft’s ASM prevents the build-up of explosive conditions in fuel tanks by generating nitrogen enriched air to help lower the amount of oxygen in the fuel tank. Since its introduction in 2015, Cobham has delivered 885 B737 ASM model NC1211 units which have achieved over 5,000,000 flight hours with no failures, providing our airline partners with substantial savings in ownership and maintenance costs.
“Cobham Mission Systems is delighted to partner with another major US airline,” said Jason Apelquist, SVP business development and strategy. “Our air separation modules are the most reliable in the world, with 2,100 delivered and more than 17,600,000 flight hours on commercial aircraft worldwide. We are proud to contribute to our airline customers’ aircraft operation and maintenance cost reduction efforts through the outstanding performance, reliability and life on-wing Cobham ASMs provide.”
Cobham is a world leader in gas separation and has been developing and delivering fuel tank inerting systems and subsystems for 30 years. With 6,700 systems on commercial (including B737, A320, A321, and B787) and military aircraft, and a total over 52,000,000 flight hours, Cobham holds the unique technical ability to design an optimally sized and configured fuel tank inerting system using Hollow Fiber Membrane technology. Cobham fuel tank inerting systems are designed for both military and commercial applications.
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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced positive initial results from a truck loan program launched in conjunction with Portland-based natural gas provider, NW Natural, which featured Hyliion’s Hybrid CNG solution.
As part of the program, Hyliion collaborated with NW Natural to equip a Freightliner Cascadia day cab with their Hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) solution, a self-charging powertrain that boosts performance by adding up to 120 horsepower to a Class 8 semi-truck–enough power to allow the vehicle to perform more like a diesel truck.
The Hybrid CNG truck was loaned to three Oregon-area fleet operators—Baker Rock Resources, Tillamook County Creamery Association, and Calportland—over a three-week trial period. Each participant reported that the Hyliion Hybrid solution delivered more power, greater sustainability, and improved operating costs.
Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion, said, “Testing our technology in partnership with reputable fleet operators, and under real world conditions, is essential as we strive to meet the needs of our customers as they seek better performing and more sustainable transportation solutions. We were pleased to learn that all three fleet operators deemed Hyliion’s Hybrid truck a compelling solution for their fleets.”
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“Natural gas vehicles are popular in North America and throughout the world because of their significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, near zero-point source emissions, and the ability to use renewable natural gas instead of diesel,” said Chris Kroeker, NW Natural business development segment manager. “This innovative, try-it-first truck loan program allowed local fleet managers to see if this technology fits with their operations – and Hyliion’s Hybrid solution has proven that it can deliver across the board in the areas of power, sustainability and return on investment.”
About Hyliion
Hyliion’s mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Class 8 commercial trucks by being a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions. Leveraging advanced software algorithms and data analytics capabilities, Hyliion offers fleets an easy, efficient system to decrease fuel and operating expenses while seamlessly integrating with their existing fleet operations. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hyliion designs, develops, and sells electrified powertrain solutions that are designed to be installed on most major Class 8 commercial trucks, with the goal of transforming the commercial transportation industry’s environmental impact at scale. For more information, visit www.hyliion.com.
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New 8.2mm Creepage IGBT Drivers and IPM Driver Reduce PCB Mounting Area by 35 Percent to Maximize Board Space
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#IBM--Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its family of 8.2mm creepage photocouplers with three new devices designed for operation in harsh industrial automation equipment, solar inverter, and EV charger operating environments. Measuring a mere 2.5mm x 2.1mm in an LSSO5 package, the world’s smallest optical isolated IGBT drivers and intelligent power module (IPM) driver reduce PCB mounting areas by up to 35 percent compared with other devices on the market.
“Industrial equipment and green energy system manufacturers are currently facing two core challenges: Equipment needs to get smaller, requiring downsizing for factory floor efficiency and higher functionality equipment within the same board size, while at the same time, safety standards are getting stricter,” said Philip Chesley, Vice President, Industrial and Communications Business Division at Renesas. “Our expanded portfolio of small isolation devices offers customers greater layout flexibility with more options to enable longer secured creepage distance for high-voltage inverter control applications.”
The new RV1S9231A 2.5A output and RV1S9207A 0.6A output IGBT drivers and RV1S9209A active high output IPM driver come in low-profile LSSO5 packages with a 0.65mm pin pitch, deliver 5,000 Vrms isolation voltage, and support high temperature operation up to 125°C to withstand the harsh operating environments. The photocoupler trio also supports 200V and 400V systems with reinforced insulation to meet stringent industrial safety standards, adhering to the strict UL61800-5-1 standards for motor drive equipment.
Renesas has identified and created a system architecture for various applications where the RV1S92xxA family of products adds tangible value in the system. For instance, a new AC Drives / GP Inverters “Winning Combination” featuring the RV1S92xxA family of products enables customers to downsize their industrial equipment and inverter systems that meet UL61800-5-1 standard. Renesas’ Winning Combinations are vetted system architectures made from mutually compatible devices that work together seamlessly. Renesas offers over 200 Winning Combinations for a wide range of applications and end products which can be found at renesas.com/win.
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About Renesas Electronics Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions, today released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report. The 2020 Sustainability Report highlights Aptar’s extensive sustainability initiatives that have been implemented across its global operations. As in previous reports, Aptar summarizes several milestones measured and achieved in three key areas of people, planet and product.
In 2020, Aptar was recognized with the prestigious “A” score and named a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risk and further the low-carbon economy. At year-end 2020, 85 percent of Aptar’s global electricity consumption was from renewable energy sources. The report also details Aptar’s community outreach initiatives, safety programs, partnerships and progress on public sustainability commitments. Aptar remains committed to increasing the usage of post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) and researching additional opportunities for more sustainable resins. In 2020, Aptar’s teams furthered the work in this area by expanding our life cycle assessment tools to incorporate recyclability and circularity assessments and developed further knowledge on design for sustainability principles.
Following the commitment to the United Nations Global Compact in 2020, Aptar is publishing its first UN Global Compact Communication on Progress Report alongside the 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report. Within the Communication on Progress, Aptar reaffirms our commitment Global Compact and its Ten Principles while highlighting the progress made in 2020.
“Over the past year, we rose to the challenge of providing the essential dispensing solutions that millions of people rely on every day, while prioritizing the health and safety of our people,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO. “We continue to accelerate our drive to further a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive business and a more circular economy. In this 2020 report, we are proud to share the many recent examples of our important sustainability journey.”
The 2020 Sustainability Report is based on the Global Sustainability Reporting (GRI) Standards: Core Options, as released in October 2016. In preparing the report, Aptar obtained limited external assurance for absolute energy metrics, carbon emissions and renewable energy purchases, in accordance to ISO 14064 certification for the management of this carbon accounting. Aptar also responds to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Investor Climate Change, Supply Chain and Water questionnaires each year.
“We design our products and processes with people and the planet in mind. Our focus on eco-design of products and science-based targets is aligned to that of our partners such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and many other organizations who are contributing to a more circular economy,” explained Beth Holland, Vice President, Global Sustainability.
To minimize paper waste, Aptar encourages readers to view the Corporate Sustainability Report digitally on our website under Sustainability Reports.
About Aptar
Aptar is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. Using insights, proprietary design, engineering and science to create dispensing, dosing and protective technologies for many of the world’s leading brands, Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered urban air mobility platform, today announced an alliance whereby magniX USA Inc. (“magniX”), a leading manufacturer in electric aviation, will supply its Electric Propulsion Units (“EPU”) to Lima NY Corp. (“Lima”), one of Blade’s largest aircraft operating partners, for the conversion of Lima’s Blade-branded fleet of amphibious Cessna Caravans to all-electric aircraft starting in early 2023, subject to certain conditions.
Blade is the exclusive platform for Lima flights offered to the public. Key routes include flights between the Blade Aqua Lounge at the East 23rd Street seaplane base in New York City, the eastern end of Long Island, New York, and the Blade Terminal in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Based on current estimates, the all-electric Caravans will operate emission-free at the same speed as the current generation turbine Caravans, with a significantly reduced noise footprint and lower operating costs.
As part of the alliance, Lima will be the exclusive owner in the northeast United States of the supplemental type certificate (“STC”) for the conversion of the Caravan’s current generation turbine engine to the magniX EPU.
Blade President Melissa Tomkiel said, “Amphibious seaplane service has always been an essential part of our urban air mobility strategy, given the aircraft’s unique ability to access city centers through conveniently located waterways, such as Manhattan’s East River, as well as traditional airports. The electrification of our accessible fleet of Blade-branded aircraft, made possible through our alliance with magniX and Lima, one of our key operating partners, will further accelerate our transition to quiet, emission-free flight, allowing us to reduce the environmental and sound impact in and around the communities where we fly.”
“Partnering with Blade and Lima to bring electric aviation to one of the largest cities, and highly populated regions in the United States, is an incredible proof point to the value of offering communities zero emissions, reduced noise, and lower operating costs,” said magniX CEO Roei Ganzarski. “With electric propulsion as our cornerstone, magniX continues to build toward the new electric age of aviation.”
Blade’s alliance with magniX and Lima comes on the heels of a recent agreement for Blade to secure up to 20 BETA Technologies’ ALIA Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA”) on behalf of Blade’s network of operators with scheduled delivery beginning in late 2024, and arrangements for Wisk Aero LLC, a joint venture between Boeing and Larry Page-backed Kitty Hawk, to own, operate and maintain up to 30 EVA for exclusive use across Blade’s U.S. route network.
The alliance among Blade, magniX, and Lima described in this press release is subject to the Federal Aviation Administration’s anticipated approval of the STC and the parties entering into further agreements.
About Blade
Blade is a technology-powered urban air mobility platform committed to reducing travel friction by providing cost-effective air transportation alternatives to some of the most congested ground routes in the U.S. and abroad. Today, Blade predominantly uses helicopters and amphibious aircraft. Its asset-light model, coupled with its exclusive passenger terminal infrastructure, is designed to facilitate a seamless transition to Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA” or “eVTOL”), enabling lower cost air mobility to the public that is both quiet and emission-free.
For more information, visit https://ir.blade.com/.
About magniX
Headquartered in Everett, WA, magniX is on a mission to lead the commercial aerospace and defense industries by providing high performance, reliable and environmentally friendly propulsion solutions. Developed with proprietary technology, magniX offers a range of revolutionary electric propulsion solutions, including motors and power electronics, which produce zero emissions at lower operating costs. For more information, please visit: www.magnix.aero.
About Lima
Lima NY Corp. d/b/a Fly The Whale is a US Part 135 Scheduled Air Carrier founded in 2008. Lima operates state of the art Cessna Caravan C208EX Amphibians, wheeled Cessna Caravan C208EXs, and Sikorsky S76C++ helicopters from bases in Farmingdale, NY, and New Haven, CT. In New Haven, Lima has built a first-class seaplane facility to provide a home for the largest seaplane fleet in the Northeast supported by a highly experienced team of pilots, mechanics, and support personnel. Lima is one of the very few air carriers to offer all three modes of air transportation: traditional land, sea, and vertical lift.
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New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Blade to predict these events or how they may affect Blade or the transactions described in this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and Blade undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events or otherwise.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Dynamic Positioning Systems Market by Equipment type (Class 1, class 2, class 3), Application (Bulk Carrier, Gas Tanker, Ferries, Cruise, Amphibious, Destroyer, Frigate), End Use (OEM, Retrofit), Type, Sub-system, and Region - Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The dynamic positioning system market is projected to grow from USD 6.3 billion in 2021 to USD 10.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 10.7% between 2021 and 2026.
The increase in seaborne trade across the globe, cargo ship industry and shipbuilding industries are driving the market growth of the dynamic positioning system market.
Based on end user, the OEM segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period
Based on end user, the OEM segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR than the aftermarket segment during the forecast period. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offer line fit and new product demand, thereby saving the time consumed in the installation of components post-delivery. Shipowners are preferring OEM segment over aftermarket segment as the OEM segment offers valuable post Purchase maintenance and training which is considered to be very essential for the dynamic positioning system market.
Based on type, the next generation dynamic positioning system is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Based on type, the next generation segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment will majorly be driven by the rise and development in the autonomous vessels. Currently, there are countries in many regions who are working on project to bring autonomous vessels into the commercial market. The dynamic positioning systems is essential for autonomous vessels because of the minimalistic human intervention gives rise to higher chances of error that could lead to accidents. Hence, shipowners and OEM manufacturers are working on next generation dynamic positioning system for autonomous vessels. So, this will be the major factors to drive growth in this segment for the forecasted period.
North America is estimated to lead the dynamic positioning system market in 2021
The growth of the global trade industry in North America is one of the most significant factors contributing to the demand for dynamic positioning system in this region. Increasing investments in the naval operations and increasing offshore shipping industry are additional factors driving the growth of the dynamic positioning system market in North America.
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SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ITI #IoT--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it will participate in the Stifel 2021 Virtual Cross Sector Insight Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Iteris president and CEO Joe Bergera, and CFO Douglas Groves will be hosting virtual meetings with investors throughout the day.
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About Iteris, Inc.
Iteris is the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management – the foundation for a new era of mobility. We apply cloud computing, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, advisory services and managed services to achieve safe, efficient and sustainable mobility. Our end-to-end solutions monitor, visualize and optimize mobility infrastructure around the world to help ensure that roads are safe, travel is efficient, and communities thrive. Visit www.iteris.com for more information, and join the conversation on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Construction in Iran - Key Trends and Opportunities (H1 2021)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Iran's construction industry is expected to have expanded marginally by 0.7% in 2020 - down from growth of 8% in 2019.
The report expects the country's construction output to expand by 1.8% in 2021, before registering an annual average growth of 3.3% between 2022-2025.
This will be supported by investments in the energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, infrastructure and industrial sectors. In an effort to boost the economy and improve infrastructure, the Iranian government aims to complete over 3,900kms of new railways and roads by March 2022.
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the steep decline in oil and gas prices, has weighed on the Iranian economy, which was already battered by the US sanctions that curb oil and gas exports, which are crucial for government revenues. The economic weakness amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the US sanctions, coupled with the depreciation of the currency and rising inflation, further weighed on the construction industry's output last year.
As a result of the sanctions, oil revenue in the country fell from over IRR1.6 quadrillion (US$40 billion) in 2018 to less than IRR840 trillion (US$20 billion) each in 2019 and 2020, according to the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). Moreover, since early 2018, the value of the Iranian rial has fallen eight-fold, and inflation in the country has increased by at least 40% as of last year.
In a positive development, however, the change in the US administration is expected to relieve tensions between the US and Iran, as the new president of the US, Joe Biden, is in favor of returning to the Iranian nuclear deal, which was previously abandoned in 2018. Despite this optimism, there have been delays in negotiation talks, as both countries wait for the other party to fulfil certain conditions.
Moreover, in March 2021, the government announced that IRR323.2 trillion (US$6.1 billion) will be invested on 62 projects in the industrial, mining and trade-related sectors. During mid-March 2020 to mid-February 2021, the government also approved 135 foreign investments projects worth IRR96.5 trillion (US$1.8 billion) in those sectors.
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REYKJAVIK, Iceland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A global leader in the manufacture of Unmanned Maritime Systems, Teledyne Marine Vehicles, a business of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced that Argeo of Norway, a newly listed company and growing subsea offshore service company, has procured two Teledyne Gavia SeaRaptor 6,000 meter rated Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). The two SeaRaptor AUVs will contribute to Argeo’s growing fleet of AUVs and will enable deep-sea surveys to the benefit of marine industries including offshore wind, aquaculture, deepsea minerals, and offshore oil & gas.
The SeaRaptor 6000 AUVs will be equipped with the latest Kraken MinSAS 120 Synthetic Aperture Sonar (Kraken Robotics, Canada) providing large swath area coverage and high-resolution imagery and bathymetry data collection. The vehicles will also be fitted with Teledyne RESON T50-S Multi-Beam dual frequency 200/400 kHz Echo Sounders, Teledyne Benthos Chirp III Sub Bottom Profilers, iXblue PHINS 6000 INSs coupled to Teledyne RDI Tasman DVLs, and CathX Hunter Camera Systems. All data collected will be processed onboard using Teledyne CARIS OnBoard postprocessing and mosaicking software to allow quick turnaround during missions. The AUVs are also fitted with a large variety of scientific sensors from RBR which will take Conductivity, Temperature, Pressure, Turbidity, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Redox, CH4 and Magnetic measurements to provide valuable water column data which will contribute to better ocean basin characterizations.
“Teledyne is very pleased to supply these unique deep water AUVs to Argeo. We see the strategic partnership forming between our companies as being beneficial, far into the future,” said Mike Read, President, Teledyne Marine.
Both vehicles will be supplied in 40 foot containers hosting their Launch and Recovery Systems, deck support and handling equipment and a spares set to offer the highest redundancy and availability of the systems. The vehicles are designed to be air transportable, including their Li-Ion batteries which offer over 40 hours of autonomy for long endurance missions.
Teledyne is excited to offer these systems to assist in bringing back new information as to the nature and composition of the deepest parts of the planet.
About Teledyne Gavia
Teledyne Gavia provides turnkey survey solutions to customers undertaking a variety of tasks for military, commercial and scientific applications. The Gavia AUV can carry an array of sensors and custom payload modules that make it perfect for any research, monitoring or surveillance task where autonomy, cost and ease of deployment matters. Its modular design allows for rapid sensor reconfiguration and battery replacement. Teledyne Gavia’s manufacturing facility comprises a 1,500 square meter building in Kópavogur, Iceland, with research, engineering, production, and sea trial facilities on Iceland’s North Atlantic coast. For more information, visit Teledyne Gavia’s website at www.teledynemarine.com/gavia.
About Teledyne Marine
Teledyne Marine is a world class Marine Systems business that is part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Through acquisitions and collaboration over the past fifteen years, Teledyne Marine has become the market leader in Imaging, Instruments, Interconnect, Seismic, and Vehicle technologies by providing innovative total solutions to our customers. Teledyne Marine is committed to providing premium products backed by unparalleled service and support. For more information, visit Teledyne Marine’s website at www.teledynemarine.com.
About Argeo
Argeo is a company with a mission to transform the ocean surveying and inspection industry by utilizing autonomous surface and underwater robotics solutions. Equipped with unique sensors and advanced digital imaging technology, these autonomous underwater vehicles (“AUVs”) will significantly increase efficiency and imaging quality in addition to contribute to substantially reduce CO2 emissions from operations for this global industry. The company’s highly accurate digital models and digital twin solutions are based on geophysical, hydrographic, and geological methods from shallow water to the deepest oceans for market segments in Infrastructure, Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas and Deep Sea Minerals. For more information, visit Argeo’s website at www.argeo.no.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Oman Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Oman - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Oman has historically been one of the smaller markets in the GCC. A smaller population and more limited oil and gas resources than its neighbors have traditionally meant that sits behind Kuwait and Qatar and ahead of Bahrain in terms of annual contract awards.
But that is not to say that the Sultanate does not offer a variety of interesting opportunities for contractors, consultants, and suppliers alike. In recent years, there have been a number of large-scale projects across different sectors such as the Duqm refinery, the new Muscat international airport, and the Batinah expressway scheme, among others.
The Sultanate's more delicate economic position has meant that it has been hit hard by Covid-19. Faced with a reduction in revenues, the government reacted by cutting back on projects spending and slowing new tenders on the tender board to a crawl.
However, some major contracts have been awarded in 2020 because they have been funded by development funds from Oman's richer GCC neighbors. These projects have ensured that the Sultanate has not seen a sharp year-on-year fall in projects spending so far.
Faced with an economic downturn, the outlook for Oman's future projects market will hinge on foreign investment in its major industrial hubs in Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah. Chinese investment in particular will be key as part of its Belt and Road Initiative to benefit from Oman's position on the main EastWest shipping axis.
Also critical will be the development of the Sultanate's PPP project plans to obtain more private sector involvement in the funding, construction, and operation of future projects. In the absence of major government capital expenditure, private sector financing will be pivotal in getting projects moving again.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Renewable Energy Global Industry Guide 2015-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global renewable energy market had total revenues of $811.7bn in 2019, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% between 2015 and 2019.
Market consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 6.6% between 2015 and 2019, to reach a total of 6,411.2 TWh in 2019.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Kuwait Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Kuwait - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Kuwait is currently the fourth largest projects market in the GCC after the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Historically, the local market has underperformed its potential, weighed back by politics and a lack of central authority to help push through projects. This has meant that despite its vast oil wealth and healthy fiscal position, the state rarely exceeds 15bn of contract awards each year.
The pandemic and falling oil prices during the first half of 2020 hit Kuwait hard. The central tenders committee effectively closed during the lockdown and no new public tenders were released or submitted. As of August, tendering was still far from normal.
The other big impact was lower oil prices. With the state forecasting another budget deficit and national assembly members unwilling to countenance additional borrowing, the government has had no choice but to rein back capital expenditure. As most schemes in Kuwait are directly government-funded this will naturally lead to fewer projects.
That said, there was some good news in early 2020 when financial closed was announced on the Umm al-Hayman wastewater treatment plant PPP project. The long-awaited deal was the first under the PPP law and bodes well for the success of other PPP schemes in the pipeline.
However, much more will need to be done if Kuwait is to live up to its projects market potential. The state needs to find a way of getting greater private sector participation in the market and attract greater foreign investment. Without either, it is difficult to see how the market can reach its potential.
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Navis World 2021 will Take Place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on November 1-4, 2021
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, and the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world’s leading organizations across the cargo supply chain, announced today that its 13th Biennial Event will take place on November 1 - 4, 2021 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Following the announcement that Navis will be acquired by leading technology investment firm Accel-KKR, Navis World will continue to be a hallmark event to showcase industry technology trends and Navis’ strategy and vision for the future. The event will also demonstrate how customers are using mission critical technology and software that supports marine, inland, intermodal and rail operators, vessel owners and carrier customers, to manage the global supply chain.
Navis World 2021 will bring together industry movers and shakers from around the world for informative sessions, demos and networking events around its central theme of navigating change across the supply chain. The three-day, invitation only event will provide insights on industry trends, operational best practices, and will demonstrate its cutting-edge solutions to help companies navigate the changing logistics landscape and strengthen operations. Additionally, attendees will gain valuable insights on cloud operations, digitization and automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, opportunities for greater visibility and control across the supply chain. Attendees will also hear from logistics leaders about how they have navigated the demands of the pandemic to continue to thrive in the most challenging of circumstances.
“This has been an unprecedented year for the global logistics industry. At Navis, we have always strived to be a key partner to our customers to keep their operations moving efficiently with the latest technology whatever challenges they face. We are proud that we were able to work closely with our customers over the past year to reach their operational goals and keep cargo flowing,” said Benoit de la Tour, President, Navis. “We have missed meeting with our customers during the pandemic and are looking forward to bringing industry leaders from around the world together in a healthy and safe environment to discuss how we can continue to drive smart operations that meet the challenges of the future.”
Navis World 2021 will once again host the Navis Inspire Awards, designed to recognize and celebrate excellence across the ocean supply chain and showcase Navis customers that are driving change in the industry.
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Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world’s leading organizations across the cargo supply chain. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and world-class services, to enable our customers, regardless of cargo type, to maximize performance and reduce risk. Through its holistic approach to operational optimization, Navis customers benefit from improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. Whether tracking cargo through a terminal, improving vessel safety and cargo capacity, optimizing rail network planning and asset utilization, automating equipment operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis helps all customers streamline operations. www.navis.com
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Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimise global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec has signed United Nations Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company’s sales in 2020 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com
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Fostering Diversity, Port Announces a Newly Created Business Equity Division
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its May meeting. Chairman Ric Campo began by recognizing the anniversary of the tragic death of George Floyd, and reflected on how its impact further solidified Port Houston’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its employees and for the community.
The Port Commission approved and adopted a position statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during the meeting. Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther announced a new Business Equity Division to report to him. Guenther said the new division “will provide vision, leadership, and guidance” towards DEI efforts, “with a focus on promoting equity and enhancing opportunity for all, both internally and externally.”
“Taking this step,” Guenther said, “will elevate the profile of DEI at Port Houston, ensuring we have the organizational weight and leadership needed to produce meaningful and sustainable change.” Building on recent work on contracting disparities, external DEI efforts will include new opportunities for small and minority, and women-owned businesses to access Port Houston business.
In other news, Chairman Campo gave an update on Project 11. The Houston Ship Channel expansion program “remains on track,” and Port Houston anticipates entering into a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next month.
In his operational update, Guenther announced the maiden voyage of the ONE Modern, with its arrival expected June 13 – marking the fifth direct all-water Asian service calling Port Houston. “These vessels are in the 7,000 twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) range,” he said.
Guenther also said, “Cargo through Port Houston facilities is solid and on track.” He reported that total container volume is up 3% compared to last year, and general cargo is up 7%.
Highlights of business matters addressed on the Port Commission agenda included renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Panama Canal Authority and Port Houston, and awards to AECOM Technical Services, for planning and design of the reconstruction of 87 acres of container yards at Barbours Cut Terminal, and to Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for design of the rehabilitation of Wharves 4, 5, and 6 at the terminal and Memorandum of Agreements with the Corps were passed for the maintenance dredging of berths at multiple public facilities.
As part of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, Chairman Campo acknowledged Port Houston Police for their “service and the dedication of their lives to protecting and serving the port,” adding that “we remember fallen officers with you this week.”
Chairman Campo also announced plans for a workshop to take place during the first week in June to engage stakeholders across a broad spectrum of interests, from community to industry to assess potential opportunities that can support Port Houston’s Sustainability goal through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
The next Port Commission meeting is scheduled for June 22.
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For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient and fastest-growing container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.35 million jobs in Texas and 3.2 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $339 billion in Texas – 20.6 percent of Texas’ total gross domestic product (GDP) – and $801.9 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website at www.PortHouston.com.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The publisher has been monitoring the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder market and it is poised to grow by $407.60 million during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.
The report on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by the increasing use of LPG in many applications and lack of infrastructure for the transportation of piped natural gas.
The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder market analysis includes type segment and geographical landscapes. This study identifies rising subsidies offered by governments to promote LPG use as one of the prime reasons driving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder market growth during the next few years.
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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil said today that based on preliminary vote estimates by its proxy solicitor, shareholders have elected eight of ExxonMobil nominees to the board of directors and two of Engine No. 1 nominees. Vote results for five nominees were too close to call.
“We welcome all of our new directors and look forward to working with them constructively and collectively on behalf of all shareholders,” said Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer.
“We’ve been actively engaging with shareholders and received positive feedback and support, particularly for our announcements relating to low-carbon solutions and progress in efforts to reduce costs and improve earnings. We heard from shareholders today about their desire to further these efforts, and we are well positioned to respond.”
ExxonMobil has developed a portfolio of investment opportunities in high-return, low cost-of-supply projects. The company has also significantly reduced emissions and set clear plans for further reductions to 2025, consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Re-elected ExxonMobil directors were Woods, Michael Angelakis, Susan Avery, Angela Braly, Ursula Burns, Kenneth Frazier, Joseph Hooley and Jeffrey Ubben. Elected from Engine No. 1’s nominees were Gregory Goff and Kaisa Hietala.
The outcome was not yet determined for ExxonMobil director candidates Steven Kandarian, Douglas Oberhelman, Samuel Palmisano and Wan Zulkiflee, and for Engine No. 1 candidate Alexander Karsner. A fourth Engine No. 1 candidate, Anders Runevad, was not elected.
The board will reconsider two shareholder proposals that received majority shareholder approval, which include Item No. 9, calling for a report on lobbying, and Item No. 10, requesting a report on climate lobbying.
The preliminary vote count is subject to certification by the Independent Inspector of Elections. Additional information regarding the results of the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be available in a current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on ExxonMobil’s investor website https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/Investors/Investor-relations.
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) announced today that the company will host Dr. Steven Koonin, the author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters as featured lunchtime guest at their Investor Day in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Liberty Chief Executive Officer, Chris Wright, will moderate as Dr. Koonin shares his perspective on the science of climate change, providing a real world view on how outsized climate change mitigation efforts disproportionately impact the world’s most vulnerable populations by limiting energy access. Liberty’s goal with hosting Dr. Koonin as our featured guest is to put the three global energy challenges in context: energy poverty; access to reliable, affordable, clean energy; and climate change.
“Progress in the human condition was enabled by the surge in plentiful, affordable energy throughout history, and today, the oil and gas industry is a core contributor of clean low cost energy. Liberty is proud to be a part of the solution, enhancing our communities and the world by helping our customers efficiently produce cleaner oil and gas resources,” commented Mr. Wright. “We are pleased to have Dr. Koonin join us at our Investor Day, providing context on why we are so passionate about the work we do. We are proud of our role in helping our customers responsibly deliver reliable and affordable energy to the world.”
Dr. Koonin is a leader in science policy in the United States, previously serving as the second Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy in the Obama administration. Prior to that, Dr. Koonin spent five years as Chief Scientist for BP plc, where he played a central role in establishing the Energy Biosciences Institute. Dr. Koonin was a professor of theoretical physics at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and served as the Institute’s Provost during his tenure. He is currently a University Professor at New York University. Dr. Koonin holds a B.S. in Physics from Caltech and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Three Oregon companies tested natural gas-powered vehicle under challenging conditions, with positive results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NWN #CNG--NW Natural today announced promising early results from its truck loan program in conjunction with Hyliion Holdings Corp. Through tests conducted by Baker Rock Resources, Tillamook County Creamery Association and CalPortland, the new CNG solution proved it can deliver across the board for fleets in the areas of power, sustainability and fuel efficiency.
Portland-based NW Natural and Austin-based Hyliion teamed up to make a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-electric hybrid Cascadia day cab tractor available at no cost to three fleet operators seeking low-emission, cost-saving alternatives to diesel. Hyliion’s e-axle, a self-charging powertrain to boost performance of CNG vehicles, adds up to 120 horsepower to a Class 8, 12-liter CNG semi-truck – enough to pull more than 100,000 pounds uphill with performance comparable to diesels. Onboard Dynamics of Bend, Ore., offered program participants the use of its mobile CNG fueling station for on-site refueling.
Three Oregon test cases
Baker Rock Resources is a family-owned business that has provided construction and landscaping materials to the Portland area for more than 60 years, with a focus on operating sustainably. From the first time a driver of the Hyliion Hybrid CNG equipped truck hauled a full load up a steep hill with ample power, Keith Peal, vice president of Marketing and Sales, concluded he’d found a way to match his company’s environmental goals to its operating needs. “The demonstration was a complete success, and we absolutely have plans to add the technology to our fleet,” said Peal.
Tillamook County Creamery Association, headquartered on the Oregon coast, has been supplying premium dairy products to loyal customers across the state for more than a century. To bring its products to the Portland area, drivers cross the Oregon Coast Range on a winding two-lane highway – carrying up to 86,000 pounds. During a three-week trial, the e-axle boosted speeds by an average of six miles per hour over those reached by an unassisted conventional CNG truck – all while maintaining optimum power and saving on fuel costs.
“Our business is committed to stewardship, and we’re constantly looking at ways to reduce our environmental impact and improve efficiency, including our fleet of 16 trucks,” says Tillamook’s director of Environment & Community Impact Jocelyn Bridson. “Being able to test a CNG-electric hybrid truck helped us see firsthand that the technology available today performs well on our distribution routes, with enough power to get over mountain passes, and was straightforward for our drivers. As a result of this trial, we are assessing the potential to replace our diesel trucks with Hyliion’s natural gas vehicles.”
CalPortland is a multi-state operation producing and delivering cement, concrete and other construction materials. CalPortland also has a strong commitment to environmental protection, advocating for products and practices that yield the least possible environmental impact. Its transportation team found the Hyliion CNG Hybrid trucks are easy to operate, with the potential to significantly lower the fleet’s carbon footprint.
“The vehicle provided by Hyliion and NW Natural is a great opportunity to add an environmentally friendly option for hauling freight,” said Matthew Meyer, CalPortland’s director of Fleet Management. “The CNG hybrid model is extremely promising, and we were very impressed with the Hyliion team’s support.”
“Natural gas vehicles are popular in North America and throughout the world because of their significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, near zero-point source emissions, and the ability to use renewable natural gas instead of diesel,” said Chris Kroeker, NW Natural business development segment manager. “This innovative, try-it-first truck loan program allows local fleet managers to see if this technology fits with their operations – and Hyliion’s Hybrid solution has proven that it can deliver across the board in the areas of power, sustainability and return on investment.”
Truck fleet operators located within the NW Natural service territory and interested in joining the truck loan program may call NW Natural’s Major Account Services at 971.979.9611 or Clif Hazen at 503.610.7668.
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CNG technology offers many advantages to companies focused on environmental quality and operating costs of their fleets, such as:
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NW Natural provides natural gas service to approximately 2.5 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 770,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. It consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores. NW Natural is part of Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), which is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and owns NW Natural, NW Natural Water Company, and other business interests and activities.
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to install and test a 200 tons per day CO2 capture large pilot plant at the City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) power plant in Springfield, IL through a funding award made to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (Champaign, IL). The project will be executed in collaboration with BASF, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, CWLP and ACS. The successful construction and operation of this plant will provide a means to demonstrate an economically attractive and transformational capture technology.
According to company officials, the project will showcase Linde’s post-combustion CO2 capture technology capabilities jointly developed utilizing BASF’s OASE® blue gas treatment technology.
“We’re excited about this opportunity to feature the CO2 capture technology we’ve developed with BASF,” said Dominic Cianchetti, Senior Vice President, Region Americas. “There are many commercial uses for this technology, and this project will help guide future discussions about the viability of those possibilities.”
DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and National Energy Technology Laboratory have supported advancement of this CO2 capture technology for many years, according to LEA officials. This large pilot project is a major milestone for the future of carbon capture technology’s commercial viability.
About Linde Engineering Americas
Linde Engineering America (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, liquefied natural gas (LNG), gas processing, deep cryogenics and fired process equipment. For more information, see Linde Engineering Americas online at www.leamericas.com.
About Linde
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2020 sales of $27 billion (€24 billion). We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BHE Compression Services and Project Canary are pleased to announce the CleanMachine™ compressor package has received the first-ever equipment-specific TrustWell™ Responsibly Sourced Gas certification for midstream equipment. The TrustWell™ certification has long been the recognized standard for operational excellence and environmental stewardship in upstream oil and gas operations.
“We are excited that BHE Compression Services has received this certification,” said Will Foiles, chief operating officer of Project Canary. “The company has clearly demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship as supply chains across all industries work to reduce emissions.”
BHE Compression Services’ CleanMachine™ design now includes Project Canary’s continuous monitoring sensors and technology, enabling CleanMachine™ to provide real-time data on raw methane emissions. These types of groundbreaking advancements reinforce BHE Compression Services as an industry leader and position the company as much more than a conventional contract compression provider.
“BHE Compression Services is excited to find a like-minded and action-oriented partner in Project Canary and TrustWell™,” said Michael Robbins, president and CEO of BHE Compression Services. “Service quality and new equipment are no longer the only key differentiators in the compression services business. We are leading the way in setting the new expectation for compression services using technology to eliminate and capture raw methane emissions.”
Peter Strezo, vice president technology and environmental at BHE Compression Services, added, “With full transparency on real-time performance via Project Canary’s continuous monitoring solution, as well as a third-party verification and certification process through TrustWell™, we are well-positioned to deliver results. BHE Compression Services is raising the bar for what customers expect from their compression service providers with a goal of no methane left behind!”
About Project Canary
Project Canary, an International Environmental Standards Company based in Denver, Colorado, is a mission-driven B-Corporation accountable to a double bottom line of profit and the social good. We believe it is possible to create a financially successful, self-sustaining business that “does well and does good.” Our goal is to mitigate climate change by helping the oil and gas industry operate on a cleaner, more efficient, more sustainable basis. Our proven solutions provide real-time emissions monitoring and rigorous independent certification of oil and gas well sites for responsible operations.
Project Canary/IES Solutions help energy companies collect, manage, operationalize and benefit from real-time environmental data.
Project Canary partners with the Colorado School of Mines Payne Institute to develop a collaborative environment for oil and gas companies and external parties to share best practices and insights garnered through continuous monitoring.
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BHE Compression Services is the first large-horsepower fleet with the patent pending CleanMachine™ technology. This enables its equipment to operate with unmatched total compressor package emission reductions, with targeted methane intensity rates of less than 0.2%, compared to 0.36% for conventional compressor units. BHE Compression Services’ sustainable compression strategy has set them on a course to be the world leader in responsibly sourced gas compression services. BHE Compression Services employs a homogeneous fleet of large-horsepower drivers and Ariel compressor packages with the latest controls and technology to improve integrity, reliability and safety and reduce the impact of operations on the environment.
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