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  • Sonja Winkelmann, Senior Director for Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), shares her tips on how to build an energy efficient home

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There are many reasons why you should build the most energy efficient home you can. For one, it shows that you are a progressive builder who is keen to work with the latest technology and information available to you. Homeowners appreciate the consistent comfort throughout their house and the long-term savings on their energy bills. Overall, building energy efficient homes has the dual benefit of conserving energy and helping Canada meet its collective climate change goals.


Energy Efficient Homes

The most energy efficient homes built in Canada today are Net Zero homes. That means that the building generates at least as much energy as it consumes over the course of the year. Net Zero Homes are built so efficiently that they consume up to 80 percent less energy when compared to a home built to the current Model National Building Code, and a renewable energy system provides the remaining energy needed.

To achieve energy efficient homes, builders need to focus on two areas: the building envelope and the mechanical systems. If Net Zero is the goal, you’ll also need a renewable energy system.

Whichever energy efficiency program you’re following (Net Zero, LEED, Energy Star, R-2000, Built Green, Passive House, etc.), there are a number of key materials you can use to achieve your goals including:

  • Exterior house wrap sealed at the seams
  • Insulation that exceeds current building code requirements
  • Interior sealed vapour barrier
  • Double- or triple-paned windows
  • Thermal exterior doors
  • Energy efficient lighting such as Square D switches and receptacles
  • Energy Star-rated appliances
  • A home energy monitoring system such as Wiser Energy
  • “Right sized” and energy efficient HVAC equipment
  • Solar panels and battery storage

Sustainable Building

Whatever rating program you’re following, the basic components are the same.

“An airtight building envelope with higher levels of insulation and high-performance windows will make a home more energy efficient,” says Winkelmann. Not only do these measures help keep the heat in during the colder months – meaning less energy is used for heating, in the warmer months they help keep the heat out, reducing the need for air conditioning.

The materials used to make a home airtight include external house wraps that are sealed at all the seams, insulation that exceeds current building code requirements, a sealed interior vapour barrier, and efficient windows and exterior doors. Depending on which region of the country you’re building in you’ll want to use double- or triple-paned windows.

Next is the building’s mechanical systems, including the HVAC system and water heating. With the building envelop properly sealed and insulated, “the mechanical systems can be ‘right sized’ to each home, so they perform better,” says Winkelmann. Combined, the sealed envelope and right sized and energy efficient HVAC systems improve comfort throughout the house.

Winkelmann also points out that the CHBA’s Net Zero program is “performance based rather than prescriptive” giving builders the ability to customize the design and construction of each home. This means builders have a variety of options and components at their disposal to achieve their goals in the most cost-effective way.

Appliances, lights, and other electronics in the home should also be Energy Star-rated models. LED lights, smart bulbs, smart switches, and dimmers all help reduce the amount of energy used for illumination.

An essential piece of equipment is a home energy monitoring system, such as Wiser Energy. This tool measures precisely how much energy a home is using, and helps owners identify ways they can reduce their energy usage. As the builder, you’ll need to help educate your client on how to minimize the amount of energy they consume and make any necessary adjustments based on the feedback their home energy monitoring system provides.

Finally, a Net Zero home has a renewable energy system – typically, incorporating solar panels mounted on the roof. Where possible, orient the roof to capture south- or west-facing views to maximize the system’s peak load. If your client isn’t ready to commit to a fully Net Zero home, you can install the required rough-ins for potential installation down the road.

How Schneider Electric Can Help

In addition to the Wiser Energy Smart Home Monitor, Schneider Electric has a number of products that can help improve the energy efficiency of a home.

Dimmers are a simple way to provide energy savings by offering full illumination when needed and subtle lighting for a more ambient feel. Schneider Electric also has a full line of stylish Square D™ X Series Z-Wave and Wi-Fi-enabled switches that put even more control and monitoring capabilities into the hands of homeowners.

With voice commands or control via the app, owners can remotely operate appliances and fixtures, create custom lighting scenes, monitor energy use at the plug level, and much more.

Space-saving features include single switches that can control a fan switch, humidity sensor, and occupancy sensor all in one.

When choosing outlets and switches, look for the Green Premium label, Schneider Electric’s best-in-class environmental performance products.

Homeowner Education

“A home will only run as efficiently as the owners operate and maintain it,” points out Winkelmann. That’s why homeowner education must be part of the handover process for your clients. Start by reiterating all the measures you took to make their home as energy efficient as possible. Then make sure they understand how to use their Wiser Energy Home Energy Monitor and offer advice on how they can adjust their lifestyle to reduce their energy consumption.

Whether it’s a desire to do your part to help reduce the impacts of climate change, energy independence or long-term financial savings, there are number of reasons why you should be building energy efficient homes for your clients.

Schneider Electric’s Wiser Energy Home Energy Monitors, along with their Wi-Fi-enabled and Green Premium products will help you achieve you and your clients’ energy efficiency goals.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verbatim™, a data storage product leader, presents its limited time officially licensed and collectible Verbatim® Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba USB drives. Featuring designs with characters, famous phrases, and famous scenes from the TV anime series, now anime fans can embark on a demon-slaying quest with all of their favorite characters while safely storing their files.



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All 12 USB drives are perfect for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba fans as well as retailers in search of merchandise, just in time for the holiday season. The official collectible packaging and drive design artwork make these drives the ultimate anime collaboration for collectors and everyday USB drive users alike.

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Wilson Sonsini’s partner-elect class includes six women and 12 men from the firm’s corporate, litigation, intellectual property, technology transactions, and regulatory departments

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that the firm has elected 18 new partners from its attorney ranks. The promotions will be effective February 1, 2023.


“Our 2023 class of partners is remarkable in how closely it reflects our values and the strength of our business,” said Doug Clark, Wilson Sonsini’s managing partner. “These attorneys have accomplished much in their careers and showcase not only the deep expertise within our firm, but also our diversity—both of which help define us. We are excited to welcome this group as our newest class of partners and look forward to continuing to work with them to provide clients with the sophisticated legal services we are known for.”

The 2023 partners-elect are:

Lester Ang, Corporate. Based in Palo Alto, Ang represents start-up and late-stage private companies in matters ranging from incorporation and initial capitalization to venture capital, debt financing, and initial public offerings. He also represents public companies in securities offerings, M&A transactions, SEC reporting, and corporate governance matters. In addition, Ang advises investment banks, venture capital firms, and private equity firms. He received his J.D. from UC Davis School of Law.

Haley Bavasi, Privacy and Cybersecurity. Based in Seattle, Bavasi focuses primarily on advising digital health companies across a range of privacy, transactional, research, and healthcare regulatory issues. In particular, she leverages her expertise in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to provide early-stage companies with practical day-to-day counseling, as well as to advise in the context of complex commercial transactions, M&A, and go-to-market strategy. She received her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law.

Robert Broderick, Corporate. Based in New York, Broderick practices corporate and securities law and focuses on start-ups and venture capital. He regularly works with high-profile technology companies, with an emphasis on capital raising through complex financings. He also provides advice with respect to corporate governance, strategic transactions, and day-to-day corporate matters. Broderick received his J.D. from Columbia Law School.

Jose Campos, Corporate. Based in London, Campos advises U.S. and European technology start-ups and scale-ups through all stages of their life cycles, including incorporation, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. Campos also supports investors that invest in technology companies. He is well-versed in assisting non-U.S. technology companies with their U.S. expansion plans and “flipping” them into U.S. holding companies. He received his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.

Jonathan Chan, Corporate. Based in San Francisco and Palo Alto, Chan works in the emerging companies practice, and represents private technology companies and investors in formation, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He focuses on representing companies and investors in the fintech, blockchain, and gaming sectors. Before joining the firm, Chan was a co-founder and COO of a venture-backed investment platform and previously served as a senior director of business development at Electronic Arts. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Andy Cordo, Litigation. Based in Wilmington, Cordo focuses on corporate governance litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery. His experience includes representing stockholders, officers, and directors of Delaware corporations and alternative entities in appeals, disputes over corporate and alternative entity control, fiduciary duties and management, corporate appraisal actions, and contract and other commercial disputes. Cordo received his J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.

Elina Coss, Energy and Climate Solutions. Based in Seattle, Coss represents borrowers and sponsors in project and structured finance, acquisitions, and project development transactions, with a focus on financing cash flow streams from the renewable energy technology sector. Coss advises clients on complex asset-based financings at all levels of the capital stack, including joint ventures, construction, back-leverage and mezzanine financings, tax and cash equity financings, capital market securitizations, and forward flow financings. She also advises lenders, tax equity investors, private equity funds, and other investors in the renewable energy space. She received her J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Jake Gatof, Corporate. Based in Boston, Gatof represents life sciences and technology companies, as well as their sponsors, through all stages of growth and investment. He represents companies with respect to venture capital financings, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other complex strategic transactions. He also advises leading growth equity, venture capital, and other institutional sponsors. Gatof received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Broderick Henry, Corporate. Based in Palo Alto, Henry focuses on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, and other strategic matters involving public and private companies. He primarily represents clients in the technology industry, but he has represented clients in a wide range of sectors, including aviation, financial services, consumer products, energy and infrastructure, security, and manufacturing. Henry received his J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Jocqui Kaup, Corporate. Working virtually in Washington, Kaup focuses on corporate and securities matters for emerging growth companies and venture capital and private equity firms in both equity and debt financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on strategic alliances, spinouts, recapitalizations, and other corporate reorganizations. Kaup represents private technology growth companies ranging from start-ups to late-stage enterprises, with an emphasis on larger private companies. She received her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Megan Kayo, Privacy and Cybersecurity. Based in San Francisco, Kayo advises clients on information security and privacy issues under various laws and regulations, specializing in data breach response and mitigation. She has worked on hundreds of security incidents and acted as the lead counsel, directing the investigation, notifications, and responses to regulators and consumers in connection with global data breaches. Kayo received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Brendan Mahan, Mergers and Acquisitions. Based in Seattle, Mahan advises public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, minority and controlling investments, and other strategic transactions. His experience includes public and private mergers, tender offers, asset and stock purchases, and spin-off transactions, as well as financings and structured finance transactions, across North America, Asia, and Europe. He received his J.D. from Cornell Law School.

Chris McAndrew, Patents and Innovations. Based in Boston, Dr. McAndrew advises early-stage life sciences companies on intellectual property issues and helps clients develop and build a meaningful IP portfolio from inception through their exits. He specializes in representing companies within the complex life science biologics space, including antibodies and cell therapies. Dr. McAndrew was a patent agent at the firm before becoming an attorney. He received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School.

Victor Nilsson, Corporate. Based in Seattle, Nilsson practices corporate and securities law with a focus on representing issuers, investment banks, and strategic investors on a broad range of capital markets transactions. These include IPOs and follow-on offerings, ADS offerings, ATMs, PIPEs, private placements, and convertible note offerings, as well as high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings. He also advises public companies on SEC reporting, securities law compliance, and corporate governance matters. Nilsson received his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law.

David Pirko, Technology Transactions. Based in Palo Alto, Pirko represents leading life sciences companies and venture capital investors in strategic transactional and corporate matters, including partnering and collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, services agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and other complex matters. His practice extends from start-ups to public companies operating in all sectors of the life sciences industry. Pirko received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Deborah Smith, Patents and Innovations. Based in San Diego, Dr. Smith advises companies on IP strategy beginning from early platform development through commercialization. This includes venture capital, capital markets, and M&A transactions in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Dr. Smith specializes in advising clients that use platform technologies to bring new therapeutics to market. She received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Stephen Strain, Litigation. Based in Palo Alto, Strain is part of the firm’s complex litigation and investigations group. He focuses on representing clients in government and internal investigations, including matters involving allegations of insider trading, complex financial reporting and accounting fraud, violations of the FCPA, and disclosure violations, among others. Strain also frequently represents companies, as well as their officers and directors, in securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and related litigation matters. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Eva Yin, Regulatory. Based in Seattle, Dr. Yin is part of the firm’s FDA regulatory, healthcare, and consumer products practice. She focuses on conducting FDA and healthcare regulatory due diligence for corporate transactions; providing legal counsel to manufacturers regarding FDA approval/clearance for various products, including medical devices, mobile apps, and drugs; FDA compliance; regulation of promotional materials and labeling; and manufacturer compliance. Dr. Yin received her J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.

About Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
For more than 60 years, Wilson Sonsini’s services and legal disciplines have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking legal counsel to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage governance and enterprise-scale matters; assist with intellectual property development, protection, and IP-driven transactions; represent them in contested disputes; and/or advise them on antitrust or other regulatory matters. With deep roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini has 19 offices in technology and business hubs worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wsgr.com.


Contacts

Wayne Kessler
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Millions of North American homeowners and businesses rely on Venstar technology for advanced comfort control and energy management

WALLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HVAC--Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) has acquired Venstar, Inc. (Venstar), a prominent controls and energy management systems provider whose technology and indoor comfort solutions are used in millions of residences and light commercial applications across the United States, Canada and Mexico.



The acquisition, announced today by Daikin – a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL), the largest manufacturer of HVAC systems worldwide – complements the growing market for Daikin’s environmentally friendly indoor comfort technologies, including its high-performing inverter and heat pump solutions, and products featuring R-32, an open-source refrigerant with one-third the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the most commonly used refrigerants in the U.S. and Canada.

Venstar, founded in 1992 and based in Southern California, designs and builds a broad variety of innovative thermostats with more than 10 million installed. The company’s Surveyor® Energy Management System allows retailers, restaurant chains and other multi-location businesses to remotely monitor, manage and control energy consumption while reducing maintenance expenses. Currently, Surveyor is used to control more than 100,000 HVAC systems and building lighting in more than 30,000 retail locations throughout North America. Venstar’s Skyport Cloud service provides businesses a secure and private powerful cloud service for command and control of HVAC systems from anywhere in the world.

Under the new ownership as a wholly owned business unit of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., Venstar will continue to be led by Venstar’s existing management team with Steve Dushane, founder, president and CEO, as well as all current employees of Venstar. Venstar’s headquarters will remain in California and Daikin plans to maintain the strong recognition of the Venstar brand, along with maintaining all of Venstar’s successfully branded products.

“Venstar’s advanced smart thermostats, controls technology and outstanding energy management systems will help support Daikin’s leadership role in connected solutions, ensuring safe, environmentally friendly, peak performance operations of HVAC systems through cloud-connected monitoring and control,” said Takayuki Inoue, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Daikin. “We are committed to facilitating North America wide adoption of energy-efficient inverter, heat pump and R-32-based systems. These Daikin systems provide superior environmental benefits, energy savings and indoor comfort performance over traditional HVAC systems that currently cool and heat most North American homes and businesses.”

Steve Dushane, founder, president and CEO of Venstar, said “We are excited to join a company with a strong commitment to innovating indoor comfort and cultivating environmental sustainability. Daikin products are known for their technology leadership, energy efficiency, robust quality and high performance, all hallmarks of Venstar’s products and services that will further enhance our brand portfolio.”

“Venstar’s energy management expertise and smart, communicating controllers will help contractors, homeowners and businesses optimize the energy-saving and performance benefits of inverter-driven HVAC systems,” explained Dennis Thoren, Vice President of Controls and Solutions at Daikin.

“Smart thermostat and cloud service solutions represent the future of indoor comfort beyond controlling temperature and ventilation,” said Thoren. “Monitoring and controlling performance, indoor air quality, predictive maintenance, and optimizing service truck logistics are just a few of the benefits that innovative thermostats and cloud-based services can provide contractors and customers. It’s an effective, easy way to manage energy consumption remotely, even eventually collaborating with electric utilities to improve demand response. These are powerful benefits that provide value to utilities, contractors and customers.”

“For example, Venstar's Surveyor typically saves small-box retailers 20 to 35 percent of their controlled energy costs,” said Dushane. “This translates to tens of millions of dollars in savings each year and dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions,” he explained.

The acquisition is one of several Daikin has completed during the past few years as it works to transform the North American HVAC industry. The $500 million Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP), located just northwest of Houston, now employs more than 7,000 people. At over 4 million square feet, DTTP is one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the world; 74 football fields can fit under its roof.

For more about Daikin Comfort Technologies, visit northamerica-daikin.com.

About Daikin

Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than 84,870 employees worldwide and is the world’s #1 indoor comfort solutions provider company. Daikin Comfort Technologies North America (DNA), Inc is a subsidiary of DIL, providing Daikin, Goodman, Amana® and Quietflex brands products. DNA and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial use and are sold via independent HVAC contractors. DNA engineering and manufacturing is located at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, Texas. For additional information, visit www.northamerica-daikin.com.

About Venstar Inc.

Venstar Inc. is a leading thermostat and energy management system (EMS) manufacturer, known for providing value to its customers via ease of use and installation, proven cost savings, improved energy efficiency, quality and reliability. Founded in 1992, Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers in the world and designs and produces Venstar-branded products, as well as OEM thermostat products for the biggest names in HVAC. Venstar’s Surveyor is a leading energy management system, typically saving small-box retailers 20 to 35 percent of controlled energy costs, which translates to tens of millions of dollars in savings each year and dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions. Surveyor currently controls the energy usage of 30,000+ retail locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. For more information, visit www.venstar.com.


Contacts

Marc Bellanger - Director of Marketing & Communications - 713.263.5505
Wendy Hall – Director of Communications - 713.232.9229

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#IOT--Validus Energy Aquilas Holdings LLC (“Validus”), partnered with Iron-IQ, a 6th generation cloud-native SCADA provider, upon acquiring their South TX assets in 2021. Iron-IQ’s unique architecture and modern technology offered an industry shifting approach to acquiring SCADA data, reducing back-office resources, and minimizing the overall total cost of ownership allowing a greater focus on operations.


Michael Ligrani, Iron-IQ CEO stated, “We are seeing that our future holds many more strategic partnerships like this one. Each party concentrates on driving efficiency in their respective concerns, and we all benefit. It is exciting to think about the possibilities that this strategy opens up.”

Validus views Iron-IQ not just as a vendor, but as a true partner and integral part of their team’s success. Iron-IQ enabled Validus to easily receive clean, consistent data which allowed them to utilize their SCADA more effectively. This resulted in reduced manual monitoring and reclamation of countless hours of SCADA engineers pulling data from the field. Iron-IQ proved nimble in handling unique requests and implementing custom features to Validus’s operational needs, which allowed their team to focus on Operations.

Craig Willenborg, COO of Validus, stated, “Validus was excited to partner with a modern architecture SCADA company offering cloud-native solutions that minimized our back-office resources and provided real time operating efficiencies."

Validus’s goals were clear when partnering with Iron-IQ – select a software provider that didn’t require any extra overhead or equipment such as servers, external hardware, or software licenses. The partnership didn’t require Validus to hire an outside team of consultants or contractors to transition their SCADA system after they originally acquired their South TX assets. Iron-IQ’s ability to quickly onboard the Validus team to a modern platform combined with the customizable product suite options was the driving factor in joining forces.


Contacts

Josh Spraker
Chief Revenue Officer, Iron-IQ
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  • New directors bring critical skills, experience as the company executes its strategy in the evolving energy transition

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation said today that Lawrence “Larry” W. Kellner and John D. Harris II have joined its board of directors. Kellner is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines and current chairman of the board for the Boeing Company. Harris is the former chief executive officer of Raytheon International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company, a global engineering and technology company focused on aviation, space and defense.



During Larry’s tenure as chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, he led a major turnaround following the industry’s downturn after 9/11 and helped make Continental a leader among major carriers. His experience in the airline industry comes with a focus on safety and will provide useful customer insights into many areas of strategic interest, including the role ExxonMobil can play in providing lower-emission fuel options for commercial transportation,” said Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer for Exxon Mobil Corporation. “Over his 35-year career with Raytheon, John served in a variety of complex, cross-functional roles. He led significant business transformation to unlock value and new markets on an international scale and brings a rare understanding of the role of technology and government policy.”

We welcome both Larry and John to the ExxonMobil board, as the company executes its strategy to grow shareholder value by leading a thoughtful transition to a lower-emissions future, while providing the reliable energy and products the world needs,” said Joseph Hooley, lead independent director for Exxon Mobil Corporation. “These new directors deepen the diverse expertise of the board with both bringing significant experience as executives of large, complex, capital-intensive global companies that successfully navigated significant industry transitions.”

Kellner is president of Emerald Creek Group, LLC, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. From December 2004 to December 2009, he was the chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., which had operations around the world with 41,000 employees. He joined Continental in 1995 as chief financial officer and was named chief operating officer in 2003.

Kellner has a distinguished reputation as a board leader who provides meaningful oversight in challenging and changing markets. He currently serves as chair of the board for the Boeing Company. He formerly served as lead director at Marriott International, Inc., as chairman at Sabre Corporation, and as director at Chubb Limited, Belden & Blake Corporation, and ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.

Harris currently serves on the public boards of Kyndryl Holdings, Cisco Systems, and Flex. Harris began his career in 1983 with Raytheon Company and served in various roles of increasing responsibility, including several vice president roles overseeing operations, contracts, supply chain, electronic systems, and intelligence, information and technical services.

In 2013, he was named chief executive officer for Raytheon International – a role he held until his retirement in 2020. During his 35-year career with Raytheon, Harris gained experience leading the company’s worldwide sales, government relations, operations, and developing and executing its business strategy. He also is credited with restructuring and reforming the business development function from an organization focused on product offerings, to one skilled at business creation and solutions.

With the election of Harris and Kellner, the board has added experienced, proven leaders who have led value-creation efforts through industry transitions. The ExxonMobil board has increased to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent. In recent years the company has added board expertise in climate science, the energy industry, asset and risk management, and capital allocation.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs

The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions - provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and the Energy Factor.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Hydrographic Survey Equipment Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The global hydrographic survey equipment market is expected to grow from $2.45 billion in 2021 to $2.63 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, effecting many markets across the globe. The hydrographic survey equipment market is expected to grow to $3.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.

The main types of hydrographic survey equipment are sensing systems, positioning systems, optical systems, profilers, software, and other types. Sensing systems refer to a system utilizing technology such as, but not limited to, radar, video, sound, or infrared technology that shall be capable of detecting the presence of a person(s) or object(s) as measured by the placement of a 12-inch high by 12-inch diameter cylinder within a minimum area.

The various platforms include surface vessels, USV and UUV, and aircraft with a depth that includes shallow water and deep water. The various applications include port and harbor management, offshore oil and gas survey, cable or pipeline route survey, hydrographic or bathymetry survey, and other applications. The various end-users include commercial, research, and defense.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the hydrographic survey equipment market in 2021. The regions covered in the hydrographic survey equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

An increase in maritime trade is expected to propel the growth of the hydrographic survey equipment market going forward. Maritime trade refers to the type of trade that includes the use of ships to transport goods by sea. Hydrographic surveying is a civil engineering service that determines the physical features of an underwater area and helps the maritime trade. For instance, in 2021, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development data, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, maritime trade is projected to increase by 4.3% in the year 2021. Therefore, the increase in maritime trade is driving the hydrographic survey equipment market.

Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the hydrographic survey equipment market. Major companies operating in the hydrographic survey equipment market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in March 2022, Kongsberg Maritime, a Europe-based company operating in hydrographic survey equipment launched an addition to the acoustic modems, a cNODE Mantis that creates a new capability for streaming a live video feed for numerous subsea installations. The cNODE Mantis featured a live video solution technology that helps in subsea installation projects and visually monitors the placement of structures on the seabed.

In May 2019, Sonardyne, a UK-based leading manufacturer of underwater products for acoustic positioning, sensing, and UUV vehicles, acquired EIVA for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sonardyne aims to strengthen its expertise in underwater communications, navigation with monitoring, and imaging. Eiva is a Denmark-based engineering company that specializes in developing high-end hardware and software for hydrographic survey equipment.

Scope

Markets Covered:

1) By Type: Sensing Systems; Positioning Systems; Optical System; Profilers; Software; Other Types

2) By Platform: Surface Vessels; USV And UUV; Aircraft

3) By Depth: Shallow Water; Deep Water

4) By Application: Port And Harbor Management; Offshore Oil And Gas Survey; Cable Or Pipeline Route Survey; Hydrographic Or Bathymetry Survey; Other Applications

5) By End User: Commercial; Research; Defense

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Characteristics

3. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Trends And Strategies

4. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market - Macro Economic Scenario

5. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Size And Growth

6. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Segmentation

7. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Regional And Country Analysis

8. Asia-Pacific Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

9. China Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

10. India Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

11. Japan Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

12. Australia Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

13. Indonesia Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

14. South Korea Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

15. Western Europe Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

16. UK Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

17. Germany Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

18. France Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

19. Eastern Europe Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

20. Russia Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

21. North America Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

22. USA Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

23. South America Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

24. Brazil Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

25. Middle East Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

26. Africa Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

27. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

28. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market

29. Hydrographic Survey Equipment Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

30. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • Konsberg
  • Sonardyne
  • Innomar Technologie GmbH
  • EdgeTech
  • Tritech International Limited

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its last Regular Meeting this year on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.


This will be conducted as a hybrid meeting open to the public to attend in person or accessed virtually via WebEx webinar.

The agenda and the instructions to access Port Houston public meetings are available at https://porthouston.com/leadership/public-meetings/.

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

 

January 26, 2023

 

 

 

9:15 a.m.

 

 

Port Commission Meeting

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About Port Houston

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


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Lisa Ashley-Daniels, Director, Media Relations, Port Houston
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NORMAL, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivian and Apex Clean Energy today announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois. As Rivian’s first large-scale procurement, the agreement supports the company’s long-term vision of enabling high-impact renewable energy projects that reduce its carbon footprint while also benefiting customers, communities, and the electrical grid.


This purchase, along with other renewable sourcing and on-site generation, will allow Rivian to power as much as 75% of its Normal, Illinois, plant operations with carbon-free energy on an hourly basis. The PPA will also contribute to the company’s commitment to power its Rivian Adventure Network and Waypoints charging with 100% renewable energy. Importantly, this is Rivian’s first major renewable energy purchase and a critical investment in Illinois—supporting homegrown jobs, economic development, tax revenues, and clean energy in the Prairie State.

About a third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation, with nearly another third from electricity generation. We have a tremendous opportunity at Rivian to help tackle emissions beyond the tailpipe to support decarbonization of manufacturing and charging of electric vehicles,” said Andrew Peterman, Rivian Director of Renewable Energy. “Long-term success for us means helping to accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy across the entire economy, not just within Rivian’s own footprint.”

Rivian’s renewable energy strategy combines climate impact, community, and local ecological considerations. Working with The Nature Conservancy and its Site Renewables Right initiative, Rivian aims to support grid decarbonization while also promoting renewable developments that enhance the land, protect critical biodiversity, and improve local economies.

With Goose Creek Wind, Rivian is modeling an innovative approach to clean energy procurement—one that emphasizes maximum benefit to the local community, economy, and environment,” said Mark Goodwin, President and CEO of Apex. “Apex continues to expand opportunities for corporations committed to strengthening local project areas, reducing carbon impact, and restoring natural habitat—all priorities for Rivian as it continues to build out its vision for the future.”

Within an hour's drive of Rivian’s flagship Normal facility, Goose Creek Wind will put more carbon-free energy on the Central Illinois grid by tapping the region’s largest and most sustainable resource—the wind. Rivian promotes and relies on the growth of clean energy in Illinois, contributing to statewide efforts to increase the proportion of renewables from 11%—compared to the national average of 20%—and reduce marginal emissions of a carbon intensive grid.

Rivian has signed the Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

Apex is currently in the process of securing local permits and approvals for the 300 MW Goose Creek Project to be built and as a stipulation of the PPA. The project is slated to begin operations in 2024.

About Rivian:

Rivian exists to create products and services that help our planet transition to carbon neutral energy and transportation. Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets. Rivian complements its vehicles with a full suite of proprietary, value-added services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and deepen its customer relationships. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.

About Apex:

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of over 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) (“USA Compression”) today announced that its senior management will attend the Wells Fargo Midstream and Utilities Symposium in New York, New York. Senior management expects to participate in a series of meetings with members of the investment community on December 7, and presentation materials used during these meetings will be posted to USA Compression’s website prior to the investor meetings. Please visit the Investor Relations section of the website at usacompression.com under “Presentations.”


About USA Compression Partners, LP

USA Compression Partners, LP is a growth-oriented Delaware limited partnership that is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of natural gas compression services in terms of total compression fleet horsepower. USA Compression partners with a broad customer base composed of producers, processors, gatherers, and transporters of natural gas and crude oil. USA Compression focuses on providing natural gas compression services to infrastructure applications primarily in high-volume gathering systems, processing facilities, and transportation applications. More information is available at usacompression.com.


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Second Annual Conference and Competition Builds Investment in Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship in DC, Maryland, and Virginia 

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#entrepreneur--Capping George Mason University’s second-annual Accelerate Investor Conference were the winners of the startup competition and three entrepreneurial students teams. At the Accelerate Gala awards, finalist startups pitched to four VIP investor judges and were awarded cash prizes at an event featuring keynote speaker Teresa Carlson, the Corporate Vice President and Executive-in-Residence at Microsoft.


The Accelerate Conference opened with remarks from Laurie E. Locascio, Director of NIST and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards & Technology, and a keynote from Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change® and Honest Tea as well as the Board Chair of Beyond Meat. More than 400 business, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, as well as 22 student teams, attended the Nov. 2-3 event at Mason Square, the future home to Fuse, a new student and startup hub.

“Mason is proud to lead through our partnerships and long-standing commitment to the region, bringing together corporate leaders, investors, academia, local entrepreneurs and student from universities across the region to accelerate the pace of change and innovation,” said Mason President, Dr. Gregory Washington. “We are committed to increasing our research portfolio and improving the lab to market process for economic development, while preparing students for the workforce.”

Capra BioSciences based in Manassas, VA, won a $10,000 check and bragging rights, for their high performance renewable chemicals technology. The three additional finalists were Codelock, Linshom, and Vali Cyber.

The Accelerate Student Competition, which had student teams from eight local universities competing, was won by Absurd Snacks, a team from the University of Richmond. They received $5,000 to expand the retail location of their unique and delicious snacks. Second place and $2,000 went to Rugged Redemption, a prosthetic knee tech from George Washington University. Third place and $1,000 went to Tow Ninja, an automotive vehicle towing startup from Virginia Commonwealth University.{PHOTOS)

“We need more investment, collaboration space, business supports, and incubator opportunities in the region,” added Bethesda, MD-native Goldstein from stage during a conversation with Washington Business Journal’s Donte Kirby.

Over two days, panels discussed trends in investment in future technology development, in pandemic preparedness, in politics and entertainment, in diversity, and defense technology. The conference closed with retired NFL linebacker/ startup investor Dhani Jones, and record executive and producer Che Pope. {PHOTO}

While on a panel with Mason’s Associate Professor Aarthi Narayanan, Ceres NeuroSciences Chief Business Officer Robbie Barbaro called on the need for academia to play a bigger and key role in advancing start-up research.

Conference partners and supporters, included Smart City Works, Go Virginia, ManTech, Arlington Economic Development, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Microsoft, and Pangiam. The competition prize was sponsored by Maan Ventures.

“We are excited to continue strengthening Northern Virginia’s exceptional innovation ecosystem by partnering with Mason and the private sector throughout the year,” said Mason partner Smart City Works Executive Director Carola Mendelbaum. “We aspire to help bring forth much-needed investment in innovations.”

The annual conference invites national investors to meet early to A stage tech startups in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as student concepts with longer-term business viability. The 2023 Accelerate Investor Conference in planned for November. 1-2, 2023 in Arlington VA.

ABOUT MASON ENTERPRISE

Mason Enterprise supports small business and entrepreneurs through federal, state, and local programs. Last year’s impact was $1.6 Billion, achieved through 42,000 hours of individual counseling to 11,000 small businesses, 738 training programs, and 378 companies incubated. 76% of businesses served were woman-owned, 60% were minority-owned, and 13% were veteran-owned.

ABOUT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls 39,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. In 2022, Mason celebrates 50 years as an independent institution. Learn more at http://gmu.edu.

ABOUT ACCELERATE INVESTOR CONFERENCE

The Accelerate Conference is an investor event and startup business competition that showcases the DMV as a powerhouse for innovation and business opportunity. The competition fuels innovation-based business growth by showcasing the best and brightest new tech startups to potential investors to foster their development within the region.


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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. (Central Time). NOV will issue a press release with the Company’s results after the market closes for trading on Monday, February 6, 2023. The call will be webcast live on www.nov.com/investors.


About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Visit www.nov.com for more information.


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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Membrane Separation Systems Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis - by Technology, Application, and Material" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The membrane separation systems market was valued at US$ 22,177.00 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 40,512.12 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2028. The market growth is mainly attributed to factors such as the extensive use of these systems in wastewater treatment and a wide range of applications in the dairy industry. However, the complex nature of the membrane separation technique hampers the market progress.

Recent developments in high-performance nanostructured materials; production technologies, such as 3D printing; and high-performance computing possibilities are opening new horizons for membrane separation processes. Polymers represent a dominant material family used in membrane separation processes, as polymeric membranes are economical and suitable for a broad range of applications. Cellulose acetate (CA), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polyimide, polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) are the common examples of polymeric membranes.

Polymers such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration membranes are embedded with nanomaterial - such as metal/metal oxide or carbon nano-tubes (CNTs) - to improve the filtration outcomes. There is a high demand for nanofiltration systems in the oil & gas sector for the processing of natural gas such as coal bed methane. The Guangdong Rural Credit Union plans to build natural gas production and storage facility in the Guangdong province of China, as a part of the 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan for Energy. The US government, in 2021, announced the construction of 177 natural gas plants to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030. These new plants would increase the production output of natural gas, thereby bolstering the use of nanofiltration membrane systems in the oil & gas sector.

Various control measures were taken to control the spread of COVID-19 worldwide in 2020, including improving the effectiveness of the treatment of water used for drinking and other manufacturing purposes. The COVID-19 pandemic has broadly affected several economies, such as Japan, India, Australia, China, and South Korea.

However, various membrane separation systems manufacturers responded to the rapidly evolving challenges through innovations. Since the onset of the COVID-19 infection, the membrane separation systems market has developed several approaches that contribute to market recovery and future growth, including long-term market needs and network planning through supportive government policies.

Based on technology, the membrane separation systems market is divided into microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and others. The reverse osmosis segment held largest share of the market in 2021, and it is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

In terms of application, the membrane separation systems market is segmented into environmental, food & beverages, healthcare, and others. The environmental segment held the largest market share in 2021. However, the market for the healthcare segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Membrane separation technologies are extensively used in downstream processes for separation and purification via microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and diafiltration. Also, the new technique of membrane chromatography allows the efficient purification of monoclonal antibodies.

On the basis of material, the membrane separation systems market is segmented into polyethersulphones, polysulphones, polyvinylidene fluroide (PVDF), polypropylene (PP), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), and others. The polyethersulphones segment held largest share of the market in 2021, and it is further expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

  • Extensive Use in Wastewater Treatment
  • Wide Range of Applications in Dairy Industry

Market Restraints

  • Complex Nature of Membrane Separation

Market Opportunities

  • Development of High-Performance Nanostructured Material

Future Trends

  • New Classes of Membranes Developed for Gas Separations

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology

4. Membrane Separation System Market - Market Landscape

5. Membrane Separation System Market - Key Market Dynamics

6. Membrane Separation System Market - Global Analysis

7. Membrane Separation Systems Market Analysis and Forecasts To 2028 - By Technology

8. Membrane Separation System Market Analysis - by Application

9. Membrane Separation Systems Market Analysis and Forecasts To 2028 - By Material

10. Membrane Separation System Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2028 - Geographical Analysis

11. Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic on Laboratory Animal Diet Market

12. Global Immunodiagnostics Market -Industry Landscape

13. Company Profiles

14. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • Segra International Corp
  • JRT Nurseries Inc
  • Thomas Scientific LLC
  • Sigma-Aldrich Co LLC
  • HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Caisson Labs Inc
  • Alpha Laboratories Ltd
  • Becton, Dickinson and Co
  • AL-Rajhi Tissue C

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) announced today that it will participate in the Capital One Securities 17th Annual Energy Conference in Houston, Texas at the Hotel ZaZa Museum District on Tuesday December 6, 2022.


Any investor presentation provided during the conference will be publicly available and may be accessed on the “For the Investor” page of Helix’s website, www.helixesg.com.

About Helix

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention and robotics operations. Our services are centered toward and well positioned to facilitate global energy transition by maximizing production of remaining oil and gas reserves, decommissioning end-of-life oil and gas fields, and supporting renewable energy developments. For more information about Helix, please visit our website at www.helixesg.com.


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Erik Staffeldt - Executive Vice President and CFO
Ph: 281-618-0465
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Firm’s rebrand demonstrates strength as a full-service law firm with 150 lawyers in four offices

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Full-service law firm Liskow & Lewis APLC today launched a rebrand focused on its core work in the energy sector, reflecting the firm’s roots and its ongoing commitment to leading clients in their evolving industries. The rebrand includes a new visual identity and website that align with the needs of its longtime clients as they work to achieve their energy transition goals, while respecting Liskow’s history of leadership in the sector, dating back to its founding nearly 90 years ago.


“The process of reviewing our brand over the last year presented the opportunity to analyze who we have been, who we are, and who we want to be as a law firm,” said Mark D. Latham, Liskow president and managing partner. “We recognize that while we are very much a full-service law firm, energy has always been a major driver of business across all our practice groups, extending from transactional and litigation work to issues like ESG and diversity, equality, and inclusion. As our energy work continues, it has evolved as we partner with our clients in their ongoing transitions to renewable energy solutions.”

Liskow’s history in oil and gas dates to its founding in Louisiana in 1935, as it quickly grew to be a national leader in the energy sector. The firm participated in many landmark cases that helped shape the mineral law of Louisiana. It was also instrumental in the 1941 drafting and enactment of Louisiana’s conservation statute, which was the model for forward-thinking conservation legislation in the mineral producing states across the nation. Liskow has represented nearly all the traditional industry giants, including originals like Texaco and Amoco – some for more than 70 years. Liskow expanded its geographic footprint in 2005 with the opening of a Houston office, making it the go-to law firm for both offshore and land-based oil and gas work along the Gulf Coast. Liskow also has seen significant growth in its legal work outside the energy sector, including the representation of national and international companies in maritime matters and of regional Gulf Coast businesses in business matters.

The firm’s long-standing relationships with its clients carry over to its lawyers and staff as well. Many employees have spent their entire careers with the firm, some for as long as 50 years. Beyond its longevity, Liskow also stands out nationally among law firms for its commitment to diversity. More than 50% of its attorneys are diverse, reflecting its longstanding dedication to developing, promoting, and retaining diverse attorneys. The firm combines its commitment to clients and its foundation in energy with its innovative approach to the evolving sector.

The firm sought to capture these characteristics visually in its new brand. The visuals are meant to evoke a sense of forward motion, representing the firm’s commitment to leading its clients into the future of their businesses. The overhauled website also features improved navigation and a modern, progressive look and feel.

“In undertaking this rebrand, we wanted a visual representation of our firm and our work. We wanted to balance the outstanding work we do outside the energy industry, which is considerable, with our standing as a true market leader in the energy sector,” said Rachael Schilling, Liskow’s marketing director. “As our clients across all industries undergo significant evolutions in their businesses, we believe our new brand authentically positions us as a progressive and cutting-edge law firm for all our clients’ needs, now and in the future.”

About Liskow & Lewis APLC

Liskow was founded in 1935 in Louisiana to serve the energy sector and businesses along the Gulf Coast. The firm has grown significantly since and evolved alongside its clients – many of which it has partnered with for over 70 years. A pioneer in the industry, Liskow helped shape the mineral law of Louisiana and, in recent years, has helped energy clients transition their businesses to renewable energy. A full-service law firm with 150 lawyers across four offices in the Gulf Coast, Liskow is committed to developing and retaining the highest level of talent and to a culture of diversity and inclusion.

For more information on Liskow, please visit www.liskow.com and visit us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/liskow-&-lewis/.


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THORNTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI), the leader in design & manufacturing of state-of-the-art, lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions – has introduced options trading of its stock, via all U.S. options exchanges. Nasdaq approved ASTI options for trading on November 17, 2022 and four options chains are now available to the public: December 2022, January 2023, February 2023 and May 2023.


“This is another step in our comprehensive turnaround that began in early 2022 with the relisting of ASTI on Nasdaq, reforming our board of directors, and installing new executive leadership,” said Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max. “I am excited about the additional opportunities and liquidity that options trading on ASTI will bring to the investment community.”

The American-style ASTI options expire monthly.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar is a leading provider of CIGS solar technology and manufacturer of innovative, high performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for both existing and emerging agrivoltaic, space, and aerospace applications. Ascent’s patented, monolithic integration process enables remarkable levels of flexibility, efficiency, durability and weight savings – revolutionizing the way solar power can be used in everyday life. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility are in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Transportation Management Systems Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.


The global transportation management system market is expected to grow from $8.21 billion in 2021 to $9.51 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The transportation management system market is expected to grow to $17.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%.

The main components of transportation management systems are solutions and services. Solutions refer to those that are used for assisting in the optimization of the overall supply chain process, resulting in increased profit margins and growth in the transportation industry. These can be deployed through on-premise and cloud. These systems are used in modes of transportation such as roadways, railways, waterways, and airways and by industry verticals that include retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, energy and utilities, the government sector, and other industry verticals.

North America was the largest region in the transportation management system market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in transportation management system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The demand for efficient transportation solutions is expected to propel the growth of the transportation management systems market going forward. Efficient transportation solutions refer to alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles that include improved transportation options and make streets safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Demand for efficient transportation solutions compels the transport management systems market to come up with better solutions and services for their customers. For instance, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, an Indian rule-making body, in June 2021, the number of registered motor vehicles per thousand people increased to 225 vehicles 2019, indicating an improvement in the public's accessibility to transportation options and thereby increasing the demand for efficiency of the transportation solutions. With an annual production of over 26.4 million vehicles in 2019, the auto industry is expanding quickly. Therefore, the demand for efficient transportation solutions is driving the transportation management systems market.

Technological advancements in the transportation and logistics industry are the key trend gaining popularity in the transport management systems market. Major companies operating in the transport management systems market are coming up with new technologies to sustain their position in the transport management systems market. For instance, in February 2022, MercuryGate International Inc., a US-based provider of transportation management system software solutions, launched its new product map with key delivery and intelligence features. This new platform includes embedded analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning and has a new graphical user interface that has remediating capabilities from the TMS control tower. MercuryGate customers can meet local, national, and international supply chain requirements by utilizing smart transportation features to get information regarding all shipment data.

The countries covered in the transportation management system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Scope

Markets Covered:

1) By Component: Solution; Services

2) By Deployment: On-premise; Cloud

3) By Mode of Transportation: Roadways; Railways; Waterways; Airways

4) By Industry Vertical: Retail; Healthcare and Pharmaceutical; Manufacturing; Energy and Utilities; Government Sector; Others Industry Verticals

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Transportation Management Systems Market Characteristics

3. Transportation Management Systems Market Trends And Strategies

4. Transportation Management Systems Market - Macro Economic Scenario

5. Transportation Management Systems Market Size And Growth

6. Transportation Management Systems Market Segmentation

7. Transportation Management Systems Market Regional And Country Analysis

8. Asia-Pacific Transportation Management Systems Market

9. China Transportation Management Systems Market

10. India Transportation Management Systems Market

11. Japan Transportation Management Systems Market

12. Australia Transportation Management Systems Market

13. Indonesia Transportation Management Systems Market

14. South Korea Transportation Management Systems Market

15. Western Europe Transportation Management Systems Market

16. UK Transportation Management Systems Market

17. Germany Transportation Management Systems Market

18. France Transportation Management Systems Market

19. Eastern Europe Transportation Management Systems Market

20. Russia Transportation Management Systems Market

21. North America Transportation Management Systems Market

22. USA Transportation Management Systems Market

23. South America Transportation Management Systems Market

24. Brazil Transportation Management Systems Market

25. Middle East Transportation Management Systems Market

26. Africa Transportation Management Systems Market

27. Transportation Management Systems Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

28. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Transportation Management Systems Market

29. Transportation Management Systems Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

30. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • 3GTMS
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Manhattan Associates
  • C.H. Robinson
  • The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, OnPoint Industrial Services (“OnPoint”) specialises in industrial safety and maintenance support across the United States. OnPoint helps its customers make time by providing safety and logistics, project planning and coordination, materials management, transportation, and confined space technology, helping to manage complex maintenance projects more safely and efficiently.


Sean Quinn, Managing Director at MML, explains:

“OnPoint has established itself as a leader in this large and growing market, with a highly impressive management team and strong reputation amongst its blue-chip customer base. OnPoint delivers cost savings to plants by reducing the time and man hours required to complete projects. We are excited to continue investing in technology and expanding OnPoint’s capabilities to ensure OnPoint becomes an even more critical relationship for its customers to fully leverage going forward.”

With an established track record of safe and high-quality performance, a large and skilled labour force and recruiting network, and long-term customer relationships, OnPoint has already built a strong market position. Customers hire OnPoint to address their main challenges by facilitating the safe and efficient flow of people, materials, and equipment, supplementing contractors and equipment providers with strategic professional services, and helping reduce the time and amount of labour required to perform the work.

Liz Crow, CEO at OnPoint, notes:

“We were immediately drawn to MML and their deep sector expertise, industry knowledge and relationships. They have a long and impressive history of making successful investments in the industrial services sector and we are excited to work with Sean, Alex, and Laz to accelerate our value-creation plans and achieve our shared ambitions.”

The MML deal team consisted of Sean Quinn (Managing Director), Alex Blum (Vice President) and Lazbart Oseni (Investment Associate).

About MML Capital:

MML is an international mid-market private equity investor focused on investing alongside strong management teams and working in partnership with them to deliver their bold expansion plans. Over the last 30 years, we have successfully invested in 140 businesses from our 4 global offices in New York, London, Paris and Dublin, with €2 billion of assets currently under management.

At MML, we create value from original thinking, designing deals which enable management teams to take the next step on their journey. We focus on a small number of investments where the business case is strong and the chemistry with people is right, and as an independent firm, our Partners take personal responsibility for our part in your success. In our experience, open minds mean better deals, so we take a fresh approach to every single investment, designing them to perfectly fit people, their unique businesses and personal aspirations.

For our investors, our tailored ethos provides access to a unique set of investment opportunities, delivering strong equity returns whilst protecting investor capital.


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MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BLUETTI--To enhance the user experience, BLUETTI, a top-three solar generator brand, has opened its first physical storefront in Munich, Germany, on November 4.



This so-called WOC X BLUETTI store is set up as a physical hub of what the brand represents online. It showcases BLUETTI's entire product range, from the latest releases to iconic models, along with other accessories. Customers can get a real feel for products before making any purchases. However, it does not currently offer repair services.

BLUETTI's new inventions, the AC500&B300S and EP600&B500, are already displayed there. Both are modular in design and substantially updated in capacity and capability. With a 5.000W output and 16 outlets, the AC500 can be used as a solid backup power source on the go or in the house. Sporting a max capacity of 80kWh, the EP600 can be integrated into existing solar systems to cope with the current growing energy crisis. This easy-to-install home backup solution is now being inquired about by most shoppers.

Other classic models, the all-rounders: AC200P and AC200MAX, the all-in-one home guardians: EP500 and EP500Pro, and the portable EB series are on the shelves for a closer look and a try-out. The hot-selling EB3A tips the scale at around 10 pounds and can power 9 gears together. Many like the EB3A were sold out immediately as people swarmed into the store on its opening day. BLUETTI is now stocking up to meet the increased demands.

Drop by and get your hands on customizable power solutions.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10 am ~ 7 pm (except holidays)
Location: Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 3, 80539 Munich, Germany

About BLUETTI

With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe. For more information, please visit BLUETTI online at https://www.bluettipower.eu/


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  • Sale of the French energy marketing business not expected in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, with no impact to the Fiscal 2023 guidance
  • Reaffirms Fiscal 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.85 - $3.151, inclusive of a 10 – 12 cents loss from the non-core European energy marketing business, as communicated during our earnings call on November 18, 2022
  • Reinforces long-term financial commitments of 6% - 10% EPS growth and 4% dividend growth

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that it no longer expects to sell its French energy marketing business in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, as extended negotiations with the potential buyer have been discontinued. The delay in exiting this business will not have an impact on our previously announced Fiscal 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.85 - $3.15.


Roger Perreault, President and Chief Executive Officer of UGI said, “While we are disappointed that the transaction will not close as anticipated, we are reaffirming our Fiscal 2023 guidance, which would have been 10 – 12 cents higher without the impact of the non-core European energy marketing business. This is largely due to the ongoing efforts to reduce the exposure which include the price management actions that we have taken for the unhedged volumes, and a portfolio that is over 90% hedged. In addition, we are encouraged by the volume conservation of our customers and the continued reduction in natural gas and power prices in Europe.”

Perreault continued, “We remain fully committed to exiting the energy marketing business in Europe, through a sale and wind-down of operations, and will continue to take appropriate actions that will allow the Company to focus on long-term shareholder value creation. Our underlying base business remains solid, with a strong customer base and attractive growth and investment opportunities. In fact, excluding the non-core European energy marketing business, the midpoint of our Fiscal 2023 guidance would be $3.10. We are confident in our resilient business model which enables delivering on our long-term financial commitments of 6% – 10% EPS growth and 4% dividend growth.”

About UGI Corporation

UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services. Through subsidiaries, UGI operates natural gas and electric utilities in Pennsylvania, natural gas utilities in West Virginia, distributes LPG both domestically (through AmeriGas) and internationally (through UGI International), manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia and electric generation assets in Pennsylvania, and engages in energy marketing, including renewable natural gas in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and California and internationally in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.

1 Because we are unable to predict certain potentially material items affecting diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis, principally mark-to-market gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments we cannot reconcile the fiscal year 2023 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance, a non-GAAP measure, to diluted earnings per share guidance, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception set forth in SEC rules.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Management uses "adjusted diluted earnings per share," a non-GAAP financial measure, when evaluating the Company’s overall performance. Management believes that this non-GAAP measure provides meaningful information to investors about the Company’s performance because it eliminates the impact of (1) gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions and (2) other significant discrete items that can affect the comparison of period-over-period results. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures.

Use of Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, estimates and projections that are forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). Such statements use forward-looking words such as “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” or other similar words and terms of similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These statements discuss plans, strategies, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Management believes that these are reasonable as of today’s date only. Actual results may differ significantly because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management’s control; accordingly, there is no assurance that results will be realized. You should read UGI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a more extensive list of factors that could affect results. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information or future events except as required by the federal securities laws.


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