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Technip Energies and Anellotech to Jointly Develop Sustainable Plastics Recycling

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and Anellotech, Inc. (Anellotech) today announced they have signed a global joint development agreement to work cooperatively to further develop and then license Anellotech’s Plas-TCat™ process, a one-step thermal-catalytic recycling technology that converts mixed plastic wastes back into its constituent basic chemicals, with a specific focus to benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) that can be used to make most virgin plastics.

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  • Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and Anellotech, Inc. (Anellotech) today announced they have signed a global joint development agreement to work cooperatively to further develop and then license Anellotech’s Plas-TCat™ process, a one-step thermal-catalytic recycling technology that converts mixed plastic wastes back into its constituent basic chemicals, with a specific focus to benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) that can be used to make most virgin plastics.
  • It will incorporate Technip Energies’ downstream processing units, leading to a process design for use by Technip Energies in its role as the global Plas-TCat™ licensor.
  • Bhaskar Patel, SVP Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Circularity at Technip Energies said: “Technip Energies is delighted to work with Anellotech to advance the Plas-TCat™ process.
  • Together with our strategic funding partner R Plus Japan Ltd., we will work towards accelerating the global licensing and commercialization of the Plas-TCat™ process.”

SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. Proceeds with Large-Scale Ethylene Project Integrating Multiple Lummus Technologies and Services

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024

HOUSTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced that SABIC Fujian Petrochemical Co., Ltd.'s grassroots complex in Fujian Province, China, will leverage Lummus' ethylene and co-monomer technologies.

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  • HOUSTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced that SABIC Fujian Petrochemical Co., Ltd.'s grassroots complex in Fujian Province, China, will leverage Lummus' ethylene and co-monomer technologies.
  • SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between SABIC Industrial Investment Company (wholly owned by SABIC) and Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (holding by Fujian Energy and Petrochemical Group).
  • Formed in 2022, SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. is a 51:49 joint venture, with SABIC being the majority owner.
  • On January 22, 2024, SABIC announced the final investment decision for the SABIC Fujian Petrochemical Complex (Sino-Saudi Gulei Ethylene Complex Project) and plans to begin construction this year and expects to complete construction in 2026.

Celigo and Netizen Deliver Enhanced Integration Solutions Across APAC

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024

Celigo, a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) sector, today announced continued success in Asia Pacific (APAC) via an alliance with Netizen, a top-tier SAP Platinum Partner.

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  • Celigo, a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) sector, today announced continued success in Asia Pacific (APAC) via an alliance with Netizen, a top-tier SAP Platinum Partner.
  • "We are excited to partner with Celigo, whose integration system aligns perfectly with our SAP operational system.
  • The partnership, which was originally announced last year , has helped Netizen streamline internal processes and enhance services provided to clients.
  • In addition, Netizen has been able to shift resources to revenue-generating activities that drive growth instead of focusing on internal integration development.

Metrasens Ultra Advanced Detection Technology Real-Time Integration with Milestone X-Protect

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Sabato, Settembre 9, 2023

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its real-time integration of the Metrasens Ultra detection system into Milestone XProtect through the App-Techs BTX integration engine.    

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its real-time integration of the Metrasens Ultra detection system into Milestone XProtect through the App-Techs BTX integration engine.
  • "We are beginning to unlock more value in Metrasens Ultra, empowering security ecosystems by integrating into third party security management systems," said Ron Long, Vice President of Customer Success for Metrasens.
  • The integration classifies events and alarms from Metrasens Ultra's five detection zones, as well as all five levels of signal strength, allowing system operators to easily identify and manage events.
  • Some of the key benefits of this integration include:
    "We are beginning to unlock more value in Metrasens Ultra, empowering security ecosystems by integrating into third party security management systems," said Ron Long, Vice President of Customer Success for Metrasens.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Martedì, Agosto 29, 2023

The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).

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  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the captured plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.
  • Immediately after bringing the record haul to shore, The Ocean Cleanup announced the introduction of its new System 03 technology.
  • This scale-up marks the next phase towards The Ocean Cleanup's objective of removing 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Lunedì, Agosto 28, 2023

The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.

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  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup’s System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Immediately after bringing the record haul to shore, The Ocean Cleanup announced the introduction of its new System 03 technology.
  • This scale-up marks the next phase towards The Ocean Cleanup’s objective of removing 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Kia Canada to accept online reservations of EV9 this month; final specification confirmed for Canadian production

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Giovedì, Luglio 20, 2023

Customers to sign up at kia.ca/EV9 in advance for access

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  • Customers to sign up at kia.ca/EV9 in advance for access
    TORONTO, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia Canada announces it will be begin accepting reservations of the highly anticipated EV9 on July 31, 2023.
  • “This flagship vehicle for Kia is a milestone for both the brand and the automotive industry in creating an unprecedented segment,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.
  • Design is in every detail of the EV9, including the available wheel options, which range from 19 to 21 inches.
  • The Kia EV9 is set to arrive in Canada by the end of 2023 with pricing to be announced closer to launch.

Progress Being Made to Close the Digital Divide in Brownsville with Fiber Optic Network

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Martedì, Giugno 6, 2023

"Our commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring every citizen and business in Brownsville has access to this vital resource is stronger than ever.

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  • "Our commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring every citizen and business in Brownsville has access to this vital resource is stronger than ever.
  • "Brownsville is not just keeping up with the times; we are leading the way," said Helen Ramirez, AICP, Brownsville City Manager.
  • In partnership with local communities like Brownsville, Lit has successfully built and currently operates fiber networks reaching approximately 20,000 homes and businesses.
  • Other partners in the project include the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, Greater Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Port of Brownsville, Brownsville Independent School District, Texas Southmost College, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

BioBTX and Agilyx announce collaboration for the production of circular aromatic chemicals

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Lunedì, Aprile 24, 2023

$200B/yr

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  • $200B/yr
    GRONINGEN, Netherlands and OSLO, Norway, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioBTX B.V. ("BioBTX"), the global leader in renewable aromatics technology, and Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX) (OTCQX: AGXXF) ("Agilyx" or "the company"), a leading post-consumer plastics recycling company have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore the scale-up of BioBTX technology at a commercial demonstration plant for the production of renewable aromatic chemicals (benzene, toluene, xylene: BTX).
  • Agilyx's pyrolysis technology for difficult-to-recycle post-use plastics combined with BioBTX catalytic technology to convert pyrolysis vapours into aromatic chemicals will create a unique synergy for the production of renewable aromatic chemicals (BTX).
  • "This is a significant milestone for chemical recycling as it demonstrates the versatility of Agilyx conversion technology as a key enabler for not only circular plastics but also aromatic chemicals," said Tim Stedman, CEO of Agilyx.
  • This partnership between Agilyx and BioBTX is a key stepping stone on the path to a truly circular society," said Ton Vries, CEO of BioBTX.

BioBTX and Agilyx announce collaboration for the production of circular aromatic chemicals

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Lunedì, Aprile 24, 2023

$200B/yr

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  • $200B/yr
    GRONINGEN, Netherlands and OSLO, Norway, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioBTX B.V. ("BioBTX"), the global leader in renewable aromatics technology, and Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX) (OTCQX: AGXXF) ("Agilyx" or "the company"), a leading post-consumer plastics recycling company have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore the scale-up of BioBTX technology at a commercial demonstration plant for the production of renewable aromatic chemicals (benzene, toluene, xylene: BTX).
  • Agilyx's pyrolysis technology for difficult-to-recycle post-use plastics combined with BioBTX catalytic technology to convert pyrolysis vapours into aromatic chemicals will create a unique synergy for the production of renewable aromatic chemicals (BTX).
  • "This is a significant milestone for chemical recycling as it demonstrates the versatility of Agilyx conversion technology as a key enabler for not only circular plastics but also aromatic chemicals," said Tim Stedman, CEO of Agilyx.
  • This partnership between Agilyx and BioBTX is a key stepping stone on the path to a truly circular society," said Ton Vries, CEO of BioBTX.