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Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results on August 12, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results on August 12, 2021.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results on August 12, 2021.
  • The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will discuss results.
  • Please click on the link in the Events box in the lower right corner of the Blue Bird Investor Relations landing page to access the webcast.
  • In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, gasoline-powered and compressed natural gas-powered school buses.

NexTier Announces the Launch of Its Power Solutions Natural Gas Fueling Services in the Permian Basin

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Monday, August 2, 2021

HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE: NEX) ("NexTier" or the "Company") today announced the commercial launch of its Power Solutions division, a business dedicated to providing comprehensive fueling services to natural gas-powered fleets in the Permian Basin.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE: NEX) ("NexTier" or the "Company") today announced the commercial launch of its Power Solutions division, a business dedicated to providing comprehensive fueling services to natural gas-powered fleets in the Permian Basin.
  • With today's announcement, NexTier takes another leap forward in our commitment to provide low-cost, low-carbon solutions to the oil and gas industry.
  • The addition of Power Solutions integrates the latest in compressed natural gas (CNG) supply and field-gas handling technologies with NexTier's existing portfolio of natural gas-fueled completion services.
  • EagleClaw Midstream provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water.

XcelPlus International upgrades its plasma gasifiers into 50-ton-per-day, portable units

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

RENO, NV, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XcelPlus International Inc. (OTC Pink: XLPID) announced today that it has completed the process of redesigning and upgrading its plasma gasifiers.

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  • RENO, NV, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XcelPlus International Inc. (OTC Pink: XLPID) announced today that it has completed the process of redesigning and upgrading its plasma gasifiers.
  • Schlote is a holder of several patents reflecting his expertise in the field of gasification processes.
  • We are thrilled with the performance of Cohen Architecture and Andy Schlote on this project, stated Charles Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of XcelPlus International.
  • We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

"Hydrocarbon Rush" to the East: The Condition and Prospects of Russian Hydrocarbon Exports to China - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Therefore, oil and gas producers are likely to lean stronger towards Asian markets that will support demand for conventional energy sources in the next few decades.

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  • Therefore, oil and gas producers are likely to lean stronger towards Asian markets that will support demand for conventional energy sources in the next few decades.
  • In this regard, a special attention should be paid to China that has already become the largest importer of Russian oil and has started receiving piped gas from Russia.
  • The report answers the following questions:
    Has China helped alleviate the deficit of investments in the Russian oil and gas sector following sanctions, including financial?
  • What is the dynamics of presence of Russian companies in the Chinese oil and gas markets and who our major competitors are?

Bloom Energy to Accelerate Development of Market for Certified Low-Methane Natural Gas

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced it will convert its entire global natural gas fleet to certified low-leak natural gas to prevent the release of harmful methane emissions stemming from upstream gas production.

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  • Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced it will convert its entire global natural gas fleet to certified low-leak natural gas to prevent the release of harmful methane emissions stemming from upstream gas production.
  • In addition, Bloom Energy and MiQ , a non-profit partnership between RMI and SYSTEMIQ , will collaborate to test and refine elements of the certified gas marketplace and educate Bloom Energy customers and other industry stakeholders on the importance of reducing the environmental impacts of natural gas production.
  • By taking the lead to acquire certified gas on behalf of its customers, Bloom Energy hopes to ensure that leading commercial and industrial companies get early exposure to an important climate solution.
  • Innovative gas buyers like Bloom Energy are leading the way and demonstrating how market incentives can help us drive down emissions across the energy sector.

Citizens Utility Board challenges ICC's approval of Nicor's "trash gas" program

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

CHICAGO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is pushing back on a $16 million Nicor Gas pilot program that would charge consumers to connect its system to so-called "renewable natural gas" sources, such as landfills.

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  • CHICAGO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is pushing back on a $16 million Nicor Gas pilot program that would charge consumers to connect its system to so-called "renewable natural gas" sources, such as landfills.
  • Renewable natural gas also called " trash gas" is methane captured from garbage dumps, agriculture and food-waste operations.
  • Nicor Gas wants to capture such emissions and use them as an alternative heating option for its customers.
  • Nicor's pilot program would charge ratepayers up to $16 million to finance the hookup of renewable gas facilities to the utility's system.

Advent Technologies Launches M-ZERØ™ Fuel Cells to Significantly Cut Wellhead Methane Emissions

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In the winter, fuel cell systems are expected to operate at extreme freezing temperatures, powering the electronic injection of methanol (process power) and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) monitoring hardware of each wellhead. Until now, remote wellheads have relied on a pneumatic injection of methanol -- a process that vents approximately six tons of methane per wellhead per year.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005462/en/
    An Advent fuel cell system operating at a Canadian wellhead (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Advent M-ZER products, designed specifically to generate power in remote environments, will offer the ability to drop methane emissions to effectively zero where they replace methane polluting pneumatic injection technology.
  • Until now, remote wellheads have relied on a pneumatic injection of methanol -- a process that vents approximately six tons of methane per wellhead per year.
  • Advents M-ZER solution will help the industry align with Canadas 2025 target to cut emissions by 40 45% from 2012 levels.
  • Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a US corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles critical components for fuel cells and advanced energy systems in the renewable energy sector.

Mickey Launches Energy Division Giving Small and Medium-sized Natural Gas Suppliers Access to Domestic Buyers

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

"The U.S. is striving to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels through cleaner, more natural solutions," said Alex Rabens, CEO of Mickey. "With more electric vehicles on the roads today, and other non-fossil fuel innovations, these products will still need a source of power and cleaner, natural gas will be the country's best option going forward. I'm thrilled that RJ will help lead Mickey's efforts to get natural gas to buyers -- without the antiquated methods of traditional sales and transactions."

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  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mickey, a leading commodities technology platform that connects US-based small-to-midsize suppliers with global buyers, is announcing the launch of its natural gas division.
  • Prior to joining Mickey, RJ was Vice President of the Gas Desk at East Coast Power and Gas.
  • RJ has held senior gas trader and other positions with energy leaders such as Citadel, Twin Eagle Resource Management and BP.
  • "Last year, the US used about 30.5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas which is about 34% of the country's total energy consumption," said RJ Hayes, Head of Energy for Mickey.

freecoat nails Expands Clean Beauty Services with CBD Pedicures from Award-winning Brand Mazz Hanna

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

freecoat announced today that it has carefully selected the nationally acclaimed Mazz Hanna brand for its certified organic, cruelty-free products that will be offered as a CBD add-on with all pedicure services.

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  • freecoat announced today that it has carefully selected the nationally acclaimed Mazz Hanna brand for its certified organic, cruelty-free products that will be offered as a CBD add-on with all pedicure services.
  • "We're excited to offer our guests the ultimate 'feel good' pedicure with the CBD + Mazz Hanna add-on service," said freecoat nails co-founder Kat Eckles.
  • "We reviewed many CBD brands and chose Mazz Hanna because their commitment to health and wellness aligns with our mission as the nation's first clean, non-toxic beauty bar franchise.
  • Mazz Hanna CBD is certified organic with clean extraction methods that are free of toxic solvents such as propane, hexane, pentane, and butane.

Argus Launches LPG Freight Prices For Growing US And Middle East Exports

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

These prices are a response to market demand for greater transparency in the growing and increasingly complex global trade in LPG, which comprises butane and propane.

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  • These prices are a response to market demand for greater transparency in the growing and increasingly complex global trade in LPG, which comprises butane and propane.
  • Argus has worked with industry participants to develop prices that accurately reflect freight costs for LPG exports from the US to Brazil, Chile, Peru, Morocco and northwest Europe.
  • Argus has also launched VLGC and MGC freight rates on the Ras Tanura to New Mangalore route Saudi Arabia to India to support participants engaged in the swelling LPG trade between the Middle East and the sub-continent.
  • Argus Media chairman and chief executive Adrian Binks said: "The LPG industry seeks to better understand and manage its exposure to volatile freight costs.