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Former CEOs of JetBlue, Maersk Drilling, and Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) join Avina Clean Hydrogen’s distinguished advisory board

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is excited to announce the appointment of three renowned industry leaders to its Advisory Board.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is excited to announce the appointment of three renowned industry leaders to its Advisory Board.
  • Ltd., and Ralph Izzo, Former Chairman and CEO of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), join the existing distinguished panel of advisory board members, bringing valuable expertise and insight to the company's projects in the clean fuels sector.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new Advisory Board members," said Vishal Shah, Founder & CEO of Avina Clean Hydrogen.
  • Their expertise will complement our existing prestigious Advisory Board members, enabling us to collaborate effectively in building a world-class company that delivers compelling clean fuel solutions to the market,” said Steven Berkenfeld, Board Member of Avina.

Seasoned Oil & Gas Executive David Skidmore Joins Satelytics Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Satelytics , a leader in automated cloud-based geospatial analytics, is pleased to announce that veteran oil & gas executive David Skidmore has joined the Satelytics board in an advisory role.

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  • PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Satelytics , a leader in automated cloud-based geospatial analytics, is pleased to announce that veteran oil & gas executive David Skidmore has joined the Satelytics board in an advisory role.
  • “David will bring a wealth of knowledge in energy and energy transition strategies to our company,” says Sean Donegan, president, and CEO of Satelytics.
  • “David’s insights into the low-carbon initiatives of the globe’s largest energy companies are crucial to helping Satelytics continue to position itself as the leader in geospatial analytics for the energy industry.
  • David enhances Satelytics’ understanding of global markets and will help us push strongly into European and overseas markets.”
    “I am very much looking forward to working with my fellow board members and Satelytics management to help take the company to its next phase of growth,” said David Skidmore.

Illinois Lottery Reports Half-Year Results

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Illinois Lottery today announced its results for the first six months of the 2024 fiscal year, in which the Lottery has generated $1.9 billion in sales leading to estimated returns to the State of Illinois of $456 million so far.

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  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Illinois Lottery today announced its results for the first six months of the 2024 fiscal year, in which the Lottery has generated $1.9 billion in sales leading to estimated returns to the State of Illinois of $456 million so far.
  • Additionally, the Illinois Lottery raised over $4.1 million in the first half of the 2024 fiscal year for good causes in Illinois.
  • The Lottery has contributed more than $24 billion in revenue to educational funding in Illinois,” said Harold Mays, Illinois Lottery Director.
  • During the fiscal period, the Illinois Lottery launched its first-ever $50 Instant Ticket.

8 Rivers Appoints Christopher Richardson Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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DURHAM, N.C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8 Rivers Capital, LLC , a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, announced today the appointment of Christopher F. Richardson as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8 Rivers Capital, LLC , a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, announced today the appointment of Christopher F. Richardson as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Under Mr. Richardson’s leadership, 8 Rivers remains committed to championing and delivering net zero solutions to help the world achieve its climate goals.
  • Mr. Richardson was based in the firm’s Houston office, which he established in 2018 as a founding partner.
  • I’m excited for the opportunity to join 8 Rivers in the push to decarbonize the world’s most impactful industries,” said Mr. Richardson.

Technip Energies and GE Vernova Advance the UK’s Transition to Net-Zero with one of the World’s First Commercial Scale Gas-Fired Power and Carbon Capture Projects

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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This landmark project is poised to become one of the world’s first commercial scale gas-fired power stations with carbon capture, expected to capture up to 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

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  • This landmark project is poised to become one of the world’s first commercial scale gas-fired power stations with carbon capture, expected to capture up to 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
  • The Technip Energies and GE Vernova consortium, supported by leading infrastructure group Balfour Beatty, will play an important role constructing a highly efficient combined cycle plant.
  • Technip Energies , GE Vernova , and Balfour Beatty , supported by Shell in the UK are forming the Carbon Capture Alliance (CCA).
  • It’s a significant milestone in delivering the critical infrastructure needed to transition the UK to Net Zero.

Baker Hughes’ Emissions Abatement Technology Enables bp to Achieve Flare Emissions Monitoring Breakthrough

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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HOUSTON and LONDON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, has announced a breakthrough in flare emissions monitoring following a collaboration with bp .

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  • HOUSTON and LONDON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, has announced a breakthrough in flare emissions monitoring following a collaboration with bp .
  • Using Baker Hughes’ emissions abatement technology, flare.IQ , bp is quantifying methane emissions from its flares, a new application for the upstream oil and gas sector.
  • With no universally accepted solution to quantifying methane emissions from flares, bp and Baker Hughes conducted one of the largest ever full-scale studies of flare combustion, including testing a range of flares under challenging conditions and verifying the accuracy of flare.IQ technology.
  • Alongside flare.IQ, Baker Hughes has a broad, proven portfolio of emissions abatement technologies capable of improving productivity, efficiency and delivering increased value at scale across customer operations.

Baron & Budd Shareholder Scott Summy Named to Forbes List of America’s Top 200 Lawyers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Today, the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that shareholder and leader of the Environmental Litigation Group, Scott Summy , has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers .

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  • Today, the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that shareholder and leader of the Environmental Litigation Group, Scott Summy , has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403388246/en/
    Scott Summy, Shareholder and Leader of the Environmental Litigation Group at Baron & Budd (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is an honor to be recognized by Forbes among America’s Top Lawyers,” said Summy.
  • “For decades, I have worked alongside many talented individuals to hold companies accountable for environmental contamination concerns across the country.
  • Summy remains committed to environmental protection, leading the charge in environmental tort litigation, recognizing the ongoing importance of safeguarding clean water and the environment.

iLearningEngines, Inc. to Add Michael Moe and Sir Ian Davis to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Michael Moe and Ian Davis, who have more than 60 years of business, investment and technology experience, will join Harish Chidambaran, Balakrishnan Arackal, Tom Olivier, Matthew Barger and Bruce Mehlman on the board of New iLearningEngines following the Business Combination.

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  • Michael Moe and Ian Davis, who have more than 60 years of business, investment and technology experience, will join Harish Chidambaran, Balakrishnan Arackal, Tom Olivier, Matthew Barger and Bruce Mehlman on the board of New iLearningEngines following the Business Combination.
  • Mr. Moe is the Founder and CEO of GSV, a growth-focused investment platform.
  • “We are honored to welcome Michael and Ian to the New iLearningEngines Board,” said Harish Chidambaran, CEO of iLearningEngines.
  • I look forward to contributing to their continued success as a publicly traded company.”
    For more information about iLearningEngines, please visit: www.ilearningengines.com .

Zapata AI and Andretti Acquisition Corp. Announce Closing of Business Combination

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI”), the Industrial Generative AI software company developing solutions to solve enterprises’ most difficult, industrial-scale problems, announced today that it has completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a special purpose acquisition company.

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  • Zapata Computing, Inc. (“Zapata AI”), the Industrial Generative AI software company developing solutions to solve enterprises’ most difficult, industrial-scale problems, announced today that it has completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • “Today marks an exciting new chapter in Zapata AI’s history that all of our valued stakeholders can be proud of,” said Christopher Savoie, CEO of Zapata AI.
  • Zapata AI's generative AI and optimization offerings include Zapata AI Sense™, a numerical, computational solution, and Zapata AI Prose™, a text-based large language model solution.
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to Andretti Acquisition Corp. Foley Hoag LLP served as legal counsel to Zapata AI.

Marathon Fitness Celebrates Women's History Month

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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As Women's History Month concludes, Marathon Fitness stands proudly at the forefront of celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women in our community.

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  • As Women's History Month concludes, Marathon Fitness stands proudly at the forefront of celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women in our community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325685834/en/
    As Women’s History Month ends, Marathon Fitness celebrates and honors the women who are the backbone of their company.
  • This collective effort underscores Marathon Fitness as the largest women-owned fitness supplier and servicer in North America.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "At Marathon Fitness, we're incredibly proud to honor the remarkable women who contribute their talents, passion, and dedication every single day," stated Christa Davis, President of Marathon Fitness.