Low-carbon economy

HydrogenPro's partner, DG Fuels, signs Offtake Agreement with Air France-KLM

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

PORSGRUNN, Norway, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to the recent press releases from DG Fuels and Air France-KLM regarding an Offtake Agreement between DG Fuels and Air France-KLM.

Key Points: 
  • PORSGRUNN, Norway, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to the recent press releases from DG Fuels and Air France-KLM regarding an Offtake Agreement between DG Fuels and Air France-KLM.
  • DG Fuels will supply Air France-KLM with 210 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
  • "This offtake agreement is yet another important milestone for DG Fuels, and of equal importance to HydrogenPro as technology supplier.
  • This Offtake Agreement adds to the slate of recent SAF contract volumes represents over 90% of total production volumes at DG Fuels Louisiana.

Edison Energy Acquires Alfa Energy to Help Meet Major Market Demand

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Monday, October 10, 2022

LONDON and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global energy and sustainability advisory firm Edison Energy (DBA in Europe as Altenex Energy) today announced that it has acquired the international energy and sustainability consultancy Alfa Energy Ltd., as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its impact and offerings to clients and partners. 

Key Points: 
  • Based in the UK and with a Pan-European presence, Alfa Energy has worked with some of the world's largest organizations to procure and manage their energy as they seek ways to meet their energy, sustainability, and technology needs.
  • The combined capabilities of Edison and Alfa more fully position us to help our clients set and meet their energy and sustainability commitments in a timely and thorough manner."
  • As Edison Energy and Alfa Energy become one global company, its combined experience and expertise, technological capabilities and local market intelligence will allow the advisory firm to help organizations achieve their strategic, financial, and energy and sustainability goals.
  • "Alfa Energy has made a significant service contribution to commercial and industrial clients in the UK and Europe," said Damir Ahmovic, Alfa Energy CEO.

Edison Energy Acquires Alfa Energy to Help Meet Major Market Demand

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Monday, October 10, 2022

LONDON and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global energy and sustainability advisory firm Edison Energy (DBA in Europe as Altenex Energy) today announced that it has acquired the international energy and sustainability consultancy Alfa Energy Ltd., as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its impact and offerings to clients and partners. 

Key Points: 
  • Based in the UK and with a Pan-European presence, Alfa Energy has worked with some of the world's largest organizations to procure and manage their energy as they seek ways to meet their energy, sustainability, and technology needs.
  • Alfa Energy has been a trusted Edison Energy partner for more than seven years, creating strong relationships among the organizations' leaders and team members through their mutual engagement with clients.
  • As Edison Energy and Alfa Energy become one global company, its combined experience and expertise, technological capabilities and local market intelligence will allow the advisory firm to help organizations achieve their strategic, financial, and energy and sustainability goals.
  • "Alfa Energy has made a significant service contribution to commercial and industrial clients in the UK and Europe," said Damir Ahmovic, Alfa Energy CEO.

IESO Recommends Shift to Grid-Scale Storage in Ontario, Relying on Natural Gas Expansions to Ensure Reliability in the Near-Term

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Friday, October 7, 2022

This new capacity enough to power a city the size of Toronto is needed to support economic growth and electrification in the province.

Key Points: 
  • This new capacity enough to power a city the size of Toronto is needed to support economic growth and electrification in the province.
  • "These recommendations are designed to ensure that Ontario remains a magnet for businesses looking to invest while supporting communities as they push ahead with their decarbonization plans."
  • Like other system operators, the IESO will build greater operational experience with batteries at grid scale while relying on additional natural gas capacity to ensure reliability when system conditions are strained.
  • Recommendations on the future role of natural gas will be included in the IESO's Pathways to Decarbonization report to be released later this year.

Flowserve Advances Its Desalination Offerings With Launch of New Flowserve FLEX™ Isobaric Energy Recovery Device

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005722/en/
    The Flowserve FLEX Isobaric Energy Recovery Device is designed to be one of the most efficient and compact energy recovery devices on the market.
  • The Flowserve FLEX pressure exchanger is designed to be one of the most efficient and compact energy recovery devices on the market.
  • With successful pilots in multiple desalination plants occurring for more than a year, customers have already seen the tangible benefits Flowserve FLEX can provide.
  • About Flowserve: Flowserve Corp. is one of the worlds leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services.

LineVision Announces $33M Series C in Growth Capital to Accelerate the Net Zero Grid

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LineVision, Inc., the world's leading provider of overhead line monitoring for electric utilities, today announced the closing of its $33 million Series C financing round. The proceeds from this round will be used to accelerate global growth of its Grid Enhancing Technology (GETs) platform, used by leading utilities around the world to increase the capacity, flexibility, and safety of their transmission grids and accelerate the transition to net zero.

Key Points: 
  • Existing investors including UP Partners , National Grid Partners , Clean Energy Ventures and Zoma Capital also participated in the round.
  • "Decarbonization of the economy can only happen if the capacity of the grid is expanded," said Kevin Kimsa, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate Innovation Capital.
  • LineVision provides electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid.
  • Climate Innovation Capital (ClimateIC) is a growth equity fund investing in technology and service businesses focused on climate change.

Guidehouse Insights Estimates Global Market for Commercial Refrigeration Will Grow to $29 Billion By 2031

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the sustainable refrigeration market globally.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the sustainable refrigeration market globally.
  • Decarbonization is driving the sustainable refrigeration market; policies support the adoption of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and programs encourage high efficiency systems.
  • The report, Commercial Refrigeration , analyzes the commercial refrigeration market in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa through 2031.
  • Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

Flowserve Showcases How Its Innovations in Flood Control Are Protecting the World in New Online Film Series, Beneath the Surface

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Monday, September 19, 2022

This film series showcases innovations taking place across the world of water, highlighting game-changing technological advancements and ways communities are coming together to protect this precious resource.

Key Points: 
  • This film series showcases innovations taking place across the world of water, highlighting game-changing technological advancements and ways communities are coming together to protect this precious resource.
  • Flowserves film tells the story of how Flowserves products and services are enabling a critical component of the Netherlands flood management strategy, the Afsluitdijk, and protecting millions of people from devastating floods.
  • To learn more about how Flowserve is protecting the Netherlands, visit https://flowserve.com/en/industries/water/flood-control-system/european-... .
  • About Flowserve: Flowserve Corp. is one of the worlds leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services.

Siemens and sustamize collaborate to add carbon emissions data to Siemens Xcelerator

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220919005132/en/
    The new Teamcenter Carbon Footprint Calculator software, part of the Teamcenter product cost management solution from the Siemens Xcelerator platform.
  • This enables organizations to measure, simulate, reduce and track their product carbon footprint early in the product development phase.
  • This will empower different departments to measure, optimize and manage carbon footprints at each level of the product value chain.
  • This will support the calculation of the product carbon footprint and scope 3 emissions (for purchased parts and external services) with the capability to add additional category data sets based on demand.

DNP Develops Recyclable Paper High Barrier Mono-material Sheet for Packaging, as well as other Industrial Applications

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO:7912) has developed an easy to recycle paper monomaterial eco-friendly packaging sheet with high barrier properties.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO:7912) has developed an easy to recycle paper monomaterial eco-friendly packaging sheet with high barrier properties.
  • No metal materials are used in the high barrier coating layer, which is composed of paper mono-material that enhances recyclability.
  • This high barrier paper consists of a thin layer of transparent material that does not affect the transmission of radio waves, and can be used with RFID applications.
  • We aim to commercialize the monomaterial sheet for packaging materials used with food, cosmetics, and medical products, and expand our line-up of enhanced barrier properties.