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GrafTech Announces Appointment of New Board Member

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Steel, Mining, Minerals, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, EAF, Plastic, GrafTech, Retirement, International, Dow, NYSE, Dow Chemical Company, Management

GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) (the “Company” or “GrafTech”) today announced that its Board of Directors has increased its size to provide for an additional director and appointed Diego Donoso as a director of the Company.

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  • GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) (the “Company” or “GrafTech”) today announced that its Board of Directors has increased its size to provide for an additional director and appointed Diego Donoso as a director of the Company.
  • The Board is now comprised of nine directors, of which seven are independent with the addition of Mr. Donoso, whose term expires in 2025.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Diego as the newest member of our Board of Directors,” said Henry Keizer, Chairman of the Board of GrafTech.
  • Mr. Donoso has broad international experience and developed expertise in a manufacturing sector affected by economic cycles and volatile market dynamics.

X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Strategic Update to Business Combination Terms to Reinforce Long-Term Value Creation Opportunity and Alignment with Shareholders

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Utilities, Technology, Other Technology, Other Science, Energy, Science, Nuclear, Exercise, Building material, Final, Constructability, Dow, Use of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) in the U.S. Department of Defense, NRC, NYSE, Register, Partner, Acquisition, OPG, Dow Chemical Company, Engineering, AAC, Entrepreneurship, Security (finance), Seadrift, Texas, UCC, Registration statement, Renewable energy

Under the amended terms, X-energy’s pre-money equity value has been revised to $1.8 billion from approximately $2.1 billion.

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  • Under the amended terms, X-energy’s pre-money equity value has been revised to $1.8 billion from approximately $2.1 billion.
  • By establishing a more attractive entry point for investors, X-energy and AAC believe the revised valuation reinforces the long-term value creation opportunity for, and the companies’ alignment with, shareholders.
  • The Company completed its most recent review of design processes and related costs on March 31, 2023.
  • “Following the recent work of our teams, we believe this amended business combination agreement appropriately recalibrates the valuation and reflects our alignment with our shareholders and the opportunity to create attractive, long-term value.

Water Recycle and Reuse Market worth $27.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Hitachi, Siemens Energy, Food, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Drinking water, Alfa Laval, Plant, River, Water, Filtration, Dow Chemical Company, Kubota, Lake, Bottled water, Sewage treatment

Filtration is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the water recycle and reuse market by equipments, in terms of value, during the forecast period.

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  • Filtration is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the water recycle and reuse market by equipments, in terms of value, during the forecast period.
  • Filtration plays a key role in water recycling processes by removing impurities, contaminants, and suspended solids from the water, making it safe and suitable for reuse.
  • 50,001 L TO 100,000 L is projected to be the fastest growing capacity in the market, in terms of value.
  • Middle East and Africa is expected to be the fastest growing market for water recycle and reuse market during the forecast period, in terms of value.

Water Recycle and Reuse Market worth $27.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Hitachi, Siemens Energy, Food, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Drinking water, Alfa Laval, Plant, River, Water, Filtration, Dow Chemical Company, Kubota, Lake, Bottled water, Sewage treatment

Filtration is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the water recycle and reuse market by equipments, in terms of value, during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Filtration is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the water recycle and reuse market by equipments, in terms of value, during the forecast period.
  • Filtration plays a key role in water recycling processes by removing impurities, contaminants, and suspended solids from the water, making it safe and suitable for reuse.
  • 50,001 L TO 100,000 L is projected to be the fastest growing capacity in the market, in terms of value.
  • Middle East and Africa is expected to be the fastest growing market for water recycle and reuse market during the forecast period, in terms of value.

Global Petrochemical Market Insights & Forecasts Report 2023-2027 Featuring Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BASF, China National Petroleum Corporation, DOW Chemical and LyondellBasell Industries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, China National Petroleum Corporation, Plastic, ExxonMobil, Linear low-density polyethylene, COVID-19, Type, LLDPE, US, Polyethylene, Natural gas, Economic development, LDPE, Toluene, SE, BASF, BASF SE, Growth, LyondellBasell, Travel, HDPE, Chevron Corporation, Benzene, Dow Chemical Company, Chemical, Airline

The "Global Petrochemical Market (By Type & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Petrochemical Market (By Type & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • However, the market growth is expected to be restrained by rising crude oil prices, rising environmental concerns.
  • The global petrochemical market by type can be segmented as follows: polypropylene, benzene, toluene and polyethylene.
  • The company profiles of leading players (Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation, BASF SE, China National Petroleum Corporation, DOW Chemical Company and LyondellBasell Industries N.V. ) are also presented in detail.

Dr. Yi Hyon Paik Appointed to Company's Advisory Board, Bringing Extensive Leadership Experience and Global Expertise

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Dr. Paik has held significant leadership positions in renowned organizations.

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  • With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Dr. Paik has held significant leadership positions in renowned organizations.
  • Throughout his career, Dr. Paik has demonstrated his expertise in strategic planning, global business operations, and technological innovation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Yi Hyon Paik to our advisory board," said Zarko Meseldzija, CEO at RecycLiCo Battery Materials.
  • "His vast leadership experience, global business acumen, and expertise in electronic materials and energy storage will undoubtedly enhance our strategic decision-making processes.

Quantix Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantix , North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today it has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (the Alliance), a global non-profit organization that brings together government, companies and communities to end plastic waste in the environment.

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  • HOUSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantix , North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today it has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (the Alliance), a global non-profit organization that brings together government, companies and communities to end plastic waste in the environment.
  • "We understand that no viable solution to ending plastic waste can come from any individual company alone, but rather a combination of all of us working together," said Chris Ball, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantix.
  • "The Alliance has been a catalyst for more than 50 projects across 30 countries," said Natalie Stirling-Sanders, Chief Advisor, Head of Americas, Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
  • We are delighted to welcome Quantix to the Alliance, and are pleased we now have a logistics company in North America helping to end plastic waste in the environment."

Essency EXR Water Heater Wins Gold Edison Award for Sustainable Design in Consumer Solutions

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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The company's category-busting water heater, the EXR, earned top honors as the most innovative product of the year in the Consumer Solution - Sustainable Design category.

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  • The company's category-busting water heater, the EXR, earned top honors as the most innovative product of the year in the Consumer Solution - Sustainable Design category.
  • The Essency EXR water heater, the first on-demand tank water heater, given Edison Gold Award for innovative excellence.
  • Designed for maximum longevity, comfort, and reliability, the Essency EXR is an electric water heater that Americans can count on to meet all their home water heating needs.
  • For more information about the Essency EXR water heater, visit the Essency website, contact the company at [email protected] or see it on the Ferguson website at https://www.ferguson.com/product/essency-55-gal-tall-45kw-2-element-resi... .

This Week in Energy News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "Climate change, sustainability requirements and geopolitical factors are driving an unprecedented energy transition in Europe.
  • Accelerated by government regulations and incentives, the transition creates a significant, long-term growth opportunity."
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Entergy Corporation and Dow Chemical .
  • Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Global Recyclable Thermoset Market Report 2023: Regulations Promoting Plastic Recycling in Various Countries Fuels the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Environment, Recycling, Plastic, Electronics, COVID-19, Wind, WM, Investment, SE, BASF, BASF SE, Growth, Dow Chemical Company, Region

The global recyclable thermoset market is projected to reach $987.9 million by 2031 from $536.8 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.01% during the forecast period 2022-2031.

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  • The global recyclable thermoset market is projected to reach $987.9 million by 2031 from $536.8 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.01% during the forecast period 2022-2031.
  • The growth in the global recyclable thermoset market is expected to be driven by the advancement in thermoset recycling technologies globally, investments and collaboration in the plastic recycling industry, and regulations promoting plastic recycling in various countries.
  • However, the complex process of thermoset recycling and the lack of proper infrastructure for hard-to-recycle products are some key restraining factors for the market.
  • The following are the demand drivers for the global recyclable thermoset market:
    The following are the challenges for the global recyclable thermoset market: