Seawater

Rio Tinto to invest in Pilbara desalination plant

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Rio Tinto plans to invest $395 million1 in a seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to support future water supply for the company’s coastal operations and communities in the region.

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  • Rio Tinto plans to invest $395 million1 in a seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to support future water supply for the company’s coastal operations and communities in the region.
  • The proposed Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, which remains subject to Commonwealth and State Government approvals, will be located within Rio Tinto’s existing iron ore port operations at Parker Point.
  • Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive Simon Trott said, “We know that water is a scarce resource, particularly in the Pilbara.
  • We are pleased that this desalination plant will help to secure future supply for Rio Tinto supplied communities in the West Pilbara as well as our coastal operations.”
    The planned $395 million spend on the plant is included in the Group’s Sustaining Capital expenditure2.

Equatic Launches Low-Cost, Gigaton-Scale Technology to Decarbonize at Unprecedented Speed

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Alongside the launch, Equatic is announcing that it has entered into a pre-purchase option agreement with Boeing, a leading global aerospace company.

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  • Alongside the launch, Equatic is announcing that it has entered into a pre-purchase option agreement with Boeing, a leading global aerospace company.
  • Under the agreement, Equatic will remove 62,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide and will deliver 2,100 metric tons of carbon-negative hydrogen to Boeing.
  • “The world has two unprecedented challenges: how to remove and permanently store gigatons of carbon dioxide and how to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,” says Lorenzo Corsini, Principal Advisor at Equatic.
  • “Equatic’s breakthrough technology absorbs carbon dioxide via the oceans and has the added benefit of generating green hydrogen as a by-product.

Shanghai Electric's Impressive 2023 Q1 Financial Results Reflect Business Growth Momentum with Multiple Technological Breakthroughs

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SHANGHAI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) recently released revenue data for the first quarter of 2023, showing a massive year-on-year increase of 2802.32%. The impressive results go hand-in-hand with multiple successful projects the Company has been involved in of late, including the No. 3 nuclear power unit of the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region that recently connected to the power grid. The Shanghai Yanji intelligent manufacturing project implemented by Shanghai Electric was also successfully launched in the first quarter, and 40 wind turbines at a Shanghai Electric-developed wind power project in Inner Mongolia were successfully delivered and hoisted.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) recently released revenue data for the first quarter of 2023, showing a massive year-on-year increase of 2802.32%.
  • The impressive results go hand-in-hand with multiple successful projects the Company has been involved in of late, including the No.
  • Shanghai Electric continues to promote technological innovation and sustainable industrial transformation, with a constant eye on long-term development.
  • For more information about Shanghai Electric for its Q1 business opportunities and overall performance, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/ .

Shanghai Electric's Impressive 2023 Q1 Financial Results Reflect Business Growth Momentum with Multiple Technological Breakthroughs

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SHANGHAI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) recently released revenue data for the first quarter of 2023, showing a massive year-on-year increase of 2802.32%. The impressive results go hand-in-hand with multiple successful projects the Company has been involved in of late, including the No. 3 nuclear power unit of the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region that recently connected to the power grid. The Shanghai Yanji intelligent manufacturing project implemented by Shanghai Electric was also successfully launched in the first quarter, and 40 wind turbines at a Shanghai Electric-developed wind power project in Inner Mongolia were successfully delivered and hoisted.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) recently released revenue data for the first quarter of 2023, showing a massive year-on-year increase of 2802.32%.
  • The impressive results go hand-in-hand with multiple successful projects the Company has been involved in of late, including the No.
  • Shanghai Electric continues to promote technological innovation and sustainable industrial transformation, with a constant eye on long-term development.
  • For more information about Shanghai Electric for its Q1 business opportunities and overall performance, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/ .

Vita Coco is Shaking Up The Hamptons This Summer

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading coconut water brand The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) is giving beachgoers another reason to head out to The Hamptons this summer.

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  • NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading coconut water brand The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) is giving beachgoers another reason to head out to The Hamptons this summer.
  • Starting Memorial Day weekend, guests will be able to find a specialty cocktail made with a premium spirit and quality ingredients, including Vita Coco, at each summer escape.
  • The Surf Lodge, along with other select bars in The Hamptons, will serve the Coco Blanco, Vita Coco’s tropical signature cocktail that combines hydrating Vita Coco coconut water with tequila, agave and lime.
  • Vita Coco won’t only be behind the bar in The Hamptons this summer.

Ingevity makes splash with fresh water environment biodegradability certification for Capa® thermoplastic technology

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable WATER certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of Inspection and Certification.

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  • Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable WATER certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of Inspection and Certification.
  • This follows the 2022 OK MARINE certification the company received for biodegradation in seawater environments.
  • By fully biodegrading within eight weeks, Capa’s certified products help customers to address water biodegradability requirements of end consumers with ever increasing concerns about environmental pollution in rivers, lakes and other fresh water environments.
  • “Ingevity is committed to supporting global efforts to reduce plastics pollution,” said Steve Hulme, senior vice president, and president, Advanced Polymer Technologies.

THE ICONIC VINOY RESORT AND GOLF CLUB, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THE VINOY SPA

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection welcomes the new Vinoy Spa as part of the luxury resort's highly anticipated renovation. Inspired by the therapeutic qualities of the ocean, the full-service Vinoy Spa embraces a holistic approach to health and well-being, offering coastal-inspired and plant-based therapies in a refined and calming space. The spa and salon specialize in comprehensive holistic treatments that provide a rejuvenating and luxurious wellness experience, including massages, facials, full-body therapies, and nail and hair services.

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  • "Opening the Vinoy Spa further establishes The Vinoy as a luxurious urban resort in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg," says Vanessa Williams, The Vinoy's general manager.
  • "The thoughtfully curated treatment menu and highly trained team of aestheticians and therapists create an experience that elevates the Vinoy Spa into a must-visit destination for relaxation and wellbeing."
  • Reservations may be made online at https://na.globalspa.marriott.com/tpapk/6797243/home or with one of The Vinoy's spa experience experts at 727.824.8070.
  • For more information on The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection, please visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpapk-the-vinoy-resort-and-golf-c... .

LG Water Solutions Wins Ashdod Desalination Project

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Water Solutions, LG Chem's water treatment business unit and a leading manufacturer of NanoH2O™, announced today that it has been selected as the exclusive reverse osmosis (RO) membrane supplier for the Ashdod Rehabilitation Project in Israel.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Water Solutions, LG Chem's water treatment business unit and a leading manufacturer of NanoH2O™, announced today that it has been selected as the exclusive reverse osmosis (RO) membrane supplier for the Ashdod Rehabilitation Project in Israel.
  • "We are extremely honored to have been chosen as the membrane supplier for the Ashdod plant," said Juan Carlos de Armas, Sales Director of Global Large Projects at LG Water Solutions.
  • LG Water Solutions will supply LG SW 440 SR G2 membranes to replace all existing seawater RO (SWRO) membranes in the first pass system.
  • The winning of this large-scale project signifies LG Water Solutions' rapid expansion in the Mediterranean region.

Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Kyoto Fusioneering, a spin-off from Kyoto University

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Its establishment in 2019 was based on decades of fusion research and development by Kyoto University.

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  • Its establishment in 2019 was based on decades of fusion research and development by Kyoto University.
  • KF specializes in key components and integrated systems that are required in order to build fusion reactors and fusion power plants.
  • KF's strategic aim is to build a fusion energy supply chain by leveraging Japan's leading manufacturing capabilities.
  • (Based on the provisional translation of "Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy" adopted by Japan's Integrated Innovation Strategy Promotion Council on April 14, 2023)

Wanhua Chemical Signs Cooperation Deal with French Enterprise to Collaborate on Penglai Industrial Park Seawater Desalination Project

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BEIJING, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanhua Chemical ("Wanhua" or "the Company"; 600309.SS), along with other representatives from China and France, signed a three-party cooperative agreement recently to collaborate on Wanhua Chemical's Penglai Industrial Park seawater desalination project.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanhua Chemical ("Wanhua" or "the Company"; 600309.SS), along with other representatives from China and France, signed a three-party cooperative agreement recently to collaborate on Wanhua Chemical's Penglai Industrial Park seawater desalination project.
  • Committed to forging a chemical industrial base that integrates fine chemicals, petrochemicals, and high-end new energy materials, Wanhua's Penglai Industrial Park will be the Company's seventh industrial park globally.
  • Besides, Wanhua Chemical has made a handful of attempts in the comprehensive management of water resources.
  • For more information about Wanhua Chemical and its Penglai Industrial Park seawater desalination project, please visit https://en.whchem.com/ .