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Ecoteq Energy ASA and Valkor LLC secure long-term agreements for production in Utah, USA

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Framework, Hope, Construction, Engineering, procurement, and construction, Engineering, Uinta Basin, EPC, Oil

Civil works are scheduled to begin in April 2024, with an anticipated completion by Q2 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Civil works are scheduled to begin in April 2024, with an anticipated completion by Q2 2025.
  • "By 2025, we aim to commence the sustainable production of bitumen from our initial production unit, that will offer a level of eco-friendliness that we hope will have a positive contribution to global environmental efforts," states Lars-Erik Bengtsson, CEO of Ecoteq Energy.
  • The first production unit is expected to produce 500 barrels per day (bpd), based on an ore oil saturation of 10% by weight.
  • Our alliance with Valkor extends beyond this venture, as we foresee the joint development of additional prospects within the Uinta Basin," adds Bengtsson.

Muon Space Awarded National Reconnaissance Office Contract for Commercial Electro-Optical Capabilities

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been awarded a contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to provide commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities at both the sensor and constellation level for assessment and potential contribution to the NRO mission.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been awarded a contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to provide commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities at both the sensor and constellation level for assessment and potential contribution to the NRO mission.
  • This award falls under the NRO Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework, commercial electro-optical capabilities Focus Area.
  • Muon Space will provide multispectral electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) data collected by the company's climate monitoring constellation for NRO assessment.
  • Muon Space has also been awarded a contract from Hydrosat for its Constellation-as-a-Service (CaaS) spacecraft that will integrate Hydrosat's imaging instruments.

EcoBalance, KazBeef, and rTek Launch Climate Smart Beef Pilot Program at COP28

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Carbon, Agriculture, Risk management, Carbon footprint, COP28, MRV, Climate, Blockchain, Private sector, Summative assessment, Machine learning, Farmer, Memorandum of understanding, Partnership, Soil, Livestock, Cattle, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Framework

The pilot has been launched at COP28 in Dubai following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot has been launched at COP28 in Dubai following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies.
  • The 10-year pilot project is expected to demonstrate the world's first carbon inset beef supply chain.
  • It is scalable, with the goal of using EcoBalance's Framework as a global standard for sustainable and climate smart beef supply.
  • "We are delighted to launch the pilot project with the signing of the MoU with our partners at KazBeef and rTek at COP28.

EcoBalance, KazBeef, and rTek Launch Climate Smart Beef Pilot Program at COP28

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Carbon, Agriculture, Risk management, Carbon footprint, COP28, MRV, Climate, Blockchain, Private sector, Summative assessment, Machine learning, Farmer, Memorandum of understanding, Partnership, Soil, Livestock, Cattle, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Framework

The pilot has been launched at COP28 in Dubai following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot has been launched at COP28 in Dubai following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies.
  • The 10-year pilot project is expected to demonstrate the world's first carbon inset beef supply chain.
  • It is scalable, with the goal of using EcoBalance's Framework as a global standard for sustainable and climate smart beef supply.
  • "We are delighted to launch the pilot project with the signing of the MoU with our partners at KazBeef and rTek at COP28.

Kroger Receives Recognition 2023 Progressive Grocer Impact Awards

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Progressive Grocer recognized the retailer in both the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainability and Resource Conservations categories in this year's Impact Awards. These awards honor excellence among retailers whose wide-ranging efforts are improving lives, creating opportunity and having a positive impact at the local and global level.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Progressive Grocer recognized the retailer in both the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainability and Resource Conservations categories in this year's Impact Awards .
  • These awards honor excellence among retailers whose wide-ranging efforts are improving lives, creating opportunity and having a positive impact at the local and global level.
  • Kroger was recognized for its commitment to mobilizing its people, passion, scale and resources to transform culture and communities.
  • Kroger introduced the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan in 2017 to achieve it moonshot goal of creating communities free of hunger and waste.

Waterman launches industry game-changer with first standardised approach to Materials Passports

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Ambiguity, ESPR, BIM, Construction, Carbon, Watermans Arts Centre, Circuit, Material passport, Biofuel in the European Union, City, Francis Fletcher (priest), Building, DPP, European Green Deal, BRE, Produce traceability, Material, Mace (construction company), Renewable energy, Risk management, Security printing, Framework, Waterman

LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading engineering and environmental consultancy Waterman Group has launched its Materials Passports Framework which sets a clear pathway to unlocking the barriers to material reuse in the construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • A major step forward in helping the industry tackle its carbon reduction commitments, the Materials Passports Framework presents the first standardised approach to documenting and managing materials throughout their lifecycle.
  • Materials Passports play a pioneering role in advancing sustainability within the construction industry.
  • Through this Framework, Waterman envisions the Materials Passports Protocol becoming an industry standard, driving collaboration and sustainability.
  • For more information about Waterman's Materials Passports Framework and its pioneering role in advancing sustainability within the construction industry, please visit Material Passports - Waterman (watermangroup.com) .

Global X-Ray Detector Market to Reach $6.22 Billion by 2023, Growing at a CAGR of 6.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Radiology, Health, Medical Devices, Digital, Digital imaging, Medicine, Prevalence, Security, RTG, Developed country, Flat, Research, Software, Artificial intelligence, Mammography, CCD, Growth, COVID-19, Framework, Hospital, Veterinary medicine, Cancer, Investment, Radiation exposure, Video game, Medical imaging

By Application: The market report categorizes the x-ray detector market into four main applications: Medical, Industrial, Security, and Veterinary.

Key Points: 
  • By Application: The market report categorizes the x-ray detector market into four main applications: Medical, Industrial, Security, and Veterinary.
  • By Technology: X-ray detector technology is segmented into four categories: Flat panel detector, computed radiography, line scan detector, and CCD detector.
  • The global x-ray detector market is divided into five major regions: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
  • Growing Geriatric Population: The increasing elderly population drives the demand for medical imaging procedures, contributing to the growth of the x-ray detector market.

THINKWARE Launches BLUE VENT MUMU, World’s First AI-Powered Smart Food Composter with Cutting Edge Metal Organic Framework (MOF)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Technology, Retail, Consumer, Home Goods, Online Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Other Technology, Sustainability, Other Consumer, Hardware, Green Technology, Food, Beverage, Consumer Electronics, Framework, BLUE, Amazon (company), Holiday, Walmart, MOF, Fungus, Rest, City, EBay, Amazon, Compost, Online shopping, Recycling, Newegg

THINKWARE, a leading provider of innovative tech products, is launching a composter through its home and lifestyle brand, BLUE VENT.

Key Points: 
  • THINKWARE, a leading provider of innovative tech products, is launching a composter through its home and lifestyle brand, BLUE VENT.
  • The BLUE VENT MUMU is the world’s first AI-powered smart food composter with cutting edge Metal Organic Framework (MOF), which blocks and inhibits the propagation of fungi to ensure clean and harmless use.
  • BLUE VENT MUMU uses smart technology to take the guesswork out of composting.
  • Pre-order BLUE VENT MUMU now at major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Newegg and at the THINKWARE Store.

Numat Announces Rebrand, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Driving Industrial Efficiency Through Innovations in Chemistry

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Technology, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Other Science, Oil, Gas, Nanotechnology, Steel, Environment, Energy, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Growth, Framework, Research, MOF, Management

Numat Technologies, Inc. (“Numat”), a global leader in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), announces a rebrand that includes a new logo, refreshed brand identity and website.

Key Points: 
  • Numat Technologies, Inc. (“Numat”), a global leader in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), announces a rebrand that includes a new logo, refreshed brand identity and website.
  • As the company celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2023, this rebrand reflects Numat’s focus on accelerated growth in key business lines while strengthening the company’s ongoing commitment to driving industrial efficiency.
  • “While our mission, values, and innovative spirit remain the same, our new brand is a modern, focused evolution that reflects the transformative solutions we deliver and the industries we serve,” said Ben Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer and Founder.
  • “This rebrand signals a new chapter in our story, building on our heritage as a leader in MOFs and our ambition to solve the biggest challenges at the smallest possible level through innovations in chemistry.”
    Numat's new customer-focused website ( www.numat.com ) builds upon the legacy of research and innovation while celebrating a shift to the commercialization of industrially-validated, MOF-based solutions for broad application.

Government of Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council sign a historic tripartite nature conservation framework agreement

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.
  • Moving forward, the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation will serve as a model of collaboration with First Nations to halt and reverse the loss of nature.
  • "The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation is a groundbreaking commitment by the First Nations Leadership Council, the government of British Columbia, and the government of Canada to work together to ensure that this province's rich biodiversity is restored and maintained for future generations.
  • The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation, should it meet its stated objectives, is historic and imperative.