Engineering, procurement, and construction

CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors enter engineering partnership for construction of world’s first PET biorecycling plant

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Under the agreement, De Smet has been entrusted with the project management and detailed engineering, including procurement assistance and CARBIOS partners’ management, to ensure the execution of the plant's construction in Longlaville, France, due for commissioning in 2025.

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  • Under the agreement, De Smet has been entrusted with the project management and detailed engineering, including procurement assistance and CARBIOS partners’ management, to ensure the execution of the plant's construction in Longlaville, France, due for commissioning in 2025.
  • Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS: “De Smet was selected after a comprehensive bidding process, and we are very confident in our successful cooperation.
  • De Smet has an excellent track record in the engineering and management of complex industrial projects and has extensive experience in water-based technologies.
  • We are thrilled to have been entrusted by CARBIOS with the construction of the plant and are fully committed to the success of this innovative project.”

CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. (CUC) ANNOUNCES 2023 YEAR END RESULTS AND STRATEGIC MILESTONES

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC or "the Company") announced its audited results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 ("Fiscal 2023") (all figures are in United States Dollars).

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  • GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC or "the Company") announced its audited results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 ("Fiscal 2023") (all figures are in United States Dollars).
  • Lifecycle upgrades for 68MW generation are in progress with expected completion of 2 of the units (32 MW) in 2024.
  • In 2023, the Company achieved an average annual outage duration time of 1.7 hours per customer which surpasses the United States average 2022 results.
  • Capital Expenditures for Fiscal 2023 were $97.6 million, an increase of $1.8 million from capital expenditures for Fiscal 2022.

Aker Carbon Capture awarded Process Design Package for Uniper's Grain power station in the UK, to potentially capture over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniper has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a Process Design Package (PDP) to deliver design studies for a proposed post combustion carbon capture plant at their Grain power station in the Southeast of England, on the Isle of Grain, in Kent.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniper has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a Process Design Package (PDP) to deliver design studies for a proposed post combustion carbon capture plant at their Grain power station in the Southeast of England, on the Isle of Grain, in Kent.
  • Uniper's Grain Carbon Capture project is a proposal to retrofit post combustion carbon capture technology on up to all three of the existing Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) units at the power plant, with the potential to capture over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
  • This highly optimized design will make use of Aker Carbon Capture's best in class intellectual property, process design expertise and project execution experience.
  • The Grain Carbon Capture project will contribute towards Uniper's ambitious strategy to make our European power generation 80% carbon neutral by 2030.

Aker Carbon Capture awarded Process Design Package for Uniper's Grain power station in the UK, to potentially capture over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniper has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a Process Design Package (PDP) to deliver design studies for a proposed post combustion carbon capture plant at their Grain power station in the Southeast of England, on the Isle of Grain, in Kent.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniper has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a Process Design Package (PDP) to deliver design studies for a proposed post combustion carbon capture plant at their Grain power station in the Southeast of England, on the Isle of Grain, in Kent.
  • Uniper's Grain Carbon Capture project is a proposal to retrofit post combustion carbon capture technology on up to all three of the existing Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) units at the power plant, with the potential to capture over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
  • This highly optimized design will make use of Aker Carbon Capture's best in class intellectual property, process design expertise and project execution experience.
  • The Grain Carbon Capture project will contribute towards Uniper's ambitious strategy to make our European power generation 80% carbon neutral by 2030.

National Construction Firm Shift Leadership: Succession Continues Strategic Vision

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CONCORD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton Incorporated (Swinerton) announces Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eric Foster's retirement on January 11, 2024. The Swinerton Incorporated Board of Directors has elected current Swinerton President David Callis as the next CEO of both Swinerton and its subsidiaries, including Swinerton Builders. Foster and Callis have worked to ensure a seamless transition since the shift was announced internally to employee-owners in June 2023.

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  • CONCORD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton Incorporated (Swinerton) announces Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eric Foster's retirement on January 11, 2024.
  • Foster and Callis have worked to ensure a seamless transition since the shift was announced internally to employee-owners in June 2023.
  • He is committed to our forward vision and growing our employee-ownership model," expresses Foster.
  • His visionary leadership will undoubtedly propel Swinerton into the future, building upon its solid foundation and expanding its reputation as a trusted construction partner.

High-tech investments in Southeast Asia's emerging markets: Exyte and JGC Corporation sign strategic collaboration agreement

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Exyte and JGC Corporation will explore the joint business development and execution of EPC projects, collaboratively expanding the business fields of high-tech facility projects in Southeast Asian emerging countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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  • Exyte and JGC Corporation will explore the joint business development and execution of EPC projects, collaboratively expanding the business fields of high-tech facility projects in Southeast Asian emerging countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
  • Exyte brings extensive expertise in the design and engineering of high-tech facilities, along with access to top international companies.
  • Exyte CEO Dr. Wolfgang Büchele emphasized the strategic rationale behind the agreement, stating, "Since its inception, Exyte has been very successful in pursuing its 'follow the client' strategy.
  • The Southeast Asian emerging countries are highly attractive for investments in high-tech facilities.

High-tech investments in Southeast Asia's emerging markets: Exyte and JGC Corporation sign strategic collaboration agreement

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Exyte and JGC Corporation will explore the joint business development and execution of EPC projects, collaboratively expanding the business fields of high-tech facility projects in Southeast Asian emerging countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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  • Exyte and JGC Corporation will explore the joint business development and execution of EPC projects, collaboratively expanding the business fields of high-tech facility projects in Southeast Asian emerging countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
  • Exyte brings extensive expertise in the design and engineering of high-tech facilities, along with access to top international companies.
  • Exyte CEO Dr. Wolfgang Büchele emphasized the strategic rationale behind the agreement, stating, "Since its inception, Exyte has been very successful in pursuing its 'follow the client' strategy.
  • The Southeast Asian emerging countries are highly attractive for investments in high-tech facilities.

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

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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

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  • 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.

Trident/Stitch Awarded 3 Solar Construction Projects Totaling 27MWdc

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce the award of three Solar Construction Projects for a Prominent Energy Company totaling approximately 27MWdc.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce the award of three Solar Construction Projects for a Prominent Energy Company totaling approximately 27MWdc.
  • Trident EPC and Stitch Solutions, in a joint partnership dedicated to delivering energy infrastructure projects in North America by providing Engineering, Procurement and Construction for turnkey projects in Renewable Energy, including Solar, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Carbon Recapture, Biofuel to CHP, are excited to announce their pivotal role in the award and executing of three photovoltaic construction projects across the central United States.
  • "Trident is honored to take the lead on these solar construction projects, showcasing our commitment to sustainable energy solutions," said Scott Hodges, President of Trident EPC.
  • The solar construction projects are scheduled to commence this year, with completion anticipated by Q4, 2024.

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE to Deliver 226 MWh DC of Battery Storage Projects to ENGIE in the UK

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

(the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced its majority-owned e-STORAGE will deliver 226 MWh DC of turnkey energy storage solutions to ENGIE in the UK (Scotland).

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  • (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced its majority-owned e-STORAGE will deliver 226 MWh DC of turnkey energy storage solutions to ENGIE in the UK (Scotland).
  • e-STORAGE will construct the two energy storage projects, each with a capacity of 56.5 MW / 113 MWh DC in Cathkin and Broxburn, Scotland, UK.
  • Aidan Connolly, Head of ENGIE Battery Storage UK, commented, "ENGIE is looking forward to working with Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE on our Cathkin and Broxburn BESS projects in Scotland.
  • ENGIE is targeting 10 GW of global battery storage by 2030 to help facilitate the energy transition, and these two Scottish projects are another step on this journey."