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Canadian Safety Achievement Awards Announce Craftperson of the Year

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

KITCHENER, Ontario, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada (GPMC) and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (NMC) announced the Craftperson of the Year Awards as part of the 2023 Canadian Safety Achievement Awards (CS2A) recently held at the Bell Studio National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

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  • KITCHENER, Ontario, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada (GPMC) and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (NMC) announced the Craftperson of the Year Awards as part of the 2023 Canadian Safety Achievement Awards (CS2A) recently held at the Bell Studio National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
  • The CS2A is a national awards program designed to showcase exceptional health and safety performance of stakeholders within the confines of the unionized maintenance industry.
  • The Craftperson of the Year Award honours outstanding craftsmanship, professionalism, and safety leadership of a skilled building trades union member through their performance on a maintenance job.
  • Elise Mailloux was awarded the coveted C2SA award for Craftsperson of the Year 2023 in Western Canada.

24th World Petroleum Congress Announces Diamond and Platinum Sponsors

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organising Committee for Canada (“OCAN”) for the 24th World Petroleum Congress is proud to announce its Diamond and Platinum sponsors.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organising Committee for Canada (“OCAN”) for the 24th World Petroleum Congress is proud to announce its Diamond and Platinum sponsors.
  • The diverse sponsors supporting the 24th Congress include global and domestic energy leaders and supporting companies.
  • “The World Petroleum Congress is supported by prominent companies from around the world,” said Denis Painchaud, President & CEO, OCAN.
  • The 24th World Petroleum Congress will be an opportunity to learn and discover from the industry’s top executives, government leaders, policy authors, innovators and technical experts.

One-Month Countdown: Global Energy Leaders Converge in Calgary for the 24th World Petroleum Congress

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the one-month countdown to the 24th World Petroleum Congress, taking place in Calgary, AB from September 17–21, 2023.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the one-month countdown to the 24th World Petroleum Congress, taking place in Calgary, AB from September 17–21, 2023.
  • Anchored by the theme ‘Energy Transition: Path to Net Zero,’ the Congress serves as a vital link between the traditional energy sector and a more carbon neutral industry.
  • Additional highlights from the 24th World Petroleum Congress programme include:
    The Net Zero Emissions Pathways – The Net Zero Emissions Pathways Programme will highlight the approaches different types of organizations are taking to advance their net zero emissions targets and the energy transition.
  • The 24th World Petroleum Congress will be a hub for essential conversations, contributing to practical pathways toward a net zero future.

Suncor Stainless Has Developed a NEW Line of Grade 316 Stainless Steel Lashing Rings

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

PLYMOUTH, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Suncor's lashing rings come in a variety of sizes, types, mounting options, and working load limits to meet the requirements of many applications. Rings are forged for strength and components are made from 316 stainless steel for added durability in harsh environments.

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  • Suncor Stainless® announces the launch of a new line of heavy-duty lashing rings designed for demanding tie-down applications.
  • These new lashing rings are an expansion of Suncor's standard lashing rings and D-Ring shape product line series.
  • Rings are forged for strength and components are made from 316 stainless steel for added durability in harsh environments.
  • Suncor Stainless® Inc., is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel hardware in the industrial, marine, government, architectural, OEM and commercial industries.

CSX Announces 54 Chemical Safety Excellence Award Winners for 2022

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced the winners of the company’s 29th annual Chemical Safety Excellence Awards recognizing customers for their outstanding contribution to the safe transportation of hazardous materials.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced the winners of the company’s 29th annual Chemical Safety Excellence Awards recognizing customers for their outstanding contribution to the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
  • The Chemical Safety Excellence Awards were presented to customers who shipped at least 600 carloads of hazardous materials with CSX during 2022 without a release due to controllable factors.
  • “The unrelenting safety efforts of the CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award winners, combined with proven safety advantages of rail transportation, contribute to a sustainable supply chain that protects communities and employees,” said Kevin Boone, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing.
  • “CSX railroaders understand that safety is an every-day, around-the-clock commitment, and we applaud our customers who stand with us through their rigorous safety programs.”
    2022 CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award Winners:

NRI Celebrates the Successful Integration of Velrada

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Australia & New Zealand today announced that Microsoft solutions partner Velrada has been integrated into NRI ANZ from July 1, 2023.

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  • Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Australia & New Zealand today announced that Microsoft solutions partner Velrada has been integrated into NRI ANZ from July 1, 2023.
  • NRI ANZ CEO Dean Langenbach said: “Velrada has had an impressive year, and we are delighted to welcome it as a fully-fledged member of the NRI family.
  • “Since acquiring Velrada, its revenue figures have grown by 26 per cent, while its staff numbers have increased by 35 per cent.
  • Mr Fuller said: “Velrada is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the outlook for its Microsoft opportunities remains strong.

Triple Point Resources Ltd. Assessment Confirms Larger than Expected Hydrogen Storage Potential of Fischell Salt Dome

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

St. John's, Newfoundland--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2023) - Triple Point Resources Ltd. ("Triple Point" or the "Company"), a leading provider of clean energy underground storage solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Phase 1 Dome Assessment for its 100% owned Fischell Salt Dome, located 30 km south of Stephenville on the west coast of Newfoundland.

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  • The assessment, conducted by RESPEC, a global expert in hydrogen salt caverns, confirms that Fischell property contains a massive Gulf Coast Style salt dome, different from common bedded salt formations.
  • Fischell's Dome offers the potential to store more than 35 million cubic meters of hydrogen, or the equivalent of 180,000 tonnes of hydrogen.
  • This makes the Fischell asset much larger than expected and the largest known dome on the east coast of North America.
  • "The Phase 1 Dome assessment results are incredibly exciting for us," said Julie Lemieux, CEO of Triple Point Resources.

Plug and Play Collaborates with Suncor to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Technology and Digital Transformation

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The relationship between both entities is designed to advance sustainable energy technology and adoption across the country.

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  • The relationship between both entities is designed to advance sustainable energy technology and adoption across the country.
  • Suncor will work closely with Plug and Play to identify industry-leading startups that are driving innovation in sustainable energy.
  • Through this platform, Suncor will engage with startups and scaleups to solve industry challenges, drive efficiency improvements, and advance digital transformation.
  • "The energy industry's future is undergoing a remarkable transformation, which demands a novel approach to traditional processes," said Lindsay Smylie, Director for Plug and Play Alberta.

As Alberta’s oilsands continue leaking toxic wastewater, aquatic wildlife face new risks

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Then came news of a separate incident where an unknown amount of industrial wastewater has been leaking from an Imperial Oil tailings pond for the last 12 months.

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  • Then came news of a separate incident where an unknown amount of industrial wastewater has been leaking from an Imperial Oil tailings pond for the last 12 months.
  • The leakage flows underground and then resurfaces to contaminate surface waters outside the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine.
  • In addition to its significance to the Indigenous communities here, this waterway also provides crucial habitats for endangered wildlife species.

Fish struggle to survive in contaminated waters

    • Research and real-world incidents have found that oilsands wastewater is toxic to wildlife including mammals, fish, frogs and birds.
    • A group of organic compounds, referred to as naphthenic acids, are responsible for most of the toxicity of wastewater.
    • The science clearly suggests that fish are negatively impacted by wastewater contaminants and even short-term contact can have lasting effects on animals in the affected area.

Canada’s declining amphibians face new threats

    • Amphibians are one of the most rapidly disappearing groups of animals in Canada, as their wetland habitats often face the threat of pollution, among other stressors.
    • Like with fish, studies have found that exposure to wastewater and naphthenic acids can interfere with sexual development and impair breeding in adult frogs.
    • Tadpoles exposed to these chemicals are more likely to die, behave abnormally when escaping predators and are less likely to develop into frogs.

A need for transparent oilsands waste management

    • In addition to wildlife, industrial activities in the oilsands region have affected the Indigenous communities over the years as well.
    • Diane Orihel received funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada for her lab's research on the effects of oilsands contaminants on aquatic biota.
    • Chloe Robinson received funding from Queen's University (Craigie Fellowship), and the Government of Ontario (Ontario Graduate Scholarship).

Equinor first quarter 2023

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) delivered adjusted earnings* of USD 12.0 billion and USD 3.51 billion after tax in the first quarter of 2023.

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  • Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) delivered adjusted earnings* of USD 12.0 billion and USD 3.51 billion after tax in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Equinor completed nine exploration wells offshore with three commercial discoveries in the quarter, and three wells were ongoing at the quarter end.
  • Equinor paid the first of three equal NCS tax instalments of USD 5.42 billion in the quarter and will pay the next two in the second quarter.
  • The first tranche of the share buy-back programme for 2023 was completed on 20 March 2023 with a total value of USD 1 billion.