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Alto Ingredients, Inc. Appoints Todd E. Benton as Chief Operating Officer; Michael D. Kandris to Continue to Serve as Director

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Ethanol, Farmer, CCS, Carbon, Safety, Workforce, Retirement, Interim

Kandris will continue to serve as a special advisor during a transition period ending with his retirement on June 20, 2024 and will remain on the board of directors.

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  • Kandris will continue to serve as a special advisor during a transition period ending with his retirement on June 20, 2024 and will remain on the board of directors.
  • The company has appointed Todd E. Benton to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2024.
  • “We thank Mike for his leadership, dedication and mentorship, and we look forward to his ongoing contributions as a continuing director completing another smooth management transition,” said McGregor.
  • As demands for low-carbon products rise, our upgraded facility will position the Pekin campus as a leading producer for the future.

Equinor presents 2023 Integrated annual report

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Annual report, Lindworm, Tax, Growth, Exchange, Snorre, Anders Opedal, GHG, Global warming potential, Gullfaks oil field, History, Acquisition, Security (finance), CCS, Nature, Carbon, Disclosure, Bank statement, Accident, Publication, CO2, Kilowatt-hour, Energy, ASA, Gina Krog, Use, Baugé, USD, NCS, Fatality, EQNR, Renewable energy

Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) publishes 2023 Integrated annual report, combining financial and sustainability reporting.

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  • Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) publishes 2023 Integrated annual report, combining financial and sustainability reporting.
  • The report for 2023 integrates the annual financial and sustainability reporting, reflecting the importance of sustainability for Equinor’s operational and financial performance, to our people, investors and other stakeholders.
  • The Equinor 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F may be downloaded from Equinor's website at www.equinor.com.
  • See Use and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in the integrated annual report for more details.

THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES ANNOUNCES FIRST WEEK-LONG ENTERTAINMENT ARTS AND ILLUSTRATION INDUSTRY IMMERSION EVENT

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Immersion, Education, Illustration, Lecture, Publishing, 3D, Motion, Software, CCS, Toyota, Student, Warner Bros., Animation, Economic methodology, Curriculum, Blizzard Entertainment, Video game

Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the first Industry EXPOsion week-long immersion event.

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  • Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the first Industry EXPOsion week-long immersion event.
  • CCS invites industry professionals interested in visual storytelling, animation, gaming, illustration, 3D asset creation, concept art and motion graphics to an exclusive showcase featuring exceptional talents of Entertainment Arts and Illustration students.
  • Over 200 CCS students will participate and over 120 CCS students will present their creative reels and portfolios.
  • The illustration course options form pathways in visual development, publishing, fashion lifestyle and licensing, comics and sequential, or gallery artist.

Beam Global Receives First European Order for EV ARC™ Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Well, Electricity, EV, Climate change, Government, Crown Commercial Service, Beam, European Parliament, Partnership, CEIC, Beam Suntory, SAN, Acquisition, Transport, United States Marine Corps, CCS, Emergency, DPS, Public sector, ARC, United States Strategic Command, Mod

Each EV ARC™ system generates and stores its own clean electricity and delivers that electricity to up to six Level 2 EV chargers capable of charging up to six electric vehicles simultaneously.

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  • Each EV ARC™ system generates and stores its own clean electricity and delivers that electricity to up to six Level 2 EV chargers capable of charging up to six electric vehicles simultaneously.
  • These EV ARC systems are the first to be deployed from the Beam Europe factory,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.
  • In June of 2022, the European Parliament backed the European Commission’s proposal of zero emissions from new cars and vans by 2035.
  • The European Union (EU) has committed to reaching net-zero emissions from energy infrastructure by 2050.

ArcelorMittal S.A.: ArcelorMittal acquires strategic stake in Vallourec

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
CCS, Carbon, Growth, CO2, Hydrogen, Steel, Renewable energy

Having carried out a successful restructuring in recent years, Vallourec presents a compelling opportunity to increase ArcelorMittal’s exposure to the attractive, downstream, value-added tubular market.

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  • Having carried out a successful restructuring in recent years, Vallourec presents a compelling opportunity to increase ArcelorMittal’s exposure to the attractive, downstream, value-added tubular market.
  • 85% of Vallourec’s 2.2 million tonnes of annual rolling capacity is focused around low-carbon, integrated productions hubs in US and Brazil, both of which are important strategic markets for ArcelorMittal.
  • ArcelorMittal does not intend to launch a tender offer for Vallourec’s remaining shares over the next six months.
  • “Vallourec is a quality, high added-value tubular business, with established positions of strength in the attractive Brazilian and US markets.

CCS Facility Services Announces the Opening of a New Branch in San Jose, California

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Engineering, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Manufacturing, CCS, Multimedia, Silicon, Heart, Management

CCS Facility Services , a leader in providing outsourced commercial cleaning and facility engineering, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch in San Jose, California.

Key Points: 
  • CCS Facility Services , a leader in providing outsourced commercial cleaning and facility engineering, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch in San Jose, California.
  • This development is a testament to our commitment to delivering top-notch cleaning and maintenance services to Northern California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404988073/en/
    CCS Facility Services team of facility engineers and cleaning professionals (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Expanding into San Jose is an exciting development for CCS Facility Services,” says Troy Coker, CEO of CCS Facility Services.
  • We are excited for what lies ahead.”
    Bill King, Executive Vice President, Operations, says, “San Jose's vibrant and dynamic spirit is a perfect match for our innovative and customer-centric services.

Celanese Achieves ISCC CFC Certification for Low Carbon CCU Methanol

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Alternative Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Energy, Manufacturing, Carbon, Atmosphere, Engineering, Methanol, Certification, CE, Carbon footprint, CCS, CFC, CCU, ISCC, CO2, Chemical industry, Legislation

As part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced that the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) has certified its Low Carbon CCU (carbon capture and utilization) Methanol under the ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) system.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced that the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) has certified its Low Carbon CCU (carbon capture and utilization) Methanol under the ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) system.
  • The newly certified Low Carbon CCU Methanol demonstrates a greater than 70% reduction in carbon footprint relative to a global average benchmark for fossil-based methanol production, as included in EU legislation.
  • Celanese began operating one of the largest active CCU facilities in the world at its Clear Lake, Texas, site in January 2024.
  • By leveraging CCU, Celanese now offers customers low-carbon options across its Acetyl Chain and Engineered Materials products under the ECO-CC name.

Chevron and JX Sign MOU for Collaboration on Development of CCS Value Chain

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Carbon, MOU, Carbon capture and storage, Natural gas, Assistant, Knowledge, Transport, Hope, JX, CCS, Petra Nova, Carbon dioxide, CCUS, Multimedia

This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The main objective of the MOU is to evaluate the feasibility of the CCS value chain, including capture of CO₂ emitted from industries located in Japan, including JX’s affiliates, and transportation by ship from Japan to Chevron’s greenhouse gas storage portfolio in Australia.
  • The collaboration will also explore the opportunity to develop suitable transboundary policies and the potential development of CO₂ storage sites in other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
  • JX will contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by leveraging the knowledge we have accumulated through our various CCS/CCUS-related businesses,” Yamada added.

South Dakota Landowners: Property Rights Lost Out to Corporate Interests in 2024 Legislative Session

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environment, Advocacy Group Opinion, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Public Policy, Government, Energy, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Carbon, Ethanol, Public utilities commission, Climate, Economic development, Bill of Rights, CCS, Hohn, Traction, Safety, Summit, Navigator, Human, Forestry

The 2024 South Dakota Legislative session left property rights proponents without solutions and concerned for the future of South Dakota and the country.

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  • The 2024 South Dakota Legislative session left property rights proponents without solutions and concerned for the future of South Dakota and the country.
  • “It’s a sad day for American property rights and our children,” said Joy Hohn, landowner and farmer.
  • “Every citizen should take notice of the lack of property rights we have in South Dakota,” said Craig Schaunaman, landowner, farmer and former legislator.
  • “Regardless of what you may have heard, here in South Dakota, impacted landowners and concerned citizens still stand alone when it comes to their property rights.

California Energy Commission Awards a $3 Million Grant to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy and Lion Electric for Innovative Vehicle-to-Grid Project with Bus Operator American Transportation to Service Student Transportation for California School Districts

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Other Transport, Fleet Management, Environment, Transport, Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Other Policy Issues, Technology, Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Education, Climate Change, General Automotive, Education, Lion Electric Company, GFO, Climate change, GM, Farm, Total cost, EVS, School, Wildfire, Innovation, Drought, CEC, Commercial, CCS, BorgWarner, TCO, Senior, Wind, Student, CVUSD, TSX, V2X, VGI, BWA, PSPS, Multimedia, Weather, Renewable energy

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) and project partners Fermata Energy and The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion Electric”) a $3 million grant for an innovative Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project.

Key Points: 
  • The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) and project partners Fermata Energy and The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion Electric”) a $3 million grant for an innovative Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project.
  • This initiative is set to bring grid-supporting and cost-saving V2G solutions for services provided by American Transportation to California school districts, marking a significant step forward in energy management and the transition to electric school buses.
  • By working with BorgWarner, Fermata Energy and Lion Electric, the CEC will support the strengthening and decarbonization of California’s grid while pairing a fleet of electric school buses with AI-powered V2G technology.
  • V2X bidirectional school bus technologies can enable school districts to support CEC’s electrification goals while providing revenue or electric bill savings for school bus fleet operators.