CERAWeek

Hitachi Energy to accelerate introduction of HVDC technology with Grid United for transmission projects to strengthen US power grid

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Houston, Zurich, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CERAWeek, Hitachi Energy and Grid United, an independent electrical transmission company, announced a collaboration to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for Grid United transmission projects that will interconnect the eastern and western regional power grids in the US.

Key Points: 
  • Houston, Zurich, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CERAWeek, Hitachi Energy and Grid United, an independent electrical transmission company, announced a collaboration to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for Grid United transmission projects that will interconnect the eastern and western regional power grids in the US.
  • Long-distance transmission lines are critical in delivering low-cost energy from areas with access to abundant supply to areas with high demand.
  • Under an innovative approach known as a capacity reservation agreement, Hitachi Energy will provide HVDC technology to support the development of multiple Grid United HVDC interconnections.
  • Michael Skelly, CEO and co-founder of Grid United, said, “With industry leading HVDC technology and a global track record, Hitachi Energy is a needed collaborator for the development of a more resilient and reliable electric power grid.

Radia to Provide Low-Cost Clean Energy with the World’s Biggest Wind Turbines Enabled by the World’s Largest Aircraft

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 18, 2024

Radia, founded in 2016, publicly launched today with plans to meet this challenge by designing, building and operating the world’s largest aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Radia, founded in 2016, publicly launched today with plans to meet this challenge by designing, building and operating the world’s largest aircraft.
  • This unique aircraft will enable the deployment of the largest and best-performing wind turbines of the present and future to locations currently inaccessible to wind energy at a scale and speed that was previously impossible.
  • Radia’s aircraft, called WindRunner™, will be able to fly large turbine blades and other components directly to wind farm sites.
  • In addition, Radia will lead onshore wind energy expansion in partnership with industry leaders, and work with development partners to create new onshore wind farms.

MiQ Advances Methane Emissions Transparency in Natural Gas Exports with Groundbreaking Supply Chain Protocol

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MiQ, the not-for-profit global leader in methane emissions certification and transparent methane emissions intensity data, has unveiled a pioneering Supply Chain Protocol at CERAWeek 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MiQ, the not-for-profit global leader in methane emissions certification and transparent methane emissions intensity data, has unveiled a pioneering Supply Chain Protocol at CERAWeek 2024.
  • This framework aims to equip buyers, importers and end-users with in-depth methane emissions intensity data for the entire natural gas supply chain.
  • "If we are serious about achieving the Global Methane Pledge's goal of a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030, MiQ's Supply Chain Protocol enables stakeholders to choose the most reliable emissions data, construct comprehensive supply chain profiles and purchase lower-emission gas with confidence, while ensuring data comparability throughout the process," said Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ.
  • The Supply Chain Protocol aligns with MiQ's mission to support the energy transition by bringing clarity to methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry.

More energy and natural resource executives expect world to reach net zero by 2060 or later as it gets more difficult to generate returns

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Confidence in the world's ability to achieve net zero by 2050 looks to be eroding as it becomes even more difficult to ensure adequate investment returns and progress diverges across a fragmenting world. Bain & Company's fourth annual Energy & Natural Resource Executive Survey shows an increasing percentage of industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 or later—with 62% sharing this sentiment in 2024 versus 54% in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bain & Company's fourth annual Energy & Natural Resource Executive Survey shows an increasing percentage of industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 or later—with 62% sharing this sentiment in 2024 versus 54% in 2023.
  • "This year's survey found that energy and natural resource companies have not dampened ambitions for their transition-oriented growth businesses.
  • However, customers' willingness to pay is a growing issue, as is the ability to generate adequate return on investment (ROI) in energy transition-oriented projects.
  • Despite energy and natural resource companies' continued investments in decarbonization, about 62% of executives now anticipate the world will reach net zero by 2060 or later, up from 54% in last year's survey.

Thiozen Announces Participation at CERAWeek 2024

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

PASADENA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thiozen, the first company ever to produce clean hydrogen from "sour gas" waste streams, today announced that the company's CEO, Ryan Gillis, will participate at CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global – the world's preeminent energy conference.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thiozen , the first company ever to produce clean hydrogen from "sour gas" waste streams, today announced that the company's CEO, Ryan Gillis, will participate at CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global – the world's preeminent energy conference.
  • "I'm excited to join other technology leaders as we discuss new ways to drive discovery, innovation, and collaboration – both within Thiozen's focus area and beyond," said Gillis.
  • "Thiozen is dedicated to transforming the energy industry by developing a next-generation hydrogen production platform that we believe will both cut costs and decarbonize global oil and gas production."
  • CERAWeek: Multidimensional Energy Transition: Markets, Climate, Technology and Geopolitics brings together global leaders to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Williams Executives to Speak at CERAWeek 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Williams (NYSE: WMB) President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Armstrong and members of the Williams leadership team will join the world’s energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities at the 42nd annual CERAWeek presented by S&P Global, to be held March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • Williams (NYSE: WMB) President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Armstrong and members of the Williams leadership team will join the world’s energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities at the 42nd annual CERAWeek presented by S&P Global, to be held March 18-22 in Houston.
  • Mr. Armstrong will participate in a plenary session with other esteemed energy industry leaders to discuss The Future Role of Natural Gas in a Low Carbon World on Wednesday, March 20 at 8:30 a.m. CDT.
  • The session will focus on natural gas in an evolving energy mix and how producers and midstream providers are applying their core competencies toward a long-term energy transition.
  • Micheal Dunn, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will speak on the panel Big Infrastructure: Executing Amid Challenges

Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. to Present at CERAWeek 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. (“Verde”) (NASDAQ: VGAS) today announced that Ernest Miller, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at CERAWeek 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. (“Verde”) (NASDAQ: VGAS) today announced that Ernest Miller, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at CERAWeek 2024.
  • CERAWeek, the world’s premier energy event, is to be held March 18-22, 2024 at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas.
  • CERAWeek 2024 will explore strategies for a multidimensional, multispeed and multifuel energy transition.
  • Mr. Miller is scheduled to present at CERAWeek’s Innovation Agora on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Bill Gates to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Gates will be among the speakers at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login

MiQ announces participation at CERAWeek 2024

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

LONDON , March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MiQ has today announced that its CEO Georges Tijbosch will participate at CERAWeek 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON , March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MiQ has today announced that its CEO Georges Tijbosch will participate at CERAWeek 2024.
  • CERAWeek is one of the world's biggest events for the energy and utilities industries.
  • It brings together global leaders to discuss and advance new ideas, insights, and solutions to the challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.
  • The event is being held in Houston, Texas from Monday 18 March to Friday 22 March.

US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will deliver a plenary address to delegates at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login