United States Trade and Development Agency

USISPF, ReNew and the Consulate General of India Bring Together Business and Government Leaders to Discuss U.S.- India Climate Partnership

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.

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  • The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.
  • The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global transition to clean energy.
  • The increased collaboration reflects across areas pertaining to energy supply chains, finance, business partnerships, and R&D.
  • The group outlined that the priority is to help expedite nations and communities to meet their 2030 targets for reducing emissions.

Iteris Chosen to Support Intelligent Transportation Systems Project in Mérida, Mexico

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727917485/en/
    Iteris Chosen to Support Intelligent Transportation Systems Project in Mérida, Mexico (Photo: Business Wire)
    This technical assistance activity provided by USTDA to the grantee, Instituto de Movilidad y Desarrollo Urbano Territorial (IMDUT), is intended to update the bus control and monitoring center, and advance the transition to electric buses for Mérida’s public transportation fleet.
  • In this phase of the project, Iteris will support the selection and deployment of ITS technologies that will be critical to achieve the project’s objectives.
  • Iteris is a subconsultant to Nathan Associates, LLC , a trusted global partner for providing analytic and economic solutions worldwide, who was awarded the USTDA Mérida ITS Modernization project.
  • “We are thrilled to have been chosen to support this important international initiative,” said Moe Zarean, general manager of mobility operations services at Iteris.

Central American Bank for Economic Integration and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency will work to boost trade and cooperation in the region

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Washington, D.C., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In order to facilitate cooperation and the development of projects to benefit the countries of the region, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen economic, trade and investment relations.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In order to facilitate cooperation and the development of projects to benefit the countries of the region, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen economic, trade and investment relations.
  • The agreement was signed by CABEI's Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi, and the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Enoh T. Ebong.
  • USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
  • Together with its member countries, CABEI works to identify opportunities for attracting investment in strategic sectors, such as sustainable mobility, blue economy, innovation, and technology linked to the trade sector.

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. Provides Corporate Update

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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    Management has always taken a conservative approach to managing the Companys resources in order to conserve cash to protect shareholder value.
  • In addition, the Company tripled its revenue in the last year from $558,000 in 2021 to $1,665,000 in 2022.
  • The Desmet Ballestra Group is a strategic partner of Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (CTi) since 2010 and licensee of the company's vegetable oil refining technology.
  • The agreement provides for a $500,000 annual licensing fee and is set to expire on October 1, 2024.

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. to Launch Water Remediation Pilot and Feasibility Study in South Africa

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The FS project is sponsored by the University of Cape Towns (UCT) Future Water Institute through its research site based at the Water Hub, Franschhoek, in the Western Cape of South Africa.

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  • The FS project is sponsored by the University of Cape Towns (UCT) Future Water Institute through its research site based at the Water Hub, Franschhoek, in the Western Cape of South Africa.
  • The FS goal is to identify water intensive users as initial models for replication based on similar demand/supply.
  • The proposed CVAT Water Remediation Pilot Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan will provide US-made replicable models for sustainable water management/distribution that address adverse water-related risks and challenges prevalent in South Africa and emerging markets around the world.
  • The CVAT water remediation technology is available as a H2O Cav-Unit (short for Water Cavitation Unit).

NuScale Power Signs Agreement with Nuclearelectrica and Owner of Preferred Site for First SMR Site in Romania

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Monday, May 23, 2022

NuScale Power LLC (NuScale) announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Romanias state nuclear power corporation S.N.

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  • NuScale Power LLC (NuScale) announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Romanias state nuclear power corporation S.N.
  • Nuclearelectrica S.A. (Nuclearelectrica) to conduct engineering studies, technical reviews, and licensing and permitting activities at a site in Doicesti, Romania that is the preferred location for the deployment of the first NuScale VOYGR power plant.
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    The announcement is a key advancement of NuScale and Nuclearelectricas teaming agreement signed last year, under which NuScale and Nuclearelectrica are taking steps toward deploying a first NuScale VOYGR-6 (6-module), 462 MWe, power plant in Romania.
  • The study was performed by U.S. firm Sargent & Lundy, and identified several potential suitable sites, including the Doicesti, Romania site, which Nuclearelectrica has determined to be the preferred location for the first SMR deployment.

Delta Offshore Energy Americas Subsidiary Receives USTDA Grant to Enable Green Projects in Vietnam

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Friday, May 20, 2022

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to DOE Americas LLC via its affiliate, Mekong Clean Energy Infrastructure Co., Ltd. (MCEI) in Vietnam.

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  • The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to DOE Americas LLC via its affiliate, Mekong Clean Energy Infrastructure Co., Ltd. (MCEI) in Vietnam.
  • The grant provides endorsement by the U.S. government to provide affordable and reliable clean energy to the country and people of Vietnam, said Ian Nguyen, Managing Director, Delta Offshore Energy.
  • Black & Veatch Management Consulting LLC (Black & Veatch) was represented by its vice president and senior managing director, Deepa Poduval, and Delta Offshore Energy Americas LLC was represented by managing director Bobby Quintos.
  • The USTDA grant also supports very good American jobs at home and levels the playing field for U.S. companies to compete abroad, Delta Offshore Energy Americas, LLCs Quintos said.

InSync Training Announces Virtual Training Certifications and Services Expansion to Australia

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of International Commerce, approved InSync Training's State Trade Expansion Program funded in part through and grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support was for eBook and video production for the Australian Institute of Training and Development, AITD 2022 Conference, sponsored by InSync Training, a WEConnect International certified woman-owned business headquartered in Portsmouth, NH.

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  • The support was for eBook and video production for the Australian Institute of Training and Development, AITD 2022 Conference, sponsored by InSync Training , a WEConnect International certified woman-owned business headquartered in Portsmouth, NH.
  • "AITD was thrilled to work with InSync Training to deliver our largest virtual conference to date, AITD 2022.
  • As an industry leader in virtual training, InSync were the perfect partner to provide value, insight, and practical services to our audience of L&D professionals across Australia and beyond.
  • InSync has a 20-year history of providing virtual training facilitation, production and design services and has begun expanding into Europe, Asia, and Australia.

GridMarket Announces Funding From the United States Trade and Development Agency to Transition the Kingdom of Tonga to Renewable Generation

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The grant was facilitated and secured by GridMarket, with support from government and utility stakeholders on the ground in Tonga.

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  • The grant was facilitated and secured by GridMarket, with support from government and utility stakeholders on the ground in Tonga.
  • Funds will accelerate critical technical, regulatory, and financial development work that will lay the foundation for optimized renewable energy installations across Tongas four main islands.
  • Today, we are excited to celebrate this crucial milestone in Tongas journey to 100% renewable energy generation.
  • Through this grant-funded development work and GridMarkets subsequent procurement process, Tongas forecasted renewable penetration will exceed 100% of current demand.

Dastur Successfully Completes Techno-Economic Feasibility of India’s Largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the IOCL Koyali Refinery

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Dastur International, Inc. and Dastur Energy (Dastur) announced the successful completion of the Techno-Economic Feasibility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limiteds (IOCL) Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the 13.7 mtpa Koyali refinery in Gujarat, India.

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  • Dastur International, Inc. and Dastur Energy (Dastur) announced the successful completion of the Techno-Economic Feasibility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limiteds (IOCL) Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the 13.7 mtpa Koyali refinery in Gujarat, India.
  • The carbon capture solution designed by Dastur would allow IOCL to substantially decarbonize its HGU operations and support IOCLs strategy of producing clean hydrogen.
  • With carbon accounting likely to become a reality in developing carbon markets, this carbon capture project can be expected to provide a competitive advantage to IOCL in the form of carbon credits in the international markets.
  • The carbon capture system designed by Dastur provides IOCL with an integrated solution across the carbon value chain, enabling industrial-scale carbon capture and disposition.