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Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 679 MWp / 1 GWh Oberon Solar + Storage Project in California

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) today announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project, located in Riverside County, California.

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  • Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) today announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project, located in Riverside County, California.
  • The Oberon project generates 679 MWp/500 MWac of reliable solar energy, enough to power over 207,000 homes a year, and features 250 MW/1 GWh of co-located storage.
  • The project was built with First Solar modules from Ohio, NX Horizon smart solar trackers from Nextracker, and American-made structural steel.
  • “The Oberon project is much more than a new source of clean power for California.

Oberon Fuels Appoints First CFO and New COO to Accelerate Renewable Fuels Growth

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oberon Fuels, a renewable fuels leader, today welcomed four new executives to help guide the company to new heights. The company hired its first Chief Financial Officer Ann Anthony and new Chief Operating Officer Derek Winkel to drive the company's rapid growth. Both Anthony and Winkel will play critical roles in growing the business as it scales up the commercializations of its renewable DME and methanol.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oberon Fuels , a renewable fuels leader, today welcomed four new executives to help guide the company to new heights.
  • The company hired its first Chief Financial Officer Ann Anthony and new Chief Operating Officer Derek Winkel to drive the company's rapid growth.
  • Both Anthony and Winkel will play critical roles in growing the business as it scales up the commercializations of its renewable DME and methanol.
  • "Ann and Derek have played pivotal roles building clean energy leaders while engineering successful returns for investors," added Elliot Anise-Hicks, Oberon Fuels co-founder and CTO.

NEW BELGIUM BREWING ANNOUNCES SHAUN BELONGIE AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Belgium Brewing announced that Shaun Belongie, New Belgium's Chief Marketing Officer of 5 years, will become its next Chief Executive Officer and lead the business into its next chapter as a trailblazer in the beer industry while continuing to strengthen its human-powered business practices. 

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  • FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Belgium Brewing announced that Shaun Belongie, New Belgium's Chief Marketing Officer of 5 years, will become its next Chief Executive Officer and lead the business into its next chapter as a trailblazer in the beer industry while continuing to strengthen its human-powered business practices.
  • "New Belgium Brewing is a special place, powered by the best people in the business.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Shaun as the next CEO of New Belgium," said Sam Fischer.
  • Belongie will step in the CEO role immediately, and the organization will be sharing details in the near future on plans for filling the vacant Chief Marketing Officer role.

An Historic Milestone for Oberon Wines: Winemaker Tony Coltrin Sees 50 Plus Harvests & Expansion to Paso Robles

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NAPA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oberon Wines, rooted in the Napa Valley, is proud to announce a significant occasion in its history. Winemaker Tony Coltrin, celebrates a half century of winemaking with an expansion from Napa to the acclaimed Paso Robles region.

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  • Winemaker Tony Coltrin, celebrates a half century of winemaking with an expansion from Napa to the acclaimed Paso Robles region.
  • Amidst the ongoing harvest currently underway in Napa Valley, Oberon Wines is delighted to toast to an extraordinary milestone for both its head winemaker and the winery itself.
  • This past summer, Oberon Wines released its 2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc from winemaker Tony Coltrin's 50th harvest.
  • Oberon Wines current offerings include a Carneros Chardonnay, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon, and now, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

Distinguished Veteran and Strategic Leader Ken Diller Joins Millennium Corporation as Vice President of Business Development

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Kenneth Diller to its leadership team.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Kenneth Diller to its leadership team.
  • A highly accomplished veteran with a stellar career spanning over two decades in the U.S. Army, Ken brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization.
  • His dedication, leadership, and contributions to national security earned him numerous accolades and a reputation as a seasoned strategist and manager.
  • At Fulcrum, Ken served as the Vice President of Growth, overseeing initiatives supporting the military and federal government.

Bell’s Embraces Changing of the Seasons with Launch of Oberon Eclipse

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

COMSTOCK, Mich., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bells’ Brewery announces their first nationally distributed launch for their newest seasonal ale - Oberon Eclipse.

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  • COMSTOCK, Mich., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bells’ Brewery announces their first nationally distributed launch for their newest seasonal ale - Oberon Eclipse.
  • Oberon Eclipse will also be available in Bell’s latest seasonal variety pack, along with Two Hearted IPA, Big Hearted, and Best Brown.
  • Oberon Eclipse is our way of embracing those longer nights and colder temperatures,” said Scott Powell, Director of Marketing for Bell’s Brewery.
  • “Oberon continues to be a top-performer here in the Midwest, and our retailer and distributor partners rely on that seasonal release.

U.S. Department of Energy, Sunvapor and Oberon Fuels Aim to Unlock Zero-Emission Renewable Fuel Production with Test of Novel Solar Steam & Battery Technology

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a demonstration of Sunvapor’s solar steam and thermal battery technology to further lower the Carbon Intensity (CI) of the renewable dimethyl ether (DME) produced by Oberon Fuels at its Maverick Innovation Center in Brawley, California. The demonstration project will reduce the amount of natural gas currently used during production and replace it with zero-emission solar heat.

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  • The demonstration project will reduce the amount of natural gas currently used during production and replace it with zero-emission solar heat.
  • The low-carbon fuel is blended into traditional fossil propane and stored, distributed and used in existing propane equipment and engines without modification.
  • Sunvapor’s solar thermal platform harnesses the solar energy to produce steam at the high temperature and pressure required by the Oberon process.
  • By reducing the use of natural gas, Oberon Fuels will further reduce the carbon intensity of the finished fuel.

Three SOLV Energy PV and BESS Sites Receive Top-Level Safety Recognition

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three SOLV Energy projects in California were recognized as workplace safety and health leaders through the California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP) for non-fixed construction sites. Cal/VPP is Cal/OSHA's top-level safety and leadership program recognizing employers who have voluntarily managed outstanding safety and health programs.

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  • The Arica, Oberon 1-2 and Victory Pass PV and BESS sites were recognized as Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Construction partners.
  • SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three SOLV Energy projects in California were recognized as workplace safety and health leaders through the California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP) for non-fixed construction sites.
  • Cal/VPP is Cal/OSHA's top-level safety and leadership program recognizing employers who have voluntarily managed outstanding safety and health programs.
  • The VPP-Construction participants are Victory Pass PV & BESS, Arica PV & BESS and Oberon 1-2 PV & BESS, all located in Desert Center, CA.

SOLV Energy Recognized as Workplace Safety Program Leader in California

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Friday, May 12, 2023

SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SOLV Energy, an EPC contractor and services provider for the PV solar, high voltage and energy storage markets, received a Golden Gate recognition from Cal/OSHA. Golden Gate is one of four structured partner programs from Cal/OSHA recognizing effective workplace safety and health programs among California employers.

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  • SOLV Energy received a Golden Gate designation recognizing effective workplace safety and health programs among California employers.
  • Golden Gate is one of four structured partner programs from Cal/OSHA recognizing effective workplace safety and health programs among California employers.
  • "Safety is embedded into our culture at SOLV Energy," said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy.
  • In the coming months, SOLV Energy will pursue California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP) designation for its Desert Center solar sites.

DCC Energy and Oberon Fuels to Boost Renewable Dimethyl Ether Production to Reduce Emissions of European LPG Market

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Once adequate feedstocks and appropriate sites have been established Oberon will construct and operate the renewable DME production facilities and DCC Energy will commit to buying Oberon’s renewable DME as an offtake partner.

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  • Once adequate feedstocks and appropriate sites have been established Oberon will construct and operate the renewable DME production facilities and DCC Energy will commit to buying Oberon’s renewable DME as an offtake partner.
  • DCC Energy will lead with energy by supplying its customers with significant volumes of renewable DME to help them to decarbonise.
  • Leveraging that same LPG infrastructure, Oberon Fuels could meet the growing demand for renewable hydrogen by converting renewable DME into renewable hydrogen with its proprietary DME-to-hydrogen reformer technology.
  • DCC Energy could use its existing LPG tanks, trucks and workforce to move renewable hydrogen in the future.