Latin American Integration Association

Lightbridge Announces U.S. Department of Energy Award to Texas A&M University to Study Fuel Performance of Lightbridge Fuel in a NuScale SMR

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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The study will consist of a comprehensive characterization of the performance of Lightbridge Fuel™ inside a small modular reactor (“SMR”) designed by industry leader NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR).

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  • The study will consist of a comprehensive characterization of the performance of Lightbridge Fuel™ inside a small modular reactor (“SMR”) designed by industry leader NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR).
  • Structural Integrity Associates (“SI”) will perform the thermal evaluation of Lightbridge Fuel in the SMR using its PEGASUS simulation software, a next generation fuel evaluation and design optimization tool.
  • The study will generate unique sets of experimental data of friction factor, flow, and heat transfer behavior under normal and off-normal conditions.
  • We believe that this project will provide valuable insights into the performance of Lightbridge Fuel™ in NuScale SMRs and will help to pave the way for the widespread adoption of this next-generation nuclear fuel technology.”

Structural Integrity Associates and C2C Technical Services Announce the Formation of SI Solutions in Partnership with Jumana Capital

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Structural Integrity Associates ("SI") www.structint.com , a leading specialty engineering consultant in the power and utility industry, and C2C Technical Services ("C2C") www.c2ctechnicalservices.com , a leading electrical engineering and electrical field service company, are pleased to announce the formation of SI Solutions, LLC ("SI Solutions") in partnership with Jumana Capital ("Jumana") www.jumanacapital.com , a Houston, TX-based private investment firm specializing in partnerships with entrepreneur led companies.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Structural Integrity Associates ("SI") www.structint.com , a leading specialty engineering consultant in the power and utility industry, and C2C Technical Services ("C2C") www.c2ctechnicalservices.com , a leading electrical engineering and electrical field service company, are pleased to announce the formation of SI Solutions, LLC ("SI Solutions") in partnership with Jumana Capital ("Jumana") www.jumanacapital.com , a Houston, TX-based private investment firm specializing in partnerships with entrepreneur led companies.
  • SI Solutions will be a leading provider of power and infrastructure engineering, testing, and maintenance services.
  • SI Solutions will be a leading provider of mission-critical power and infrastructure engineering, testing, and maintenance services focused on existing assets.
  • The leadership team of SI Solutions will be comprised of the management teams of both SI and C2C, including C2C founders Charles Roachell and Craig Miller.

Advanced Analysis & Resilience Expert Derrick Watkins Joins Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Derrick Watkins as a Principal to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities for mission-critical facilities and components in the defense, energy, health care, and aerospace sectors. He will join SGH's Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) division in Southern California, partnering closely with professionals across the firm while operating out of San Diego, CA. Derrick brings twenty-seven years of experience in the industry, specializing in seismic analysis for nonstructural components, such as heating, cooling, and piping systems; high-end structural analysis and finite-element modeling; and impact modeling analysis to assess extreme loading conditions.

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  • Dr. Watkins specializes in advanced analysis, impact modeling, and seismic assessment for mission-critical facilities and components.
  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Derrick Watkins as a Principal to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities for mission-critical facilities and components in the defense, energy, health care, and aerospace sectors.
  • Derrick brings twenty-seven years of experience in the industry, specializing in seismic analysis for nonstructural components, such as heating, cooling, and piping systems; high-end structural analysis and finite-element modeling; and impact modeling analysis to assess extreme loading conditions.
  • Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges.

Steve Sanghi to Succeed Current Impinj Board Chair This Year; Meera Rao Joins the Impinj Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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After chairing the board for the past eight years, I am delighted that our current director Steve Sanghi has agreed to serve as Impinjs next Board Chair.

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  • After chairing the board for the past eight years, I am delighted that our current director Steve Sanghi has agreed to serve as Impinjs next Board Chair.
  • Steves experience as the long-term CEO and current Executive Chair of Microchip brings an extraordinary level of knowledge and insight to Impinj.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Meera Rao to the Impinj board, said Mr. van Oppen.
  • Im excited to join the Impinj board at such a pivotal time in the companys growth trajectory, Ms. Rao commented.

Mexico Becomes Full Member of CAF, Builds Stronger Ties in Latin America

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Americas, Continents, Trade blocs, South America, United Nations General Assembly observers, Latin America, Economy of South America, Regionalism, Latin American Integration Association, Latin American integration, Andean Community, Laia

This will give Mexico greater access to long-term financial resources, technical cooperation for sustainable development and a permanent seat in the Board of Director of CAF, among other benefits.

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  • This will give Mexico greater access to long-term financial resources, technical cooperation for sustainable development and a permanent seat in the Board of Director of CAF, among other benefits.
  • CAF is an extraordinarily noble institution with the purpose of assisting in the development of countries, he said.
  • Mexico was the first non-Andean country to join CAF as a Series C shareholder in 1990, when the presidents of the Andean Community invited the member countries of the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA/ALADI) to join the bank.
  • Its historical evolution makes CAF one of the few success stories of integration in Latin America.

Mexico Becomes Full Member of CAF, Builds Stronger Ties in Latin America

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Americas, Continents, Trade blocs, South America, United Nations General Assembly observers, Latin America, Economy of South America, Regionalism, Latin American Integration Association, Latin American integration, Andean Community, Laia

This will give Mexico greater access to long-term financial resources, technical cooperation for sustainable development and a permanent seat in the Board of Director of CAF, among other benefits.

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  • This will give Mexico greater access to long-term financial resources, technical cooperation for sustainable development and a permanent seat in the Board of Director of CAF, among other benefits.
  • CAF is an extraordinarily noble institution with the purpose of assisting in the development of countries, he said.
  • Mexico was the first non-Andean country to join CAF as a Series C shareholder in 1990, when the presidents of the Andean Community invited the member countries of the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA/ALADI) to join the bank.
  • Its historical evolution makes CAF one of the few success stories of integration in Latin America.