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LSU Engineering Professor, Research Team Seek to Plug Orphan Wells Leaking Methane

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Nearly 450 of these wells were tagged “orphan” in 1994, which means they have been dormant and possibly leaking methane gas for nearly 30 years.

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  • Nearly 450 of these wells were tagged “orphan” in 1994, which means they have been dormant and possibly leaking methane gas for nearly 30 years.
  • Thanks to a $3 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering Professor Ipsita Gupta is working with a team of LSU researchers to find out which wells are leaking and measure their emissions before and after they are plugged.
  • One of the ways to accurately measure methane emissions in the state is to measure individual wells, which is being done by LSU Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Chair and Professor Kanchan Maiti.
  • “It will not only have an immediate impact on reducing methane emissions from orphan wells, which is an important health, safety, and environmental concern; plugging orphan wells will also be impactful for ongoing and future efforts on carbon dioxide storage as the CO2 will be safely sequestered underground if there are no leaking wells around.

Hyundai Opens World-Class Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Michigan

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The ceremony highlighted the capabilities and uniqueness of the new world-class safety laboratory that will help enhance the safety of Hyundai vehicles.

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  • The ceremony highlighted the capabilities and uniqueness of the new world-class safety laboratory that will help enhance the safety of Hyundai vehicles.
  • "Hyundai recognized the importance of expanding its hands-on field safety evaluation and investigation processes to help ensure the safety of our customers.
  • "Hyundai's new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Superior Township marks a significant investment in lowering traffic fatalities, increasing vehicle safety, and making communities around Michigan and the United States safer," said State of Michigan Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor).
  • "We applaud Hyundai's remarkable investment in the new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory, setting new standards in automotive safety," said Jonathan Smith, senior chief deputy director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

DNR Northeast State Park campground and day-use projects for Deer Creek and Rockport Reservoirs are complete!

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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WANSHIP, Utah, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dear fellow reservoir enthusiasts, Meridian Engineering is thrilled to share some exciting news about the completion of two new outdoor recreation areas. While working with the State of Utah-DFCM, and the Department of Natural Resources, Meridian's civil engineering division has finished two of four separate ongoing state-funded recreation projects. The first to the finish line is Rockport Reservoir's Cedar Point new day-use area that opened its gates September 2022. We recently celebrated its official ribbon cutting on July 6, 2023, adding 12 new scenic picnic sites, 10 pavilions, an access road, parking stalls including ADA stalls, and 2 new restrooms constructed by PRT Builders. Rockport Reservoir is located off SR-42 and is easily accessed by I-80 by turning right at the Wanship exit. This lake offers year-round recreation opportunities for fishing and camping.

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  • While working with the State of Utah-DFCM, and the Department of Natural Resources, Meridian's civil engineering division has finished two of four separate ongoing state-funded recreation projects.
  • The first to the finish line is Rockport Reservoir's Cedar Point new day-use area that opened its gates September 2022.
  • The new Fox Den campground at Deer Creek Reservoir recently celebrated its opening on July 12, 2023.
  • "This actually increased our camping opportunities by about a third," explained Deer Creek State Park Manager, Ranger Stephen Studebaker.

DTE Energy reports second quarter earnings

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Operating earnings for the second quarter 2023 were $206 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared with 2022 operating earnings of $171 million, or $0.88 per diluted share.

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  • Operating earnings for the second quarter 2023 were $206 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared with 2022 operating earnings of $171 million, or $0.88 per diluted share.
  • Reconciliations of reported earnings to operating earnings are included at the end of this news release.
  • DTE Energy recently reached a historic clean energy settlement agreement with stakeholders to transform energy generation and dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
  • "From ending the use of coal in 2032, to reducing future costs of our clean energy transformation by $2.5 billion, this plan is a roadmap to cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy for our customers."

SCRAM Systems Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Difference with SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® (SCRAM CAM®)

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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SCRAM Systems is proud to look back at some of the significant milestones of the first 20 years of SCRAM CAM:

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  • SCRAM Systems is proud to look back at some of the significant milestones of the first 20 years of SCRAM CAM:
    2003: The Michigan Department of Corrections recognized the efficacy of SCRAM CAM and became SCRAM Systems' first direct customer.
  • 2013: SCRAM Systems expanded its range of electronic monitoring products to meet diverse customer and client needs, prompting the rebranding from SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) to SCRAM CAM.
  • 2020: SCRAM CAM was rolled out in England and the Netherlands for those accused of alcohol-related offenses, giving SCRAM Systems a global presence.
  • Most importantly, SCRAM Systems celebrates the almost one million clients who have embarked on the path to sobriety with SCRAM CAM.

Graphex Technologies Receives Environmental Permit and Provides Updates on Michigan Developments

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited (collectively “Graphex”) (NYSE American: GRFX | HKSE: 6128) and a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite for use in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered batteries, today shared updates on its Warren processing facility and other developments in Michigan, highlighting its progress in creating a stable domestic supply chain to meet unprecedented national demand for graphite.

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  • Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited (collectively “Graphex”) (NYSE American: GRFX | HKSE: 6128) and a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite for use in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered batteries, today shared updates on its Warren processing facility and other developments in Michigan, highlighting its progress in creating a stable domestic supply chain to meet unprecedented national demand for graphite.
  • Graphex’s Warren site has secured the necessary environmental permit from the Air Quality Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, allowing this project to move forward with final design and equipment orders for the Warren site.
  • As major car manufacturers continue to make investments in Michigan to expand electrification, a localized end-to-end battery mineral supply chain nearby will be invaluable to reduce potential logistical challenges.
  • To learn more about these initiatives and more from Graphex Technologies, please visit www.graphexgroup.com

Holcim Alpena Cement Plant Opens New Tire-Derived Fuel Facility

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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"Holcim has invested more than $100 million in eco-friendly technologies at the Alpena plant in the last 15 years.

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  • "Holcim has invested more than $100 million in eco-friendly technologies at the Alpena plant in the last 15 years.
  • State and local representatives joined Holcim Alpena plant employees for a ribbon cutting on Thursday.
  • The Alpena Plant will begin using TDF to fuel approximately 10% of its thermal needs for operations.
  • "These improvements to the Holcim Alpena plant are a great example of a public-private partnership," said Hoitenga.

$35M Relief Fund Application Goes Live to Assist Small Michigan Nonprofits

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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LANSING, Mich., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to getting funds into the hands of Michigan small charitable nonprofit organizations that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund application is now live at MINonprofitRelief.org.

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  • MI Nonprofit Relief Fund deadline to apply is May 5, 2023
    LANSING, Mich., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to getting funds into the hands of Michigan small charitable nonprofit organizations that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund application is now live at MINonprofitRelief.org .
  • Nonprofits are required to complete the application to be considered, regardless of whether they previously filled out the "intent to apply" form.
  • "We received an overwhelmingly positive response during the 'intent to apply' phase from nonprofits expressing interest in the MI Nonprofit Relief Fund," said MNA President and CEO Kelley Kuhn.
  • Michigan's nonprofits have given so much to their communities every day, and this fund helps give back to those who give."

State of Illinois Awards Resultant 10-Year Google Public Sector Contract Vehicle

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Resultant, a leading consulting firm specializing in technology, data analytics and digital transformation and winner of the 2021 Google Cloud Industry Solution Partner of the Year for the Public Sector, announced recently that the State of Illinois has awarded the firm a 10-year joint purchase master contract to serve as the sole provider of Google Public Sector products and Google Public Sector professional services for any State of Illinois agency, board or commission, as well as any local government or public education institution in Illinois.

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  • Resultant, a leading consulting firm specializing in technology, data analytics and digital transformation and winner of the 2021 Google Cloud Industry Solution Partner of the Year for the Public Sector, announced recently that the State of Illinois has awarded the firm a 10-year joint purchase master contract to serve as the sole provider of Google Public Sector products and Google Public Sector professional services for any State of Illinois agency, board or commission, as well as any local government or public education institution in Illinois.
  • “We’re proud and excited to leverage the great work we’ve done in the public sector nationally for the great State of Illinois,” said Josh Wakefield, vice president of public sector services at Resultant.
  • “MSF&W is proud to partner with Resultant on the new Google Public Sector master contract in Illinois,” said Laurie King, president and CEO of MSF&W.
  • Resultant transitioned and supported the very first five states that adopted Google Public Sector products, and was recently named 2021 Google Cloud Industry Solution Partner of the Year for the Public Sector.

Hillsdale College Nimrod Education Center Director Receives National Wild Turkey Federation Award

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The National Wild Turkey Federation presented Hillsdale College Nimrod Education Center Director Al Stewart with a Special Recognition Award at the 50-year anniversary celebration in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Jan. 14.

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  • The National Wild Turkey Federation presented Hillsdale College Nimrod Education Center Director Al Stewart with a Special Recognition Award at the 50-year anniversary celebration in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Jan. 14.
  • “I am honored to be recognized by the National Wild Turkey Federation,” said Stewart.
  • “I am proud to work with so many outstanding individuals and organizations, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation, that are committed to hunting and angling through their spirit of sportsmanship and their respect for our natural resources.”
    The National Wild Turkey Federation is a membership organization that is dedicated to maintaining robust wild turkey populations; benefiting healthy forests, waterways, and communities; and championing the soul of the American hunting lifestyle.
  • “Al truly embodies the core of this award,” National Wild Turkey Federation Michigan State Chapter President Bert VanderWeele said.