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Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Utilities, State, Local, Alternative Energy, Energy, Maritime, Transport, SBMT, Ecosystem, Business development, Wind, Commerce, Inflation, Empire Wind, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, Veteran, NYCEDC, BCTC, Partnership, Grid Systems, BOND, MWBE, OSW, Woman, Project Labor Agreement, Workforce, General Electric, Economic development, Empire State, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Integration, Skanska, Housing, New Yorker, Health, PLA, Environment, Greater New York, Empire, NYCHA, Renewable energy

The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.

Key Points: 
  • The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.
  • This first-of-its-kind PLA for Equinor is a commitment to building SBMT responsibly with the help of New York’s highly skilled union construction workforce.
  • “As the hub for Empire Wind, SBMT will play a transformational role in the development of the offshore wind industry and deliver more than renewable energy generated off New York’s shores.
  • The local union affiliates represent approximately 100,000 union construction workers in the New York City region.

Avangrid Submits Multiple Proposals for Transformative New England Wind Projects to Regional Offshore Wind Solicitation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Environmental Policy, Utilities, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Alternative Energy, Energy, State, Local, Environment, Labor, Green Technology, Climate Change, Public Policy, Government, Biophysical environment, Davit, Climate, Salem Harbor, City, Wind, Carbon, RFP, Commerce, EJ, Vineyard, Project, Partnership, BGS, Education, ROD, Bureau, Tenant, Economic development, Project Labor Agreement, Workforce, Primary energy, Greater Bridgeport, Hand, Commonwealth, Electricity, OIC, Climate change, Organization, COP, Large, Brayton Point Power Station, Student, Climate change mitigation, SOV, Family, Economics, Port, Chamber, PLA, MOU, Construction, Natural Resources, Crowley Maritime, BPS, Edison Chouest Offshore, Town, Flood, Diversity, Environmental justice, Heart, Salem Port, Geography, AGR, Multimedia, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today submitted multiple proposals for mature, transformative New England Wind projects to the Massachusetts-Connecticut-Rhode Island multi-state solicitation for offshore wind power.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today submitted multiple proposals for mature, transformative New England Wind projects to the Massachusetts-Connecticut-Rhode Island multi-state solicitation for offshore wind power.
  • Avangrid submitted a bid for New England Wind 1, a second bid for New England Wind 1 and 2 combined, and additional bids for single-state procurements in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
  • “In powering up the first-in-the-nation Vineyard Wind 1 project, Avangrid proved that American offshore wind is possible.
  • New England Wind 1 will create more than 4,400 full-time equivalent jobs, and bring $3 billion of direct investment to the region.

Danimer Scientific Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technology, Science, Other Energy, Other Manufacturing, Utilities, Packaging, Recycling, Alternative Energy, Energy, Green Technology, Chemicals, Plastics, Research, Other Technology, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Environment, PLA, PHA, Conference, Growth, Danimer Scientific, Webcast, Senior, DNMR, Investment, Video game

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced preliminary results for its fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced preliminary results for its fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2023.
  • Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2023 Results:
    Preliminary total revenue was $10.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to revenue of $15.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Preliminary Adjusted EBITDA was $(10.7) million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $(8.6) million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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3D Printing Canada/USA Joins Forces with RobotShop Marketplace

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Other Retail, Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Internet, Engineering, Hardware, PLA, Communication, Partnership, Education, Nylon, 3D, CNC, ABS, Plastic, API, Printing, 3D printing

RobotShop.com, the world's leading source of robotics technology, and 3D Printing Canada/USA, a premier provider of 3D printing technology in North America, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will significantly expand the RobotShop Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • RobotShop.com, the world's leading source of robotics technology, and 3D Printing Canada/USA, a premier provider of 3D printing technology in North America, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will significantly expand the RobotShop Marketplace.
  • 3D Printing Canada/USA, known for its high-quality 3D printers and filaments, brings to the table a wealth of experience in professional and home-based 3D printer maintenance, supplies, and training.
  • Chris Niedojadlo, Director of Sales at 3D Printing Canada/USA, added, "Joining forces with RobotShop represents a significant milestone for us.
  • 3D Printing Canada/USA, a subsidiary of N3 Technologies Inc., is a leading provider of 3D printing technology in Canada and the USA.

M&G Champions Sustainability as Official Stationery Partner at Boao Forum for Asia

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Carbon, PLA, Climate change, Organization, Conference, Forest Stewardship Council, M&G Stationery, Starch, Partnership, School, Lead, Research, Attitude, FSC, Biodiversity, Green, GRS, Boao Forum for Asia, M&G, BFA, Biomass

M&G has been the forum's official stationery supplier since 2005.

Key Points: 
  • M&G has been the forum's official stationery supplier since 2005.
  • As part of this partnership, M&G set up a Green Office Zone at the venue, offering top-quality office supplies and sustainable stationery products.
  • In response to the call for low-carbon transformation, M&G prepared eco-friendly stationery kits for the attendees.
  • M&G is the leading player in the Chinese stationery market, leading in business scale, profitability, distribution coverage, research and product development.

Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, FMI, PLA, Development, Growth, Sample, Environment, Agriculture, SRF, Food, Nanyang Technological University, Research and development, Investment, Harvard University, Hospital, Cosmetics

NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

Key Points: 
  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, FMI, PLA, Development, Growth, Sample, Environment, Agriculture, SRF, Food, Nanyang Technological University, Research and development, Investment, Harvard University, Hospital, Cosmetics

NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

Key Points: 
  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Chapman Construction Group Awarded and Underway with Installation of 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 Project's Electrical Service Platform

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electricity, Wind, WBE, Laborer, PLA, Tier 1, ESP, Carbon, Woman, Atlantic Ocean, Project Labor Agreement, National Electrical Contractors Association, Greater Boston, CPR, HUET, Sandwich, Massachusetts, DBE, Multimedia, Bladt Industries, GWO, EPC, Construction

SANDWICH, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI), based in Sandwich, MA, has been awarded and is underway with construction operations associated with the completion of offshore construction, installation and commissioning of the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project's electrical service platform (ESP). The wind farm will be located approximately 14 miles southeast of Martha's Vineyard and 35 miles off the Cape Cod peninsula. CCGI is working as a labor consultant and subcontractor with Tier 1 EPCI contractors Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries in the construction of the substation. The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.

Key Points: 
  • The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The wind energy project's 3,200-ton electrical service platform was transported via ship to the offshore Vineyard Wind 1 site from Denmark, where the headquarters of EPC partners Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries are located.
  • With an 800MW capacity, Vineyard Wind 1 is expected to meet the electrical demands of more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts.
  • Chapman Construction Group, Inc. is a WBE, DBE, and Veteran-owned electrical contracting and general contracting company based in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

CARBIOS Active, the enzymatic solution for 100% compostable PLA, added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Well, FCS, Temperature, Marketing, FDA, Food, FCN, Senior advisor, Clermont-Ferrand, Euronext Growth, Certification, Microplastics, PLA, Textile, Foodservice, Drink, BPI, EPR, Retail

With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials that are sold in the United States and come into contact with food, including rigid and flexible packaging, and other applications.

Key Points: 
  • With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials that are sold in the United States and come into contact with food, including rigid and flexible packaging, and other applications.
  • PLA plastic which includes this unique enzymatic solution is certified for industrial and home composting.
  • CARBIOS Active was recently certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) , North America’s leading authority on compostable products and packaging.
  • Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS: “For CARBIOS, product safety is of utmost priority and we consider FCN from the FDA as the gold standard.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Avangrid’s New England Wind Lease Area

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, ROD, Sierra Club, FEIS, Bureau, Economic development, AGR, Commonwealth, Climate, Construction, Wind, BOEM, Equivalence relation, Carbon, Climate change, COP, PLA, Electricity, Vineyard, Vineyard Wind, FTE, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for its New England Wind lease area .

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for its New England Wind lease area .
  • The New England Wind lease area has the potential to provide approximately 2 Gigawatts to the region, enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses.
  • “Avangrid is grateful to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for its comprehensive environmental review of the New England Wind lease area – which has the potential to deliver approximately 2 Gigawatts of clean, reliable energy, power nearly 1 million households, and advance the region’s ambitious climate goals.
  • “Offshore wind holds immense potential to diversify our energy sources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create high-quality jobs in the clean energy sector.