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Hexagon Digital Wave signs Long Term Agreement for equipment and services with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The agreement covers the supply and service of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing equipment and services globally.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement covers the supply and service of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing equipment and services globally.
  • The UE testing equipment will be used globally for requalification of Type 1 metallic cylinders used in various industrial and medical applications.
  • The newly signed agreement confirms Hexagon Digital Wave's position as a long-term supplier to LG&E.
  • "This agreement reflects the further strengthening of our business relationship with the great team at Linde Gas & Equipment," says George Siedlecki, CEO of Hexagon Digital Wave.

Hexagon Digital Wave signs Long Term Agreement for equipment and services with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The agreement covers the supply and service of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing equipment and services globally.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement covers the supply and service of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing equipment and services globally.
  • The UE testing equipment will be used globally for requalification of Type 1 metallic cylinders used in various industrial and medical applications.
  • The newly signed agreement confirms Hexagon Digital Wave's position as a long-term supplier to LG&E.
  • "This agreement reflects the further strengthening of our business relationship with the great team at Linde Gas & Equipment," says George Siedlecki, CEO of Hexagon Digital Wave.

BrightNight Brings Leading Portfolio of Renewables to Kentucky

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next generation and global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, is expanding its horizons in Kentucky. The company currently has an approximately 2,000 MW development portfolio across Kentucky, several projects under advanced development, and continues to develop meaningful partnerships to grow its investment across the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • The company currently has an approximately 2,000 MW development portfolio across Kentucky, several projects under advanced development, and continues to develop meaningful partnerships to grow its investment across the Commonwealth.
  • This PPA adds to a growing list of recent agreements signed between BrightNight and its customers, as the company accelerates its portfolio buildout.
  • The BrightNight project is located in western Kentucky and has reached several development milestones.
  • With the current portfolio across Kentucky and projects in development, the estimated total statewide investment impact from BrightNight construction of this portfolio is estimated at over $400 million dollars and will generate significant tax revenues for the state and localities.

SEEM Board Meeting and Annual Meeting of Participants and Stakeholders to be held May 25

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ATLANTA, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) will hold its Board Meeting and Annual Meeting of Participants and Stakeholders on May 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) will hold its Board Meeting and Annual Meeting of Participants and Stakeholders on May 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET.
  • The entire meeting will be available through a live webcast of the conference call by clicking on the appropriate audio link.
  • The Stakeholders and Participants portion of the meeting will immediately precede the Members portion.
  • SEEM is a simple but powerful structure designed to facilitate intra-hour transactions utilizing unused transmission capacity to achieve cost savings.

Churchill Downs Racetrack Announces 2023 Kentucky Derby Partnerships

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Churchill Downs Racetrack is excited to announce a dynamic lineup of partners and licensees for the 149th Kentucky Derby, with new partnerships and renewals including Brown-Forman brands: Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Finlandia, Tequila Herradura; BMW of North America, White Claw, FanDuel, vineyard vines, AT&T, Third Time Entertainment, Ford's Garage, Romero Britto, and Paramount Network's "Yellowstone."

Key Points: 
  • "The Kentucky Derby is where global trends meet traditions in authentic, inspiring and impactful ways," said Casey Ramage, Churchill Downs Racetrack's Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships.
  • The 2023 new Kentucky Derby partners, licensees and activations include:
    Tequila Herradura will serve Derby-inspired tequila cocktails and provide Instagramable moments for guests to capture their Kentucky Derby experiences.
  • AT&T joins as the first preferred Fiber Internet partner of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
  • LG&E returns this year to focus support on the ongoing renewable energy initiatives by Churchill Downs Racetrack as the first green energy partner of the Kentucky Derby.

LG&E and KU, EPRI, University of Kentucky, begin industry-leading research

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Friday, March 31, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ground-breaking energy research that could lead to the first-of-its-kind deployment of carbon-capture technology at a natural gas combined-cycle power plant is now underway in Kentucky. The research involves collaboration among PPL Corporation subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU); independent, non-profit energy R&D institute EPRI; and the University of Kentucky (UK). Engineering, construction and project management company Bechtel and the University of Michigan are also participating.

Key Points: 
  • The research involves collaboration among PPL Corporation subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU); independent, non-profit energy R&D institute EPRI ; and the University of Kentucky (UK).
  • Engineering, construction and project management company Bechtel and the University of Michigan are also participating.
  • The NGCC, known as CR7, has been in operation since 2015 and is one of just two NGCCs in the country awarded DOE research funding.
  • The two have partnered on carbon capture research since 2005; built and operate Kentucky's largest carbon capture system at E.W.

PPL Corporation remains confident in its Kentucky generation investment plans and overall business outlook despite Kentucky Senate Bill 4 becoming law

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Friday, March 24, 2023

ALLENTOWN, Pa., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) reaffirmed the generation investment plans of its subsidiaries, Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU), and its overall business outlook despite a new law passed in Kentucky that requires the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) to approve the retirement of fossil-fuel-fired electric generation units.

Key Points: 
  • The plan is the least-cost option to continue to serve LG&E and KU customers' energy needs responsibly, reliably and affordably.
  • Additional details regarding LG&E and KU's generation replacement strategy can be found on the utilities' website at www.lge-ku.com/future .
  • We're confident that our plan exceeds the standards set out by this new law and is the best path forward for our customers.
  • Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company Partner with Enel X Way to Increase Public Electric Vehicle Charging Access in Kentucky

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X Way North America , the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, recently signed a contract with Kentucky's largest utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company.

Key Points: 
  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X Way North America , the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, recently signed a contract with Kentucky's largest utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company.
  • The five-year agreement, awarded through the utilities' competitive bidding process, will provide LG&E and KU with DC fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, software, and operations and maintenance services.
  • The first phase of the project will include four locations to be determined by LG&E and KU in 2023 and will provide EV drivers with access to eight Enel X Way 350-kilowatt (kW) DC fast charging stations, capable of simultaneous charging.
  • Around 30 businesses throughout Kentucky, comprising over 23 megawatts (MWs), benefit from this program.

Geocycle and Holcim Awarded Contract with Kentucky's Largest Utilities

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Holcim will market fly ash produced by LG&E and KU for use in cement and concrete applications.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim will market fly ash produced by LG&E and KU for use in cement and concrete applications.
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geocycle LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holcim (US) Inc., announced today the signing of a multi-year contract with Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) Company and Kentucky Utilities (KU) Company for the sustainable use of fly ash.
  • Under the contract, Geocycle and Holcim will market 175,000 to 250,000 short tons of fly ash annually via truck, rail and river barges through Holcim's vast network of terminals and customers.
  • It will be used to produce blended cements and support Holcim's CO2 reduction goals and clinker extension.

EQS-News: Linde Buys Out Stake in One of the Largest U.S. Independent Packaged Gas Distributors

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Independent Packaged Gas Distributors

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  • Independent Packaged Gas Distributors
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Linde Buys Out Stake in One of the Largest U.S.
  • Independent Packaged Gas Distributors
    Woking, UK, January 6, 2022 – Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) announced today it has acquired the remaining interests in nexAir, LLC, one of the largest independent packaged gas distributors in the United States with 2022 sales of approximately $400 million.
  • Linde’s wholly owned subsidiary Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) has held a minority interest in nexAir since 2012.