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Under the UAE President's Directives, HH Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches First UAE Wind Program, Showcasing Low Wind Innovation

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The UAE Wind Program is expected to power over 23,000 UAE homes a year.

Key Points: 
  • The UAE Wind Program is expected to power over 23,000 UAE homes a year.
  • A 45 MW capacity wind farm plus 14 MWp (megawatt peak) solar farm has been developed on the island.
  • The other wind farm locations include the historical pearl-diving center, Delma Island (27MW) in Abu Dhabi, Al Sila, Abu Dhabi (27MW) and Al Halah, Fujairah (4.5MW).
  • Previously wind energy was not viable due to low wind speeds in the UAE, but innovations within climate technology and UAE-led expertise made wind power possible.

Masdar Launches UAE's first utility scale wind project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The 103.5 megawatt (MW) landmark project developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, demonstrates for the first time the latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale, adopting advances in material science and aerodynamics to make wind power possible in the country.

Key Points: 
  • The 103.5 megawatt (MW) landmark project developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, demonstrates for the first time the latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale, adopting advances in material science and aerodynamics to make wind power possible in the country.
  • The project marks the debut of cost-effective, large scale, utility wind power on the UAE's electricity grid, diversifying the country's energy mix and advancing its energy transition.
  • Previously wind energy was not viable due to low wind speeds in the UAE, but innovations within climate technology and UAE-led expertise made wind power possible.
  • By working with global technology leaders and turbine manufacturers, this project is paving the way for the commercialization of further utility scale, low-wind speed projects.

Under the UAE President's Directives, HH Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches First UAE Wind Program, Showcasing Low Wind Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

The UAE Wind Program is expected to power over 23,000 UAE homes a year.

Key Points: 
  • The UAE Wind Program is expected to power over 23,000 UAE homes a year.
  • A 45 MW capacity wind farm plus 14 MWp (megawatt peak) solar farm has been developed on the island.
  • The other wind farm locations include the historical pearl-diving center, Delma Island (27MW) in Abu Dhabi, Al Sila, Abu Dhabi (27MW) and Al Halah, Fujairah (4.5MW).
  • Previously wind energy was not viable due to low wind speeds in the UAE, but innovations within climate technology and UAE-led expertise made wind power possible.

Masdar Launches UAE's first utility scale wind project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

The 103.5 megawatt (MW) landmark project developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, demonstrates for the first time the latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale, adopting advances in material science and aerodynamics to make wind power possible in the country.

Key Points: 
  • The 103.5 megawatt (MW) landmark project developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, demonstrates for the first time the latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale, adopting advances in material science and aerodynamics to make wind power possible in the country.
  • The project marks the debut of cost-effective, large scale, utility wind power on the UAE's electricity grid, diversifying the country's energy mix and advancing its energy transition.
  • Previously wind energy was not viable due to low wind speeds in the UAE, but innovations within climate technology and UAE-led expertise made wind power possible.
  • By working with global technology leaders and turbine manufacturers, this project is paving the way for the commercialization of further utility scale, low-wind speed projects.

Women Front and Center at High-Level UNGA and Climate Week Events

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent. Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent.
  • Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.
  • Ms. Al Hameli also spoke on the main stage at Climate Week as part of a panel on biodiversity.
  • All three panels featured women leaders in sustainability sharing critical perspectives on climate and the importance of cooperative cross-sector action.

Aemetis Appoints J. Michael Rockett as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, August 28, 2023

CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, has appointed J. Michael Rockett as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, has appointed J. Michael Rockett as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.
  • Prior to joining Aemetis, he was Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of InEnTec Inc., a developer of technology and facilities to convert waste into renewable fuels and chemical products.
  • Between college and law school, Mr. Rockett worked as an economist at a consulting firm providing services to energy companies.
  • In addition to corporate and commercial law, Mr. Rockett has extensive experience in environmental law, low carbon renewable fuels, and the permitting and development of industrial facilities.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

Key Points: 
  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

Key Points: 
  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.

Lex Machina Launches New and Enhanced Legal Analytics for Real Property Litigation

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, announced today that it has officially released its newly expanded and enhanced federal practice area of real property litigation (the "Real Property Module"), which now provides Legal Analytics for over 100,000 cases. The Real Property Module includes any federal district court case involving a dispute concerning real property. Along with the Legal Analytics on all real property cases involving foreclosures that was released a few months ago, the Real Property Module now includes real property cases involving land condemnation, rent/lease/ejectment, and torts to land. Lex Machina has also added more than 17,000 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ("RESPA") cases to the consumer protection practice area as part of this expansion.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, announced today that it has officially released its newly expanded and enhanced federal practice area of real property litigation (the "Real Property Module"), which now provides Legal Analytics for over 100,000 cases.
  • Along with the Legal Analytics on all real property cases involving foreclosures that was released a few months ago, the Real Property Module now includes real property cases involving land condemnation, rent/lease/ejectment, and torts to land.
  • "Real property litigation is a complex, diverse, and nuanced area of law that involves a wide-range of legal issues and claims," said Ellen Chen, Lex Machina's real property legal data expert.
  • The webcast will feature Ellen Chen (Lex Machina's Legal Data Expert in Real Property Litigation), Andrew Judson (Product Manager at Lex Machina), and Aria Nejad (Lex Machina's in-house counsel).

Ohio’s Growing Shale Energy Industry Attracted $2.8 Billion in Direct Investment in First Half of 2022, With Cumulative Investment Surpassing $100 Billion

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2022 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward.

Key Points: 
  • Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2022 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward.
  • Of this, $70.8 billion has been in upstream, $21.5 billion in midstream, and $8.3 billion in downstream industries.
  • The study showed that cumulative shale investment steadily rose between 2016 and 2022, particularly with upstream investments.
  • Of that $53 billion in imports, nearly half originate in Asia, with China alone accounting for $25 billion.