Saturday, October 26

Day: October 17, 2024

Jetex Partners with The World Economic Forum to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Aviation and the Airports of Tomorrow Initiative

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, signed a partnership with The World Economic Forum’s Head of Global Partner Development & Regional Business Strategy, Alexandre Raffoul, announcing Jetex as an Associate Center Partner during the annual meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024. This partnership reaffirms Jetex’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, aligning the company with the Centre for Nature and Climate, where the Airports of Tomorrow initiative is shaping the future of sustainable aviation. The World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. ...

LYB completes acquisition of solvent-based recycling company APK

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Company welcomes additional recycling technology to its portfolio A group of employees stands inside APK AG’s factory in Merseburg, Germany, now part of LyondellBasell Photo credit: LyondellBasell Ambition to further develop solvent-based recycling technology and bring to commercial scale Company secures future of employees and fosters expertise with full integration Plant to be transformed into post-consumer plastic waste recycling ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it became full owner of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. APK will be fully integrated and continue as part of LYB, a sustainability leader in the chemical industry. It is LYB’s ambition to further develop the company’s unique solvent-based technology ...

US utilities to face significant challenge as power demand surges for the first time in decades

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Some regions in US to see 15% electricity demand growth through 2029; prices could escalate 2024-29 GWh demand growth as a percentage of 2024 GWh demand US utilities to face significant challenge as power demand surges for the first time in decades LONDON and HOUSTON and SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US power demand has remained essentially flat for the past decade, but this is all about to change as a pending surge in demand growth will be the biggest challenge for utility companies in decades, according to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. According to the report, “Gridlock: the demand dilemma facing the US power industry” US electricity demand growth will be between 4% and 15% through 2029, depending on the region, with burgeoning data-centre de...

Fortrea Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced the release of the company’s inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, “Fortrea for Better.” Available for download on Fortrea.com, the report describes Fortrea’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, reported across four distinct sections: Fortrea for Life: Responsible Environmental Practices Fortrea for All: Responsible People Practices Fortrea for Good: Responsible Societal Practices Fortrea for Integrity: Responsible Governance Practices “’Fortrea for Better’ reflects our dedication to minimizing our environmental impact, supporting our employees and the communities where we work, and following ethical governance ...

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: New Initiatives to Propel Economic Growth

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2024 – John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled a range of measures in his 2024 Policy Address (October 16) to inject greater vitality into the economy, focusing on both established and emerging industries. In terms of existing businesses, Mr Lee said the Government would explore new growth areas, specifically by creating a commodity trading ecosystem to attract relevant enterprises to Hong Kong, turning Hong Kong into an operation centre for international commodity trading, storage and delivery, shipping and logistics, risk management, and more. Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee attended a joint radio phone-in programme to answer questions about the 2024 Policy Address. ...

VinFast and Vingroup: A Long-Term Visionary for a Greener Future

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Through VinFast and Vingroup, Vietnam’s wealthiest individual has demonstrated a commitment to building a sustainable future by prioritizing long-term success over short-term gains. This visionary approach allows the companies to take a long view, addressing the challenges inherent in the electric vehicle industry and contributing to a greener tomorrow. By focusing on sustainability, VinFast is positioning itself as a global warrior in the fight for a cleaner environment. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2024 – Vietnam’s economic growth is mirrored in the success of domestic conglomerates like Vingroup. This diversified giant, the parent company of VinFast, contributes an estimated 1.6 percent of Vietnam’s 2023 GDP. Operating across technology-i...

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group and SunLine Transit Agency Celebrate New Hydrogen Fueling Station in California

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TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Group and SunLine Transit Agency recently celebrated the opening of a new liquid-hydrogen-based fueling station in Thousand Palms, California. This state-of-the-art transit fueling station represents a significant expansion of California’s hydrogen infrastructure, bringing a cleaner, more efficient fueling solution to the region. Today, the hydrogen station can fuel SunLine Transit’s current fleet of 32 hydrogen fuel cell buses — that number will grow as more of SunLines’s fleet transitions to zero emissions. SunLine Hydrogen Station Opening Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Executive Chairman Peter Wagner joins local officials and SunLine leaders on October 10 ...

Italian Language Week in the World Concludes in the National Museum

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The National Museum and the Embassy of Italy in Muscat today marked the finale of the 24th edition of the Italian Language Week in the World with a special theatrical performance titled 'The Faerie Tale of Venice and the Incense Trade Route through Dante Alighieri's Words.' The event was held under the patronage of Jamal Hassan Al Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum. During the welcome speech, Al Moosawi emphasized the importance of language as a bridge between cultures and its role in connecting the past, present, and future. He noted that, 'Language is more than just a means of communication. It is a vessel that carries culture, history, traditions, and art. Through language, the past is connected to the present and the future. In a rapidly connecting world, languages en...