Environment - Press Releases

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Chem is entering the global market with eco-friendly raw materials derived from vegetable oils. The company announced that it will commence the production of bio-acrylic acid in the second quarter of this year. Production capacity shall ramp up to 100 metric tons (MT) of prototype annually.

Reps. MarieGluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduce bipartisan legislation to advance "polluter pays" principle for PFAS

- Received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for nuclear-powered container ship

TOKYO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering plastics, has launched PLASTRON (R) LFT (long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic) RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber which delivers low density, high specific rigidity, high impact strength, and excellent damping for a range of applications, including audio components (speaker diaphragms) and housings of industrial components.

TOKYO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering plastics, has launched PLASTRON (R) LFT (long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic) RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber which delivers low density, high specific rigidity, high impact strength, and excellent damping for a range of applications, including audio components (speaker diaphragms) and housings of industrial components.

FORNEBU,Norway, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE:AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the fourth quarter 2024. Aker Horizons' net capital employed stood at NOK 5.9 billion, a decrease of NOK 0.2 billion from the third quarter, mainly reflecting AKH's share of results in the portfolio companies in Q4. The company reported a cash position of NOK 2.9 billion and an undrawn credit facility of EUR 500 million, giving available liquidity of NOK 8.8 billion.

FORNEBU,Norway, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture ASA (ACC ASA) ended the fourth quarter 2024 with NOK 4.6 billion in cash and a equity position at NOK 5.5 billion. The Company reported net profit of NOK 21 million in the quarter.

FORNEBU,Norway, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE:AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the fourth quarter 2024. Aker Horizons' net capital employed stood at NOK 5.9 billion, a decrease of NOK 0.2 billion from the third quarter, mainly reflecting AKH's share of results in the portfolio companies in Q4. The company reported a cash position of NOK 2.9 billion and an undrawn credit facility of EUR 500 million, giving available liquidity of NOK 8.8 billion.

FORNEBU,Norway, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture ASA (ACC ASA) ended the fourth quarter 2024 with NOK 4.6 billion in cash and a equity position at NOK 5.5 billion. The Company reported net profit of NOK 21 million in the quarter.

$4.3M Program to Focus on Production Qualification, High-Volume Manufacturing Readiness, and Pre-Production Units for System Testing and Field Trials

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Group, a Direct Travel company, proudly announces its participation in the 2024 CDP SME Climate Disclosure, achieving a 'B' score - the highest SME score in 2024. This milestone marks Creative Group's unwavering commitment to environmental transparency and action, positioning the company as a leader among pioneering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)dedicated to driving meaningful change towards a sustainable future.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The globalcarbon capture and storage (CCS) market size is estimated to grow by USD 15.83 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost26.6% during the forecast period. Dependence on fossil fuels for generation of electricityis driving market growth,with a trend towardsgrowing popularity of carbon capture and storage projects in developing nations. However,risks associated with carbon capture and storage poses a challenge. Key market players include Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Aker Solutions ASA, Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises Inc., Chevron Corp., ENGIE SA, Enhance Energy Inc., Eni SpA, Equinor ASA, Exxon Mobil Corp., Fluor Corp., General Electric Co., Hitachi Ltd., Linde Plc, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Occidental Petroleum Corp., Schlumberger Ltd., Shell plc, Siemens AG, and Sulzer Ltd..

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerova, a leading provider of DC charging solutions, and Go Eve, an innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, have partneredto delivera smarter, more efficientEV chargingexperience. This collaboration combines Zerova's advanced DS Series rapid chargers with Go Eve's groundbreaking DockChaintechnology, setting a new benchmark in deployingEV charging infrastructure.

BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferencesin February2025:

Derek Noble Joins ConnectDER to Lead Revenue Growth, Accelerate Market Expansion, and Strengthen Strategic Partnerships in the Solar Industry

Real Estate Financing Provides Alternative Source of Development Capital

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BOSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EnergySage, the leading marketplace for homeowners to shop, compare, and save on clean home energy solutions, today announced the winners of its second annual Installer of the Year awards.

BROKEN ARROW, Okla., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeeco's Advanced Research Complex (ARC) is the newest addition to its Global Technology Center (GTC) in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The GTC is also home to the world's largest industrial-scale combustion research and test facility. Company leaders say the ARC concept was designed to provide heavy industries with multiple fully equipped pad sites ready for the design, development, and testing of new combustion and pollution control technologies.

HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --CompuCycle, an industry leader at the forefront of responsible electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD), proudly announces its attainment of the R2v3 certification, the latest version of the globally recognized R2 standard for sustainable and secure e-waste recycling. With this achievement, CompuCycle now holds dual certifications in R2v3 and e-Stewards, further solidifying its position as a premier provider of environmentally responsible and data-secure IT asset disposal solutions.

New platform offers real-time project tracking, energy insights, and proactive service features, setting a new standard for customer experience in the solar industry.

PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Home to more than 800,000 residents, Lee County, Florida, is taking the next step to better prepare for and reduce the risk of wildfire in their community. Lee County selected SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) to help with the development of the county's first Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SWTCH Energy, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management software for multi-tenant buildings across North America, will power the charging network for one of Washington State's largest multi-family EV charging deployments. SWTCH's smart charging platform will manage 2,500 charging stations across 136 properties, enabling seamless access to EV charging for thousands of residents.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Natural products innovator Better for Allannounces its partnership with FestForums February 12th through 14th in Santa Barbara, California. FestForumsis the premier gathering for festival professionals, featuring panels, exhibits, networking, and parties designed to shape the future of the festival and concert industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from globally renowned events such as SXSW, Sundance, Burning Man, Coachella, and more. Better for All is also an official cup of Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festivalin April. The three-day music experience is in Ft. Lauderdale April 4-6 and features a roster of notable country and rock artists including Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and Luke Combs.