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BPS Oil & Gas, Houston Chemical Enter Licensing Agreement

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

BPS Oil & Gas, LLC and Houston Chemical, LLC, have inked a licensing agreement to enhance the performance of iron scale inhibitors used in upstream oil and gas production.

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  • BPS Oil & Gas, LLC and Houston Chemical, LLC, have inked a licensing agreement to enhance the performance of iron scale inhibitors used in upstream oil and gas production.
  • BPS Oil & Gas issued a non-exclusive license for their proprietary supramolecular additive, NRGMax, to Houston Chemical, a Houston-based supplier of drilling, completion, and production chemicals.
  • The addition of NRGMax will enhance performance of Houston Chemicals existing formula to yield a truly best-in-class winner, said Daniel Rey, President of BPS Oil & Gas.
  • Stuart Musslewhite, CEO of Houston Chemical, shared, Our team at Houston Chemical is a trusted advisor to oilfield operators, who have come to know our products for outstanding performance.

Streamline Innovations Launches Into Middle East Market, Enters Strategic Partnership with EMDAD in United Arab Emirates

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Under the terms of the Agency Agreement, EMDAD will represent Streamline in the U.A.E.

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  • Under the terms of the Agency Agreement, EMDAD will represent Streamline in the U.A.E.
  • and other oil producing nations in the Middle East are transitioning to more sustainable and environmentally friendly operational practices.
  • Streamline technology destroys H2S and converts it into Simple Elemental Sulfur, which is listed with the Organic Material Review Institute (OMRI) for use in Organic Production.
  • The establishment of this relationship with Streamline Innovations comes at an opportune time for both our clients and our company, said Mohammed Juma Al Bawardi, Chairman of EMDAD.

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GCEH) has issued its Proxy Statement and Annual Report for its November 17, 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.

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  • Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GCEH) has issued its Proxy Statement and Annual Report for its November 17, 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • The Annual Report contained the following Letter to Shareholders that provided shareholders with an update on GCEHs vertically integrated Farm-to-Fuel businesses, including the status of the renovation of its renewable diesel refinery in Bakersfield, California.
  • As we prepare for our annual shareholders meeting this fall, I wanted to send this letter to all of our shareholders to provide you with an update on our progress.
  • Our team possesses world class experience and creativity, which translates into positive energy and a passion for our overall mission, strategy and goals.

Bioprocess Containers Market by Type, Application, End User & Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 11, 2021

The global bioprocess containers (BPCs) market is projected to grow from USD 2.9 billion in 2021 to USD 9.6 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 26.3% during the forecast period.

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  • The global bioprocess containers (BPCs) market is projected to grow from USD 2.9 billion in 2021 to USD 9.6 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 26.3% during the forecast period.
  • Growth in the bioprocess containers market is mainly driven by factors such as the growing biologics market, affordability and sustainability of single-use bioprocess technologies, and rising biopharmaceutical R&D.
  • Emerging countries and the patent expiry of biologics are expected to offer growth opportunities for players operating in the bioprocess containers market during the forecast period.
  • On the basis of end user, the bioprocess containers market is segmented into pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical companies, CROs & CMOs, and academic & research institutes.

Emmy Award Winner Miles O'Brien Named Chair of "Less Cancer" Board

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Monday, October 11, 2021

WARRENTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran journalist Miles O'Brien, winner of six Emmy Awards,has served on the board of Less Cancer since its inception in 2004.

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  • WARRENTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran journalist Miles O'Brien, winner of six Emmy Awards,has served on the board of Less Cancer since its inception in 2004.
  • Having lost both grandmothers, his mother and his sister to cancer, O'Brien is passionate about prevention of the disease.
  • It is high time we develop a better understanding of the environmental causes of this scourge.
  • George Ohrstromis co-chair of the Piedmont Environmental Council and chair of the Clarke County Planning Commission.

StrideBio Announces Achievement of Significant Operational Milestones Supporting Transition of Novel Gene Therapy Pipeline to Clinical Stage

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Monday, October 4, 2021

StrideBio, Inc., a leading developer of novel adeno-associated viral (AAV) based gene therapies, today announced the achievement of several significant operational milestones.

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  • StrideBio, Inc., a leading developer of novel adeno-associated viral (AAV) based gene therapies, today announced the achievement of several significant operational milestones.
  • StrideBios fully integrated functional capabilities and exceptional team now span from structure-based capsid engineering (STRIVETM Platform), through therapeutic discovery and pre-clinical development, to clinical development.
  • Underpinning StrideBios therapeutic product engine is an in-house vector production, analytical development and quality team, now supported by an on-site GMP production facility with 1000L capacity.
  • StrideBio is advancing a robust pipeline of gene therapy candidates enabled by these novel engineered capsids, initially focused on genetically defined CNS and cardiovascular disorders.

Advisory: Chevron Corporation’s 3Q 2021 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), one of the worlds leading energy companies, will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.

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  • Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), one of the worlds leading energy companies, will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
  • Mark Nelson Executive Vice President, Downstream & Chemicals
    Roderick Green General Manager, Investor Relations
    To access the live webcast, visit www.chevron.com .
  • Chevron is one of the worlds leading integrated energy companies.
  • Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry.

Shell starts production at Shell New Energies Junction City, its first US renewable natural gas facility

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

This milestone is part of a growing portfolio of developing RNG production and distribution assets supporting low-carbon intensity renewable compressed natural gas (R-CNG) as fuel for heavy-duty, on-road transport.

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  • This milestone is part of a growing portfolio of developing RNG production and distribution assets supporting low-carbon intensity renewable compressed natural gas (R-CNG) as fuel for heavy-duty, on-road transport.
  • "We are excited to offer renewable compressed natural gas as a low-carbon fuel choice for our customers."
  • Providing 100 percent R-CNG for customers would allow these fueling sites to substantially decarbonize product movements out of the terminals.
  • One such new collaboration is the development of US RNG production facilities within operating dairies, utilizing cow manure as feedstock.

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005196/en/
    Through the proposed collaboration, Gevo would operate its proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable blending components for motor gasoline to lower its lifecycle carbon intensity.
  • This potential investment leverages Gevos innovative approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel, complementing other renewable fuels investments we are making as part of our higher returns, lower carbon strategy.
  • Chevrons advantaged market position would allow it to offtake production from this venture, helping to place sustainable aviation fuel with airline customers, commented Dr. Patrick Gruber, chief executive officer of Gevo.
  • The proposed investment is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements with customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

Chevron, Bunge Announce Proposed Joint Venture to Create Renewable Fuel Feedstocks

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

The joint venture would also pursue new growth opportunities in lower carbon intensity feedstocks, as well as consider feedstock pretreatment investments.

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  • The joint venture would also pursue new growth opportunities in lower carbon intensity feedstocks, as well as consider feedstock pretreatment investments.
  • Under the proposed joint venture arrangement, Bunge will continue to operate the facilities, leveraging its expertise in oilseed processing and farmer relationships to manage origination and marketing of meal and plant-based oil.
  • Chevrons proposed joint venture with Bunge positions us to expand into the renewable fuel feedstock value chain, which will advance our higher returns, lower carbon strategy.
  • The creation of the proposed joint venture is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements with customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.