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SPRUNG STRUCTURES GRAND OPENING: MADE-IN-AMERICA IS BACK

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Monday, April 29, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sprung Structures, a leading provider of tensioned-membrane structures, will unveil its newly expanded production facility Thursday, positioning itself for the return of domestic manufacturing in North America.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sprung Structures, a leading provider of tensioned-membrane structures, will unveil its newly expanded production facility Thursday, positioning itself for the return of domestic manufacturing in North America.
  • "With manufacturing activity shifting back to North America, we are poised to serve the evolving needs of the industry," says Phil Sprung, president of Sprung Structures.
  • "We have to increase production somehow so the smart thing to do was to innovate and add technology," said Sprung.
  • "Sprung Structures is a vital part of West Jordan's thriving economy," says Burton.

Renewable Fuels Project in Canada Begins Production

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Friday, April 19, 2024

A Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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  • A Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  • Fluor provided engineering and procurement (EP) services to convert the idled petroleum refinery into a modern facility that produces renewable diesel fuel from soybean oil and other low carbon intensity feedstocks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418655811/en/
    Aerial view of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The transformation of this facility into a sustainable asset improves Canada’s global climate impact by supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and aviation,” said Jason Kraynek, President of Fluor’s Production & Fuels business.
  • “Fluor was proud to be part of this exciting renewable fuels project and I commend the Braya team for its safe startup.”
    In addition to EP services, Fluor provided construction support services through startup.

Fluor Selected for Position on Global Contingency Services Multiple Award Contract III

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has been awarded a position on the Global Contingency Services Multiple Award Contract III by the United States Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific.

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has been awarded a position on the Global Contingency Services Multiple Award Contract III by the United States Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific.
  • As one of six companies selected for the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, Fluor is eligible to compete for specific task orders with a combined value not to exceed $2 billion for up to 102 months.
  • The contract provides for the ability to quickly deliver short-term facility support services in response to natural disasters, humanitarian efforts or military actions.
  • Work will be performed at various locations throughout the world, including remote locations.

Fluor Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract Augmentation Program V Task Order for Tinian

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company a task order contract for Pavement and Transportation Support North Field, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company a task order contract for Pavement and Transportation Support North Field, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
  • The task order was awarded under the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program V ( AFCAP V ).
  • The cost-plus, fixed-fee task order has a 60-month period of performance and is valued at approximately $409 million.
  • “Tinian airfield is located in a complex and ever-changing environment and is closely aligned with the nation’s National Defense Strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.

BioPhy Appoints Scott Kobayashi as Senior Vice President of Sales to Accelerate Strategic Expansion

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BioPhy, an innovative AI drug development platform, today announced the appointment of Scott Kobayashi as Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • BioPhy, an innovative AI drug development platform, today announced the appointment of Scott Kobayashi as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • In this newly created role, Kobayashi will spearhead BioPhy's expansion in life sciences, public-private healthcare partnerships, financial services, and the public domain.
  • Prior to this, he held pivotal consulting positions at pharmaceutical industry giants Pfizer, Genentech, and Fluor, specializing in business expansion, partnerships, and development strategies.
  • “BioPhy has set itself apart from other biotech solutions with remarkable results in predicting and guiding clinical trial success.

Beyond New Horizons, an Astrion Joint Venture with Fluor, Secures $3.7 Billion U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II Contract

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Today Astrion announced the U.S. Air Force awarded Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH), an Astrion Joint Venture (JV) with Fluor, the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract valued at more than 3.7 billion dollars.

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  • Today Astrion announced the U.S. Air Force awarded Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH), an Astrion Joint Venture (JV) with Fluor, the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract valued at more than 3.7 billion dollars.
  • Through BNH, Astrion and Fluor will carry out test operations, technology development, equipment and facility sustainment, and capital improvements to ensure the continuity of the AEDC ground test mission.
  • "Through this contract, Astrion will establish a new era of aerospace testing for the Air Force characterized by cutting-edge innovation, unparalleled efficiency, and unwavering dedication," said Dave Zolet, CEO of Astrion.
  • "We are proud to support the Air Force as it elevates its preparation for the next generation of readiness.

BWXT-led Team Awarded $45 Billion Environmental Management Contract for DOE’s Hanford Site

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced a contract with an estimated value of up to $45 billion over a 10-year ordering period from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for environmental management operations at the Hanford Site in Washington.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced a contract with an estimated value of up to $45 billion over a 10-year ordering period from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for environmental management operations at the Hanford Site in Washington.
  • The DOE announced that the Hanford Integrated Tank Disposition Contract (ITDC) was awarded to Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C), which is a joint venture led by a BWXT subsidiary and includes subsidiaries of Amentum and Fluor.
  • The DOE is engaged in one of the great public works projects of this century at the Hanford Site near Richland, Washington.
  • More information is available from the DOE’s Office of Environmental Management.

Fluor Selected as FEMA’s East Zone Contractor for its Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has selected Fluor to provide recovery services under the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V (PA TAC V) for their East Zone region.

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has selected Fluor to provide recovery services under the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V (PA TAC V) for their East Zone region.
  • PA TAC V supports FEMA’s distribution of public assistance following presidentially declared disasters or emergencies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208425567/en/
    Fluor selected by FEMA to provide recovery services under the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V (PA TAC V) for East Zone region.
  • The East Zone encompasses FEMA Regions III & IV and consists of 14 eastern/southeastern states/areas and all FEMA Headquarters Task Orders.

Fluor’s Econamine FG PlusSM Carbon Capture Technology Selected to Reduce CO2 Emissions at Chevron Facility

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Chevron New Energies has signed a license agreement with Fluor to use its proprietary Econamine FG PlusSM carbon capture technology to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at Chevron’s Eastridge Cogeneration facility in Kern County, California.

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Chevron New Energies has signed a license agreement with Fluor to use its proprietary Econamine FG PlusSM carbon capture technology to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at Chevron’s Eastridge Cogeneration facility in Kern County, California.
  • Fluor recognized the undisclosed license award in the fourth quarter.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206946145/en/
    Fluor’s Econamine FG Plus carbon capture technology expected to reduce CO2 emissions at Chevron facility by approximately 95% (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to help Chevron achieve their CO2 reduction goals through the use of our carbon capture technology,” said Jim Breuer, Group President of Fluor’s Energy Solutions business segment.
  • “We are seeing significant activity across the globe in carbon capture and are pleased to employ our Econamine FG Plus technology to this important project.”
    When installed, Fluor’s carbon capture solution is expected to reduce the Eastridge facility’s carbon emissions by approximately 95%.

NuScale Appoints Fluor’s Jim Breuer to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale) (NYSE: SMR), the only technology provider and producer of small modular reactors (SMR) that has obtained U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval, today announced that Jim Breuer has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 19, 2023.

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  • NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale) (NYSE: SMR), the only technology provider and producer of small modular reactors (SMR) that has obtained U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval, today announced that Jim Breuer has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 19, 2023.
  • Breuer will replace Christopher Panichi, who has served on the NuScale board and the board of NuScale Power, LLC since 2020.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Jim Breuer to NuScale’s Board of Directors,” said John Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of NuScale Power.
  • Jim joins our Board at a critical junction as we transition from a research and development organization to a customer-serving company deploying NuScale Power Modules™.