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Dow's Board of Directors Approves Final Investment Decision for Path2Zero Project

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The region also features access to existing CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure with available capacity to fully support decarbonization of the project.

Key Points: 
  • The region also features access to existing CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure with available capacity to fully support decarbonization of the project.
  • Dow's investment leverages approximately $2 billion of investment from third-party companies for circular hydrogen, CO2 capture, and other infrastructure assets critical to the project execution.
  • We are proud that Dow has chosen to build and launch their project here.
  • This project does not just mean net-zero emissions, it means more jobs and a stronger economy.

Grace Expands Operating UNIPOL® PP Technology Capacity in China with Oriental Energy Co. Ltd.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, today announced that Oriental Energy Co. Ltd. (Oriental Energy) has started up a new plant with Grace’s UNIPOL ® PP Process Technology.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, today announced that Oriental Energy Co. Ltd. (Oriental Energy) has started up a new plant with Grace’s UNIPOL ® PP Process Technology.
  • Oriental Energy currently holds the largest total UNIPOL® PP process technology capacity in operation in China.
  • This new UNIPOL® PP technology line aligns with our commitment to providing quality polypropylene products in China."
  • Oriental Energy selected UNIPOL® polypropylene process technology because of its reliable production capabilities, cutting-edge PP technology, proven catalyst performance, and technical service.

Lummus Announces Commercial Availability of SAP Technology

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial availability of its Saplene™ super absorbent polymer (SAP) technology. The process uses acrylic acid as the main feedstock to produce SAP, which consumer goods manufacturers use to produce liquid-absorbing personal hygiene products and other specialty applications.

Key Points: 
  • Technology further integrates portfolio across C3 value chain, creating more tailored and comprehensive customer solutions
    HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial availability of its Saplene™ super absorbent polymer (SAP) technology.
  • "Introducing this technology to the market is another significant step for our portfolio expansion across the C3 value chain," said Leon de Bruyn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lummus Technology.
  • "Combining our existing portfolio with SAP technology and our recently acquired acrylic acid technologies positions Lummus at the forefront of the specialty high-value polymer technology market and enables us to offer customers more tailored and integrated solutions."
  • The addition of SAP technology strengthens Lummus' comprehensive polymer technology portfolio, which consists of Novolen® polypropylene technology, EXCENE™ high-density polyethylene technology, and polyhydroxyalkanoaote (PHA) technology.

ESGL Holdings Limited Reports First Half 2023 Results

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL) (“ESGL” or the “Company”), a sustainable waste solutions provider whose mission is to recycle industrial waste into circular products using innovative technologies and renewable energy, today reported its financial and operating results for the first half of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Company updates guidance for 2023, expects to show positive Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the year
    SINGAPORE, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL) (“ESGL” or the “Company”), a sustainable waste solutions provider whose mission is to recycle industrial waste into circular products using innovative technologies and renewable energy, today reported its financial and operating results for the first half of 2023.
  • In the first half of 2023, revenue totaled $3.4 million, an increase of 14.1% compared to $3.0 million in the first half of 2022.
  • Net Loss was approximately $0.6 million for the first half of 2023 compared to approximately $0.7 million in the first half of 2022.
  • The flat adjusted EBITDA was mainly due to more non-recurring expenses incurred for the listing during the first half of 2022 as compared to the first half of 2023.

Operator of MVP Enters Into Consent Agreement with PHMSA

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Consent Order incorporating the terms of a Consent Agreement entered into by PHMSA and Equitrans Midstream as the operator of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) project.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Consent Order incorporating the terms of a Consent Agreement entered into by PHMSA and Equitrans Midstream as the operator of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) project.
  • The product of a successful informal consultation between PHMSA and Equitrans, the Consent Agreement resolves the Notice of Proposed Safety Order (NOPSO) that PHMSA issued to Equitrans on August 11, 2023, for the MVP project.
  • The terms of the Consent Agreement are not expected to have a material impact on the total project cost or schedule.
  • Mountain Valley will continue to work closely with PHMSA and other regulators to maintain its high standards of safety and environmental stewardship as the project enters its final construction phase.

Grace Expands Presence in China with PC Guangxi by Signing Second UNIPOL® PP Technology License

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is announcing the signing of a new license with PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical Company (PetroChina Guangxi) to develop a 400 kilotons per annum (KTA) single reactor line using its UNIPOL® PP technology.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is announcing the signing of a new license with PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical Company (PetroChina Guangxi) to develop a 400 kilotons per annum (KTA) single reactor line using its UNIPOL® PP technology.
  • This marks the second UNIPOL® PP technology reactor line that PetroChina Guangxi has licensed and the fifth that PetroChina Group has licensed from Grace for a total licensed capacity of 1,850KTA.
  • PetroChina Guangxi is pleased with the innovation and performance Grace delivers and confident that it will deliver higher value PP products to the China market with UNIPOL® PP technology.
  • PetroChina Guangxi chose to use UNIPOL® PP technology again because of the broad catalyst and product capabilities, robust production, advanced PP technology, and excellent services they have received with their current plants.

Grace Marks Another Asia Polypropylene Start-Up Milestone with PetroChina GuangDong

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is proud to announce hitting another milestone in the Asia market, with the start-up of a 500 kiloton per annum (KTA) polypropylene reactor line by PetroChina GuangDong PetroChemical Company (PetroChina GuangDong), a subsidiary of PetroChina Group, the world’s second largest petroleum company.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is proud to announce hitting another milestone in the Asia market, with the start-up of a 500 kiloton per annum (KTA) polypropylene reactor line by PetroChina GuangDong PetroChemical Company (PetroChina GuangDong), a subsidiary of PetroChina Group, the world’s second largest petroleum company.
  • This marks the fourth UNIPOL® PP technology plant start-up for PetroChina, which includes PetroChina Guangxi (200 KTA), PetroChina Fushun (300 KTA), and PetroChina Sichuan (450 KTA).
  • "Grace is honored to have been chosen once again by PetroChina for this groundbreaking project," said Laura Schwinn, President of Grace's Specialty Catalysts business.
  • PetroChina GuangDong selected Grace as its partner due to its broad catalyst and product capabilities, advanced PP technology, and robust production.

Grace Announces Start-Up of Two More UNIPOL® PP Technology Lines

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is proud to announce the successful start-up of two additional PP reactor lines in China by Dongguan Grand Resource Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Grand Resource).

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace), the leading independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, is proud to announce the successful start-up of two additional PP reactor lines in China by Dongguan Grand Resource Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Grand Resource).
  • In addition, Dongguan Grand Resource is utilizing Grace's CONSISTA® catalysts in both of its UNIPOL® PP technology lines.
  • Dongguan Grand Resource selected Grace due to its proven performance, robust production capabilities, advanced PP technology, broad catalyst and product capabilities, and excellent technical services.
  • UNIPOL® PP technology is widely recognized as a leading technology to produce high-quality PP resins and is used by many of the world's leading producers.

ETC Expands Toll Interoperability Connecting Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) Hub and the South-East Interoperability (SEIOP) Hub

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.

Key Points: 
  • ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.
  • In early March, four agencies of the CUSIOP hub including North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), became interoperable with the Southeastern Interoperability (SEIOP) hub.
  • "ETC is proud to be such an integral part of tolling interoperability in the United States," said Kevin Holbert, ETC President.
  • As such, our hub development includes interfaces and the ability for 3rd party payment providers to access this interoperable network.

ETC Expands Toll Interoperability Connecting Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) Hub and the South-East Interoperability (SEIOP) Hub

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.

Key Points: 
  • ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.
  • In early March, four agencies of the CUSIOP hub including North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), became interoperable with the Southeastern Interoperability (SEIOP) hub.
  • "ETC is proud to be such an integral part of tolling interoperability in the United States," said Kevin Holbert, ETC President.
  • As such, our hub development includes interfaces and the ability for 3rd party payment providers to access this interoperable network.