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Aemetis California Ethanol Plant Drives Substantial Carbon Intensity Reduction using Praj Low-Carbon MVR System
Prism Media Wire· 2025-10-07 12:02
Core Insights - Aemetis is advancing decarbonization at its Keyes, California ethanol plant through a $30 million energy efficiency upgrade that integrates a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system supplied by Praj Industries [2][4] - The MVR system is expected to significantly reduce carbon intensity, enhance energy efficiency, and improve profitability for Aemetis [5][11] - The project has received approximately $19.7 million in grants and tax credits, supporting its financial viability and alignment with California's clean energy goals [4][11] Company Overview - Aemetis, Inc. is a renewable natural gas and biofuels company focused on innovative technologies that lower fuel costs and reduce emissions, operating a 65 million gallon per year ethanol production facility in California [7] - The company is also involved in a Dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program and is developing a carbon sequestration project and a renewable diesel fuel biorefinery [6][7] Project Details - The MVR system is projected to reduce natural gas usage at the Keyes plant by approximately 80% and generate an estimated $32 million of incremental annual cash flow from energy savings and increased revenues [11] - The project completion is scheduled for Q2 2026, and it aims to deliver a double-digit reduction in the carbon intensity of the plant's fuel ethanol, increasing LCFS credits [5][11] Strategic Partnerships - Praj Industries has been a technology partner to Aemetis for over a decade, contributing to the deployment of advanced low-carbon solutions [4] - Centuri Holdings is responsible for the project execution and implementation, aligning with sustainability goals [4][9]
MAX Power Partners With PRmediaNow to Expand Global Reach and Accelerate Natural Hydrogen Leadership
Globenewswire· 2025-10-06 12:45
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) has entered into a one-year strategic communications agreement with PRmediaNow, Inc. to strengthen its global media presence as the Company advances its vision to become a world leader in Natural Hydrogen. Highlights Strategic Communications Expansion: PRmediaNow, a top-tier media relations firm with deep experience in the capital markets, will position MAX ...
Property Play: Prologis, Amazon and Meta sign low-carbon concrete pact
CNBC· 2025-10-05 14:05
Core Insights - The article discusses the formation of the Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance (SCoBA) by major companies like Amazon, Meta, and Prologis to promote low-carbon concrete production [3][5] - Concrete manufacturing, particularly cement production, is responsible for approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in the industry [2] Group 1: Formation of SCoBA - Major real estate companies are collaborating to leverage their purchasing power for low-carbon concrete, aiming to financially support sustainable production [3][5] - The alliance is led by nonprofits RMI and the Center for Green Market Activation, focusing on channeling investments into off-take agreements for low-carbon cement producers [4][6] Group 2: Market Challenges - The primary challenge is the scale of production; large cement suppliers face high costs in retrofitting their plants for decarbonization and require legitimate market demand to justify investments [7] - The alliance aims to create a favorable market environment for low-carbon concrete producers, facilitating the growth of their technologies and businesses [5][6]
Empire Asset Management Adjusts Rating for Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM)
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-03 18:06
Group 1 - Empire Asset Management adjusted its rating for Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) to Neutral, maintaining a hold action, with BAM's stock price around $57.35 [1][5] - Bank of America revised its price target for BAM, lowering it from $68 to $67 [1] - BAM's business model is characterized as high-growth and asset-light, leveraging trends such as digital infrastructure, deglobalization, and decarbonization [2] Group 2 - In Q2, BAM reported a 16% year-over-year increase in fee-related earnings, supported by significant capital inflows of $97 billion over the past year [2][5] - The current price-to-distributable earnings (DE) multiple for BAM is 38x, but projected annual DE growth of 18% could reduce this multiple to 16x by 2030 [3][5] - BAM's stock price fluctuated between a low of $56.86 and a high of $57.38 on the day, with a market capitalization of approximately $92.5 billion [4]
MAX Power Establishes Saskatchewan Headquarters to Lead Canada's Natural Hydrogen Breakthrough
Globenewswire· 2025-10-03 14:00
The move to Innovation Saskatchewan facilities in Saskatoon and Regina directly aligns MAX Power with world class research, infrastructure and potential near-term commercial opportunities.Tight alignment with MAX Power’s momentum: The relocation dovetails with recent Natural Hydrogen milestones (key personnel, financings, and the commencement this quarter of Canada’s first-ever dedicated Natural Hydrogen multi-well deep drilling program).The relocation places MAX Power’s leadership at the heart of Canada’s ...
MAX Power Establishes Saskatchewan Headquarters to Lead Canada’s Natural Hydrogen Breakthrough
Globenewswire· 2025-10-03 14:00
The move to Innovation Saskatchewan facilities in Saskatoon and Regina directly aligns MAX Power with world class research, infrastructure and potential near-term commercial opportunities.Tight alignment with MAX Power’s momentum: The relocation dovetails with recent Natural Hydrogen milestones (key personnel, financings, and the commencement this quarter of Canada’s first-ever dedicated Natural Hydrogen multi-well deep drilling program).The relocation places MAX Power’s leadership at the heart of Canada’s ...
BHP Inks Renewable Electricity Supply Deal for Copper SA Operations
ZACKS· 2025-10-02 14:16
Core Insights - BHP Group Limited has signed its third and largest renewable electricity supply arrangement for its Copper SA operations, marking a significant step in its operational decarbonization journey while generating investment in renewable energy in South Australia [1][9] Renewable Electricity Supply Arrangement - The new arrangement will supply 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity to power the Olympic Dam mine, smelter, refinery, and the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations, sourced from Neoen's Goyder North Wind Farm and supported by the Goyder Battery [2][3] - This deal ensures that 70% of Copper SA's electricity needs will be powered by renewable sources by fiscal 2030, aligning with BHP's commitment to invest in renewable electricity supply [3] Emission Reduction Targets - BHP aims to lower operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by at least 30% by fiscal 2030 from a fiscal 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 [4][9] Industry Peers' Decarbonization Goals - Rio Tinto has set a target to reduce net emissions by 15% by 2025 compared to 2018 levels, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050, with a capital budget of $5-$6 billion for decarbonization initiatives [5] - Fortescue Ltd is targeting Real Zero terrestrial emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and Net Zero Scope 3 emissions by 2040, investing $6.2 billion in decarbonization [6][7] - VALE S.A. plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels, with a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and 100% renewable electricity consumption in Brazil by 2025 [8]
Acceleware to Present at the 2025 Cantech Investment Conference in Toronto
Newsfile· 2025-10-02 12:52
Company Overview - Acceleware Ltd. is a leading innovator in radio frequency (RF) power-to-heat technologies, focusing on applications such as process heat for critical minerals, amine regeneration for carbon capture, and enhanced oil production [1][3]. - The company is publicly listed on the TSXV under the trading symbol "AXE" [5]. Conference Participation - Acceleware will participate in the Cantech Investment Conference on October 9, 2025, in Toronto, showcasing its EM Powered Heat platform [1][2]. - The conference serves as a key forum for discussing sector trends, growth strategies, and market opportunities, bringing together technology companies and the investment community [2][6]. Strategic Focus - The company's strategic plan aims to improve economics and production outcomes for heavy oil extraction, critical minerals drying, and carbon capture, which is expected to drive meaningful revenue growth [3]. - Acceleware is working on enhancing the efficiency of amine regeneration using its patented Clean Tech Inverter and has partnered with a consortium to decarbonize potash ore drying [4]. Technology and Innovation - Acceleware's RFXL technology is a patented low-cost, low-carbon RF thermal enhanced oil production method that differs significantly from existing enhanced recovery techniques [5].
Plug CEO to Join Clear Street Virtual Investor Briefing
Globenewswire· 2025-10-02 11:00
Core Insights - Plug Power Inc. is a leader in the hydrogen solutions sector, focusing on the green hydrogen economy and will present its strategy and long-term vision in a virtual briefing with Clear Street investors [1] Company Overview - Plug Power is developing a fully integrated hydrogen ecosystem that includes production, storage, delivery, and power generation [3] - The company is a first mover in the industry, providing essential components such as electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure [3] Production and Capacity - Plug Power has deployed electrolyzers across five continents and leads in hydrogen production, with over 72,000 fuel cell systems and 275 fueling stations in operation [4] - The company is the largest user of liquid hydrogen and is expanding its generation network to ensure a reliable, domestically produced hydrogen supply [4] - Current operational plants are located in Georgia and Tennessee, with a new facility in Louisiana expected to come online in 2025, aiming for a total production capacity of 39 tons per day [4] Clientele and Partnerships - Plug Power serves major global companies including Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP, showcasing its significant role in the industry [5]
BHP Hedges China Risks With Olympic Dam Copper Investment - BHP Group (NYSE:BHP)
Benzinga· 2025-10-02 09:40
BHP (NYSE:BHP) has announced an investment of more than 840 million Australian dollars ($556 million) into growth-enabling copper projects at Olympic Dam in northern South Australia. The funding will expand mining access, upgrade smelting capacity, and reinforce the foundations of the company’s Copper SA operations.“BHP is the largest producer of copper in the world, and we expect to grow our copper base from 1.7 million tons to around 2.5 million tons per annum,” Chief Operating Officer Edgar Basto said. “ ...