Masdar, the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, signs agreement with Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water at COP28 to develop solar plant in southern Angola Project will create up to 600 jobs and deliver clean energy to 90,000 homes in region with significant electricity supply challenges Agreement signed at COP28 demonstrates Masdar's commitment to just energy transition in Africa and around the world DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future E

Ambition to add up to 500 megawatts (MW) to existing 145MW (192MWp) Cirata floating solar PV plant Masdar, the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, also signs green hydrogen agreements with Indonesia's PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP) at COP28  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, has signed agreements to collaborate with Indonesia's state-owned utility c

New Fund and Trading Platform will help address the global energy transition urgency. Critical minerals are vital for the energy transition and the UAE stands to be a market leader in the emerging new energy economy. SINGAPORE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based Fintech-powered Fund management firm TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) and Abu Dhabi based digital trader Open Mineral have joined forces, launching the 'Critical Minerals Trade Finance Fund' and a new Trad

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai. Zeyas Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers, senior government officials, and Prize wi

BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's inspection tour to Shanghai underscored three top policy priorities for the country - high-quality financial development, scientific and technological (sci-tech) innovation and improvement of people's livelihood, said business leaders, workers and analysts in Shanghai on Thursday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made an inspection tour in Shanghai from Tuesday to Wednesday. During

HAIKOU, China, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 27 to December 1, a group made up of more than 60 reporters, overseas communication officers, and social media personalities got their chance to witness the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) up close, as they visited key industrial parks and marveled at the beautiful countryside in south China's Hainan Province. On Nov. 29, the group of reporters and social media personalities visited Sanya Yalong Bay Internat

PARIS, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditional approaches to international cooperation are insufficient to reach Paris Agreement objectives and innovative solutions must start happening, according to a new report published by the Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDP) Initiative. Global South countries have ambitious given their capacities, but they need to accelerate their transitions to net-zero while achieving development objectives. A critical innovation would be to put countries' needs

At COP28 held on the December 2nd, SK E&S signed a 'Global MOU for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant in Korea' with its global partners and local government. The event, jointly hosted by the Korea's Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, discussed successful strategies for the establishment of a low-carbon hydrogen project in Korea with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do*, Korea Midland Power

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today launched its 2023 Asian Infrastructure Finance report, titled Nature as Infrastructure, with a panel discussion at its COP28 pavilion. Amid accelerating climate change, the increasing value of carbon capture and the ongoing degradation of biodiversity globally, the concept of Nature as Infrastructure arrives at a pivotal moment. Viewing Nature as Infrastructure offers a transformative approach for re

TAIPEI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year draws to a close and the peak season for company year-end banquets kicks off, Silks Hotel Group is actively promoting sustainability goals within the banquets sector. The group has meticulously designed and launched year-end banquet packages centered around a "sustainable" themed meal plan and design. The package includes offerings from its hotels, including Regent Taipei, Silks Place Tainan, Silks Place Taroko, and Wellspring by Silks J

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run energy company of Korea, hosted an event titled, 'The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future,' today at the KHNP Pavilion during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). This event showcased Korea's innovative net-zero nuclear solutions and explored the crucial role of nuclear energy in expediting the energy transition to reach a carbon-free future with renow

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 30th, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On the first opening day of the session, State Grid Corporation of China, on behalf of Chinese energy enterprises, officially released State Grid Corporation of China Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy in the Chinese side event with the

NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two leaders from PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a publicly traded global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, were honored in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. PRA Group UK Head of Customer Services Vikki Wilkins has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Female Employee of the Year, Business category. Vice President of Business Development and Client Services Melissa Roomsburg earned a B

In the presence of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the King of Malaysia, His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, Masdar exchanges implementation roadmap with MIDA to advance 10GW of clean energy projects in Malaysia UAE clean energy champion also signs five agreements unlocking up to 8GW of renewable energy projects in Malaysia DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bi

The new UL Solutions laboratory is one of the most extensive in South Korea, helping automotive battery manufacturers advance safety and access global markets PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a leading global safety science company, today announced the opening of its Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory. This new facility is located in Pyeongtaek, a key electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing hub in South Korea and provides customers with improve

More than 1,000 private sectors leaders convene to align industry, finance, and country roadmaps to accelerate the achievement of climate targets Note to Editors: The following press release was distributed on November 30, 2023 at 23:30 on the COP28 UAE website (Media Hub tab). DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of th

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Masdar, the UAE's clean energy powerhouse, to acquire 49 percent stake in RWE's 3GW Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind projects, as part of £11billion investment in UK's renewables sector One of world's largest offshore wind development projects, DBS is set to power up to 3 million British homes, boost the UK economy and create thousands of jobs Deal signed during COP28 in UAE shows commitment of Masdar, whose Chairman is als

SUPCON Celebrates 30th Anniversary HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- November 23rd, SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) held the 30th Anniversary celebration event themed "Embracing the New Horizon, Towards the Shared Future" at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center. The event witnessed the gathering of over 6,000 SUPCON group members sharing the joy of three decades of remarkable achievements. More than 100,000 global spectators participated in the online livestream. The o

HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Performance Materials has begun operating a new thermal reduction unit (TRU) that will eliminate over 98% of the greenhouse gas emissions tied to adipic acid production in Pensacola, Florida. This new equipment enhances improvements Ascend made in 2021 by adding a new control device and brings its total GHG reduction investments at the world's largest integrated nylon site to greater than $50 million. Ascend Performance Materials recentl

Midea has today launched its new campaign #H9meAzingMoments featuring Manchester City striker and treble winner, Erling Haaland MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea has today launched its new campaign #H9meAzingMoments featuring Manchester City striker and treble winner, Erling Haaland. #H9meAzingMoments WITH ERLING HAALAND - MIDEA PRODUCTS DO HAVE AN OPINION ON ERLING HAALAND’S GOALS With the start of the English Premier League season in August, Midea - one of th