25.07.2023

New CFO at Doosan Lentjes

On 13 July, Kisoon Park took over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Doosan Lentjes, a leading provider of environmental technologies. Kisoon Park replaces Sanghoun Park, who had been in charge of finance on the executive board since 2020.  

24.07.2023

Metso acquires Brouwer Engineering Australia

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Brouwer Engineering, a privately owned Australian company specializing in automation, control systems, and electrical solutions for bulk material handling solutions.  

21.07.2023

RHI Magnesita announces acquisition of Seven Refractories

- RHI Magnesita today announces the acquisition of the Europe, India and US operations of Seven Refractories

- acquisition will complement RHI Magnesita’s existing non-basic refractories portfolio and open new opportunities in the development of low CO₂ emitting manufacturing technologies

Seven Refractories is a specialist supplier of non-basic monolithic refractory mixes with broad applications across all the Company’s customer segments including iron and steel, cement, aluminium and non-ferrous metals.  

20.07.2023

Leighton Asia to design and construct NLEX’s Candaba 3rd Viaduct project in Manila

Leighton Asia was selected by NLEX Corporation in February this year to design and construct the third bridge of the Candaba Viaduct in the north of Manila, Philippines. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to commence its construction in June, with House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales in attendance.  

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20.07.2023

Fugro supports Curaçao’s ambition to become a regional leader in the production and export of green energy

Fugro supports Curaçao’s ambition to become a regional leader in the production and export of green energy (Credits: Fugro)

The Government of Curaçao has asked Fugro to map the seabed of the island’s surrounding waters for future development of floating offshore wind farms. The Curaçao Government’s target is to realise 6GW in renewable energy capacity by 2035, which is more than the domestic need for energy, ultimately enabling the production and export of green hydrogen. This development is a hugely important step for Curaçao in its efforts to accelerate the transition to green energy and strengthen its economy. The survey work by Fugro follows on a feasibility assessment by research organisation TNO, which concluded that Curaçao’s territorial waters are some of the best in the world for large scale deployment of floating offshore wind.

Coordinated by Fugro's Americas team, the Fugro Brasilis will survey the area to improve the understanding of the local seabed, subsurface and marine environment. This geophysical reconnaissance survey will be used to create a comprehensive report on local conditions. This information empowers the Government of Curaçao in making first steps in determining best locations for floating offshore wind farms and preservation of the marine ecosystem.
Curaçao's ambition is to deploy the resources of the island in partnership with strategic alliances, gaining and maintaining a competitive edge through the production and export of hydrogen and other green carriers. The mega-project is developed in alliance with the Netherlands, providing the opportunity for Curaçao to position itself as a regional forerunner and potential supplier of sustainable energy to the Netherlands and other countries.
Ramon Chong, President of the Working Group Offshore Floating Wind of the Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao, said: “We are pleased to bring Fugro on board. Their work will pave the way for Curaçao’s long-term investment in our green economic growth potential. Our aim is to increase our financial and economic competitiveness and accelerate our energy transition targets”.

“For island economies, climate change is already an existential reality. We are particularly happy to work closely with the Government of Curaçao to support their vision to lead in the production and export of green energy. Their ambition aligns strongly with our mission to contribute to a safe and liveable world”, said Fugro CEO Mark Heine.
The long-term investment is partly financed by the Sustainable Energy Generation and Climate Transition Incentive fund from the Government of the Netherlands.

Source: Fugro

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