CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
PIC Group, Inc. | March 14, 2023
PIC Group, a leading provider of power and energy service across the world, announced being awarded the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement by LS Power for the Patriot Hydro Portfolio. Under the provisions of the O&M Agreement, PIC Group will have as operational as well as transitional services responsibility, including full care, control, and custody of the Patriot Hydro Portfolio's day-to-day operations and maintenance services through 2025. The Patriot Hydro Portfolio consists of a fleet of 42 hydroelectric power assets dispersed across 11 states.
Frank Avery, President and CEO at PIC Group, said, "PIC Group's systematic and knowledge-based approach to operations and maintenance adds value to the assets with the objective of meeting or exceeding the shared goals of compliance with all regulations and requirements, performance through high availability and reliability as well as O&M cost management across the Patriot Hydro assets."
(Source – Business Newswire)
"PIC Group's proven track record in successfully managing complex programs and larger portfolios of assets uniquely positions them to support the transition, operate and maintain the Patriot Hydroelectric fleet. We look forward to working with PIC Group with their professional, customer centric approach to operations and maintenance," mentioned Anthony Hammond, Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management at LS Power.
(Source – Business Newswire)
About PIC Group, Inc.
Established in 1988, PIC Group, Inc. is committed to generating value by offering worldwide energy services to sites on four continents: North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. PIC provides O&M services (care, control, and custody), commissioning and startup, documentation and training, and staffing to the oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries.
About LS Power
LS Power is a North American power and energy infrastructure development, investment, and operating corporation. Since its establishment in 1990, LS Power has developed, built, operated, or acquired over46,000 MW of power production capacity, including wind, utility-scale solar, natural gas-fired, hydro, and battery energy storage projects, 17,000 MW of which are now operational.
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CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
Imperative Chemical Partners | February 23, 2023
Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc. and RSI Chemicals are coming together to create a leading oil and gas production chemicals business, specifically focusing on the U.S. land market. The merged company will have a strong presence in different regions. Their shared values and culture will create a solid foundation for long-term growth and increased resilience in a constantly changing market.
The newly merged organization will have Ryan Havens, Imperative's Chief Operating Officer, as its new CEO. RSI's Chief Operating Officer, Garrett Tucker, will continue to lead the sales and operations team as COO. After a distinguished career in the industry, Curtis Bordelon, RSI's CEO, will retire. However, Neil Harrop, Imperative's current CEO, will remain involved with the company by serving on its Board of Directors.
Ryan and Garrett collaborated closely to make the merger happen and will continue to work with the combined leadership team to ensure a smooth integration of the two companies. In addition, they will remain committed to providing excellent service to a diverse customer base that includes supermajor integrated and small independent oil and gas companies.
About Imperative Chemical Partners
Imperative Chemical Partners is a company that specializes in chemical distribution and supply chain management services. It offers various chemicals and products to multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food, and agriculture. The company praises itself for providing high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and innovative solutions to meet the needs of its clients. It also strongly emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility in its operations. Imperative Chemical Partners is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and serves customers throughout the United States and internationally.
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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Elessent Clean Technologies | March 13, 2023
MECS, Inc., a subsidiary of Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent), announced being contracted for the provision of a MECS® sulfuric acid facility by Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). The new sulfuric acid facility with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons per day (MTPD) will feature MECS® HRS technology to capture waste heat for steam generation, which will be converted into carbon-free energy.
The new plant will be constructed at the Thacker Pass operation of Lithium Americas, which is North America's largest lithium carbonate processing plant and is fully permitted for construction.
Nevada has become a very important source of lithium for the U.S., as the country's leaders are making plans to stop importing lithium. As the need to move away from fossil fuels continues to grow, more and more people are buying electric vehicles (EVs) to help with the energy transition.
To make EV batteries, lithium and other raw materials like cobalt and nickel are needed, along with other materials like copper and zinc. The MECS® sulfuric acid technology delivers sulfuric acid for processing raw materials for batteries while making sure that site emissions are kept under the tightest control possible.
"We are thrilled to be working with Lithium Americas and EXP on this project. It is very exciting to be part of such a monumental project in the United States that has the potential to make a global impact on the battery metal supply chain. Throughout the planning process our team has been cognizant of environmental preservation, and we want Thacker Pass to be the prototype for environmental stewardship for other projects of this nature. We have worked closely with Lithium Americas to ensure maximum efficiency so they can meet industry growth needs while prioritizing carbon reduction initiatives," said Eli Ben-Shoshan, CEO of Elessent.
(Source – Business Wire)
About Elessent Clean Technologies
Elessent Clean Technologies is the world leader in process technologies that drive carbon neutrality and sustainability in the metal, chemical, fertilizer, and oil refining industries, with a strong commitment to customer support. It offers substantial global expertise in essential applications such as MECS® sulfuric acid production, BELCO® wet scrubbing, STRATCO® alkylation, and IsoTherming® hydroprocessing. The company's goal is to make the world a better place by making clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes.
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