Month: June 2025

The EU-funded project will host a special symposium and will display the work done to develop a suite of thematic digital twins to empower sustainable oceans and societal resilience.

BRUSSELS, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The EU-funded Iliad Project, which develops Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) to support sustainable management of Europe’s seas, will host its final event, the Iliad Symposium, as part of the OCEANS 2025 Conference from Monday, 16 June to Thursday, 19 June 2025, in Brest, France.

The Iliad Symposium is offering a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking within the marine and oceanographic research community. Participants can expect engaging presentations, discussions, and six dedicated sessions within the main Technical Program of OCEANS 2025, where Iliad’s latest results and innovations will be showcased.

The Iliad Symposium will kick off with a dedicated joint workshop in collaboration with Blue-Cloud 2026 on 16 June 2025. This workshop will demonstrate how virtual ocean models can benefit a wide range of sectors by providing interactive, data-driven simulations of marine environments. It will offer hands-on demonstrations and collaborative sessions focused on practical applications and digital infrastructure.

The event will provide a collaborative platform to showcase tools, services, and technologies shaping the future of ocean observation and digital innovation. It will feature two main tracks: a solution-oriented demonstration track showcasing real-world use cases, and a technical services track focusing on the technological infrastructure behind interoperable digital solutions. Joint sessions will foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and shared insights.

“OCEANS 2025 with the joint workshop, technical sessions, and our shared booth with Blue-Cloud 2026, provides Iliad with an excellent opportunity to present our federated and open approach to building digital twins,” said Charalampos (Babis) Ipektsidis, member of the Iliad Coordination Team at Netcompany-Intrasoft. “We are proud to demonstrate the remarkable progress our partners have made in developing tools that bring together Earth observation data, models, and digital platforms to deliver actionable marine insights, and ensure the long-term health of our oceans.”

In addition to the joint Iliad and Blue-Cloud 2026 workshop, both projects will host a booth with demonstrations and opportunities for networking among researchers, industry, policymakers, and the public.

The Iliad General Assembly, held during the last day of OCEANS 2025 week, will mark the official conclusion of the project at the end of July and foster discussion on the future of digital ocean technologies for society.

About Iliad

Iliad is an EU-funded project which aims to develop and launch a virtual model of the ocean that will provide highly accurate predictions of future developments at global seas.

The Iliad Project, brings together 54 partners from 18 different countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, has been awarded €17 million the funding as part of the EU €1 billion European Green Deal.

For more information https://www.ocean-twin.eu/

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Contact Persons
Charalampos (Babis) Ipektsidis
Email: Babis.Ipektsidis@netcompany.com
Phone: +30 210 6876400.
Konstantina Papachristopoulou
Email: Konstantina.Papachristopoulou@netcompany.com
Phone: +30 210 6876400.

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CHAMBÉRY, France, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MND is the world leader in avalanche risk prevention and control. The company has just won new contracts in Canada, the United States, Chile, Argentina, and Norway.

Full-scale projects on five continents

Canada MND secures the access road to the Brucejack gold mine in British Columbia. The 76-kilometer Knipple Glacier road must remain accessible 24/7 in all weather conditions. MND installs a Gazex system to protect certain sections. The operator NEWMONT, through its distributor AVATEK, chose MND for the reliability and autonomy of the 13 Gazex, adapted to extreme environments.

United States The California Department of Transportation in charge of the road network, has renewed its contract with MND for a further three years and the replacement of six Gazex systems in Tahoe Valley.

Chile At the CODELCO Div.Los Bronces copper mine, MND is modernizing the communication systems of forty Gazex units. The system includes satellite connectivity with redundancy via 18 satellites, guaranteeing secure communication between the control bases and the SAFET-Cs web platform. An installation is also planned for the Coldelco Div.Andina mine, at an altitude of over 3,000 metres.

Argentina At the Las Leñas ski resort (800 kilometers from Buenos Aires), MND is modernizing a Gazex installation at an altitude of 7,200 to 11,200 feet.

Norway MND secures the trunk road on the island of Arnøya with 24 removable O’BellX® units, a radar and a weather station. This system protects a ski touring route. The contract covers operation and maintenance of the site for a renewable five-year period.

More than 3,000 MND systems are installed in 22 countries, protecting industrial sites, railroads, roads, ski resorts and villages. The Chamonix valley is equipped to provide safe access to the Mont-Blanc tunnel. MND products are designed and assembled in France. Products are protected by numerous patents.

MND is a French group specializing in rope access, snowmaking systems, mountain safety and thrill-seeking leisure infrastructures. With over 3,000 customers in 49 countries, MND’s four core businesses contribute to mobility, leisure and safety with proven, sustainable solutions based on its mountain experience. MND is present in over 50 countries www.mnd.com 

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•  79,007 units sold in May, a 5-percent increase compared to previous year

•  Best-ever May performances for Telluride, Sportage, Carnival, and K4

•  2026 EV9 Nightfall Edition and EV9 GT-Line with two-tone roof now available in showrooms  

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America delivered 79,007 total units in May – up 5-percent over the same period last year – and extended the fast-growing brand’s streak of consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth to eight. Retail sales at Kia dealerships increased by 8-percent over May 2024 and are up 15-percent year-to-date, reinforcing the company’s continuous growth trajectory in the marketplace.

The Carnival MPV, which introduced a new hybrid model last year, saw a significant sales increase of 68-percent year-over-year. Additionally, popular SUV models such as Telluride (+12-percent) and Sportage (+10-percent), along with the sporty K4 sedan (+4-percent), all achieved their highest-ever May sales.

“As the second half of the year approaches, Kia’s market competitiveness continues to strengthen with eight consecutive months of sales growth. Kia’s diverse powertrain lineup, including ICE, hybrids, and EVs, coupled with the strong and sustained customer interest in the brand’s Telluride, Sportage, Carnival MPV, and K4 models have been some of the key drivers of the company’s continued sales growth,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “And we anticipate this growth trajectory will continue with the 2026 EV9 Nightfall Edition and EV9 GT-Line with two-tone roof now available in showrooms nationwide. With new design elements – including a new two-tone roof, as well as enhancements in driving range and performance – the upgraded EV9 Nightfall Edition and the EV9 GT-Line with two-tone roof are set to better meet the expectations of customers looking for a three-row, all-electric SUV.”

In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:

• Kia America announced through its “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program, the company and its nationwide network of retailers raised a total of $4.6 million for non-profit organizations in 2024, including donations totaling more than $1.5 million each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® and No Kid Hungry^®. Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to provide critical support for a wide variety of causes across the United States.
• The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in Cars.com’s list of Best Hybrids for the Money, taking the win in the Compact SUV category. This latest accolade marks the second consecutive year the Sportage Hybrid has been recognized.
• The Kia K4 sedan has been named a 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award winner. The annual Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX competition evaluates new or heavily redesigned vehicle interiors and user-experience technology, with scoring based on a variety of metrics including design and aesthetics, comfort, materials, fit-and-finish, connectivity and infotainment, displays and controls, as well as advanced driver assist systems and value. For the 2025 awards, 34 vehicles were evaluated.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. 

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CHIFENG, China, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced a historic green ammonia offtake agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s five major trading companies. This pioneering agreement on a global scale validates the commercial viability of green ammonia as a scalable energy solution, sets a global benchmark for its trade, and highlights the vast potential of green hydrogen-ammonia energy across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

The partnership brings together Envision Energy’s leadership in integrated green hydrogen-ammonia solutions with Marubeni’s expansive global network and energy trade expertise, facilitating large-scale production, supply, and commercialization of green ammonia. It aims to fast-track the global transition to low-carbon energy solutions, particularly in industries such as chemicals and fertilizers, driving sustainable growth across diverse sectors worldwide. This collaboration will also accelerate Japan’s shift to a green economy, drive greater investment and innovation, and support the government’s sustainability goals.

“The global energy landscape is undergoing profound changes, with hydrogen-ammonia playing an increasingly pivotal role.” said Mr. Frank Yu, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy, “Together with Marubeni, we are accelerating the commercialization of ammonia, turning it into a key energy solution that powers the world’s transition to carbon-neutral fuels. This partnership lays the groundwork for ammonia-powered transportation and electricity generation, ultimately fostering a cleaner and more sustainable energy ecosystem.”

Envision Energy is the world’s leading green hydrogen producer and the only company that possesses core technologies in renewable energy, hydrogen production, and net-zero industrial park, targeting for decarbonization at scale by green hydrogen-ammonia solutions. By pioneering full-stack green hydrogen technologies, including alkaline and PEM electrolysis technologies, along with its engineering competences and system integration capabilities, the company aims to address key challenges in the green hydrogen arena, particularly those related to efficiency and the intermittency of renewable energy sources.

The company is at the forefront of developing the world’s largest commercial green hydrogen-ammonia plant, leveraging its innovative net-zero industrial park model and full-stack green hydrogen technologies. Fully powered by green electricity from directly coupled wind and solar energy, the plant efficiently integrates wind, solar and storage with hydrogen-ammonia production to optimize costs and enhance sustainability. The initial production phase, launched in early 2024, targets 300,000 tons of green ammonia annually and plans to scale up to a total annual capacity of 1.5 million tons upon completion. Envision’s outstanding contribution to decarbonization earned it the Energy Transition Changemaker Award at COP28 and recognition as an “Energy Innovator” on Fortune’s Change the World list in 2024.

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KUNSHAN, China, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arctech, a global leader in solar structure and tracker solutions with smart renewable energy technologies, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in Argentina, highlighting a trajectory defined by innovation, local commitment, and a regional development vision for the Southern Cone.

At a special event held with clients, strategic partners, and members of the regional team, Arctech commemorated this milestone as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges overcome during five years of operations in the country. It was also a space to share the company’s growth objectives as it continues consolidating its presence across Latin America.

“This anniversary is a recognition of the joint work carried out with our clients, strategic partners, and the Arctech LATAM South team. Every step we’ve taken has been possible thanks to their trust and collaboration. We look to the future with excitement, knowing that the future of solar energy in LATAM is built on cooperation, technology, and commitment,” said Alejandro Silva Zamora, Director LATAM South & Brazil.

Since arriving in Argentina, Arctech has participated in some of the country’s most prominent solar projects. With a presence across several provinces, the company has provided cutting-edge technology in developments such as Guañizuil II (117 MW), La Rioja Solar (35 MW), Anchipurac (23 MW), Ullum (25 MW), La Cumbre (15.6 MW), and Tucumán Solar (6 MW), among others. These projects reflect the technical and operational efforts of a committed regional team and a technology offering that stands out for its adaptability, efficiency, and reliability factors that position Arctech above other solutions in the market.

Five years after its arrival in the country, Arctech reaffirms its commitment to delivering a reliable experience supported by local talent and technical service. The company also seeks to continue expanding long-term relationships that enable sustainable projects with regional impact.

About Arctech
Arctech is a global provider of intelligent solar solutions with over 91 GW delivered in more than 40 countries. Its portfolio includes solar trackers, fixed structures, PV cleaning robots, and energy storage systems. In Latin America, the company has a strong presence and a team of over 60 professionals, positioning itself as a strategic partner in the region’s energy transformation.

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