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Grant, awarded in partnership with STAX Engineering and Associated British Ports, will fund the combined carbon and emissions capture and control system as a scalable, immediate solution for global ports

LONDON, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Seabound, a UK-based leader in marine carbon capture, is proud to announce an award of £1.1 million through Round 6 of the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6). The funding will support a first-of-a-kind project between Seabound, STAX Engineering, and Associated British Ports (ABP) to integrate Seabound’s carbon capture technology with the STAX emission capture and control system at the Port of Southampton. The companies previously announced their plan to deploy these barges in collaboration with ABP at the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Coastal Powerhouse Summit.

ABP, the largest port operator in the UK, has committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its own operations by 2040 and is determined to play a catalytic role in emissions reduction across supply chains. The company’s Energy Ventures Accelerator programme, launched in 2024 represents a further example of how ABP is supporting a variety of early-stage clean energy innovators, including Seabound and STAX. Deploying world-first carbon and emissions capture technology sits alongside other initiatives at the Port of Southampton such as the UK’s first investment in shorepower facilities at scale.

“Sustainability and innovation are key themes as ABP helps its customers to adapt to the changing environment” said Max Harris, Head of Strategy and Sustainability at ABP. “We are excited to explore the potential of this innovative solution as we pursue ever better air quality at our ports and support maritime decarbonisation”.

This project positions Southampton as the first UK port to host a fully-integrated solution that captures both carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and criteria pollutants — including sulphur oxides (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) — directly from ships while they are docked. Moreover, the combined Seabound and STAX solution provides maritime operators with an immediate, practical path to meet tightening environmental regulations and decarbonisation requirements without requiring vessels or ports to undergo retrofits and costly structural changes.

“This is the first time in the world that carbon and air pollution capture will be combined and deployed at full commercial scale in a port,” said Alisha Fredriksson, CEO and Co-Founder of Seabound. “We’re thrilled to be working with visionary partners like ABP and STAX to deliver a solution that we see reshaping port operations worldwide.”

Maritime venture lab, lomarlabs, is also supporting Seabound’s expansion and commercialization. Launched in March 2023 by Lomar, the UK based ship owner and management company, lomarlabs was created to collaborate with ambitious deep-tech start-ups to catalyse the deployment of solutions that address some of the maritime industry’s biggest challenges — including the transition to net-zero emissions.

“This project is a breakthrough moment for ports and for the maritime decarbonisation landscape,” said Stylianos Papageorgiou, Managing Director of lomarlabs. “By integrating carbon and emissions capture in a scalable, barge-based system, we’re unlocking a practical path to cleaner port operations without retrofitting ships. At lomarlabs, we’re proud to support Seabound in translating vision into deployment — and proving what’s possible when maritime innovation is driven by real-world experience.”

Seabound’s modular carbon capture units, sized to match standard 20-foot containers, will be integrated onto STAX’s barge-based emissions capture and control system. The combined solution — proven at the Port of Long Beach — connects directly to a ship’s exhaust, with STAX removing up to 99% of particulate matter and 95% of nitrogen oxides. The purified gas then flows into Seabound’s compact capture unit, which isolates and stores up to 95% of carbon dioxide and 98% of sulfur (SO₂), before releasing cleaned exhaust.

“Ports are in immediate need of sustainable solutions that don’t cause disruptions — and that’s exactly what we’re providing: a viable and effective alternative to shore power that can be deployed to any ship without retrofits, new infrastructure, or upfront costs in any port around the world,” said STAX CEO Mike Walker. “Through this project with Seabound and ABP, we’re one step closer to making clean air accessible and practical for all maritime operations.”

The £1.1 million CMDC6 funding will support crucial pre-deployment work for this project in Southampton. This includes testing container swapping logistics, refining Seabound’s next-generation carbon capture system, and establishing the groundwork for a fleet of barges capable of covering key berths across the port.

This project builds on Seabound’s earlier win in CMDC Round 3, where the company achieved 78% CO₂ capture efficiency and over 90% SO₂ removal during a world-first shipboard carbon capture demonstration on the MV Sounion Trader. Seabound continues work with Lomar Shipping, the ship’s owner, to deploy its carbon capture solution across the company’s fleet.

“I’m delighted to see Seabound’s continued success in maritime innovation,” said James Lovett, Innovation Lead for Future Maritime Technologies at Innovate UK. “Their project is an excellent example of UK led engineering and entrepreneurship within a particularly hard-to-abate transport sector. We’re excited to see the results of this CMDC Round 6 project, particularly given Seabound’s great achievements in Round 3.”

It’s so exciting to see investment in green fuels and technologies spurring on skills, innovation and manufacturing across the UK, delivering on our Plan for Change missions to kickstart economic growth and become a clean energy superpower,” added UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane. “We’ve charted a course to net zero shipping by 2050 and this £30 million will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade.”

Beyond emissions reductions, the project will generate new skilled jobs at the Port of Southampton — from barge operations and maintenance to carbon capture servicing and logistics. ABP intends to expand and scale this solution to other ports across the country, offering a replicable model for other ports worldwide.

Founded in late 2021, Seabound has established itself as a leading onboard carbon capture technology developer with its simple, modular, and cost-effective technology. Seabound completed a world-first demonstration of their onboard carbon capture system together with lomarlabs and Hapag Lloyd, successfully capturing CO₂ at ~80% efficiency onboard a 3200 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel. The company also recently announced a first-of-its-kind onboard carbon capture project in partnership with Hartmann Group and Heidelberg Materials AG to equip a cement-carrying ship with Seabound’s compact carbon capture system.

Seabound is on a mission to capture 100 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2040, representing 10% of the global shipping sector’s emissions. The company continues to engage shipowners, cargo companies, and industrial players across the supply chain to expand adoption and maximize impact. For more information visit www.seabound.co or contact press@seabound.co.

About Seabound

Seabound is an award-winning leader in modular carbon capture systems for ships. Founded in late 2021, Seabound recently completed the world’s first port-based CO₂ capture demonstration at the Port of Long Beach with STAX Engineering. Previously, the company completed a world-first pilot with lomarlabs and Hapag-Lloyd, capturing CO₂ at ~80% efficiency on a container ship in the Middle East. To date, Seabound has raised $6.8M from world-class investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Y Combinator, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Elemental Impact, and Collaborative Fund, and received £2.3M in grant funding from the UK Government through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. Learn more at seabound.co.

About STAX Engineering

STAX’s patented, flexible exhaust capture system is designed to fit all ships without modification, even in the most congested ports. Once the exhaust is captured and funneled into the STAX system, it is filtered. STAX removes 99% of particulate matter (PM) and 95% of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) before being released as purified gas. To date, STAX has treated 1,151 at-berth vessels for a cumulative of 24,000 hours and 185 tons of pollutants—and counting. In 2024, STAX was named a winner of Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech, recognizing its innovative contributions to emissions reduction and cleaner air solutions. Learn more at staxengineering.com.

About lomarlabs

lomarlabs is a corporate venture lab launched by Lomar in March 2023, that provides maritime tech companies with the physical infrastructure, support, industry insight, expertise and funding they need to responsibly test, prove and commercialise their solutions; catalysing their entry into a market that’s rapidly evolving. Learn more at lomarlabs.com.

About the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC)

This project is funded by UK Government through the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme in the Department for Transport. UK SHORE has allocated over £230m since 2022 to over 247 projects, leveraging over £107m private investment. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the main delivery partner for UK SHORE interventions, including the flagship CMDC and ZEVI competitions.

Maritime is a key sector which needs to find innovative solutions to its carbon footprint in order to contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. The UK SHORE programme is a key part of that work, supporting research and development to unlock an industry-led transition towards Net Zero and deliver economic growth, in line with the Government’s missions and the Plan for Change.

The UK SHORE programme consists of multiple headline projects situated all across the UK from Belfast and Orkney to Cornwall and Portsmouth and all points in between – showcasing the exceptional, highly-skilled work being delivered throughout the UK economy. UK SHORE is supporting 500 organisations, unlocking investment potential in UK technologies, at UK ports and at UK shipyards.

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BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Witness China’s low carbon revolution — where coral restoration revitalizes coastal ecosystems, and an abandoned coal mine has transformed into a clean energy hub.

In the first episode of China Daily’s Carbon Journey documentary series released on August 15, follow reporter Xia Ji on an extraordinary exploration of these stories of ecological renewal.

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ISTANBUL, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BKPS, a Karpowership affiliate, has signed a contract with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and the General Company for Electric Energy Production / Southern to launch a new power generation project in Iraq, delivering rapid, reliable, and affordable electricity to strengthen the country’s energy security.

The project will supply up to 590 MW of electricity through Karpowership’s two signature Powership vessels. Under the agreement, the Company will provide electricity for an initial contract period of 71 days, playing a critical role in stabilizing the national grid and meeting demand.

“We are honored to partner with Iraq in advancing its energy resilience,” said Zeynep Harezi Yılmaz, Chief Commercial Officer at Karpowership. “This project represents a strong step toward bridging the electricity gap and aligns with our mission to provide rapid, flexible, and reliable power wherever it is needed most.”

The Powerships will be deployed to the Khor Al Zubair and Umm Qasr ports in Basra and are expected to begin operations in August 2025. The Powerships, which are multi-fuel enabled and entirely self-contained with everything needed to function onboard, will provide a cost-effective, rapidly deployable solution that avoids the lengthy construction timelines of land-based power infrastructure.

Karpowership has a proven track record of delivering floating power solutions globally, with operations in 16 countries across four continents. Its Powership technology offers a practical, scalable solution to improve energy security, with the flexibility to operate on multiple fuels, while providing reliable power to support economic development; including in Iraq where operations will be carried out through its affiliate, BKPS.

About Karpowership

Karpowership is a global energy company specializing in fast-track and integrated power solutions. As the only builder, owner and operator of the world’s largest Powership fleet, Karpowership’s vessels can deliver turnkey energy solutions wherever they are needed, connecting to the grid and generating electricity in less than 30 days. In addition to its signature Powerships, Karpowership offers floating LNG solutions to support a cleaner, more flexible energy future. With over 25 years of experience, Karpowership remains committed to delivering sustainable and reliable power, empowering nations and communities.

Visit www.karpowership.com for more information.

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Guideline Emphasis on Earlier Treatment to Reduce Health, Dementia Risks Boosts Urgency to Keep Closer Watch on Blood Pressure

 OMRON innovations support 2025 guidelines on heart-brain connection, close blood pressure management throughout pregnancy, and healthy lifestyle behaviors

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heart health leader OMRON Healthcare today issued a national call-to-action for regular at-home blood pressure monitoring in response to new guidelines by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC). The first new set of guidelines since 2017 emphasize earlier detection and treatment of high blood pressure for all Americans – making regular at-home blood pressure monitoring an essential daily health practice.

“Half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which is the number one preventable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and cognitive decline,” said Jim Li, executive director, global medical affairs at OMRON Healthcare. “The 2025 guidelines make one thing clear: don’t wait for your next doctor’s visit. Regular blood pressure monitoring at home is an important practice for long-term good health.”

The new AHA/ACC guidelines incorporate a decade of research on blood pressure, from 2015 to 2024, and emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early intervention of high blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.

“The first new guidelines in eight years bring major changes to how we should view blood pressure and the urgency to make routine monitoring a priority as a bridge to earlier treatment,” said OMRON Healthcare U.S. Managing Director Alice Koehler. “The guidelines spotlight the heart-brain connection and higher dementia risks from uncontrolled blood pressure. There is more urgency to keep closer watch on blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy to prevent long-term health damage to moms and babies.”

OMRON Healthcare issued the following recommended actions based on the new AHA/ACC blood pressure guidelines:

• Start routinely monitoring your blood pressure at home. For patients with systolic blood pressure of 130–139, the guidelines now recommend medication if lifestyle changes don’t achieve targets within 3–6 months. This raises the importance of earlier detection, best achieved by routine blood pressure monitoring at home. “Routine can be once a week, once a day, or more for some,” said Li. “Talk to your doctor. Blood pressure is a valuable health insight.” The OMRON Platinum and EVOLV are ranked as top blood pressure monitors for home use.
• Take care of your heart to take care of your mind. The guidelines focus on a growing body of research linking blood pressure management to cognitive function and dementia prevention. “High blood pressure and untreated conditions like atrial fibrillation disrupt the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain,” said Li. “Routine at-home monitoring with tools like the OMRON 10 Series with AI-powered AFib detection can help identify these heart-brain health risks earlier than ever before.”
• Expecting moms: monitor before, during, and after pregnancy. The guidelines are based on research showing how pregnancy-related high blood pressure can impact immediate and long-term health outcomes for mothers and babies, urging more frequent monitoring before, during and after pregnancy. “Pregnancy represents a critical time for moms’ and babies’ cardiovascular health,” said Koehler. “Those preparing to conceive should visit validatebp.org, apply the pregnancy filter, and search for recommended at-home monitors.”
• Maintain healthy weight to support healthy blood pressure. The guidelines recommend maintaining healthy weight to support blood pressure control, specifically mentioning GLP-1s as a viable weight loss tool when diagnosed by a physician. Originally developed for diabetes, GLP-1s have shown remarkable effectiveness for weight reduction, a major factor in lowering blood pressure. Pairing healthy weight loss choices with regular home monitoring can help deliver the best outcomes. OMRON offers an online library of health and lifestyle articles to support behavior change.
• Tap into virtual coaching to build healthier habits. The guidelines place healthy lifestyle behaviors as the cornerstone of blood pressure management, encouraging regular exercise, stress control, weight management, and reduction or elimination of alcohol and sodium as primary practices. “Digital health tools are providing a path to meaningful behavior change,” said Li. “Our OMRON Connect app acts as a virtual coach that provides insights on blood pressure readings along with tips to take walks, destress, and stay on medication for more blood pressure control.”

“The new guidelines are a call to action for earlier detection and proactive blood pressure management for overall good health,” said Koehler. “OMRON innovations – from our advanced blood pressure monitors and Intellisense AFib detection to the OMRON connect app – are accessible, affordable, and designed to support medical professionals and patients of all ages.”

For more information on blood pressure monitoring, AFib detection, and healthy lifestyle behaviors, visit OmronHealthcare.com.

About OMRON Healthcare, Inc.
OMRON Healthcare, Inc., is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of personal heart health products and an innovator in technologies supporting respiratory and pain management care. With over 50 years of medical device category leadership, OMRON is passionate about empowering people to take charge of their health at home through precise technology. Its market-leading products include a full range of home blood pressure monitors, nebulizers and TENS devices. The company’s mission is Going for Zero, the elimination of heart attacks and strokes. With more than 350 million devices sold globally, OMRON provides the world’s most recommended blood pressure monitors by healthcare professionals. OMRON Healthcare strives to improve lives and contribute to a better society by developing innovations that help people prevent, treat, and manage their medical conditions. The company provides products and services in over 130 countries. For more information, visit OmronHealthcare.com.

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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) (“Westbridge”, “Westbridge Renewable” or the “Company”) a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy and energy infrastructure, announces August 22, 2025 as the effective date of its previously announced consolidation of the Company’s common shares (“Common Shares“) on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation Common Share for every four (4) pre-consolidation Common Shares (the “Consolidation“).

The name of the Company and trading symbol will remain the same after the Consolidation. The new CUSIP will be 95716A201 and the new ISIN will be CA95716A2011.  The Consolidation reduces the number of shares issued and outstanding from 101,149,851 Common Shares to approximately 25,287,462 Common Shares issued and outstanding, subject to rounding for fractional shares. 

Letters of transmittal with respect to the Consolidation will be mailed to all registered shareholders of the Company. All registered shareholders will be required to send their respective certificates representing their pre-Consolidation Common Shares along with a properly executed letter of transmittal to the Company’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare“), in accordance with the instructions provided in the letter of transmittal. All shareholders who submit a duly completed letter of transmittal along with their respective pre-Consolidation Common Share certificate(s) to Computershare, will receive a post-Consolidation Common Share certificate or Direct Registration Advice representing their post-Consolidation Common Shares.

No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Consolidation. Any fractional interest in Common Shares will be rounded down to the nearest whole number, in accordance with normal TSXV policies.  Proportionate adjustments will be made to the Company’s outstanding stock options, restricted share units and performance share units following the effective date of the Consolidation. 

The Consolidation is being undertaken in order to position the Company for broader institutional investor participation, enhance trading liquidity, and support its long-term capital markets strategy.

“This share consolidation is a strategic step that supports Westbridge’s broader growth trajectory and enhances our profile in public capital markets,” said Stefano Romanin, CEO of Westbridge.

About Westbridge Renewable Energy

Westbridge originates, develops, operates and monetizes best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects, stand-alone battery energy storage projects and other clean energy-focused development. The Company has a portfolio of projects in four key jurisdictions: Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Italy. Westbridge delivers attractive, long-term returns by originating and developing an international portfolio of renewable energy assets to support increasing demand for energy and grid reliability. Management brings a strong track-record with a cumulative 40+ development projects worldwide. As one of very few listed, pure-play international solar and BESS development companies, Westbridge provides investors with access to greenfield solar and energy storage projects at the earliest stage of development, allowing them to benefit from the full development value chain. Westbridge aims to deliver clean, sustainable electricity and energy storage solutions to support increasing electricity demand and grid reliability in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

For more information, please visit: www.westbridge.energy | Twitter | LinkedIn

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this document contains forward-looking information and statements and the timing thereof. Forward-looking information also includes management’s assessment of future plans and operations, that the Consolidation will impact the Company as anticipated; and that the treatment of fractional shares will align with management’s current expectations. Such forward-looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future, including project milestone progress at Fontus, and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”, “project”, “potential”, “will”, “may”, “could”, “should”, or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding future performance and outlook. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them, as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to complete licensing and interconnection processes; availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms or at all; risks relating to general business, economic, competitive, regulatory, policy and social uncertainties; changes in laws or market conditions; and the risks identified under the headings “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, and other disclosure documents available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.

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