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Bespoke designer dog collars delivered the highest auctioned pet accessories ever offered by HERITAGE Auctions.

Previously Rescued Pups Wearing Fetch’s Collars for Cause™ by designers James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth, and Stefania Pramma

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Collars for Cause™, the philanthropic initiative from Fetch Pet Insurance, achieved remarkable success at Heritage Auctions’ Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction, selling out all bespoke designer dog collars and raising thousands of dollars in additional funds for pets and their people in need. The collars, originally showcased at the star-studded Fetch Pet Gala at The Carlyle in New York City, continued to make an impact through the auction, further supporting the initiative’s charitable mission.

The one-of-a-kind collars were created by internationally acclaimed designers James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth, and Stefania Pramma. They attracted significant attention from collectors and pet enthusiasts alike. James de Givenchy’s leather collar accented with 18k gold and inscribed “mon toutou” sold for $5,000. Irene Neuwirth’s hand-painted leather collar realized $4,000. Stefania Pramma’s sterling silver chain collar with turquoise cabochons and a customizable nameplate sold for $1,000, and Josie Natori’s hand-beaded collar, harness, and leash ensemble sold for $625. These sales mark the highest auctioned pet accessories ever offered by Heritage Auctions.

“These collars are a true celebration of design, craftsmanship, and philanthropy,” said Diane D’Amato, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage Auctions. “We are thrilled with the success of Collars for Cause™ and the additional funds raised for pets and their families. It demonstrates the powerful intersection of luxury, creativity, and charitable giving.”

The proceeds from the HERITAGE auction, combined with the over half a million dollars raised at the gala, benefit Broadway Cares, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags and Walks, providing critical funding for medical care, adoption, and support services for pets in need.

The Heritage auction success reflects the robust growth of the luxury pet accessory market, projected to reach $6.7 billion by 2033, with dogs representing 60 percent of premium pet spending. As pet owners increasingly seek high-quality, designer, and personalized items, initiatives like Fetch’s Collars for Cause™ highlight the unique opportunity to merge fashion, philanthropy, and the love of pets.

About Fetch Pet Insurance

Fetch Pet is a leading tech-enabled pet wellness company helping pet parents give their dogs and cats longer, healthier lives. As the most complete pet insurance in North America, Fetch Pet covers more types of injury and illness than other providers, offering up to 90% coverage on unexpected vet bills and 100% reimbursement on qualifying medications through Fetch Pet Rx.

Fetch Pet delivers personalized health insights with its patented Fetch Pet Health Forecast, helping pet parents take a proactive approach to their pet’s care. And when it matters most, Fetch Pet offers fast and easy claims processing, so families can focus on care—not paperwork.

Members also get access to Fetch Pet Health Perks, an exclusive marketplace offering over $1,500 in discounts on brands committed to the health and wellness of pets, from food to training.
Through a mission-driven approach, Fetch Pet is committed to helping the pets—and pet parents—who need it most. From donating over $8 million to shelter partners, to supporting pets impacted by natural disasters, to helping expand Project Street Vet from a one-city initiative to a presence in nine communities across the country.

With innovative offerings like pre-existing condition coverage for adopted pets, 24/7 online vet access, and behavioral health support, Fetch Pet is redefining what it means to protect pets.
Learn more at fetchpet.com.

Fetch Pet insurance policies are administered by Fetch Insurance Services, LLC (d/b/a Fetch Pet Insurance, Fetch Pet Insurance Services in New York and British Columbia, Fetch Insurance in Nebraska, Fetch Pet Insurance Services, LLC in Michigan, North Dakota, New Mexico and California) CA license # 0F60627 and underwritten by AXIS Insurance Company, an Illinois Corporation, in the U.S. and AXIS Reinsurance Company (Canadian Branch) in Canada. For more information, visit fetchpet.com.

About Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the philanthropic heart of Broadway, helping ensure those affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses receive medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance. Broadway Cares is the major financial supporter of the social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund, helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS provides annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., including eight organizations specifically focused on helping people with chronic illnesses keep and care for their beloved pets: Animalkind in Hudson, NY; PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco; Pet Project for Pets in Wilton Manors, FL; Pets Are Loving Support in Atlanta and Guerneville, CA; and San Diego Humane Society in San Diego.

For more information, please visit Broadway Cares online at broadwaycares.org, at facebook.com/broadwaycares, at instagram.com/broadwaycares, at tiktok.com/@broadwaycares and at youtube.com/@broadwaycares.

Broadway Barks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cofounded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore which unites animal shelters, rescue organizations and the Broadway community to find loving homes for countless dogs and cats. As animals await their forever home, your support helps provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for our furry friends.

Wags and Walks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing euthanasia and celebrating rescue dogs as beloved family members. Since 2011, Wags has saved over 16,000 dogs across Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York. Wags and Walks is focused on advocating for wrongfully stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and mamas and puppies that are often overlooked and at risk due to overcrowding. We know that, like amazing dogs, loving families come in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to fund every pup in our care as an adopter whose home, family, and lifestyle are a perfect fit for a lifetime of love and happiness.

Project Street Vet is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that empowers veterinary teams to deliver professional, non-judgmental medical care & support to pet families experiencing homelessness and housing vulnerability. The vision of Project Street Vet is to create a world where veterinary care is accessible to every pet family.

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Founder of lululemon and Largest Active Shareholder Deeply Concerned Board Has Again Failed at Succession Planning

Will Continue to Actively Engage lululemon to Unlock Value for All Shareholders

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) (“lululemon” or the “Company”) and one of lululemon’s largest shareholders, today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by lululemon of certain leadership changes.

“As I have communicated to members of the Company publicly and privately, lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value. After overseeing years of poor decisions erode the brand and destroy shareholder value, it is clear to me that only under my increasing pressure has the lululemon Board of Directors (the “Board”) finally started to listen,” said Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson, Founder of lululemon. “As one of the largest active shareholders of lululemon, I am deeply concerned about what appears to be a tremendous failure by the Board to competently plan for the future and manage an effective succession process. This latest failure in my opinion only amplifies the urgency the Company faces and the obvious need for the CEO search to be led by new, independent directors with real experience. I believe that the Board should seek the advice of individuals with specific and unique expertise, and deep knowledge of the Company, to advise on the CEO selection process.”

Wilson continued, “The Board’s praise for Calvin McDonald, a CEO who has overseen massive value destruction over the past two years, with a 62.8% drop in LULU’s share price, shows blatant disregard for its shareholders. In my view, the Board has failed to properly hold management accountable to deliver product innovation and instead has led with complacency. The erosion of premium brand value in the Company’s core markets demonstrates that the Board does not understand its target customers anymore or what will drive shareholder value at lululemon over the long term. I strongly believe in the continued strength of the lululemon brand, and I know there are several qualified CEO candidates across the retail and apparel space who can continue to build on its legacy. I hope the Board continues this constructive dialogue with me to find refreshed, experienced directors ahead of completing a CEO search.”

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BILLINGSHURST, England, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — More than 123 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2024 – the highest number ever recorded – according to the latest figures from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

With millions of people living in refugee camps globally due to war, persecution, human rights violations or other crises, temporary settlements can grow to rival the populations of major cities, existing for decades. Yet they continue to operate without the infrastructure needed to sustain life safely.

Water purification specialist Hydrachem is calling for an urgent rethink of how clean water access is planned and delivered in refugee camps, warning that the current approach is contributing to preventable disease outbreaks and deaths.

Nicolas Barbieri, Chief Commercial Officer at Hydrachem, commented: “We’re witnessing something deeply troubling. These places were never meant to be permanent, but for far too many they have become just that. Vulnerable families, displaced through no fault of their own, are being asked to live in conditions that should never be acceptable. These settlements now function like cities, but without the essential infrastructure required for people to live safely.

The planning and resources allocated to water access often remain at an emergency, temporary level. It is widely recognised that crowding, lack of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities contribute to infectious disease outbreaks in refugee camps.”

In 2024, UNHCR responded to outbreaks of measles, cholera and mpox in refugee-hosting countries. In Bangladesh, camps hosting Rohingya refugees reported over 15,000 dengue cases, highlighting the ongoing health challenges.

Hydrachem argues that the humanitarian sector must move beyond short-term fixes and embrace permanent water infrastructure solutions from the outset of camp planning.

Nicolas Barbieri added: “The first question when establishing a refugee camp should be: how do we ensure clean water for potentially decades? We need to stop treating these as temporary problems requiring temporary solutions. People’s lives depend on it.”

Drawing on decades of experience trusted by global healthcare providers, Hydrachem works with humanitarian organisations to bring sustainable water solutions into challenging environments. Its OASIS water purification tablets provide a practical, rapid method to make water safe at the point of use, effective against bacteria, viruses and parasites, and suitable for both emergency deployment and longer-term operations.

Hydrachem believes that integrating proven water purification technology into camp infrastructure planning is both practical and essential, and should be embedded in every stage, from initial emergency response through to long-term settlement management.

“We’ve been supplying water purification and sterilisation solutions globally for half a century,” says Nicolas Barbieri. “We’ve learned that prevention is always more effective than crisis response. The cost of providing clean water is a fraction of the cost of treating disease outbreaks, both in financial terms and in human suffering.”

With displacement having nearly doubled during the last decade, the humanitarian sector faces a critical choice: continue responding to refugee camps as temporary emergencies, or acknowledge reality and build infrastructure that matches the decades-long timescales involved.

Nicolas Barbieri concluded: “When a settlement is going to exist for ten, fifteen or even twenty years, it’s deserving of permanent infrastructure solutions. Clean water shouldn’t be a luxury in the 21st century, yet for millions living in refugee camps, it remains out of reach.”

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• Water purification specialist calls for permanent water infrastructure as global displacement reaches record levels.
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• Hydrachem, established in 1973, is a UK-based world leader in effervescent chlorine (NaDCC) tablets with expertise in water purification, surface disinfection and sterilisation. Operating in over 60 countries, the company partners with NGOs, governments and leading healthcare institutions, including the NHS, to combat waterborne diseases, maintain hygienic environments and produce over 10 billion litres of safe drinking water each year.
• Hydrachem supplies sectors including healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, food preparation and agriculture.
• Alongside its own brands, which include Oasis Water Purification Tablets, Oasis Sterilising Tablets and Cert Multi Surface Spray, Hydrachem contract manufactures for some of the world’s most prominent companies, with products renowned for quality, reliability and technical excellence.
• More information about Hydrachem can be found by visiting https://hydrachem.com/
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BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Energy has recently released its latest 2025 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Integrator Report, once again ranking HyperStrong among the top three global BESS integrators in terms of newly installed capacity for 2024. This recognition highlights the company’s strong integrated capabilities and consistent excellence in project execution across the global energy storage market.

In mainland China, HyperStrong continues to lead the industry. According to the report, the company maintains its No. 1 position in cumulative installed and contracted project capacity, reinforcing its role as the top BESS integrator in the Chinese market.

With global demand for energy storage continuing to rise, HyperStrong is accelerating its international expansion, significantly expanding its overseas project footprint and delivery capabilities. Today, the company’s business spans over 20 countries across five continents, supported by localized delivery and service systems tailored to diverse market needs.

In Europe, HyperStrong recently signed a 1.6 GWh large-scale energy storage project with German energy company LEAG. Upon completion, the project will become one of Europe’s major energy storage facilities, providing critical support for the region’s energy transition.

In the Americas, HyperStrong has successfully delivered over 420 MWh of energy storage projects in the United States, focusing on grid-side applications. These systems provide effective peak shaving, load shifting, and frequency regulation services, strengthening local grid reliability and enhancing renewable energy integration across the region.

Across the Asia-Pacific region, HyperStrong is advancing multiple project deployments in various countries. The company offers customized and highly reliable solutions designed for various conditions, including high humidity, tropical climates, island grids, and mining operations, enabling faster adoption of clean energy in the region.

To support its rapidly expanding global business, HyperStrong has established local teams in Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, offering end-to-end capabilities across project delivery, on-site commissioning, digital monitoring, and long-term operation and maintenance. These essential global services ensure full life-cycle support that deliver sustainable value to international partners.

Dr. Jianhui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of HyperStrong, stated, “Being recognized once again by S&P Global reflects HyperStrong’s integrated strengths in technology, safety, system delivery, and global execution, especially in full-station delivery and complex project management. Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage our strong R&D and intelligent manufacturing capabilities to provide higher-value energy storage solutions that empower the global energy transition.”

About HyperStrong

Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd. (HyperStrong, 688411.SH) is a global leading provider of energy storage solutions. Founded in 2011, HyperStrong has over 14 years of R&D experience and a proven track record across more than 400 projects, delivering over 45 GWh of energy storage systems worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications.

With five smart manufacturing bases, three R&D centers, two testing labs, and a global marketing center, HyperStrong supports customers worldwide in advancing their energy transition and carbon neutrality goals.

For more information, please visit: www.hyperstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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The business secured the Environmental Impact Award for the innovative and responsible design of its ICE03 data center in Iceland.

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, has won the `Environmental Impact Award’ at the Data Center Dynamics Awards, a category celebrating robust evidence of reducing the environmental impact of data center operations.

atNorth’s expansion of its ICE03 data center in Akureyri, Iceland topped the competition as a result of its design blueprint for data center ecosystems that integrates environmental stewardship with social and economic impact, ensuring long-term, sustainable growth.

ICE03 already benefits from the Nordic’s naturally cool climate and an abundance of renewable energy that enables highly energy efficient Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) and the site was built using sustainable materials such as the laminated wood product Glulam (as an alternative to steel beams) and Icelandic rockwool in addition to a care for the surrounding natural landscape.

All atNorth’s new data centers are designed to accommodate heat reuse equipment as standard and for ICE03, the business formed an alliance with the local municipality to reuse waste heat for community projects in Akureyri, including a community greenhouse that enables local school children to learn about ecological cultivation and sustainable food production. This partnership not only lowers the carbon footprint of the data center but aims to promote the sustainability of locally produced fresh vegetables. It also allows atNorth clients to decarbonize their IT workloads and contributes to the region’s circular economy. With a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.2, compared to a global average of 1.56, the site is able to run high performance workloads in an environmentally responsible way.

atNorth’s data center design blueprint also goes beyond the mitigation of its environmental impact to actively support the local economies and the communities in which they operate. During the first phase of development of ICE03, over 90% of the workforce were local to the area and the business is committed to hiring locally where possible throughout the operational phase.

AtNorth is also committed to good corporate citizenship and actively supports local education, charities, and community projects through volunteer work and financial donations. For example, a donation of a large amount of mechatronics equipment to the Vocational College of Akureyri assists in training local people for data center-related roles. The business has also sponsored a local run in Akureyri, supported local sports teams, the ski facility, and the local search and rescue team.

Additionally, the presence of atNorth’s ICE03 data center in Akureyri has facilitated a new point of presence (POP) in the area – that is a location where telecommunications networks interconnect to enable data transmission. The POP has been established by telecommunications business Farice, who operate 3 submarine cables connecting Iceland to mainland Europe. It will serve as an access point to the larger network and enable international traffic to be routed directly to mainland Europe, greatly enhancing telecommunications security and reliability of service for the benefit of the whole region.

Ásthildur Sturludóttir, the Mayor of Akureyri estimates atNorth’s total investments in the town will equate to approximately 109 million EUR , with investments expected to reach approximately 200 million Euros over time. It is this delivery of a `data center ecosystem’ that not only benefits end users but also the local economy and community that makes atNorth’s ICE03 expansion a true blueprint for data centers of the future.

“We are delighted that our ICE03 data center has been recognized for its positive impact on its local environment”, says Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO atNorth. “There is a critical need for a transformation in the approach to digital infrastructure development to ensure the scalability and longevity of the industry. Data center operators must take a holistic approach to become long-term, valued partners of thriving communities.”

About atNorth

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company that offers cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services trusted by industry-leading organizations.  

With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments.  

atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates eight data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, as well as a ninth under construction in Kouvola, Finland and a tenth site in Ølgod, Denmark. The business has also secured land for a future mega site in the Sollefteå Municipality in Sweden. 

For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn. 

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OSLO, Norway, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) is pleased to announce that following a seven-year development program, and now a successful start-up and production of clean hydrogen on the Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline prototype, the Board of Directors has taken the final investment decision to begin construction on up to 1 GW of production capacity for this technology platform in the Herøya facility, Norway. The project is supported by the EU Innovation Fund.

Development of the Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline system was initiated in 2018 and after rigorous testing of various smaller stacks, Nel has now completed full-scale testing of the prototype at Herøya Industripark, Norway, validating market-leading system efficiency. The company expects to launch the system commercially in the first half of 2026 and be able to deliver at scale in 2027.

Building on 100 years of technology experience, Nel’s Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline platform delivers a breakthrough in clean hydrogen economics, dramatically reducing system CAPEX and improving energy efficiency, driving down levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH). This leap is expected to improve overall hydrogen production economics, and bridge critical funding gaps for hydrogen installations.

“Our new solution is extremely important for Nel as a company, but also for the clean hydrogen industry as a whole. A significantly improved levelized cost of hydrogen is expected to unlock business cases that were previously not viable without significant subsidies,” says Håkon Volldal, President and CEO of Nel.

The platform is based on a fully modularized, skid-based design where every module is pre-fabricated and factory-tested before shipment in standard container skids. This approach dramatically simplifies engineering, logistics, and installation and is expected to transform complex projects into streamlined product deliveries. The system is designed to operate reliably outdoors, where costs and deployment complexity are further reduced as no dedicated building construction is required.

Nel has been granted up to EUR 135 million in support from the EU Innovation Fund to industrialize the Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline platform, enabling a total annual production output of 4 GW. This funding covers up to 60% of relevant CAPEX and operational costs related to industrialization.

The initial 1 GW of production capacity is estimated at an investment of about NOK 300 million before grants. The EU grant is milestone based and this investment decision is expected to unlock in excess of EUR 10 million as a first payment. The CAPEX is expected to be incurred throughout 2026 and 2027. Overall, the CAPEX for this platform is significantly lower than for atmospheric alkaline production lines.

Following the commercialization and industrialization of the pressurized alkaline solution the company is looking into the book values of the two 500 MW atmospheric alkaline production lines currently idling at Herøya.

For additional information, please contact:
Kjell Christian Bjørnsen, CFO, +47 917 02 097
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Nel has a history tracing back to 1927 and is today a leading pure play hydrogen electrolyser technology company with a global presence. The company specializes in Alkaline and PEM technology for production of renewable hydrogen. Nel’s product offerings are key enablers for a green hydrogen economy, making it possible to decarbonize various industries such as transportation, refining, steel, and ammonia.

This information is subject to a duty of disclosure pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This information was issued as inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation, and was published by Wilhelm Flinder, Head of Investor Relations, Communications and Marketing, at Nel ASA on the date and time provided.

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sunwoda (Stock Code: 300207), a global full-scenario energy storage solution provider, announced that its 314Ah energy storage cell has officially been certified by EPD International, making it the first product in the global battery industry to receive this accreditation. Conducted by the internationally recognized Bureau Veritas, this certification marks a significant milestone in Sunwoda’s leadership in lifecycle management and green, low-carbon manufacturing.

As a flagship member of Sunwoda’s energy storage cell portfolio, the 314Ah cell is renowned for its outstanding safety, high energy density and ultra-long cycle life. Since mass production, it has earned strong recognition from customers worldwide and helped propel Sunwoda into the Top 10 for global energy storage cell shipments in China in 2025. Achieving EPD certification further validates the product’s technical excellence and sustainability performance.

The certification adheres strictly to the Product Category Rules (PCR) recognized by the EPD International system, covering the full lifecycle—from raw material extraction, production, and transportation, to application and end-of-life stages. Backed by rigorous, verifiable scientific data, Sunwoda provides transparent disclosure of the 314Ah cell’s environmental footprint, demonstrating its superior environmental performance to global customers.

This achievement reflects not only the strength of the 314Ah product but also Sunwoda’s commitment to its ESG strategy. Sunwoda now offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy storage cells—102Ah, 280Ah, 314Ah, 588Ah and 684Ah—and leverages digital platforms such as its self-developed Battery Passport to accurately trace raw materials, energy consumption and process parameters. With the long-standing expertise in supply chain management, energy efficiency and green manufacturing, Sunwoda continues to reinforce an environmentally responsible production system and embed ESG principles into its core capabilities.

Looking ahead, Sunwoda will continue expanding the application of the EPD framework across its full energy storage cell portfolio, driving the standardized adoption of EPD within the industry. By upholding higher standards in green innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices, Sunwoda is committed to contributing greater value to the global energy transition and the development of clean energy worldwide.

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CNBC’s Brian Sullivan Emceed as Winners from Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, India, Singapore, Spain, UAE, UK, and US Were Announced

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Energy (formerly S&P Global Commodity Insights), the leading global independent provider of data, insights, analysis, and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy expansion markets, tonight honored industry excellence in 21 performance categories and winners from across the globe at the Platts Global Energy Awards gala held at the Casa Cipriani South Street in downtown New York City.

The Awards program, now in its 27^th year and often described as the “Oscars” of the energy industry, recognizes corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and performance in the energy and chemicals industries and bestowed honors on energy companies from Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, India, Singapore, Spain, UAE, UK, and the US. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan — co-anchor of Power Lunch and Asia’s US Market Edition, and Senior National Correspondent — emceed the event, continuing a long history of CNBC guest hosts at the Awards gala.  

“Energy is everything, everywhere, and the lifeblood of the world’s economy and we’re pleased to be recognizing those individuals and companies that are embracing change, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), innovating and helping steer a course for a sustainable future for generations to come,” said Dave Ernsberger, President, S&P Global Energy. “Not only do we congratulate tonight’s winners but all who were finalists, as well.”

Houston-based Cheniere was the evening’s triple winner, walking away with Energy Company of the Year, Chief Executive of the Year and Excellence in Energy – LNG honors, winning praise from the Platts Global Energy Awards panel of independent judges for its impressive operational scale; its 2016 pivot to liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and subsequent rise to the largest LNG producer in the US and the second-largest LNG operator globally, all under the leadership of CEO Jack Fusco. Said one judge, “The company provides vital stability to markets in Europe and Asia and across the global stage.” Describing Fusco as a “true trailblazer,” judges pointed to the company’s impressive metrics, ranging from: robust financials, to operational discipline, to commitment to and demonstrated community engagement and an “exemplary” safety record. In selection for Chief Executive of the Year, judges also praised Fusco for his direct stewardship of the company’s strategic shift and growth and his dedication to innovation.

Among the many winners, were those in Platts Global Energy Awards individual achievement categories such as:   

• Lifetime Achievement — This year’s Awards program recognized two individuals that judges believed equally contributed significantly to the energy and chemical sectors across their lifetimes:
  • Zhenguo Li, LONGi Green Energy Technology Company, China
    As visionary founder and current President of LONGi’s Central R&D Institute, Zhenguo Li was honored for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to carbon neutrality throughout his career. Judges pointed to his pioneering work in monocrystalline technology, which not only transformed the solar industry by enhancing efficiency and affordability, but also positioned LONGi as a global leader in solar PV solutions. Li’s voluntary sharing of technologies and advocacy for open innovation and initiatives like the “Solar for Solar” model – which aims to decarbonize manufacturing — underscore his dedication to sustainability. Judges commended him as “a pioneer in China and throughout the world,” recognizing his exemplary leadership in the competitive energy market.
  • Alan Armstrong, Williams, USA
    A 40-year veteran of Williams, Alan Armstrong impressed judges not only as a transformative force in the company, but in the wider energy sector. Rising from design engineer to CEO, Armstrong streamlined Williams’s operations into a top-tier natural gas infrastructure operator with 12 consecutive years of earnings growth. Describing Armstrong as a leader with “deep personal integrity,” judges also pointed to his focus on process safety, global advocacy for pragmatic energy solutions, and his strategic positioning of Williams for a cleaner energy future.
• Chief Trailblazer of the Year: Shu Fei Zeng, founder of KH Marque in Singapore, was recognized by judges for her remarkable achievements in diverting used cooking oil (UCO) from improper disposal to transformation into sustainable biofuels using transparent and traceable supply chains.  Judges were impressed by her ability to elevate KH Marque from a startup to Southeast Asia’s largest UCO collector in just four years with “exceptional” revenue growth and an innovative approach to circularity and climate action. Judges said Zeng’s visionary leadership has not only redefined industry standards but also established a new economic model that contributes significantly to global decarbonization efforts.
• Rising Star Award—Individual:  Judges recognized Katie Aittola, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and Chief Risk Officer at Duke Energy, for her transformative leadership in reshaping the company’s strategic vision and risk management. Judges commended her for leading a pioneering climate resiliency study that sets new industry standards and for driving innovation in risk financing, which has significantly enhanced Duke’s resilience and operational efficiency. Judges said Aittola’s ability to engage and empower her teams has established her as a respected voice in the energy sector, marking her as a rising star with broad influence.

In addition to its founder and president winning a Lifetime Achievement Award, China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology Company received the Corporate Impact Award for its Targeted Program Global East submission pertaining to its Solar for Safe Births program. Judges pointed to the program’s contribution to improving maternal healthcare in the remote village of Linga Linga, Mozambique. By its installation of a solar-powered freshwater system in the local maternity clinic, judges said LONGi helped to transform childbirth conditions, provide safe care, and reduced health risks for mothers and babies in a community previously lacking essential resources.

Applauding the night’s winners for their contributions to energy expansion, efficiency and sustainability, Ernsberger emphasized S&P Global Energy’s commitment to providing the energy and chemical sectors with the data, insights and essential intelligence they need to lead the energy future, especially amidst rapid change. “As the world charts a path toward a more equitable and sustainable future, ensuring access to modern and expanded sources of energy is critical,” he underscored in an article on page 8 of the December issue of S&P Global Energy’s Insights Magazine, which accompanied the Awards program.  

The night’s winners of the Platts Global Energy Awards were chosen by the program’s independent judges panel from finalists selected from nominations that represented 37 different countries. S&P Global Energy nor event sponsors played any role in the judging or selection of winners. 

For details of the above and full roster of Awards winners of the 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards, access the Insights Magazine, or visit the Platts Global Energy Awards website.

2025 Platts Global Energy Award Winners 
Energy Company of the Year
Cheniere
USA

Lifetime Achievement Award (tie)
Zhenguo Li – LONGi Green Energy Technology Company
CHINA 

Alan Armstrong – Williams
USA 

Chief Executive of the Year
Jack Fusco – Cheniere
USA

Chief Trailblazer of the Year
Shu Fei Zeng – KH Marque
SINGAPORE

Rising Star Award – Individual
Katie Aittola – Duke Energy
USA

Rising Star Award – Company
Amogy
USA

Excellence in Energy – Upstream 
California Resources Corporation
USA

Excellence in Energy – Midstream
Williams
USA

Excellence in Energy – Downstream
Repsol
Spain

Excellence in Energy – LNG
Cheniere
USA

Excellence in Energy – Power
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
UAE

Excellence in Energy – Chemicals
Topsoe
DENMARK

Excellence in Energy – Finance
Equis Australia
AUSTRALIA

Energy Deal of the Year 
Constellation Energy Corporation
USA

Grid Edge Award
Reactive Technologies
UK

Infrastructure Project of the Year
TAQA Group
UAE

Corporate Impact Award – Comprehensive Portfolio 
ReNew
India

Corporate Impact Award – Targeted Program Global East 
LONGi Green Energy Technology Company
CHINA

Corporate Impact Award – Targeted Program Global West
CPFL Energia
BRAZIL

Commercial Technology of the Year
Valero Energy Corporation
USA

Emerging Technology of the Year 
Quaise Energy
USA

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