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London, 2 October, 2023, (Oilandgaspress): – Global oil demand will reach record levels this year, with demand expected to continue to grow each year and peak in 2035, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s (BI) latest oil sector survey of energy-related investors. Almost half (46%) of respondents think global demand will be between 101 and 102 million barrels a day on average in 2023, with a similar number (44%) believing it will be above 102 million. This compares to the 99.9 million barrels a day seen in 2022, as cited by the International Energy Agency.In comparison to BI’s 2022 survey, there has been a major shift in opinion related to the pace of green and energy-transition spending by European energy majors. 46% of respondents now believe ‘green’ capex will never reach 50% or more of the overall annual capital outlay; this compares with 15% of respondents previously. This finding, notes BI, reflects recent strategic adjustments made by Shell and BP this year moderating their energy transition pace, with higher oil and gas investment this decade, driving a flattening of hydrocarbon production levels to 2030 vs. a projected decline previously.
All of the respondents of BI’s latest survey expect global renewable power to exceed coal-fired generation some time beyond 2030, reflecting divergent views over the pace of transition after coal-fired output reached record highs in 2022.
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces that it will have six teams competing in the 2023 Rebelle Rally, double the number of participants from last year. Representing a wide range of professional disciplines and skills, the 12 participating Toyota team members will showcase driving and navigating prowess in the unique and demanding event, representing the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The experience provides each team member with real-world off roading insight into how Toyota’s truck customers use their vehicles, which can be useful in their everyday jobs. The annual off-road navigation rally, exclusively for women competitors, covers more than 1,400 miles of challenging terrain across the Nevada and California desert and takes place from October 12 to 21, 2023.Toyota’s teams will compete using a fleet consisting of six vehicles comprised of various grades among some of the company’s most popular off-road options. The teams will demonstrate Toyota’s off-roading legacy, as they outlast and outlive every adventure. Read More
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is making a bold statement for the 2024 model year with a new Nightshade Edition. With a blackout treatment to the wheels, grille, mirror caps and rear badging, this striking new model is available on the Highlander Hybrid LE and XLE grades, adding an extra layer of style to the Toyota Highlander’s diverse lineup. This Nightshade has captivating details inside and out, like uniquely trimmed black seats with silver accents on the XLE grade, it’s yet another way the Toyota Highlander goes above and beyond the ordinary.
The 2024 Highlander comes in six different Hybrid grades, five different gas grades and can seat up to eight. The Hybrid models come equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid engine, while the gas grades come with a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that launched on the model in 2023. New for MY24 is the addition of the hands-free power liftgate convenience spec that now comes standard on all XLE (gas, hybrid, Nightshade) and XSE (gas) grades. Consistent with the previous model year, hands-free power liftgate continues to come standard on all Limited and Platinum (gas and hybrid) grades.
Highlander also comes in a choice of Front-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive. There are even options within AWD drivetrains of an electronic on-demand AWD for the Hybrid grades, mechanical AWD for the gas LE and XLE grades, and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD for the gas XSE, Limited, and Platinum grades With two highly efficient powertrains and its variety of drivetrains the 2024 Highlander can earn up to a manufacturer-estimated 36 MPG combined rating on the Hybrid (LE/FWD) and up to 29 MPG on the gas model (LE/FWD). Read More
Tesla may miss estimates for third-quarter deliveries due to planned factory shutdowns and soft demand that led the automaker to boost discounts, several Wall Street analysts warned in the run-up to the report that could come as early as Sunday. Brokerages including Barclays, Baird and Guggenheim blamed the potential weakness on downtime at the automaker’s plants in Europe and China to upgrade equipment and prepare for the production of the updated Model 3 sedan and the Cybertruck. Read More
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) plans to build its new generation of Trinity electric vehicles (EV) at its factory in Zwickau, Europe’s largest carmaker said on Friday, scrapping plans for an all-new factory that were pushed under the group’s former CEO. The Trinity electric car, which is to be based on Volkswagen’s new scalable systems platform (SSP), was supposed to be launched in 2026 as part of plans by former CEO Herbert Diess. Read More
As of October 9th, 2023, Anne-Hélène Andersen joins Renault Group as CFO Renault Brand.
She becomes a member of the Renault brand management committee. Anne-Hélène Andersen reports hierarchically to Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of Renault brand, and functionally to Thierry Piéton, Chief Financial Officer, Renault Group.Anne-Hélène Andersen, 44, graduated from ESSEC Business School (Paris, France) in 2002. Read More
HYVIA, a pioneer ecosystem for hydrogen mobility in Europe: today for tomorrow
From 2 to 12 October 2023, HYVIA will bring together a hundred players committed to hydrogen mobility to take stock of its H2 ecosystem developed for more than 2 years: a bold path for pioneers in a hydrogen sector that is still in its development stage.
A pioneer in hydrogen mobility since its creation in 2021, HYVIA relies on its two founding groups: Renault Group, at the forefront of automotive mobility that is reinventing itself, and Plug, an expert in hydrogen solutions for more than 20 years.
With these two areas of expertise, HYVIA has been able to deploy a complete and unique H2 ecosystem: hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles, refueling, maintenance and financing solutions for professionals as well as the production of fuel cells or low-carbon hydrogen by electrolysis.
Integrated into the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) “Hy2Tech”, HYVIA relies on a team of 130 pioneers who have initiated a commercial, after-sales, engineering, and industrial dynamic, with solid partners and a network with all the players in the H2 sector, including Hydrogen Europe and France Hydrogen.
Pioneering customers have already embarked with HYVIA on the path of H2 mobility, such as: Orange, Engie, Equans, Chronopost or Alpine in France / GP Groot, Warmtebouw, Pot Verhuizingen in the Netherlands / Airbus, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, Packeta, Maximator Hydrogen GmbH in Germany.
HYVIA is announcing a new partnership with Atawey, a leading player in hydrogen refuelling stations, to create a new offering: HYWELL™. HYVIA is also strengthening its partnership with HYSETCO. To ensure the after-sales of its hydrogen-powered vehicles, pioneering dealers are already supporting the H2 mobility offered by HYVIA: Renault Rungis, Renault Lyon Sud in France / Stam Amersfoort, Terwolde Groningen, Bochane Arnhem and Van Mossel Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. To meet our technological challenges, HYVIA also relies on industrial partners such as FORVIA, Bosch, Garrett Motion, AVL and Plastic Omnium. Read full article
Four companies have submitted applications with proposed acreage for storing CO2 in the North Sea.
The applications were submitted to the authorities pursuant to the Regulations relating to exploitation of subsea reservoirs on the continental shelf for storage of CO2 and relating to transportation of CO2 on the continental shelf (the CO2 Storage Regulations).
The green circles in the map show the relevant areas. This publication is in accordance with Proposition No. 97 S to the Storting (2022-2023), which e.g. states the following: “Moving forward, the Ministry will make suitable announcements when applications are received for proposed acreage for CO2 storage. This will facilitate an improved process surrounding potential announcements of areas being considered by various stakeholders.” Read full article
The oil market remains well supported with the ICE Brent November contract expiring on Friday at US$95.31/bbl. For the oil market this week, there will be plenty of attention paid to the OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) meeting on Wednesday. The market will be eager to see if there are any signs of a change in the group’s output policy, given the recent strength in the market. We do not believe that the group will change its output policy. However, what is possible (and a JMMC meeting is not needed for this), is Saudi Arabia starting to ease its additional voluntary supply cut of 1MMbbls/d. The Saudis have said that there is still concern over Chinese demand. However, PMI data out over the weekend will provide some confidence with China’s manufacturing PMI returning to expansion territory in September for the first time since March, whilst the non-manufacturing PMI remained in expansion territory over the month. Read full article
Using the principles of quantum mechanics, a team of researchers from the Quantum Systems Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), have managed the seemingly impossible: making a working quantum-sized engine. Working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau and the University of Stuttgart, the new engine works via the special rules that particles obey in the quantum realm.When temperatures are extremely low and quantum effects come into play, bosons have a lower energy state than fermions. This energy difference, the researchers explain, can be harnessed to operate a sort of basic engine. Rather than relying on the cyclic heating and cooling of a gas like classical combustion engines, the quantum engine transforms bosons into fermions and vice versa. The team found that while this engine only works in the quantum regime, it can reach up to 25% efficiency with the experimental setup built by collaborators in Germany. The new engine is a thrilling breakthrough in quantum mechanics with the potential to advance the rapidly growing field of quantum technologies. However, it remains unclear whether this will result in quantum mechanics being utilized to power things like automobiles in the near future. Read full article
Solar Airship One embarks on a 24,854-mile zero-emissions world tour powered by the Sun and hydrogen. A game-changer in sustainable aviation. Solar Airship One, a massive 495 feet (151 meters) in length, is a rigid airship boasting a helium expansion volume of 53,000 cubic meters. The key to its sustainability lies in its envelope, with an impressive 4,800 square meters of solar film. These solar panels harness sunlight during the day to power the airship’s electric propulsion systems while storing excess energy in fuel cells. By night, the stored energy is utilized as the fuel cells convert hydrogen produced through water electrolysis into electricity. Set to take flight in 2026, Solar Airship One represents a significant leap forward in the quest for environmentally friendly transportation. Read More
A new Orange vessel to provide efficient and sustainable global connectivity
Following the ship’s launch on 22 September in La Seyne-sur-Mer, the Sophie Germain is the most recent example of the Group’s determination to play a major role in long-distance network infrastructure, as part of our mission to provide high-performance connectivity for all. The ship’s modern and efficient design and equipment also enable us to improve efficiency of its activities and reduce our environmental footprint.On 22 September 2023, Orange Marine celebrated the launch of the Sophie Germain, our new cable-laying vessel. Christel Heydemann, CEO of the Orange Group, was joined by Didier Dillard, CEO of Orange Marine, Michaël Trabbia, CEO of Orange Wholesale, and Elizabeth Tchoungui, Executive VP of Group Corporate Social Responsibility and the ship’s sponsor. Orange Marine’s investment into this latest-generation vessel strengthens its position as a major player when it comes to surveying, laying, repairing, and maintaining submarine cables worldwide. Our specialist subsidiary is renowned the world over for its experience and owns 15% of the global cable ship fleet. Read More
KBR (NYSE: KBR) recently participated in the Goldman Sachs Global Sustainability Forum, From Aspiration to Action. The event focused on the opportunities and challenges of sustainability investing, measuring impact, meeting sustainable development goals, and the roles that innovation, regulation and ESG (environmental, social and governance) implementation play on returns and capital flows. KBR’s President of Technology, Doug Kelly, participated in a panel discussion, Greenablers & Improvers: Technology, Impact and Opportunity, showcasing KBR’s thought leadership and crucial role in enabling the energy transition.
“The portfolio and capabilities that we have in sustainable technology solutions are right in line with our customers’ needs in areas like blue and green ammonia, plastics recycling technology and sustainable aviation fuel,” Kelly said. “These are technologies that we have, and they’re in demand at this point as companies really try to reach their ESG goals.” KBR is committed to delivering technological, sustainable solutions to support businesses, governments and communities. The company has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023, received a Gold Rating from EcoVadis for Superior Commitment to Sustainability, and received a AAA ranking by MSCI, a designation given to companies that are leading their industries in managing the most significant ESG risks and opportunities. Read More
KBR (NYSE: KBR) will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue its third quarter 2023 earnings release and earnings presentation in advance of the call. Both will be available on KBR’s website. Read More
India’s imports of crude oil from Russia surged a whopping 80% in September after a marginal drop seen during the summer months.According to data from energy cargo tracker Vortexa, the share of Urals in India’s crude oil imports rose to 1.56 million barrels per day in September, compared with 865,000 barrels a day during the same period last year. On a monthly basis, imports were up by 8% from 1.44 million bpd. Read More
Saab’s Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director Saab UK, Dean Rosenfield, leaving Saab.
Dean Rosenfield will leave the role as Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director Saab UK. On departure he will also leave his role in Saab’s Group Management. The process to find a replacement has been initiated. Dean will remain in his position until 29 February 2024 in order to ensure continued momentum and a structured handover. “I have had a fantastic time over the last 22 years at Saab and am proud to have been part of an incredible journey. For personal reasons I am now choosing to leave Saab and move back to Australia to spend more time with my family,” says Dean Rosenfield. Dean Rosenfield joined Saab in 2001 and was earlier Managing Director for Saab in Australia, Head of Market Area Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Saab he served in the Australian Army. “Dean has made a strong contribution to Saab’s development over several years, first building our business in Australia and most recently strengthening our business and sales in the United Kingdom as well as on the global market. I have personally appreciated his dedication and strong leadership,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab. Read More
Saab has presented the first Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft to the customer during a ceremony in Linköping. The event took place in Linköping on 29 September, just two months after Poland placed an order for two AEW aircraft. Guests from Sweden and Poland attended the event, which marked a milestone towards the rapidly proceeding delivery to Poland of the Saab 340 AEW equipped with the Erieye radar. The solution will provide Poland’s Armed Forces with a national asset to reinforce territorial integrity and national security. The fast pace is a result of the efficient collaboration between Saab and the Polish Armed Forces and the fact that Saab has an ongoing production line for airborne early warning solutions. This includes dedicated personnel and in-house expertise to perform all kinds of tests and evaluations for the necessary approval of the systems. “We are honoured to provide this important capability to Poland and proud to be quickly progressing towards the delivery of this airborne early warning system to the Polish Armed Forces,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
Saab 340 AEW, together with associated ground equipment, provides a detailed situational picture that can be used for military and civilian tasks including air surveillance and rescue operations. Different configurations of Saab’s Erieye AEW/AEW&C system have been sold to nine countries, making it one of the most widely used airborne surveillance systems in the world. Read More
| Oil and Gas Blends | Units | Oil Price US$/bbl | Change |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | USD/bbl | $91.14 | Down |
| Crude Oil (Brent) | USD/bbl | $92.51 | Down |
| Bonny Light | USD/bbl | $96.23 | Down |
| Saharan Blend | USD/bbl | $96.07 | Down |
| Natural Gas | USD/MMBtu | $2.94 | Up |
| OPEC basket 29/09/23 | USD/bbl | $96.35 | Down |
Bentley Zug is celebrating a decade-long partnership with Bentley Motors. Over the last ten years, interest in the brand has grown strongly in Switzerland and Bentley Zug is looking forward to praise this occasion with owners and Bentley enthusiasts in its state-of-the-art showroom and workshop on Alte Steinhauserstrasse 1a. Bentley has recently expanded its network to five retail partners in Switzerland, which is a key market for the brand. The Bentley Zug anniversary comes at an important moment in Bentley’s history, as the company continues to roll out its industry-leading Beyond100 strategy to be end-to-end carbon neutral by 2030.
As Bentley looks towards an electrified future in Switzerland and beyond, the brand continues to take important steps to support its sustainability objectives. It recently installed a 1200-litre biofuel bowser at the Crewe factory where all Bentley models are built. Work is also underway on the next generation of solar panels at the UK headquarters, taking the number of panels to 36,418, equal to nine football pitches. The Bentley Zug celebration coincides with the luxury British marque recently posting strong half-year financial results. It returned an operating profit of €390 million – the second highest performance on record – and generated revenue reaching €1.681 billion, helped by the continued success of Mulliner personalisation. Read More
Lamborghini has officially opened its first showroom in Budapest. Owned and operated by Porsche Inter Auto Hungaria, it is designed in line with Lamborghini’s signature corporate identity, underscoring the brand’s commitment to Hungary. The celebratory evening opening event, attended by Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann and Szabolcs Nagy, CEO at Porsche Inter Auto Hungaria, was also the occasion of the national premiere of the Lamborghini Revuelto[1] presented to guests in signature Bianco Monocerus colour.
“Lamborghini Budapest will welcome the growing number of Hungarian customers and enthusiasts of our cars and brand,” said Stephan Winkelmann. “The new dealership will also support Lamborghini in its Cor Tauri strategy, a path that started in 2023 with the presentation of the new Revuelto: the first model with PHEV technology. This will be followed by hybridisation of the rest of the range by 2024, making Automobili Lamborghini the first super sports car brand with its entire fleet hybridised. With the launch of Lamborghini Revuelto, we are opening a new chapter in the history of our incredible V12”. “The result of significant investment and passion for the brand, we are delighted to have officially opened our new Lamborghini Budapest showroom, the first in Hungary,” said Szabolcs Nagy, Lamborghini Budapest CEO. “Quickly an established destination for super sports car enthusiasts, we look forward to welcoming our clientele into our inviting new brand environment to explore the world of Lamborghini.” The 245 square meter showroom is located at Szerémi út 63. The new product range on display is enhanced by the Ad Personam: a dedicated area where clients can create a customised configuration for their new Lamborghini. The personalisation program allows owners to choose from virtually unlimited paint options as well as interior possibilities including leather, special stitching, carbon fibre elements and many other exclusive options for their new car. To go a step further, Hungarian clients can also visit the just-reopened Ad Personam Studio in Sant’Agata Bolognese and enjoy the personalization process in conjunction with a Lamborghini expert. The official opening event saw guests enjoying the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the showroom, charged by a Szandra Iván music performance. A gourmet dining experience was created on site by the exclusive ArtGastronomy Catering, with an Italian menu for the special occasion. Read More
Baker Hughes Rig Count
U.S. Rig Count is down 7 from last week to 623 with oil rigs down 5 to 502, gas rigs down 2 to 116 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 5.
Canada Rig Count is up 1 from last week to 191, with oil rigs unchanged at 115 gas rigs up 1 to 76.
| Region | Period | Rig Count | Change |
| U.S.A | 29 September 2023 | 623 | -7 |
| Canada | 29 September 2023 | 191 | +1 |
| International | August 2023 | 952 | -9 |
From 1 October 2023, Patrice Lévy-Bencheton will serve as VP, Dacia, Product Performance, joining Dacia’s Management Committee, headed by CEO Denis Le Vot, and taking over from Lionel Jaillet, set to take up the position of Platform Global Leader CMF-A. Read More
Vestas is excited to announce that Anne Pearce will become our new Executive Vice President of People & Culture and join Vestas’ Executive Management Team. Anne Pearce will join Vestas as Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) on 2 January 2024 and comes from a position as Vice President of Human Resources at Shell plc, one of the world’s energy majors. In the role, Anne Pearce will lead the continued development of our P&C organisation and our efforts to attract, develop, and retain our employees, which is key for Vestas to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions. Prior to joining Shell, Anne Pearce built her strong international profile through HR leadership roles within industrial companies in North America, EU and Asia Pacific. Read More
Vestas has received its first firm order for a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine, one of the latest additions to Vestas EnVentus Platform. The order was placed by Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG for the Janneby wind project in Schleswig-Holstein. In September 2023, Vestas also installed a V162-7.2 MW prototype in the Østerild National test centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark. The two prototypes will undergo an extensive test and verification programme in parallel to efficiently ensure reliability before serial production begins. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of one V162-7.2 MW wind turbine and Vestas will service the prototype under a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. Read More
Vestas has received a 90 MW order to repower an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order consists of 20 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines.
The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the assets. In the USA, Vestas has repowered more than 1 GW of projects in the last five years across all major turbine brands. Turbine delivery begins in the second quarter of 2024 with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. Read More
Vestas has received a 76 MW order for a wind park in Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 18 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. The project and customer are undisclosed.
Turbine delivery is expected for the first quarter of 2024 whilst commissioning is planed for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The order also reinforces Vestas’ leadership in the country’s wind energy sector, where it has installed over 5.1 GW since 1991. Read More
Vestas has secured a 960 MW firm order for the flagship offshore wind turbine V236-15.0 MW. The order includes 64 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the He Dreiht project located in the German waters of the North Sea. Vestas will also deliver a five-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement followed by a long-term Operational Support Agreement. This firm order intake follows the announced preferred supplier agreement on 9 July 2021 and the conditional offer on 7 June 2022.
“We are delighted to announce this firm order for our offshore wind turbine V236-15.0 MW and are honoured to deliver this important milestone on Germany’s ambitious wind energy targets together with our partner EnBW,” says Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe. “I am very proud of our team, which has worked with great diligence and commitment on our flagship wind turbine over several years. Our thanks go to EnBW for their confidence in our technology and the close cooperation since the beginning of the planning, and I am looking forward to seeing the V236-15.0 MW standing in the German North Sea soon.” “Since our pioneer wind farm Baltic 1 more than ten years ago, the technical performance of the turbines have increased sixfold. We will use Vestas’ modern and cost-efficient turbine technology which will enable us to realise He Dreiht without subsidies,” says Jörn Däinghaus, project director of EnBW He Dreiht. “We look forward to working with Vestas – a partner in whom we have great confidence.” The project has a grid connection capacity of 900 MW and an excess capacity of 60 MW in order to use the connection capacity as efficiently as possible, even when production is lower. Installation is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2025, and commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of the same year. Read More
Sanko Holding has placed a 25 MW order for the Akyel wind park, to be located in the Karaman Region, Türkiye. The contract includes the supply and installation of four V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. “I would like to thank Sanko Holding for their trust in Vestas’ EnVentus platform. So far, we have signed over 150 MW in EnVentus orders in Türkiye, which shows the suitability of Vestas’ modular technology for the Turkish market”, says General Manager of Vestas Türkiye, Levent Ishak. Hakan Yıldırım, CEO of Sanko Energy, says “Vestas has been an invaluable partner in our pursuit of sustainable energy growth. Today, we celebrate the signing of a capacity expansion agreement for a 25 MW wind farm, which adds to our existing 50 MW wind farm. This month, we proudly integrated a 50 MW solar plant as a hybrid system at our Akyel wind farm, boosting our total capacity to 100 MW. With this latest wind capacity expansion, our Akyel facility alone will reach 125 MW. Looking ahead, Sanko Energy is committed to a bold vision: doubling our current 1,000 MW installed capacity within the next decade. Our primary focus will remain on harnessing the power of wind and solar. We firmly believe that Vestas will continue to play a pivotal role in our growth journey, today and in the future.”’ Turbine delivery is planned for the first half of 2024, whilst commissioning is expected for Q4 2024.
Vestas installed Türkiye’s first wind turbine in 1984 and has since then delivered over 2 GW of wind capacity to the country. Read More
Vestas has received a firm order from Bürgerwind Beuchte, part of the Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Unternehmensgruppe, for the Beuchte wind park in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to ensure optimised performance of the assets.
“We are thankful for Bürgerwind Beuchte’s trust in Vestas’ industry leading EnVentus platform,” says Jens Kück, Senior Vice President Sales Onshore for Northern and Central Europe at Vestas. “The V162-6.2 MW wind turbine has proven itself to be the ideal choice for this business case and our team is highly motivated to start working on this project.” CEO of Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Unternehmensgruppe, Tim Ebert, says: “After several years of planning, we are delighted to be able to implement this major project with our long-standing partner Vestas on this site, which was not straightforward in terms of environmental protection legislation. Many thanks to the entire team for their incredible performance.” The project site is located in Lower Saxony, North-East of Goslar. Turbine delivery will begin in the second quarter of 2024 with commissioning scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read More
Vestas has secured a 38 MW order with Toda Corporation for Iwaki Miwa Wind Farm in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Owned by JR East Energy Development Co., Ltd., the wind farm will be constructed by Toda Corporation and will feature nine V117-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also deliver 20 years of Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service for the wind farm, providing an energy-based availability guarantee to ensure optimised performance and long-term business case certainty for the customer. “We are pleased to partner with Toda Corporation and JR East Energy Development again and to provide our wind energy solutions for the project. We remain committed to contribute to Japan’s carbon neutrality goal, through our industry-leading wind energy solutions and strong partnership with our customers”, said Purvin Patel, Vestas Asia Pacific President. Delivery of the turbines will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with commissioning scheduled in 2026. Read More
The IIHS has announced that the Audi Q7 for has been awarded a 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award and is the sixth Audi model to receive the coveted 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. In order to achieve a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a vehicle must achieve acceptable or good rated headlights for all available headlight options. The Q7 receives an acceptable or good headlight rating for all three available lighting options for vehicles built after February 1, 2023.
The models that receive the IIHS 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award include:
- 2023 Audi Q7
- 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron
- 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
- 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron
- 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
- 2023 Audi Q8
Audi remains a leader in advanced lighting technology, as the Q7 offers the latest HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light as an available option for the Prestige trim. An identifying characteristic of the laser headlights is their blue light signature in the headlight housing. The laser beam pattern, which is active at speeds of 40 mph and above (when conditions permit), supplements the LED high beam and greatly enhances visibility for the driver by projecting a low and wide beam of light on the road ahead.
The standard front crash prevention system supplied with all trims earns a superior rating in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluation and an advanced rating in the nighttime test. The Audi Q7 models offer a full suite of standard and available driver assistance features including: Read More
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