Tubacex has earned an A- rating in the latest Carbon Disclosure Project ( CDP ) assessment , positioning |
itself as a leader in transparency and climate action . This rating places the company ahead of its |
competitors , demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and alignment with global decarbonization trends . The CDP assessment highlights Tubacex ’ s dedication to sustainability , as outlined in its Ambition 2030 project , part of the NT2 strategic plan . Key sustainability achievements include a 67 % reduction in energy intensity since 2019 , a 55 % decrease in CO emissions ( Scope |
1 + 2 ), and 83 % of electricity from fossil-free sources . Additionally , 88 % of procurement volume is assessed under ESG criteria , ensuring sustainability throughout the supply chain . While Tubacex acknowledges the ongoing journey to net-zero , the A- rating marks an important milestone , reinforcing its focus on decarbonization , energy efficiency , and innovation to create value for stakeholders . |
Munters has agreed to sell its FoodTech Equipment division to Grain & Protein Technologies ( GPT ), owned by American Industrial Partners ( AIP ). This move aligns with Munters ’ strategy to focus on digital solutions within FoodTech , including software , controllers , sensors , and IoT . The sale includes five production sites in Italy , Germany , China , and the U . S ., plus an assembly hub in South Africa , and three sales offices . Around 400 |
employees will transfer to GPT . “ The sale strengthens our focus on digital FoodTech solutions . GPT is a great new home for the equipment business ,” says Klas Forsström , CEO of Munters . The deal excludes CELdek production in the Americas , which will integrate into AirTech . The transaction , expected to close in H1 2025 , will result in a BSEK 0.5 capital loss and is subject to regulatory approvals . |
Shell ’ s Whale platform , the company ’ s second deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico , has successfully launched with a simplified design based on the Vito project . The platform features a 99 % replicated hull and 80 % replicated topsides from Vito , which began production in 2023 . Whale , weighing 25,000 tonnes , is one-third the size of Shell ’ s Appomattox platform and designed to produce 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day . It also incorporates energyefficient gas turbines , reducing |
carbon intensity by 30 % over its lifecycle . The project used lessons from Vito to improve design efficiency and operational predictability . Worley provided engineering , procurement , and construction services , utilizing a digital approach with 3D models for design and fabrication . Whale was built in Singapore and transported to Texas before being towed to the Gulf of Mexico . Moving forward , Shell and Worley are collaborating on Sparta , an enhanced version of Whale , set for production in 2028 . |