Day: January 12, 2023

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group annonce son premier test FAT sur site dans son installation maritime à Busan, en Corée

TEMECULA, Californie, 11 janv. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (le « Groupe »), qui fait partie du groupe de sociétés Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japon), est fier d’annoncer son premier test FAT (Factory Acceptance Test, test de validation en usine) sur site dans sa nouvelle installation maritime à Busan, en Corée. Cette avancée témoigne de son engagement et de son soutien envers la croissance du marché coréen.

Depuis juillet 2022, il fabrique des patins de pompe haute pression dans l’installation de 4 000 mètres carrés. Avec la réussite de ce test FAT pour Hapag Lloyd AG (pour le plus grand système d’alimentation en gaz combustible), il démontre les capacités de son usine et de son installation d’essai axée sur le LN2 (azote liquide). Cette installation continue d’offrir le soutien à la mise en service et à la maintenance fourni précédemment. Grâce aux capacités de fabrication et de test des patins de pompes HP, il offre désormais à ses clients des systèmes maritimes complets.

Le test FAT est obligatoire avant la livraison des patins. Il s’agit de tester les performances globales (c’est-à-dire le débit maximal de la pompe, les performances du vaporisateur, le système de lubrification, le système de purge d’azote, les vannes cryogéniques, etc.). Il doit être réalisé en présence de l’armateur, de la société de classification et des clients, afin de vérifier que le produit répond aux exigences de performance.

Selon Jay Lee, directeur général pour la Corée, « Nikkiso ACD est le fournisseur de patins pour gaz combustibles privilégié par l’industrie coréenne de la construction navale depuis plus de 20 ans ! Grâce à notre nouveau site de conditionnement et d’essai des patins localisé à proximité des chantiers navals en Corée, nous disposons désormais d’une capacité encore plus grande pour fournir une assistance locale et répondre à la demande mondiale qui est considérable. ».

« C’est une nouvelle étape importante pour notre Groupe et pour le marché du transport maritime alimenté au GNL, ainsi qu’un avantage en plus pour nos clients dans le domaine maritime. Nikkiso CE&IG sera désormais capable de fournir et tester des systèmes complets et de soutenir ses clients avec un système clé en main », a déclaré Peter Wagner, PDG de Cryogenic Industries et président du Groupe.

Coordonnées :
Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases – Corée
Siège social et usine : 83, Nosansanupjung-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, 46752, Corée
Succursale : #1912, 170, Gwanggyojungang-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16614, Corée
info@NikkisoCEIG-Korea.com

À PROPOS DE CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (aujourd’hui membre de Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) et ses entreprises membres fabriquent et entretiennent des équipements de traitement du gaz cryogénique (pompes, turbodétendeurs, échangeurs thermiques, etc.), et des usines de traitement pour les gaz industriels, la liquéfaction du gaz naturel (GNL), la liquéfaction de l’hydrogène (LH2) et le cycle organique de Rankine pour la récupération de la chaleur perdue. Fondée il y a plus de 50 ans, Cryogenic Industries est la société-mère d’ACD, de Nikkiso Cryo, de Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, de Cosmodyne et de Cryoquip, et d’un groupe administré en commun comptant vingt entités opérationnelles.

Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter les sites www.nikkisoCEIG.com et www.nikkiso.com.

Contact auprès des médias :
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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FURA Gems nomme Mazars SA et amorce le processus d’enregistrement auprès du Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)

FURA Gems

Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire from FURA Gems

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis, 11 janv. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FURA Gems a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir amorcé le processus de certification avec le Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), démontrant ainsi son engagement en faveur de pratiques commerciales responsables. Le projet sera pris en charge par Mazars Suisse, qui assistera FURA Gems et tous ses sites d’exploitation minière en Colombie pour les émeraudes, au Mozambique pour les rubis et en Australie pour les saphirs dans le processus de préparation du RJC. FURA a déjà enregistré son site australien auprès du RJC et prévoit maintenant d’étendre la certification au groupe et à l’ensemble de ses sites d’exploitation. Avec le soutien de Mazars, FURA visera à achever le processus de certification au plus tard le 31 décembre 2023 pour tous ses sites d’exploitation.

La certification RJC s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’ambitieuse stratégie ESG déployée par FURA depuis sa création en 2017. Au début de l’année dernière, FURA a annoncé son partenariat avec Gübelin pour assurer la traçabilité de toutes ses pierres grâce à la Provenance Proof Blockchain. La certification RJC marque une étape supplémentaire importante vers la réalisation des objectifs ambitieux de FURA en matière de critères ESG.

« Il s’agit d’une prise de position forte de notre part, car nous lançons la certification de toutes nos mines produisant des émeraudes, des rubis et des saphirs », déclare Dev Shetty, fondateur et PDG de FURA Gems. Le processus de certification nous permettra de formaliser notre engagement depuis notre fondation : fournir au marché de la joaillerie des pierres précieuses de couleur en assurant la traçabilité et la provenance de sources durables. Pour y parvenir, nous avons identifié Mazars comme le partenaire idéal pour mener à bien le processus au siège social comme sur l’ensemble de nos sites de production. Mazars offre la combinaison idéale d’expertise régionale et de perspective mondiale, ce qui nous permet de mener le projet avec le plus haut degré de compétences et de professionnalisme. »

Franck Paucod, associé chez Mazars, ajoute : « Nous sommes ravis d’accompagner FURA Gems dans le processus exigeant de la certification COP du RJC. La réalisation du projet sur les trois (3) mines en même temps témoigne de l’engagement de FURA en faveur de l’exploitation minière responsable. Nous sommes convaincus que notre expertise dans le secteur des pierres précieuses et de la joaillerie nous permettra de soutenir FURA dans son engagement à développer un cadre solide pour l’obtention de la certification RJC. »

À PROPOS DE FURA GEMS

Créée en 2017, FURA Gems Inc. est une société spécialisée dans l’extraction et la commercialisation de pierres précieuses de couleur. Basée à Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, FURA compte plus de 1 200 employés sur tous les continents. Il s’agit de la première entreprise pionnière, créative et éthique à couvrir l’ensemble de la gamme des pierres précieuses de couleur. Elle exploite trois filiales minières en Colombie, au Mozambique et en Australie qui extraient des émeraudes, des rubis et des saphirs. FURA a également lancé son programme de prospection à Madagascar en vue de l’extraction de saphirs. Il s’agit de la société d’extraction de pierres précieuses de couleur qui connaît la plus forte croissance tout en assurant la stabilité et la traçabilité des pierres précieuses de couleur extraites de manière éthique, de l’état brut à la commercialisation.

À PROPOS DE MAZARS

Mazars est un partnership intégré à l’échelle internationale, spécialisé dans l’audit, la comptabilité, le conseil, la fiscalité et les services juridiques. Présent dans plus de 90 pays et territoires à travers le monde, Mazars s’appuie sur l’expertise de plus de 44 000 professionnels pour accompagner ses clients de toutes tailles à chaque étape de leur développement.

Mazars Suisse est spécialisée dans le secteur de l’horlogerie et de la joaillerie. Mazars peut soit accompagner les clients tout au long de la préparation et de l’enregistrement de la certification COP du Code de pratique du RJC, ce qui est le cas pour FURA Gems, soit effectuer des audits pour la certification d’entreprises conformément à la COP du RJC.

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POUR DE PLUS AMPLES INFORMATIONS

Gianluca Maina, Directeur marketing, FURA Gems, gianluca.maina@furagems.com

Franck Paucod, Associé, Mazars SA, franck.paucod@mazars.ch

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FURA Gems nomeia Mazars SA e inicia processo de registo junto do Conselho de Joalheria Responsável (RJC)

FURA Gems

Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire from FURA Gems

DUBAI, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A FURA Gems anunciou hoje ter iniciado o processo de certificação junto do RJC, demonstrando o seu compromisso com práticas empresariais responsáveis. O projeto será liderado pela Mazars Suíça, que acompanhará a FURA Gems e todos os respetivos locais de mineração em funcionamento, designadamente na Colômbia para as esmeraldas, Moçambique para os rubis e a Austrália para as safiras, através do processo preparatório do RJC. A FURA já tinha registado a sua unidade australiana junto do RJC, e procurará agora expandir a certificação ao grupo e a todos os respetivos locais de mineração. Com o apoio da Mazars, a FURA terá como meta concluir o processo de certificação até 31 de dezembro de 2023, para todos os respetivos locais de mineração.

A certificação do RJC faz parte da ambiciosa estratégia ESG implementada pela FURA desde a sua fundação, em 2017. No início do ano passado, a FURA anunciou a parceria com a Gübelin para fornecer rastreabilidade a todas as suas pedras através do protocolo de confiança (blockchain) da Provenance Proof. A Certificação do RJC marca um passo adicional importante rumo à concretização das ambiciosas metas ESG estabelecidas pela FURA.

“Trata-se de uma declaração forte da nossa parte, pois estamos a lançar a certificação para todas as nossas minas que produzem esmeraldas, rubis e safiras”, diz Dev Shetty, fundador e CEO da FURA Gems. “Este processo de certificação permitir-nos-á formalizar o compromisso assumido desde a nossa fundação: fornecer ao setor da joalharia pedras preciosas de cor rastreáveis e de origem sustentável. Para tal, identificámos a Mazars como a parceira ideal para conduzir o processo em todas as nossas unidades de produção e ao nível da sede. A Mazars oferece a combinação ideal de experiência regional e perspetiva global, permitindo-nos conduzir o projeto com um enorme nível de competências e profissionalismo.”

Franck Paucod, sócio da Mazars, explica: “Estamos entusiasmados por acompanhar a FURA Gems ao longo deste processo exigente que é a Certificação do Código de Práticas do RJC. A realização do projeto para as três (3) minas em simultâneo mostra o compromisso da FURA em termos de mineração responsável. Estamos confiantes de que, com a nossa experiência no setor das pedras preciosas e das joias, poderemos apoiar a FURA no seu compromisso de construir uma estrutura sólida para a obtenção da certificação RJC.”

SOBRE A FURA GEMS

A FURA Gems Inc. é uma empresa de mineração e comercialização de pedras preciosas de cor criada em 2017. Com sede no Dubai, Emirados Árabes Unidos, a FURA tem mais de 1200 funcionários em todos os continentes. É o primeiro empreendimento pioneiro, criativo e ético a cobrir todo o espectro de pedras preciosas de cor. A empresa opera em três filiais de mineração na Colômbia, Moçambique e Austrália, que extraem esmeraldas, rubis e safiras. A FURA também iniciou o respetivo programa de exploração em Madagáscar para a extração de safiras. É a empresa de mineração de pedras preciosas de cor que mais cresce para garantir a estabilidade e a rastreabilidade de pedras preciosas de cor eticamente extraídas, desde a extração em bruto até à distribuição retalhista.

SOBRE A MAZARS

A Mazars é uma parceria internacionalmente integrada, especializada em auditoria, contabilidade, consultoria, fiscalidade e serviços jurídicos. Com atividade em mais de 90 países e territórios em todo o mundo, a Mazars conta com a experiência de mais de 44 000 profissionais para ajudar clientes de todas as dimensões, em todas as fases do respetivo desenvolvimento.

A Mazars Suíça é especializada nos setores da relojoaria e joalharia. A Mazars pode acompanhar os seus clientes em toda a fase de preparação e registo da certificação do Código de Práticas do RJC, como é o caso da FURA Gems, ou realizar auditorias para a certificação das empresas em conformidade com o CdP do RJC.

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MAIS INFORMAÇÕES

Gianluca Maina, Diretor de Marketing, FURA Gems, gianluca.maina@furagems.com

Franck Paucod, Sócio, Mazars SA, franck.paucod@mazars.ch

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Humanitarian Action for Children 2023 – Eastern and Southern Africa Region

HIGHLIGHTS

In the 11 countries covered in this Eastern and Southern Africa regional appeal,2 approximately 38 million people, including 23 million children,3 are in need of humanitarian support due to climate-related shocks, health emergencies, conflict and civil unrest, economic deterioration and displacement.

In collaboration with partners, in these 11 countries UNICEF will deliver life-saving services for children, women and families affected by emergencies, including 860,000 people living in displacement and refugee camps.4 Advocacy for education will be prioritized to address learning losses incurred during emergencies.

UNICEF will work with women, youth leaders and community-based organizations to strengthen capacities for emergency preparedness and response. The goal is to build shock-responsive and climate adaptive systems for better child-centred resilience. UNICEF will continue to address gender-based violence prevention, mitigation and response, including protection from sexual exploitation and abuse; and will promote disability inclusion and accountability to affected communities.

UNICEF is appealing for US$45 million to address humanitarian needs in the 11 countries covered in the regional appeal.

IN NEED

16.1 million people in need of health assistance

7.6 million people in need of nutrition assistance

6.1 million children in need of protection services

3 million out of school children

16.6 million people lack access to safe water

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION

Nearly 38 million people, including 23 million children,13 need humanitarian support in the 11 countries covered in this regional appeal. Climate-related shocks (including their impact on food insecurity), malnutrition, health emergencies (including Ebola, cholera, measles and polio),14 civil unrest and conflict, economic deterioration and displacement are the major drivers of humanitarian need. People in need of assistance are as follows:

Botswana: 38,000; Burundi: 1.8 million; the Comoros: 345,000;

Eswatini: 347,000; Malawi: 3 million; Namibia: 441,000; South Africa: 14 million; United Republic of Tanzania: 750,000; Zambia: 11 million; Lesotho: 582,000; and Rwanda: 4 million.15 These countries are home to about 860,000 refugees, asylum-seekers and people of concern.16 They also continue to struggle with the residual impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and a global economic downturn. These have disrupted routine services,17 predisposing children to the risks of disease and death.

Sixteen million people need urgent health care in the 11 countries,18 and about 17 million people need clean water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support.19 Poverty and food insecurity have left 7.6 million people in need of nutrition support20 and other basic services (health, WASH, education, protection and other services).21 Disrupted learning driven by emergencies, including the residual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, affects children’s education in a context where more than 3 million children are out of school in these 11 countries.

The risks of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, exploitation and abuse and intimate partner violence are becoming even more acute in the region. This is due to drought, widespread food insecurity, displacements, conflict and public health emergencies. Female-headed households, older women, adolescent girls and those with disabilities face heightened vulnerabilities to sexual violence, exploitation and abuse, and greater risk of child marriage and female genital mutilation during emergencies. Extreme poverty is exacerbated by emergencies, and this is also driving displacements.22 Humanitarian needs are further compounded by the negative impact of climate in the region which is witnessing an increase in the frequency, severity and scale of climate hazards.

Source: UN Children’s Fund

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US Envoy Says Russian Wagner Group’s Activities Must End

A senior U.S. envoy expressed strong concern Thursday about the activities of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group and its alleged attempts to recruit soldiers in Serbia and elsewhere in the world.

U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said he voiced these concerns during talks in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

“We have seen that the Wagner Group is seeking to recruit soldiers from Serbia and elsewhere, and that’s something we think cannot stand,” he told reporters after the meeting.

“I don’t know if there are concerns [in Serbia], we talked about our concerns and we are looking forward to working with the government here in Belgrade and elsewhere where Wagner is active to put an end to their activities,” he added.

Wagner Group, owned by Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, reportedly has been active in dozens of mostly African states, working with governments on pro-Russian propaganda and other military and political projects.

The group has boasted about its presence in Serbia, the only European state besides Belarus that has not joined international sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine. The group has reportedly announced the opening of its offices in Belgrade, something that was later denied.

Moscow’s propaganda portal RT, which recently started its Serbian-language online news site in Serbia, has published Wagner’s recruitment advertisement seeking fighters in Ukraine, saying the group offers “more than attractive” incentives.

Chollet said Wagner Group is “in action in terrible ways throughout the world, whether it is in Libya, the Central African Republic or right now in Ukraine.”

The group, which reportedly includes a large contingent of convicts recruited in Russian prisons, has spearheaded the attacks in eastern Ukraine, including the fierce battles in Soledar and Bakhmut.

Prigozhin and his group have been under U.S. sanctions for years, and the U.S. has recently taken additional steps to try to control Wagner’s access to weapons.

Wagner Group mercenaries have also been accused by Western countries and United Nations experts of numerous human rights abuses throughout Africa, including in the Central African Republic, Libya and Mali. Earlier this month U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced he has designated the Wagner Group as an “entity of particular concern” for its activities in the Central African Republic.

Chollet also urged Serbia to introduce sanctions against its traditional Slavic ally Russia.

“We believe that countries should sign on to the sanctions, and the reason why we believe that is because Russia’s actions do not only have to be condemned, they have to be punished,” he said. “Russia every day is prosecuting a brutal, unjustified war against Ukraine. We need to stand together, to ensure that this behavior, it’s clear that this behavior is unacceptable.”

The U.S. envoy this week launched a tour of several Balkan nations in a visit focused on international efforts to help normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia after weeks of heightened tension. The former Serbian province declared independence in 2008, something Serbia and Russia don’t recognize.

Source: Voice of America