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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Southeast Asia Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Safety Awards Gala

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: Southeast Asia Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Safety Awards Gala

    On 14 May, the IADC Southeast Asia Chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Chapter’s Annual Safety Awards 2024 Gala Presentation & Banquet. The special event took place following the first day of the IADC HSE & Sustainability Asia Pacific 2025 Conference & Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand. 

    Congratulations to the winners:

    Best Incident Rate – Offshore Rig: Shelf Drilling Enterprise

    Best Incident Rate – Offshore Company: Velesto Energy Berhad

    Best Incident Rate; Years Recordable Free – Onshore Company & Rig:
     PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia
     PDSI #23.1/CWKT210-M
     PDSI #40.4/LDW2000-E

    Years Recordable Free – Offshore Rig: Velesto Naga 6

    Best Sustainability Initiatives
     1st: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
     2nd: OES Asset Integrity Management
     3rd: ABL Group

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: A Pocket-Sized AI Powerhouse With a New Edge-To-Edge FlexWindow

    Source: Samsung

    Compact in size, bold in capability – Galaxy Z Flip7 redefines the flip phone experience
     
    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered by a new FlexWindow. Small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the handiest assistance, it melds Galaxy AI with a now edge-to-edge FlexWindow, a flagship level camera and an ultra-compact and iconic design. From intuitive voice AI to the best selfie capabilities, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is an intelligent pocket-sized companion built for seamless interaction and everyday reliability.
     

     
    “Galaxy Z Flip7 is proof that big intelligence can come in a small, pocket-sized form factor,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) at Samsung Electronics. “By bringing rich multimodal AI capabilities and seamless functionality to the FlexWindow, we’ve created a device that adapts, anticipates and empowers users, unlocking a smarter, more intuitive way to engage with the world.”
     
    Biggest, Brightest FlexWindow Yet
    Content spills elegantly from edge-to-edge on the Galaxy Z Flip7’s stunning FlexWindow display, which brings essentials front and center and makes it easy to type out quick messages, check schedules at a glance and snap high-quality selfies. Galaxy Z Flip’s brightest FlexWindow yet delivers a super-smooth refresh rate, so everything looks vivid and feels fluid – even when outside on a sunny day.
     

     

    The1-inch[1] Super AMOLED FlexWindow is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip, with edge-to-edge usability that enables users to see and do more on the cover screen.
    With 2,600 nits of peak brightness and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate on both the main display and the FlexWindow, Galaxy Z Flip7 enables ultra-fluid scrolling, streaming and gaming. Plus, the FlexWindow gets an upgrade with Vision Booster, enhancing outdoor visibility so users can stay connected wherever they are.[2]
    The main display is a 9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X,[3] built for an ultra-smooth, immersive experience.

     
    Thinnest Yet Durable Galaxy Z Flip
    Galaxy Z Flip7 is crafted for portability and puts powerful performance right in the palm of the user’s hand. With its compact size and sleek silhouette, it slips effortlessly into a small pocket or purse, perfect for whatever the day brings. Whether catching calls during a coffee outing or snapping pictures at the store – no need to worry about the inevitable drops and bumps along the way. It’s also built to last and engineered to handle the rigors of daily use.
     

    Weighing just 188 grams[4] and measuring only 13.7mm when folded, Galaxy Z Flip7 is the slimmest Galaxy Z Flip yet.
    The cover and back are protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2.
    The Armor FlexHinge is thinner than the hinge on the previous generation and features a restructured design and high-strength materials for smoother folds and long-lasting durability.
    A robust Armor Aluminum Frame provides a tough exterior for resilience.[5]

     
    Power That Lasts Longer and Works Smarter
    While the Galaxy Z Flip7 has been slimmed down and refined throughout, it now features a bigger battery and an even bigger display – all in a more compact form. With the largest battery ever in the Galaxy Z Flip series, it delivers enough additional power to watch an extra movie without charging. Users can stream music or listen to podcasts during long commutes, edit photos on the fly and share updates throughout the day without missing a beat.
     

    The 4,300mAh battery[6] is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flipdelivering up to 31 hours of video play time on a single charge.[7]
    The Galaxy Z Flip7 is powered by the latest 3nm processor, customised for Galaxy and fit for today’s lifestyle with an even more powerful CPU, GPU and NPU[8] than Galaxy Z Flip6.
    Samsung DeX comes to a Galaxy Z Flip7 for the first time, enabling it to instantly transform into a handy workstation: users can flip it open, connect to a screen and instantly get PC-like tools for enhanced multitasking.

     
    Pocket-Perfect AI
    With FlexWindow enhanced for greater usability and Galaxy AI[9] that is smarter and more intuitive than ever, Galaxy Z Flip7 introduces a new era of convenience and functionality, empowering users to search with their voice, get answers and take action directly on FlexWindow. Powered by the newest One UI 8[10] and Android 16 right out of the box, it delivers true multimodal AI experiences optimised for the Flip’s iconic design, with many tasks now able to be handled right from the cover screen. This intuitive, one-handed experience enhances productivity and introduces even more personalisation options, making the Galaxy Z Flip7 a smart and handy companion, whether a user is traveling around the globe or simply navigating a busy day.
     
    Galaxy Z Flip7 brings a new level of AI-powered personalisation, tailored to users’ style and routine. From curated wallpaper suggestions to emoji, colour and widget customisation, the FlexWindow becomes a dynamic extension of a user’s personality. Whether prepping for travel or matching the  mood, personalisation is effortless and always evolving.
     

     

    Gemini Live[11] is now available directly on the FlexWindow, enabling users to search for information with their voice and complete tasks – hands-free. Users getting ready for an overseas trip can just tell Gemini what they need. It can pull up flight details from Samsung Wallet, set a reminder for when to leave for the airport and even find top-rated restaurants at the user’s destination. Plus, all this information can be stored in Samsung Notes for easy access later. It’s like having a personal assistant, right on the cover screen.
    With camera sharing on Gemini Live, getting real-time help is as easy as pointing the camera. Whether packing for a trip or choosing an outfit, users can simply show Gemini what they’are looking at. Ask questions like, “Which of these outfits is better for the weather in Seoul?” Gemini will respond, just like a helpful friend would.
    Now Bar[12] shows real-time app activity, podcast progress and alerts right on the cover screen, and it’s now integrated with even more third-party apps. A quick glance at the FlexWindow lets users check on the ETA of their rideshare, see what song is playing, peek at the latest football scores, and so much more.
    Now Brief[13] provides even more personalised daily updates including traffic, reminders, calendar events, and fitness summaries. Users can get personalised music and video recommendations based on subscriptions and interests, as well as easily access health and wellness data pulled from Samsung Health and Galaxy Watch.
    The FlexWindow’s clock adapts and stretches to compliment a user’s wallpaper, wrapping the font around faces or objects in the image to keep the time display clear. Whether it’s a close-up selfie or a scenic skyline, the lock screen ensures the clock remains visible without disrupting the image.

     
    A Pocket-Sized Selfie Studio[14]Galaxy Z Flip7 brings flagship-level photography and Samsung’s best selfie camera yet. With Samsung’s advanced ProVisual Engine, it intelligently optimises every scene to deliver crisp, detailed shots in any lighting, without any manual adjustments needed. From playful pet moments to zoomed-in festival shots and glowing sunset portraits, Galaxy Z Flip7 captures stunning results without a tripod or even unfolding the screen.
     

     

    The dual rear camera system includes a 50MP Wide[15] 12MP Ultra-Wide lens, delivering flagship-level clarity in any lighting, whether capturing scenic shots or snapping high-quality selfies directly from the cover screen.
    With Enhanced Nightography, users can capture vivid photos in low-light environments through improved lighting adjustments and the removal of noise and blurred frames.
    10-bit HDR provides richer colour, deeper contrast and more life-like detail in video, no matter the time of day.
    Galaxy Z Flip7 takes selfies to the next level, right from the FlexWindow. Real-Time Filters now lets users preview and perfect FlexCam shots instantly. And with the new Zoom Slider, users can quickly zoom[16] in or out with just a swipe- making it perfect for capturing a full outfit or fitting everyone into the frame for a flawless group selfie.
    With Dual Preview, the photographer and the subject can see the composition live on the FlexWindow, helping users nail the perfect shot on the first go.
    Everyday pet moments become eye-catching shots with Portrait Studio [17] in Photo Assist whether featuring a playful cartoon style, a quirky fisheye look or a polished, professional finish.

     
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
    Bringing the foldable experience to even more users, Samsung also announced Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Compact when folded and expansive when opened, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch Main Display for an immersive viewing experience. The 50MP FlexCam enables high-quality selfies and video in Flex Mode, letting users capture content hands-free, without even opening the device. Now Brief surfaces helpful updates – including weather, daily schedules and commute alerts – on the cover screen, in a layout optimised for Galaxy Z Flip7 FE’s compact form. Available in Black and White, it delivers a minimalist look that complements its intelligent, foldable design.
     
    Future-Ready Mobile Security
    As mobile experiences grow ever more intelligent and interconnected, Samsung is reinforcing the foundations that protect them – unveiling new protections for on-device AI, expanding cross-device threat detection and enhancing network security with quantum-resistant encryption. One UI 8 brings enhanced privacy to personalised AI experiences with the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP).[18] KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more. With One UI 8, Samsung is advancing Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection across the Galaxy ecosystem. Furthermore, as part of its ongoing commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is integrating post-quantum cryptography into Secure Wi-Fi.[19] This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks.
     
    Availability & Offers
    The Galaxy Z Flip7 will be available for pre-order starting July 9, with general availability beginning July 25. The Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in[20] Blue Shadow, Jetblack,and  Coral-red colour options. The Galaxy Flip7 FE is available in Black or White.
     
    The Galaxy Z Flip7 will be available at these recommended retail prices[21]:

    Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB – R27,499
    Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB – R24,999
    Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 256GB – R21,499
    Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 128GB – R18,499

    For greater peace of mind, Samsung Care+[22] offers comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, repairs, and replacements.
    Get expanded access to Google AI Pro[23] and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.
     
    For more information about the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, please visit: Samsung Global Newsroom or Samsung.com.
     
    Specifications
     

    ​Galaxy Z Flip7

    Display
    Main Screen
    6.9-inch FHD+*
    Dynamic AMOLED 2X
    120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
    2520 x 1080 (21:9)

    *Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7’s Main Screen size is 6.9-inch in the full rectangle and 6.8-inch accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

    Cover Screen
    4.1-inch Super AMOLED*
    1048 x 948, 60/120Hz refresh rate

    *Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7’s Cover Screen size is 4.1-inch in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

    Dimension & Weight
    Folded
    75.2 x 85.5 x 13.7mm

    *Thickness of Galaxy Z Flip7 when folded measured from top to bottom of the glasses of Galaxy Z Flip7.

    Unfolded
    75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm

    *The thickness of Galaxy Z Flip7 when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.

    Weight
    188g

    Camera
    Front Camera
    10MP Selfie Camera
    F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 85˚

    Rear Dual Camera
    12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
    F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚

    50MP Wide-angle Camera
    Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚

    AP
    Exynos2500

    Memory & Storage
    12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
    12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage

    *Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software. Memory option may vary by market.

    Battery
    4,300mAh (typical) dual battery

    *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4174mAh for Galaxy Z Flip7. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

    Charging
    Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable***
    Fast Wireless Charging 2.0****
    Wireless PowerShare*****

    *Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 25W Travel Adapter while it has 0% of power remaining, with all the services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors.
    **25W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
    ***Wireless charging compatible with WPC.
    ****Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10 series, S10 series, S9 series, S8 series, S7 series, S6 series, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds. May not work with certain accessories, covers, or other brand devices. It may affect call reception or data services, depending on the user’s network environment.

    Water Resistance
    IP48

    *Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Water resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.

    Glass/Metal

    OS

    Network & Connectivity
    5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 7***, Bluetooth® v5.4

    *Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Users should check with their  carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
     
    **Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment.
    ***Wi-Fi 7 network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection and a Wi-Fi 7 router.

    Sensors
    Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor

    Security
    Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault

    SIM Card
    One Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**

    *SIM card sold separately. Availability may vary depending on market and carrier.
    **eSIM availability may vary depending on software version, region and carrier. Users should check with their carrier to see if their mobile network plan supports eSIM.

    Colours
    Blue Shadow, Jet-Black, Coral-red*

    *Availability of colour may vary by market, region or carrier.
    **Online exclusive colours only available on Samsung.com.

     
     

    ​Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

    Display
    Main Screen
    6.7-inch FHD+*
    Dynamic AMOLED 2X
    2640×1080 (22:9), 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)

    *Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE’s Main Screen size is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.6-inch accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

    Cover Screen
    3.4-inch Super AMOLED*
    720 x 748

    *Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE’s Cover Screen size is 3.4-inch in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

    Dimension & Weight
    Folded
    71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm

    *Thickness of Galaxy Z Flip7 FE when folded measured from top to bottom of the glasses of Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.

    Unfolded
    71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm

    *The thickness of Galaxy Z Flip7 FE when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.

    Weight
    187g

    Camera
    Front Camera
    10MP Selfie Camera
    F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚

    Rear Dual Camera
    12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
    F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚

    50MP Wide-angle Camera
    Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚

    AP
    Exynos2400

    Memory & Storage
    8GB Memory with 128GB internal storage
    8GB Memory with 256GB internal storage

    *Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software. Memory option may vary by market.

    Battery
    4,000mAh (typical) dual battery

    *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 3887mAh for Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

    Charging
    Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable***
    Fast Wireless Charging 2.0****
    Wireless PowerShare*****

    *Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 25W Travel Adapter while it has 0% of power remaining, with all the services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors.
    **25W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
    ***Wireless charging compatible with WPC.
    ****Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10 series, S10 series, S9 series, S8 series, S7 series, S6 series, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds. May not work with certain accessories, covers, or other brand devices. It may affect call reception or data services, depending on a user’s network environment.

    Water Resistance
    IP48

    *Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Water resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.

    Glass/Metal

    OS

    Network & Connectivity
    5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.4

    *Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Users should check with their carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
     
    **Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment.
    ***Wi-Fi 6E network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection and a Wi-Fi 6E router.

    Sensors
    Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor

    Security
    Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault

    SIM Card
    One Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**

    *SIM card sold separately. Availability may vary depending on market and carrier.
    **eSIM availability may vary depending on software version, region and carrier. Users should check with their carrier to see if their mobile network plan supports eSIM.

    Colours
    Black, White*

    *Availability of colour may vary by market, region or carrier.

     
    [1] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7’s Cover Screen size is 4.1” in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
    [2] Galaxy Z Flip7 has a peak brightness of 2600 nits on both the main screen and cover screen. The displays are adaptive, adjusting brightness level automatically based on the environment. In certain illuminance conditions or higher, High Brightness Mode and Vision Booster will be activated.
    [3] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip7’s Main Screen size is 6.9-inch in the full rectangle and 6.8-inch accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
    [4] Weight may vary by country or region.
    [5] Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.
    [6] Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4174 mAh for Galaxy Z Flip7.
    [7] Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720p, saved on device). Actual video playback time may vary by network connection, settings, video file format, screen brightness, battery condition and many other factors. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2025.06.12-2025.06.20 in US with pre-release versions of SM-F766 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave Network.
    [8] AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy Z Flip6. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
    [9] Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.
    [10] Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login. Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country.
    [11] Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes. Gemini Live feature requires internet connection and Google Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Currently, you can use a personal Google Account that you manage on your own, or a work or school account for which your administrator has enabled access to Gemini. You must be 13 (or the applicable age in your country) or over to use Gemini with a personal or school Google Account and 18 or over to use Gemini with a work account.
    [12] Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.
    [13] Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, apps. Some features may require a network connection. Modes and Routines need to be enabled to use Personal Data Engine for context-based Routines suggestions. User needs to consent to access permissions such as photos, videos, audio files, and calendar events. May not display moments depending upon exposure policy. The description of photos provided by moments may not align with the user’s intent. Events schedule notification is supported with calendar apps that utilise Android calendar database and available if Samsung Calendar is installed. Notifications for coupons only available for coupons added to Samsung Wallet with expiration date. To check the Energy Score, the health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch or Samsung Galaxy Ring must be synchronised with the Samsung Health App. The result is for your personal reference only and is not intended for medical purposes.
    [14] Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
    [15] 50 MP resolution is available on Galaxy Z Flip7’s rear wide camera only.
    [16] AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
    [17] Portrait Studio feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
    [18] Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
    [19] Secure Wi-Fi offers free protection of up to 1024MB per month for Android OS 13 or later, and 250MB per month for Android OS 12 or earlier versions. Availability details may vary by market or network provider and connectivity is subject to applicable network environments
    [20] Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.
    [21] Recommended Retail Prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.
    [22] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.
    [23] The Google AI Pro is a trademark of Google LLC. Google AI Pro and Gemini for Gmail, Doxs, and more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more is available in select languages. Rate limits may apply.

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Collaboration Between NREL and CubicPV Pushes Perovskite Minimodule Performance to New Heights

    Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory

    NREL and CubicPV researchers collaborated on a record-setting perovskite minimodule. Photo by Shuai You, NREL

    A collaborative effort between NREL and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule that belongs in the record books.

    The 24.0% certified efficiency marks the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite minimodule category.

    The researchers at NREL and at CubicPV, a company based in the Boston area, made the minimodule consisting of multiple interconnected cells, with several steps in the fabrication sequence done at each location.

    Kai Zhu, a senior scientist in NREL’s Chemistry and Nanoscience Center has previously collaborated with CubicPV. Zhu said the complementary expertise of the two organizations is a testament not only to technical excellence, but to the accelerated impact of combining complementary strengths.

    “It’s really the strength from both parties that creates the environment for record setting,” he said. “Both teams can achieve great results —but collaboration amplifies our impact and sets new device benchmarks.” CubicPV’s focus is on tandem solar devices, using perovskites on top of silicon to make a solar panel that captures more photons and continues to lower the cost of energy, while NREL’s focus is on advancing manufacturing, durability, and efficiency of perovskite-enabled tandems. The collaboration amplifies each partner’s strengths.

    Unlike silicon, perovskites are created by using a low-temperature (less than 200°C) ink-based printing or vacuum coating process with primarily earth-abundant materials. The technology has proven to be efficient at small scale, and work to improve durability and efficiency on larger-area devices, which are prerequisite for commercial adoption, continues. Perovskites hold the promise of diversifying the supply chain and increasing domestic production of solar photovoltaic modules.

    Adam Lorenz, chief technology officer of CubicPV, said future efforts will focus on demonstrating durable performance outdoors and producing larger area perovskite modules. “We are committed to leveraging U.S. technical leadership and collaborating with the top researchers in the world to drive cutting-edge perovskite science toward scalable, commercially viable, and durable products,” he said.

    The previous record for a perovskite minimodule, published in May 2025, was 23.9%. The solar cell efficiency tables are published twice a year in the journal Progress in Photovoltaics. The next iteration will appear near year’s end, which gives NREL and CubicPV time to surpass their current record.

    The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office funded the research.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: One Big Beautiful Bill Will Help Make U.S. Energy Dominant

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven

    07.07.25

    Senator Outlines OBBB Policies to Help Stabilize the Grid, Secure the Future of American Energy

    BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with Representative Julie Fedorchak and Senator Kevin Cramer, where Hoeven outlined how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will help make the U.S. energy dominant. The senator discussed how the legislation incentivizes the coal and oil and gas industries to work together to help stabilize the electrical grid and produce more energy from America’s abundant resources. The bill:

    • Unlocks access to taxpayer-owned oil, gas and coal reserves. To this end, the legislation requires the Interior Department to:
      • Hold quarterly lease sales for oil and gas.
      • Take prompt action on new coal lease applications.
      • Open for leasing an additional 4 million acres of known recoverable federal coal reserves.
    • Rolls back Green New Deal policies imposed under the Biden administration, including:
      • Stopping the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) fee on oil and gas production, also known as the Natural Gas Tax, for 10 years. Hoeven led the effort in the Senate to block implementation of President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax.
      • Reducing federal royalty rates for oil, gas and coal production to their pre-IRA levels.
      • Aligning incentives to encourage partnerships between coal and oil producers, helping coal-fired power plants to stay online longer, while maximizing the potential of oil and gas wells, including in the Bakken.

    “Between the regulatory and tax relief we’ve provided in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, we’re securing the future of energy production in North Dakota, supporting the stability of our electrical grid by keeping our coal plants online and helping make the U.S. truly energy dominant,” said Hoeven. “Importantly, we’re stopping the Green New Deal policies from the last administration and taking the handcuffs off of energy production on federal lands. At the same time, we’re supporting partnerships between coal, oil and gas producers that will secure the future of energy production in North Dakota and across the nation. That’s how you ensure we can meet the demands of emerging industries, like AI, while ensuring affordable and reliable energy for American consumers and businesses.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Calls for Protection of National Parks; Highlights Threats They Face

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)

    This week, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), concluded his tenth Climate Change Tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and announced the re-introduction of his National Parks protection legislation, the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act.

    “For a decade, my National Park Climate Change Tours have allowed us a firsthand look at how climate change damages our parks’ plants, wildlife, and waterways. During our visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I visited places like Chilhowee Lake and learned about habitat restoration efforts to protect endangered fish populations and ensure ecological diversity,” said Quigley. “This year, we also spent time visiting with nearby towns that were hit by Hurricane Helene, where we discussed the importance of federal services to rebuilding and fighting severe weather. The Great Smoky Mountains are ultimately just one of the many national treasures threatened by extreme weather, rising carbon emissions, and plastic pollution. We all have to work together to fight that threat.”

    Last month, Trump’s Secretary of the Interior, Doug Bergum, reversed the Interior Department’s policy to phase out single-use plastics across national parks and other public lands. The Biden policy, modeled after Obama-era guidelines, banned the sale and distribution of unnecessary single-use plastic products, like bottles and plastic foam foodware, in protected areas. 

    The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act would restore Biden’s policy, codifying a call for the National Park Service to decrease the availability of single-use plastics in parks. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

    “Oregonians and Americans love our national parks, but instead of protecting them from dangerous plastic pollution, Secretary Burgum is dead set on reopening the floodgates to plastic in our parks,” said Senator Merkley, Ranking Member of the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. “Single-use plastics threaten our natural treasures and the ability of folks to enjoy their beauty. As the Trump Administration continues to recklessly endanger natural wonders and wildlife nationwide—just like during the first administration—I’ll keep fighting to protect and preserve our parks and public lands so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

    “Our national parks should be full of scenic views and free of plastic pollution,” said Christy Leavitt, Campaign Director at Oceana. “Reducing single-use plastics in our national parks is a win for wildlife and the millions of visitors who come to enjoy these remarkable places. Plastics can persist in our oceans and environment for years and years, fouling the landscape and harming fragile ecosystems. We applaud Sen. Merkley and Rep. Quigley for closing the floodgates of plastic pollution and standing up for plastic-free parks.”

    “We greatly appreciate Rep. Quigley’s enduring leadership in helping to ensure that the National Park Service takes action to reduce plastic disposable waste in our parks, ” said Madeleine Foote, Healthy Communities Program Director at the League of Conservation Voters. “The Park Service had made considerable progress towards their goal of eliminating single-use plastics by 2032, and it’s incredibly disappointing to see this new administration reversing course. We commend Rep. Quigley, and other members like him, who are working to protect our public lands, waters, and special places for generations to come.”

    During his Climate Change Tour of the Great Smoky Mountains, Quigley and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) saw the impacts of climate change on our National Parks firsthand. They also learned from subject matter experts about the tactics deployed to combat the effects of climate change and the measures that could be implemented going forward to help adapt to coming climate impacts. The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act is just one federal initiative that will help these experts in their mission to preserve our nation’s precious natural treasures.

    “Our national parks are among our most important American treasures,” said Representative Casten. “I was honored to join my colleagues this past week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see local efforts to preserve crucial ecosystems and ensure that our parks will be around for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. I also appreciated hearing directly from folks managing the recovery and rehabilitation efforts following Hurricane Helene and look forward to taking what we learned back to Washington to help mitigate the next climate-driven extreme weather disaster.”

    “Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park made one thing clear: our national parks represent the best of America — clean air, clear water, thriving wildlife, and shared spaces for all of us to enjoy. But Trump’s Interior Department would rather flood them with single-use plastics than protect these national treasures. We should be investing in resilience, restoration, and partnerships that strengthen these lands—not selling them out to polluters,” said Representative Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee. “I’m proud to back Rep. Quigley’s Reducing Waste in National Parks Act to keep plastics out of our parks and ensure future generations inherit public lands that are healthy and thriving.”

    The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act would:

    • Restore the previous Interior Department policy of phasing out single-use plastic products across national parks and other public lands. 
    • Decrease the availability of single-use plastic products, like bottles and plastic foam foodware, in protected areas by banning their sale and distribution.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: New Analysis of Five Major U.S. LNG Export Projects Finds Every One Fails the “Climate Test” 

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    For Immediate Release 

    July 9, 2025

    Contacts: Katie Nelson, Greenpeace USA, [email protected], +1 (678) 644-1681, (GMT -8)

    Rebecca Stoner, Oil Change International, [email protected], +1 (917) 561-2607, (GMT -4)

    As the Trump administration barrels forward with its pro-fossil fuel agenda, and European and Asian governments and financial institutions debate whether to increase investments in U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) projects, a report published today by Greenpeace USA, Earthworks, and Oil Change International highlights the climate threats and financial risks posed by five major new liquefied gas export projects proposed for the United States Gulf Coast, all but one of them still awaiting a final investment decision. 

    “What we found was crystal clear – any further investment in LNG is not compatible with a livable climate,” says Andres Chang, Senior Research Specialist at Greenpeace USA and lead author of the report. “The massive growth in infrastructure along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast has already created significant public health and ecosystem impacts, threatening entire coastal communities. But it doesn’t stop there. We believe this report shows that if built, these projects would put global climate goals even further out of reach.” 

    The report analyzes five major U.S. LNG projects – Venture Global CP2, Cameron LNG Phase II, Sabine Pass Stage V, Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Midscale 8-9 [1], and Freeport LNG Expansion – and finds that each and every one fails a “climate test” derived from models in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2024 LNG Export public interest studies. Contrary to industry claims, the report shows that decreasing methane venting and leaking during gas drilling, transportation, and liquefaction is not enough to make these projects “climate neutral.” 

    “Focusing the Department of Energy’s model on individual US LNG terminals that are yet to be built, we found that they all result in increased greenhouse gas emissions because they pollute the climate, displace renewable energy, and drive up gas demand,” says Lorne Stockman, Oil Change International Research Director and report co-author. “It is very clear that governments, investors, and insurers must stop supporting the reckless LNG buildout now and instead invest in a rapid and just transition to renewable energy that will protect our communities from toxic pollution and climate-fueled superstorms.” 

    Future administrations could revoke export authorizations that were rubber-stamped under Trump based on their failure to pass the DOE “climate test,” which introduces a new layer of uncertainty to these already-risky projects. This report adds to a rapidly growing body of evidence that financing U.S. LNG is not a sound decision for insurers, investors, or purchasers – something the EU and America’s Asian allies must keep in mind as President Trump pressures them to increase their imports of U.S. LNG under threat of sweeping tariffs. “Countries with climate commitments, such as those in the EU, should be very wary of the climate cost of importing US LNG,” says Dr. Dakota Raynes, Senior Manager of Research, Policy, and Data at Earthworks and report co-author.

    “Fossil fuel dependency has long externalized its true costs, forcing communities to bear the burden of pollution, sickness, and economic instability,” says James Hiatt, founder and director of For a Better Bayou. “For decades the oil and gas industry has known about the devastating health and climate impacts of its operations, yet it continues to expand, backed by billions in private and public financing. These harms are not isolated – they’re systemic, and they threaten all of us. This report is a call to conscience. It’s time we stop propping up deadly false solutions and start investing in a transition to energy systems that sustain life, not sacrifice it.”

    Notes:

    Read the full report here. 

    A recording of yesterday’s press briefing with authors, community members, and other subject experts can be found here. 

    [1] As of the drafting of the report, all five were awaiting a final investment decision. On June 24, 2025, Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG announced a positive final investment decision. 

    Greenpeace USA is part of a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace USA is committed to transforming the country’s unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people first. Learn more at www.greenpeace.org/usa.

    Oil Change International campaigns to expose the true costs of fossil fuels and facilitate the ongoing transition towards clean energy. Oil Change International is dedicated to identifying and overcoming barriers to that transition.
    Earthworks protects communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced a bill to ensure servicemembers and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, and can finally get the PACT Act benefits they deserve following exposure to radiation and toxins. 
    From the 1950s through the 1990s, the NTTR – and the Nevada Test Site contained within it – conducted over 900 explosive nuclear weapons tests and other dangerous, toxic activities. Currently, due to issues with the classified nature of their location while serving, veterans who served at the NTTR are unable to prove their service there to the VA and, therefore, are unable to receive care and benefits connected with exposure to radiation and toxins from burn pits. The Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act would help to correct a historic wrong and inequity by officially recognizing the risk that veterans assumed during their service at the NTTR, and other Department of Energy (DOE) Covered Facilities, where DOE employees are already automatically presumed to have been exposed, while the servicemembers who served alongside them are not. Senator Rosen also worked to secure commitments from multiple high-ranking military officials to address this care gap.
    “Veterans have been exposed to radiation and toxic chemicals as a result of their selfless service to our nation, and the least we can do is ensure they get the treatment they need,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing this bill to recognize the radiation and toxic exposure experienced at the Nevada Test and Training Range so our veterans can access the care and benefits they deserve. It is unconscionable that one U.S. government agency deems portions of the range as contaminated and their personnel exposed, while another U.S. government agency does not. I’ll continue working to make sure we take care of our veterans and their loved ones.”
    “As a nation, it is our obligation to take care of all veterans once their service has ended,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This is especially true for veterans of the Nevada Test and Training Range, who faced toxic exposure daily as part of their duties and should have parity with their civilian counterparts. I will continue to push for these brave men and women to receive the care and benefits they’re due.”
    “Today, after decades of denial by our own government, the veterans who were exposed to toxic radiation and materials on the Nevada Test and Training Range are closer than ever to getting the recognition and benefits they’ve earned,” said Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans who have experienced toxic exposure at the Nevada Test and Training Range. “We thank Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto for making the FORGOTTEN Veterans Act a legislative priority in the U.S. Senate, and all of our allies in Congress who are dedicated to righting this wrong, and securing justice for the brave men and women who risked their lives and lost their lives fighting this invisible enemy.”
    The FORGOTTEN Veterans Act would: 

    Classify the Nevada Test and Training Range as contaminated.
    Require the Department of Defense (DOD) to document all exposures, including those that occur domestically, into the servicemember’s Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, so it can be seen by the VA when servicemembers transition to civilian life, while still protecting the classified nature of the location of their service. 
    Require the Secretary of the Air Force to identify all those who served within the NTTR since January 27, 1951, establish a process for servicemembers and veterans to provide proof of their assignment within the NTTR, and make all efforts to identify individuals, without requiring them to submit evidence of their stationing.
    Establish a presumption of toxic exposure for DOD personnel who served at any Department of Energy (DOE) Covered Facilities – such as those within the NTTR – where DOE employees have a presumption of exposure and are covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. One such DOE-covered facility within the NTTR is the Tonopah Test Range, which is both a DOE and DOD installation. 
    Add service at military installations within the NTTR to the list of recognized “radiation-risk activities” under VA law, dating back to January 27, 1951, including veterans who participated in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of military installations at NTTR—beyond just nuclear test observers.
    Establish a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who served on or above NTTR, easing the burden of proof in VA claims.
    Expand presumptive conditions for service connection by adding lipomas and tumor-related conditions to the list of automatically presumed service-connected illnesses.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced a bill to ensure servicemembers and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, and can finally get the PACT Act benefits they deserve following exposure to radiation and toxins. 
    From the 1950s through the 1990s, the NTTR – and the Nevada Test Site contained within it – conducted over 900 explosive nuclear weapons tests and other dangerous, toxic activities. Currently, due to issues with the classified nature of their location while serving, veterans who served at the NTTR are unable to prove their service there to the VA and, therefore, are unable to receive care and benefits connected with exposure to radiation and toxins from burn pits. The Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act would help to correct a historic wrong and inequity by officially recognizing the risk that veterans assumed during their service at the NTTR, and other Department of Energy (DOE) Covered Facilities, where DOE employees are already automatically presumed to have been exposed, while the servicemembers who served alongside them are not. Senator Rosen also worked to secure commitments from multiple high-ranking military officials to address this care gap.
    “Veterans have been exposed to radiation and toxic chemicals as a result of their selfless service to our nation, and the least we can do is ensure they get the treatment they need,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing this bill to recognize the radiation and toxic exposure experienced at the Nevada Test and Training Range so our veterans can access the care and benefits they deserve. It is unconscionable that one U.S. government agency deems portions of the range as contaminated and their personnel exposed, while another U.S. government agency does not. I’ll continue working to make sure we take care of our veterans and their loved ones.”
    “As a nation, it is our obligation to take care of all veterans once their service has ended,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This is especially true for veterans of the Nevada Test and Training Range, who faced toxic exposure daily as part of their duties and should have parity with their civilian counterparts. I will continue to push for these brave men and women to receive the care and benefits they’re due.”
    “Today, after decades of denial by our own government, the veterans who were exposed to toxic radiation and materials on the Nevada Test and Training Range are closer than ever to getting the recognition and benefits they’ve earned,” said Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans who have experienced toxic exposure at the Nevada Test and Training Range. “We thank Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto for making the FORGOTTEN Veterans Act a legislative priority in the U.S. Senate, and all of our allies in Congress who are dedicated to righting this wrong, and securing justice for the brave men and women who risked their lives and lost their lives fighting this invisible enemy.”
    The FORGOTTEN Veterans Act would: 
    Classify the Nevada Test and Training Range as contaminated.
    Require the Department of Defense (DOD) to document all exposures, including those that occur domestically, into the servicemember’s Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, so it can be seen by the VA when servicemembers transition to civilian life, while still protecting the classified nature of the location of their service. 
    Require the Secretary of the Air Force to identify all those who served within the NTTR since January 27, 1951, establish a process for servicemembers and veterans to provide proof of their assignment within the NTTR, and make all efforts to identify individuals, without requiring them to submit evidence of their stationing.
    Establish a presumption of toxic exposure for DOD personnel who served at any Department of Energy (DOE) Covered Facilities – such as those within the NTTR – where DOE employees have a presumption of exposure and are covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. One such DOE-covered facility within the NTTR is the Tonopah Test Range, which is both a DOE and DOD installation. 
    Add service at military installations within the NTTR to the list of recognized “radiation-risk activities” under VA law, dating back to January 27, 1951, including veterans who participated in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of military installations at NTTR—beyond just nuclear test observers.
    Establish a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who served on or above NTTR, easing the burden of proof in VA claims.
    Expand presumptive conditions for service connection by adding lipomas and tumor-related conditions to the list of automatically presumed service-connected illnesses.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Government Strengthens Mineral Exploration Incentive

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 9, 2025

    The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) to include more early-stage exploration activities to support mining sector growth and investment.

    Launched in 2018, the TMEI program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to exploration companies that undertake eligible drilling activities. The TMEI program is being expanded to cover a wider range of exploration activities, such as ground-based and borehole geophysical surveys and important pre-sampling tasks like core logging. These changes aim to increase program uptake and enable more exploration for critical and emerging minerals. Specifically, the changes are expected to improve the ability of smaller companies to raise private sector capital to undertake exploration activities.

    “TMEI has been key to diversifying Saskatchewan’s mining sector by promoting drilling on hard rock mineral exploration projects,” Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. “These changes will help us achieve our goals set out in Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy, specifically, increasing Saskatchewan’s share of Canadian mineral exploration spending to 15 per cent and doubling the number of critical minerals produced in Saskatchewan, all by 2030.” 

    By recognizing a broader scope of the exploration process, this expansion is supporting new mineral discoveries and the diversification of our mining sector. With continuing advancements in helium, lithium, copper and zinc, and record production in uranium and potash, Saskatchewan is responding to growing global demand for critical minerals. 

    “Expanding TMEI funding to include additional generative, early-stage exploration activities will help identify more drill targets, attracting greater investor interest and capital to Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Mining Association President Pam Schwann said. “The collaborative partnership between government and industry exemplifies why Saskatchewan is a premier exploration and mining destination.”

    In 2024-25, 27 exploration projects were approved for $1.9 million in TMEI funding with companies spending a total of $76.5 million on these projects. Since 2018, 96 projects have received $5.9 million in TMEI funding, resulting in 926 exploration drill holes and $172.5 million in total project expenditures.     

    Saskatchewan has 27 of the 34 critical minerals on Canada’s list and is the largest primary producer of critical minerals in Canada. With a suite of competitive incentive programs including TMEI, a predictable and stable regulatory framework, and an abundance of resources, Saskatchewan is one of the best places in the world to invest in resource development. Clear and stable supports like the TMEI program help build Saskatchewan’s resource sector and strengthen the provincial economy which benefits all Saskatchewan people.

    For more information about the TMEI, visit: Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive.

    To review Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy, visit: Securing the Future: Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: IADC Addresses U.S. Offshore Leasing Program through Comments & Trades Coalition Letter

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: IADC Addresses U.S. Offshore Leasing Program through Comments & Trades Coalition Letter

    IADC and fellow associations recently submitted comments on the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program calling for more leasing, exploration, and development of U.S. offshore oil and natural gas resources in all OCS planning areas. This action was taken in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) request for information and comments.

    The following associations were involved in the submission:

    • American Petroleum Institute (API)
    • National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
    • Offshore Operators Committee (OOC)
    • Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
    • U.S. Oil and Gas Association (USOGA)
    • American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC)
    • International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
    • EnerGeo Alliance
    • Energy Workforce and Technology Council
    • Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA)

    The comments and an accompanying letter were both submitted to Kelly Hammerle, National Program Manager with BOEM. The letter, which was signed by additional associations and organizations, had a total of 117 signees.

    IADC is committed to continuously advocating for its Members. The Association will continue to encourage fair and sensible regulatory reform and provide the drilling contractor perspective where it is helpful and necessary.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: IADC Addresses U.S. Offshore Leasing Program through Comments & Trades Coalition Letter

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: IADC Addresses U.S. Offshore Leasing Program through Comments & Trades Coalition Letter

    IADC and fellow associations recently submitted comments on the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program calling for more leasing, exploration, and development of U.S. offshore oil and natural gas resources in all OCS planning areas. This action was taken in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) request for information and comments.

    The following associations were involved in the submission:

    • American Petroleum Institute (API)
    • National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
    • Offshore Operators Committee (OOC)
    • Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
    • U.S. Oil and Gas Association (USOGA)
    • American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC)
    • International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
    • EnerGeo Alliance
    • Energy Workforce and Technology Council
    • Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA)

    The comments and an accompanying letter were both submitted to Kelly Hammerle, National Program Manager with BOEM. The letter, which was signed by additional associations and organizations, had a total of 117 signees.

    IADC is committed to continuously advocating for its Members. The Association will continue to encourage fair and sensible regulatory reform and provide the drilling contractor perspective where it is helpful and necessary.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Built to endure: The longevity and strength of the drilling industry

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: Built to endure: The longevity and strength of the drilling industry

    IADC President Jason McFarland addresses the current climate of uncertainty facing the drilling industry with a message of resilience and unity in his latest editorial From the July/August issue of Drilling Contractor. While acknowledging the uncomfortable reality of uncertain times, McFarland reminds Members that this industry has an extraordinary track record of not just surviving challenges, but emerging stronger from them.

    Drawing from the industry’s rich history of weathering major downturns, tragedies, and even a global pandemic, McFarland argues that drilling professionals are uniquely positioned to face today’s uncertainties. The cyclical nature of both the industry and life itself means that current challenges are simply the newest chapter in a long survival story spanning over a century.

    McFarland emphasizes that drilling remains essential for the foreseeable future, with the industry’s people and assets well-suited to play an active role in the energy expansion. He points to collaboration and adaptability as the twin pillars of the industry’s longevity, citing 2025 IADC Chairman Kevin Neveu‘s insight that “when teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation are the main objectives, everything else becomes easier, and success becomes more attainable.”

    These principles were showcased at the 2025 IADC World Drilling Conference and Exhibition, where over 500 industry members gathered for discussions ranging from automation and AI to sustainability and cultural innovation. A standout panel, “Oil & Gas 2045: Next-Gen Energy & Fueling the Future,” featured diverse perspectives from drilling contractors, training providers, and IADC Student Chapter Members.

    The Association’s advocacy efforts continue to strengthen the industry’s unified voice, with recent meetings involving leaders from the EU, Namibia, Mexico, Suriname, and Oman. IADC VP of Policy Joe Lillis has been actively addressing concerns about metal tariffs and their potential industry impacts, while the organization’s Washington, D.C., fly-in events facilitate direct Member engagement with key legislators.

    In a particularly poignant reflection, McFarland discovered that many challenges facing the industry today mirror those from IADC’s founding in 1941, including concerns about government priority ratings. Rather than discouraging, he finds this continuity comforting—proof that despite decades of obstacles and external misunderstanding, the industry remains as necessary as ever.

    As uncertainty continues to challenge the sector, McFarland’s message is clear: it’s natural to wish for more stability, but the drilling industry’s greatest strength lies in its resilience.

    In closing, McFarland states:

    “The people in this industry know how to get things done, and if there’s something we can all count on right now, it’s each other.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Scott Tinker to Speak at IADC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: Scott Tinker to Speak at IADC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting

    IADC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 23-24 September at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. AGM is recognized as the keynote conference for the drilling industry and provides ideal networking opportunities for participants. It features prominent speakers from industry and government.

    Joining us on this year’s program as a Featured Speaker is Scott Tinker, CEO of Tinker Energy Associates. Dr. Scott W. Tinker is a global energy explorer and educator bringing industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. 

    For more information on registration, accommodations, or the full program, visit our website here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murray, Kaptur Statement on DOE Failure to Comply with Basic Spending Transparency Requirements As Highlighted in New GAO Report

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    Washington, DC — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development issued the following joint statement in response to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issuing areport that finds the Department of Energy (DOE) is not in compliance with required reporting to help ensure transparency in spending.

    “This GAO report exposes a troubling failure by the Department of Energy to meet even the most basic budgeting responsibilities. Nearly a decade after Congress required forward-looking energy planning, DOE still hasn’t delivered — and now the Trump administration wants to do away with this basic good government requirement altogether. With nearly $50 billion in taxpayer funds at stake, this lack of accountability is unacceptable. At a time of fierce global competition, we can’t afford a Department flying blind. DOE must stop stonewalling and immediately implement GAO’s recommendations — as mandated by law — to deliver the transparency, accountability, and planning the American people deserve and that this administration has promised but routinely failed to deliver.”

    The fiscal year 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act required the Secretary of Energy to submit a future-years energy program (FYEP) alongside DOE’s annual budget justifications, starting with the fiscal year 2014 request and continuing each year thereafter.

    However, GAO found that DOE has failed to fully comply with this statutory requirement, offering no justification for its ongoing noncompliance. The Department’s FYEP submissions have been incomplete and inconsistent, and it lacks both a finalized strategic plan and the necessary budgeting processes to generate accurate estimates.

    Congress mandated this investigation in the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development bill. In a striking acknowledgment of this failure, the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal attempts to eliminate the reporting requirement altogether—undermining its own claims of promoting efficiency and exposing a broader disregard for transparency and fiscal accountability.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Technip Energies Advances Mozambique Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNGs) Development, Begins Production in Senegal and Mauritania

    Source: APO

    French engineering and technology company Technip Energies is expanding its presence across Africa’s energy sector, advancing key projects and supporting the continent’s energy transition. The company is set to advance the development of a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel for the $7.2 billion Eni-led Coral Norte project in Mozambique in the short-term period. Following an April 2025 approval by the Mozambican government, Eni will adopt Technip Energies’ FLNG unit with a capacity to produce 3.55 million metric tons of LNG per annum. The project is anticipated to achieve first production by the second half of 2028.

    As part of its commitment to African energy development, Technip Energies is participating as a gold sponsor at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, taking place from September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Cape Town. Under the theme Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion, the event brings together African stakeholders and global investors to explore opportunities and drive collaboration across the sector.

    Technip Energies is also providing front-end engineering design (FEED) services for ExxonMobil’s 10 million tons per annum Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique under a contract secured in September 2024.

    In June 2025, the company achieved commercial operations for the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel deployed at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Built in China, the FPSO is equipped with eight processing and production modules and measures 270 meters in length, 54 meters in width, and 31.5 meters in depth. It is designed to accommodate 140 personnel and process up to 500 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, enabling the production of 2.3 million tons of LNG annually during Phase 1.

    Technip Energies remains committed to local content development and sustainable growth in African energy markets. The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Namibia’s national oil company, NAMCOR, during AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024 to collaborate on LNG, carbon-free energy, decarbonization, and skills and technology transfer. A separate MoU with the Republic of Congo aims to strengthen the country’s capacities in LNG, zero-carbon energy solutions, and broader energy transition efforts

    Beyond hydrocarbons, the company is also supporting the growth of Africa’s mining value chain through the delivery of a FEED contract for an alumina refinery in Guinea-Conakry. The facility will process the country’s vast bauxite reserves into alumina for electric vehicle batteries and other energy storage technologies.

    AEW: Invest in African Energies will connect Technip Energies with African energy and global stakeholders for deal signing and to discuss and optimize opportunities within the continent’s extractive sector.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

    About AEW: Invest in African Energies:
    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: IADC Meets with Suriname Officials, Participates in SEOGS Event

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: IADC Meets with Suriname Officials, Participates in SEOGS Event

    In June 2025, IADC representatives traveled to Suriname to meet with officials and participate in an industry conference. These representatives included Jim Rocco, Sr Director – Government & Industry Affairs – Offshore, Gerardo Barrera, Asst Director – Accreditation Programs, and Ricardo Carvalho, Latin America Chapter Regional Representative. 

    On 16 June, the team met with four officials from Suriname’s offshore regulatory agency, Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute (SHI). The team discussed how IADC training programs could benefit SHI staff and university students in Suriname, and how IADC’s commitment to advocacy could support the region’s flourishing sector through increased understanding of industry standards and best practices. 

    From 17-20 June, the IADC team attended the 2025 Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS). This 5th edition of the event was hosted by Staatsolie in Paramaribo, Suriname under the theme “A New Dawn.” The event provided an excellent forum for our team to network and participate. Jim moderated a 90-minute drilling and completions session, which consisted of presentations followed by a panel discussion.

    Among the session topics were:

    • Machine learning affects to optimizing cementing operations
    • Risk reduction via advanced geology assessment
    • Subsea relief well techniques
    • Offshore waste management (spent mud treatment)
    • Low ECD drilling fluids for drilling ahead

    As a session moderator, Jim was invited to provide a 5-minute video interview addressing high-level questions regarding the implications of burgeoning offshore activities on the country’s outlook. He covered topics such as local content, advantages of low production carbon footprint, and technologies to benefit Suriname’s offshore industry. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Leader Of Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The leader of a multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme and one of his co-conspirators were sentenced to prison today, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Kotto Yaphet Paul, 50 of Waxhaw, N.C., was ordered to serve 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Latoya Tameika Ford, 50, of Covington, Georgia, was sentenced to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Both Paul and Ford pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. Paul also pleaded guilty to money laundering and aiding and abetting.

    A third co-conspirator, Bruce Howard Marko, 66, of Charlotte, was sentenced in April to 12 months and a day in prison followed by two years of supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.5 million for his role in the scheme. A fourth individual charged in this case, Love Norman, of West Palm Beach, Florida, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and is awaiting sentencing.

    Four additional defendants were previously convicted of bank fraud conspiracy for their involvement in the scheme. Amrish D. Patel was sentenced to 15 months in prison. Dwight A. Peebles, Jr. was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Denise Woodard was ordered to serve 36 months in prison, and Derrick L. Harrison, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison. The defendants were also ordered to pay restitution ranging from $620,000 to more than $3.1 million.

    According to filed court documents and court proceedings, beginning in 2018, the co-conspirators executed a scheme that defrauded at least 17 federally insured financial institutions of more than $17 million in fraudulent loans. Paul, who was the organizer and leader of the scheme and the primary beneficiary of the fraud conspiracy, relied on a network of co-conspirators that included Ford, to prepare and submit the fraudulent loan applications to financial institutions and facilitate the fraud. The fraudulent loans were of several types, including business loans purportedly for the purchase of equipment, land development loans, and residential mortgage loans. To secure the loans from the financial institutions, Paul and his co-conspirators made material misrepresentations on the loan applications and provided fraudulent documentation, including false income and employment information; financial statements; bank statements; and tax returns. The loan applications also contained misrepresentations about the purpose of the loans and the operations of the relevant businesses.

    Based on the fraudulent loan applications, Paul and his co-conspirators secured at least 42 loans from the victim financial institutions. Contrary to information provided on the loan applications about the purposes of the loans, the defendants used the loan proceeds to purchase real estate, cover unrelated business expenses, make investments, make payments toward earlier loans, and pay for personal expenditures.

    According to court documents, Paul engaged in money laundering in furtherance of the fraud and executed monetary transactions using funds derived from the criminal scheme. For example, in 2020, Paul wired nearly $400,000 to a title insurance company that Norman used to purchase a home in Florida.

    Court documents show that the defendants defaulted on most of the loans, causing substantial losses to the victim financial institutions that issued the loans.

    In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson credited the Office of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Inspector General for the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Office of the Inspector General for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Charlotte, and the Charlotte Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation, for the investigation of this case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Don Gast with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Asheville is prosecuting the case. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Quarterly Domestic Uranium Production Report

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    First-quarter 2025

    U.S. production of uranium concentrate (U3O8) in the first quarter of 2025 totaled 310,533 pounds U3O8, down roughly 65,000 lbs from fourth quarter of 2024.. This quarter’s total uranium production occurred at six facilities, two in Wyoming (Lost Creek Project and Ross CPP), two in Texas (Alta Mesa Project and Rosita), one in Nebraska (Crow Butte) and one in Utah (White Mesa Mill).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Quarterly Domestic Uranium Production Report

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    First-quarter 2025

    U.S. production of uranium concentrate (U3O8) in the first quarter of 2025 totaled 310,533 pounds U3O8, down roughly 65,000 lbs from fourth quarter of 2024.. This quarter’s total uranium production occurred at six facilities, two in Wyoming (Lost Creek Project and Ross CPP), two in Texas (Alta Mesa Project and Rosita), one in Nebraska (Crow Butte) and one in Utah (White Mesa Mill).

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  • MIL-OSI: Excelitas Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PITTSBURGH, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Excelitas®, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, today published its 2024 Sustainability Report.

    The report details Excelitas’ sustainability achievements, initiatives and performance from 2024 and identifies the company’s greatest impact areas.

    Last year, Excelitas began a significant transformation, integrating the company’s various businesses and acquisitions under the umbrella of One Excelitas and updating its Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values. Excelitas created a new sustainability strategy focused on better serving customers, complying with applicable regulations and supporting its Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.

    “We have clarity about who we want to be as a responsible business and a plan for how we will get there,” said Ron Keating, President and CEO of Excelitas.

    Excelitas’ sustainability strategy defines the company’s six priority themes for growing the positive impacts of its handprint and reducing the negative impacts of its footprint in the areas most relevant to its business:

    Growing Our Handprint

    • Enrich life through innovative products that improve human safety and quality of life.
    • Build a high-performing team with diverse skills, talent and perspectives to enable innovation.

    Reducing Our Footprint

    • Maintain safe, efficient and clean operations that eliminate employee harm and minimize the company’s impact on natural resources.
    • Take meaningful action on climate change and reduce the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
    • Cultivate a responsible supply chain by prioritizing suppliers that demonstrate responsible business practices.
    • Act with integrity in Excelitas’ daily decisions, engagement with stakeholders and protection of stakeholder data.

    “This new strategy gives me great confidence in our ability—together with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders—to build a more sustainable future,” Keating said.

    About Excelitas
    Excelitas is a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics end markets. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Excelitas is an essential partner in the design, development and manufacture of advanced technologies, offering leading-edge innovation in sensing, detection, imaging, optics and specialty illumination for customers worldwide. Excelitas is at the forefront of addressing many of the relevant megatrends impacting the world today, including precision medicine, industrial automation, artificial intelligence and connected devices (IoT).

    Connect with Excelitas on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram, or visit our website at www.excelitas.com for more information.

    Excelitas® is a registered trademark of the Excelitas group of companies. All other products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Contacts:
    Dan Brailer
    Vice President Investor Relations and Communications
    dan.brailer@excelitas.com
    +1 (412) 977- 2605

    Scott Orr 
    Senior Director of Global Marketing
    scott.orr@excelitas.com   
    +1 (781) 996-5925 

    Cheryl Reynhout or Jill Anderson
    On Behalf of Excelitas
    SVM Public Relations
    excelitas@svmmarcom.com
    +1 (401) 490-9700

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  • MIL-OSI: Creative Energy Bolsters Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creative Energy is excited to welcome seasoned energy executive Mike Crawley to its Board of Directors as Executive Chair and announce Kieran McConnell as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer. With Creative Energy being the owner of one of the largest thermal energy networks in North America, the moves position the company for its next phase of growth.

    “We’re pleased to welcome Mike to Creative Energy and recognize Kieran for his exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions to the Company’s growth,” said Gregory Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, Instar Asset Management Inc., Creative Energy’s largest shareholder. “Both offer deep industry expertise and have an outstanding track record of driving tangible value in advancing the energy transition.”

    With an established pedigree as an entrepreneur, operator and leader in the Canadian renewable power sector, Crawley most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Northland Power Inc., leading the business through a period of dynamic growth and expanding its global presence across four continents. Crawley will help guide Creative Energy’s next phase of growth through his engagement with the leadership team at the board level.

    “As a leader in district energy, Creative Energy is at the forefront of building zero-to low-carbon cities,” says Crawley. “I’m delighted to become involved with Creative Energy and help lead the company through its next chapter as we continue delivering reliable, innovative energy solutions that help decarbonize cities across North America.”

    McConnell, who joined Creative Energy in 2016, has more than two decades of engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and a passion for transforming the way society produces, distributes, and consumes energy. His vision and leadership have played an integral role in building Creative Energy’s reputation as a partner of choice for low-carbon energy solutions and will continue to drive the Company’s significant growth trajectory.

    “I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to enhance our capabilities and strengthen our partnerships as we continue to grow,” said McConnell. “Creative Energy has a promising future, and I’m honored to lead our team in delivering on our ambitious project pipeline.”

    Creative Energy’s platform powers a diverse range of sectors, including residential communities, hospitals, universities, and commercial hubs. With an expanding portfolio of district energy systems under development across Canada and the United States, Creative Energy continues to drive innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

    About Creative Energy

    A leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns and operates sustainable district energy systems across North America. Founded in 1968, its mission is to decarbonize buildings through community energy, helping cities achieve climate change and net zero targets and providing tangible environmental and economic benefits for partners, developers, businesses and communities. Creative Energy owns and operates one of the largest district energy systems in North America — proudly maintaining a 99.99% reliability record — and has over 17 new district energy systems currently in development. For more information, visit https://creative.energy/.

    MEDIA CONTACT

    Christina Heydanus
    Talk Shop
    780-919-4095
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  • MIL-OSI Banking: IMCA Member Survey 2025 – the results are in!

    Source: International Marine Contractors Association – IMCA

    Headline: IMCA Member Survey 2025 – the results are in!

    IMCA is committed to continuously improving the value we provide to our Members.

    This is why we launched our IMCA Member Survey in March to hear your views about IMCA, and the value you get from IMCA membership.

    This feedback is essential to help us shape our future initiatives, to refine the benefits of IMCA membership, and ensure IMCA continues to deliver the value that you need.

    So, thank-you to everyone who filled in the survey. Your input has given us a wealth of data and insights covering every aspect of our work.

    While we continue to analyse the results, we want to share a few of the headline findings, and to let you know about some new initiatives we are introducing in response to your feedback.

    •  Some Members told us that they found it hard to make the most of their IMCA Membership, either because they weren’t sure how, or because they didn’t have the time. Members also told us that they struggled to attend IMCA’s in-person events. We have launched a new series of online IMCA Member briefings to help Members understand and access the benefits of IMCA Membership, and we will explore other ways of making our events more accessible in 2026.
    • Just one-third of IMCA Members are aware of IMCA’s advocacy work on behalf of the marine contracting sector – with the International Maritime Organization, with the European Union, and with national governments and regulators. We will step up our communication of this work, and will launch a new Advocacy Hub on the IMCA website to share news and resources from our campaigns.
    • Members gave us excellent feedback on new services that IMCA could introduce to serve its Members, and key industry issues that IMCA should focus on over the next two to three years. These areas included training and continuing professional development, attracting the next generation of talent to join our industry, guidance on meeting new environmental regulations, and supporting Members as they implement AI and new technology in their operations. We will feed these insights into the development of IMCA’s new strategy, which will be launched at the end of this year.

    We will publish a more detailed report on the results of the Member Survey, and the actions we are taking in response, as part of our Annual Impact Report, which will be published this Autumn. 

    IMCA Member survey headline results

    Who did we hear from?

    We received survey responses from 525 people working for 272 Member businesses and organisations. The responses from different regions, different types of Member (contractor, supplier, etc), and from different divisions (marine, diving, etc) was in proportion with IMCA’s global membership, making this a strong, representative sample.

    • This is good, but we want to do even better in 2026. We aim to engage with every one of our 800+ Member companies next year – through our annual IMCA Member Survey, through more frequent and targeted ‘pulse’ surveys, by making our events more accessible, and by expanding our network of regional experts and Member engagement directors.

    More than 85% of respondents said they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their company’s IMCA Membership.

    We asked Members to say, on a scale of one to 10, how likely they would be to recommend IMCA membership to a colleague. The results gave us an average score of 8.5 out of 10, and a ‘net promoter score’ of 46.1

    • These are very strong results, and demonstrate the value of IMCA Membership across our different divisions and areas of work. However, we are not complacent, and using the insights contained in this Member survey we aim to improve on these numbers in 2026.

    Diving Equipment Manufacturer, Middle East & India

    IMCA is influential because it plays a central role in shaping industry standards, promoting safety, and guiding best practices across the global marine contracting and diving community. Its guidelines are widely respected and adopted, giving contractors and operators a common framework to work within. IMCA’s influence extends beyond documentation – it creates a platform for collaboration, drives regulatory conversations, and brings stakeholders together to elevate operational quality and safety. For many of us in the industry, IMCA is a benchmark for compliance, credibility, and continuous improvement.

    Which Member benefits do IMCA Members value the most?

    Benefit of IMCA Membership

    Average score (/10)

    Access to IMCA’s technical guidance, information notes, and codes of practice

    9.0

    Safety flashes and statistics

    9.0

    Briefings on legal, policy, and regulatory topics

    8.3

    The opportunity to attend IMCA events and technical seminars

    8.0

    IMCA’s advocacy with energy companies, governments, regulators, and the International Maritime Organization

    8.0

    The opportunity to support IMCA’s work, including through IMCA Committees and Working Groups

    8.0

    Networking and business development

    7.8

    Dynamic Positioning practitioner assessment and diving supervisor CPD (continuous professional development)

    7.5

    Running the eCMID vessel auditing system

    7.0

    The publication and sale of logbooks for key offshore personnel

    6.8

    The certification of diving-related supervisory roles

    6.5

    We asked Members to rate the importance of IMCA Member benefits by giving each benefit a score of between one and 10. We were pleased to see that Members valued our core services – our industry-leading technical library, our focus on driving improvements in safety at work, our program of technical seminars and regional events, and our advocacy work on legal, policy, and regulatory issues – most highly. None of this work would be possible without the support, time, and expertise of our Members, whether through volunteering on IMCA Committees or Working Groups, or submitting data and incidents to us to support the safety of the offshore sector as a whole.

    “IMCA has a proven pedigree in representing all areas of the offshore Energy contractor base to establish harmonised working practices and the sharing of information.” – Contractor, Europe

    Where can we do better?

    While 71% of Members said they felt involved with IMCA, 19% did not. Barriers to greater engagement were lack of time, the location of IMCA events, and because Members did not know how to get involved.

    To help address these challenges, we have launched a new series of online IMCA Member briefings to help Members understand and access the benefits of IMCA Membership, and we will explore other ways of making our events more accessible in 2026.

    “A vital association which helps to maintain specific safe working standards with a considerable variety of documentation support” – Diving Company, South America

    While one-third of Members were aware of IMCA’s advocacy work on behalf of the marine contracting sector – with the International Maritime Organization, with the European Union, and with national governments and regulators – 41% were either mostly or completely unaware.

    • We will step up our communication of this work, and will launch a new Advocacy Hub on the IMCA website to share news and resources from our campaigns.

    “IMCA sets Industry best practices for its members and the marine industry as a whole, which is also seen as best practice by global regulators.” – ROV supplier, Europe 

    For further information on the IMCA Member Survey please contact IMCA’s Membership Services Group at membership@imca-int.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Energy Education Foundation Talks to DC Mag about New “Mobile Educational Experience” for Students

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: Energy Education Foundation Talks to DC Mag about New “Mobile Educational Experience” for Students

    On 18 June, the Energy Education Foundation (EEF) held a “sneak peek” event at Transocean’s Houston facility showcasing the EnergyXP project, which centers on the development of a “mobile educational experience” for students across the U.S. A modified van, which is set to be fully functional this fall, will be outfitted with tablets and other learning devices that will teach students about the science of energy and the ways in which energy interacts with their everyday lives.

    In this video taken from the event, DC spoke with Fernando Hinojosa, Director of Education and Museum Ops at the EEF, about the EnergyXP project, as well as Mitchell Massey, Senior Strategist at 900 Lbs of Creative, the design agency that collaborated with EEF on the content development. Mr Hinojosa talked about the EEF’s motivation to bolster energy education, while Mr Massey talked about some of the technologies that will be installed in the EnergyXP van and the interactive learning experiences being designed.

    View the video:

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft expands geography of its own contactless fuel payment service at gas stations

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft continues to introduce the service of paying for fuel through its own mobile application “Rosneft AZS” at its filling stations. Contactless payment has become available for participants of the loyalty program “Family Team” in 41 subjects of the Russian Federation.

    The Rosneft AZS mobile app allows you to pay for refueling without leaving your car. The service is already available to customers of 1,810 of the Company’s gas stations in the regions of the Central, Northwestern, Southern, Ural, Volga and Siberian Federal Districts. Rosneft plans to expand the contactless fuel payment service in the Rosneft AZS mobile app to the entire retail network of the Company in Russia.

    Payment via the application has a number of advantages, including saving time and comfort for car owners. To pay in the Rosneft AZS mobile application, you need to open the “Gas Station” tab, click the “Fill Up” button, select a pump, type of fuel and specify the desired amount in rubles or volume in liters, or specify refueling “to a full tank”. Payment for the order is available both at gas stations operating on a prepayment system and on a postpayment system.

    The application is available for IOS and Android operating systems.

    Reference:

    Rosneft’s retail network is the largest in the Russian Federation in terms of geographic coverage – it covers 62 regions of Russia. The Company’s network of petrol stations includes about 3,000 stations. The Rosneft petrol station brand is one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition and fuel quality.

    The Rosneft Gas Station mobile app is a convenient user tool that makes your trip more comfortable and economical, allows you to find the nearest gas station on the route, and find out the cost of the fuel you are interested in. The main screen contains all the necessary information, including the virtual card of the Family Team loyalty program, the balance of points, and the level of participation in the program.

    Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftJuly 9, 2025

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Call for Papers: International Conference on Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    TIC2026 will bring together nuclear safety regulators, plant designers and operators, technical support organizations, and other stakeholders from various countries, along with international organizations. The goal is to build on insights on key topics related to nuclear installation design safety, safety assessment, siting, construction, operation and regulation for both operating and new nuclear installations.

    “The conference will provide a comprehensive forum for nuclear safety stakeholders from various generations of nuclear projects, and a wide range of nuclear safety fields, to address different issues in nuclear installation safety, making it an inclusive event,” said Ana Gomez, Head of the IAEA Safety Assessment Section.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Call for Papers: International Conference on Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) –

    TIC2026 will bring together nuclear safety regulators, plant designers and operators, technical support organizations, and other stakeholders from various countries, along with international organizations. The goal is to build on insights on key topics related to nuclear installation design safety, safety assessment, siting, construction, operation and regulation for both operating and new nuclear installations.

    “The conference will provide a comprehensive forum for nuclear safety stakeholders from various generations of nuclear projects, and a wide range of nuclear safety fields, to address different issues in nuclear installation safety, making it an inclusive event,” said Ana Gomez, Head of the IAEA Safety Assessment Section.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Call for Papers: International Conference on Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

    TIC2026 will bring together nuclear safety regulators, plant designers and operators, technical support organizations, and other stakeholders from various countries, along with international organizations. The goal is to build on insights on key topics related to nuclear installation design safety, safety assessment, siting, construction, operation and regulation for both operating and new nuclear installations.

    “The conference will provide a comprehensive forum for nuclear safety stakeholders from various generations of nuclear projects, and a wide range of nuclear safety fields, to address different issues in nuclear installation safety, making it an inclusive event,” said Ana Gomez, Head of the IAEA Safety Assessment Section.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Ministers Hodgson and Arsenault to hold media availabilities in Charlottetown

    Source: Government of Canada News

    CHARLOTTETOWN — The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, will hold a joint media availability to conclude the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) in Charlottetown.

    Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

    Time: 1:30 p.m. AT

    Later that afternoon, Minister Hodgson will make an announcement regarding energy investments for Atlantic Canada. He will be joined by Minister Arsenault and leaders from the Maritime energy sector. A media availability will follow. 

    Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

    Time: 3 p.m. AT

    All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: ​​​​​​​‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    ‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report

    Brussels – As European leaders and companies are pushing for increased imports of US liquefied gas (LNG), a new report by Greenpeace USA, Earthworks, and Oil Change International highlights the climate threats and financial risks posed by five major new liquefied gas export projects proposed for the US Gulf Coast, most of them still awaiting a final investment decision.[1]

    “What we found was crystal clear – any further investment in LNG is not compatible with a livable climate,” said Andres Chang, Senior Research Specialist at Greenpeace USA and lead author of the report. “The massive growth in infrastructure along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast has already created significant public health and ecosystem impacts, threatening entire coastal communities. But it doesn’t stop there. We believe this report shows that, if built, these projects would put global climate goals even further out of reach.”

    The report analyses five major US LNG projects – Venture Global CP2, Cameron LNG Phase II, Sabine Pass Stage V, Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Midscale 8-9, and Freeport LNG Expansion – and finds that each would fail the climate test derived from models in the US Department of Energy’s 2024 LNG Export public interest studies.[2] Each would increase greenhouse gas emissions by edging out renewable energy and driving up global fossil fuel use, undermining the world’s ability to meet the Paris Agreement targets and driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events. The report suggests that future US administrations could therefore revoke export authorisations issued under current US President Trump.

    Pressured by Trump and facing the threat of sweeping tariffs, the EU Commission is proposing increased LNG imports.[3] It has also agreed to look into direct public investments by the EU and its member states in gas export facilities outside the EU – including potentially the five US LNG projects analysed in this report – in its Affordable Energy Action Plan released in February 2025.[4]

    “Increasing US gas imports will deepen Europe’s dependence on the US, making the EU and national governments even more vulnerable to Trump’s political extortion. EU leaders must break free from fossil fuel dependency and take control of Europe’s future by investing in a renewable, secure and peaceful energy system. A ban on all new fossil fuel projects in the EU would be the right first step, certainly not funding projects abroad,” said Thomas Gelin, Greenpeace EU climate and energy campaigner.

    Another result of Trump’s pressure is the calls by some Member States and other EU policymakers to weaken the EU methane regulation, which was adopted just last year, in order to continue importing US liquefied gas despite the fact that its production – mostly coming from fracking – is associated with particularly high methane emissions.[5][6]

    “This report adds to a rapidly growing body of evidence that financing U.S. LNG is not a sound decision for insurers, investors, or purchasers – something the EU and America’s Asian allies must keep in mind as President Trump pressures them to increase their imports of U.S. LNG under threat of sweeping tariffs. Countries with climate commitments, such as those in the EU, should be very wary of the climate cost of importing US LNG,” said Dr Dakota Raynes, Senior Manager of Research, Policy, and Data at Earthworks.

    European energy companies have already signed long-term purchase agreements for four of the projects analysed in the report. These contracts extend well beyond 2035, the year by which Europe must phase-out fossil gas if it is serious about meeting its international climate commitments. These companies include SEFE (Germany), BASF (Germany), GASTRADE S.A. (Greece), DTEK (Ukraine), TotalEnergies (France), PKN Orlen (Poland), Gap (Portugal) and Equinor (Norway) – several of which are fully or partially state-owned.[7] 

    “Fossil fuel dependency has long externalized its true costs, forcing communities to bear the burden of pollution, sickness, and economic instability,” says James Hiatt, founder and director of For a Better Bayou. “For decades the oil and gas industry has known about the devastating health and climate impacts of its operations, yet it continues to expand, backed by billions in private and public financing. These harms are not isolated – they’re systemic, and they threaten all of us. This report is a call to conscience. It’s time we stop propping up deadly false solutions and start investing in a transition to energy systems that sustain life, not sacrifice it.”

    Greenpeace calls on EU leaders to stop new long-term purchase agreements for liquefied gas and drop the proposal for direct financial investments in gas export facilities. Instead, the EU should impose a ban on all new fossil fuel projects, including new liquefied gas import terminals, stop all public investments in fossil fuel infrastructure and agree to end fossil gas by 2035 at the latest.

    ENDS

    Notes

    Read the full report: Failing the climate test: LNG projects awaiting final investment decision do not stand up to US Government analysis

    Read the European media briefing

    Watch the press conference recording

    [1] At the time of drafting of the report, all five were awaiting a final investment decision. On June 24, 2025, Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG announced a positive final investment decision.

    [2] December 2024 | ENERGY, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF US LNG EXPORTS

    [3] Trump says EU must buy $350B of US energy to get tariff relief – POLITICO

    [4] Action Plan for Affordable Energy 

    [5] The Member States are: Bulgaria, Czechia, Greece, Hungaria, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

    [6] Liquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal | Cornell Chronicle

    [7] Source: Sierra Club US LNG Export Tracker, date as of 4 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greens join protest to shut down Glasgow company shipping gas for Russia

    Source: Scottish Greens

    09 Jul 2025 External Affairs

    Putin’s enablers are not welcome in Scotland.

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    Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has joined members of the Ukrainian community in Scotland and the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign at a protest outside the Glasgow HQ of shipping company Seapeak, over their role in helping Russia to export gas despite the sanctions placed on it over Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

    Seapeak has been found to still ship over $5.5 billion of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) each year.

    Ross Greer will be speaking at the rally in Glasgow today. He has previously demanded that the UK Government sanction Seapeak, but Labour Ministers have so far refused to take action. 

    Ross said:

    “It is appalling that the UK Labour government refuses to shut Seapeak down. People across Scotland are horrified when they learn that a company based here continues to fund Russia’s war machine. For as long as Seapeak remains untouched from sanctions, they will continue to ship gas out of Russia, throwing a lifeline to Putin’s war economy as a result.”

    In 2022, Ross was sanctioned by the Russian government for his work in solidarity with Ukraine. 

    Ross said:

    “Earlier this year, I wrote to UK Ministers, demanding that they shut down Seapeak’s UK operations. Despite the overwhelming evidence shared with them, they would not take action. They continue to allow Russia to profit from shipping operations here in the UK whilst claiming to stand with Ukraine.

    “Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed and much of their country is left in ruins from Putin’s illegal invasion. If we were in Ukraine’s position, we would rightly be furious that our so-called allies were allowing complicit businesses like Seapeak to stay open. It is time to end this scandal and prove that Putin’s enablers are not welcome in Scotland.”

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