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Stockholm Exergi wins auction for government support for BECCS

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stockholm Exergi has been awarded support in the Swedish Energy Agency’s reverse auction for BECCS. The approved support amounts to just over 20 billion SEK and will be disbursed continuously over a maximum of 15 years, starting from the commencement of geological storage. The support is an important part of the funding to enable the permanent removal of 800,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year, which is more than Stockholm’s road traffic emits during the same period. 

–  This long-awaited announcement is the result of our dedicated efforts. This support is essential for us to move forward with building Europe’s largest facility for capturing and storing biogenic carbon dioxide” says Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi.  

Today there is a broad consensus that global warming cannot be limited to 1.5°C or below 2°C without carbon removals. Along with emission reductions and land-based carbon sinks, permanent carbon removals are needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and combat climate change. Almost all scenarios outlined by the UN Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that align with the Paris Agreement require large volumes of BECCS. 

–  The government’s investment in BECCS together with private financing from climate-ambitious companies mark the beginning of a new green industry. This initiative paves the way for Sweden and the EU to achieve their long-term climate goals, while providing companies with a real way to reach net-zero through agreements with us to purchase permanent carbon removals.”, says Anders Egelrud. 

Stockholm Exergi’s next step in the process will be to reach an investment decision, which is expected to happen as soon as possible in 2025, paving the way to start capturing carbon dioxide within three years from now. 

About BECCS and Beccs Stockholm 
BECCS is a technology that captures biogenic carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is converted into liquid form and permanently stored in the bedrock, creating permanent removals by removing carbon from the biogenic cycle. Permanent carbon removals can be used to balance emissions that are either unavoidable or very difficult to eliminate. It is an essential piece of the puzzle in order to reach the climate goals and net-zero emissions.  

Stockholm Exergi’s planned facility, Beccs Stockholm, will be constructed at the existing bio power plant in Värtan. The plant already leverages forest residues to generate sustainable electricity and district heating, delivering safe and reliable power while keeping Stockholm’s residents warm through a 300-mile district heating network. By now adding the removal of the biogenic carbon dioxide, we create even more climate benefits. 

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Unlock Vehicle Secrets Instantly with ACKO’s New Instant Vehicle Detail Check Service

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BANGALORE, India, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — India’s top digital insurer ACKO has dropped the ultimate hack: Instant Vehicle Detail Check Service. Just punch in the vehicle registration number and get all the information needed right at the fingertips. That’s as hassle-free as it can get.

Getting Down to the Details

So, ACKO has rolled out an innovative service designed to simplify life for vehicle owners.

Who benefits? Well, almost anyone with a vehicle. Verifying vehicle details used to be a hassle involving RTO queues and multiple websites, but not anymore.How does it work? Just enter the registration number, and ACKO fetches comprehensive vehicle info instantly.What does it offer? Ownership details, insurance status, registration info—everything that’s relevant.When can one use it? Right now, anytime, anywhere in India.

How to use ACKO’s Instant Vehicle Detail Check

There are a number of ways by which customers all over India can utilise ACKO’s instant vehicle detail check facility, including:

From ACKO Website

The service can be easily accessed from the ACKO website:

Go to the ACKO website and click on the ‘Check Vehicle Details’ option. This option is present at the bottom of the screen on mobile devices and at the top of the website.Enter the 17-digit registration number of the vehicle. This is the unique number provided by the RTO during registration.Next, input the 10-digit mobile number that is registered to the ACKO account. This number is required for OTP-based verification.A One Time Password (OTP) will be instantly sent to the registered mobile number. Retrieve this OTP and enter it in the designated space.Once the OTP is submitted, the page immediately displays comprehensive vehicle details, including insurance, ownership, and registration information.

Check Vehicle Status Through ACKO App

The quickest way to check the vehicle status is through the ACKO mobile app:

Download the ACKO app from Google Play Store or App Store.Enter the mobile number to log in.Go to the ‘Discover’ section and click on ‘Get vehicle info’.Enter the vehicle registration number.User will be instantly redirected to a screen showing complete vehicle details.

Key Benefits for Customers

ACKO’s instant verification service offers invaluable benefits in terms of 2 wheeler insurance and four-wheeler insurance and compliance:

Enhanced Transparency: Verify vehicle details to reduce fraud risks, including odometer tampering and chassis mismatches—ideal for pre-owned vehicle buyers.Time-Saving Convenience: Skip physical verifications with instant digital access to vehicle data.Legal Compliance: Ensure the insurance, fitness certificates, and permits are up-to-date, avoiding fines.Simplified Renewals: Quick access to policy details makes car and two-wheeler insurance renewals effortless.Faster Claim Settlements: Immediate access to claims history speeds up new claim processes.

Industry Implications

The implementation of this revolutionary self-service demonstrates the industry-wide move toward digitisation alongside greater transparency and user-oriented solutions. This innovation streamlines customer journeys and triggers other insurance firms to develop corresponding modern solutions.

Digital insurers can establish themselves as industry leaders by deploying immediate verification capabilities throughout the policy purchase journey. When this service exists, customers transfer toward newer shopping channels at faster rates.

About ACKO Insurance

Founded in 2016, ACKO is India’s pioneering digital insurer dedicated to making insurance simple, transparent, and accessible. With fully digital processes enabling car insurance renewal online, ACKO ensures a seamless customer experience. Serving over a million customers across car, bike, health, and travel insurance, ACKO continues to disrupt traditional models with innovative, tech-driven solutions tailored for every Indian.

 

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Happy Chinese New Year 2025: Jiangsu’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Takes the Global Spotlight

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NANJING, China, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 4th, 2024, UNESCO inscribed the “Spring Festival, Social Practices of the Chinese People in Celebration of Traditional New Year” on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. To mark this exciting milestone, @Visit Jiangsu has launched a dazzling array of “Happy Chinese New Year 2025” festive events across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as part of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism’s global outreach and promotion campaign.

Blending Jiangsu’s rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, the global cultural feast weaves a magical tapestry of Jiangsu’s Chinese New Year traditions, including the Qinhuai Lantern Fair, Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Paintings and Taibo Temple Fair, all taken to the next level with AR filters, online games, digital exhibitions and more.

Traditional Culture Meets Pioneering Technology: Intangible Cultural Heritage Revived

During the “Happy Chinese New Year 2025” celebrations, @Visit Jiangsu has been pushing the boundaries of international cultural communications through digital technology to share its beloved intangible cultural heritage with a global audience. One of the followers’ favorites is the AR filter inspired by the Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Paintings that launched on January 13th. With over 580,000 views and 47,000 interactions, people from all over the world used the filter to create their own version of Chinese New Year greeting cards, embracing the spirit of the festive season while exploring Jiangsu’s traditional culture and art from a whole new perspective.

Captivating Games Get Fans in the Spirit: Jiangsu’s New Year Traditions Go Global

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, a fun matchup game launched by @Visit Jiangsu connected global culture lovers across multiple social media platforms. Tens of thousands of people dived into the journey of Jiangsu festive cuisines, matching the enchanting pictures of dishes like Eight Treasure Gourd Duck and Plum Blossom Cake with their names. And many fans injected even more creativity into the game by crafting their own personalized Chinese New Year’s Eve menus. The fascinating blend of culture and fun gained over 164,000 views and 22,000 interactions, spreading the warm Chinese New Year culture of family reunions to every corner across the globe.

And on January 29th, the 1st day of the Year of the Snake, the festive vibes among the global audience are brought to the climax with a drawing challenge, where they are encouraged to draw a cartoon snake’s missing body in the most creative way. @Visit Jiangsu received creative drawings of all sorts of styles created with all kinds of drawing tools from their global followers. With over 223,000 views and 36,000 interactions, every piece of artwork became a powerful cultural ambassador of “Charm of Jiangsu“, deepening the global audience’s awareness and understanding of not only the culture of Jiangsu but also Chinese culture in general.

Up-close to the Jiangsu Splendor: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Authentic Chinese New Year Vibes

As one of the highlights during the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Qinhuai Lantern Fair in Nanjing, Jiangsu, has been attracting numerous visitors every year since over 1,700 years ago. This time, Miss Su, the digital cultural ambassador of Jiangsu, takes viewers worldwide on a virtual tour through the stunning lantern displays, and provides vibrant insights into the profound cultural background and techniques behind them. The unique charm of Qinhuai Lanterns reached over 30,000 global viewers, bringing a piece of Jiangsu’s legacy to their hearts.

Meanwhile, the Taibo Temple Fair in Wuxi, Jiangsu, renowned for its historical roots and rich cultural significance, also played a vital role in the 2025 Chinese New Year celebrations. Through an online digital exhibition, a thousand-year-old scroll of the fair’s history, traditions and folk art performances unfolded before an international audience, reaching approximately 41,000 views and 10,000 interactions. “I feel more bonded to Jiangsu culture than ever.” One of the channel’s overseas followers commented, giving us a glimpse into the strengthened cultural exchange between Jiangsu and the world.

As part of the “Happy Chinese New Year 2025” celebrations, @Visit Jiangsu also published 11 posts featuring Chinese New Year holiday travel plans across Jiangsu, as well as 2 posts spotlighting Miss Su’s must-visit recommendations, receiving around 1.37 million views and 178,000 interactions altogether. In addition, innovative short videos created by @Visit Jiangsu also received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Nantong Langshan Mountain Lantern Show captivated audiences with an immersive display of Jiangsu’s distinctive lantern fair culture, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere. With 1.2 million views and 46,000 likes, the fair won the hearts of numerous international viewers. Meanwhile, Origins of the Year of the Snake delved into the cultural significance of the Year of the Snake, receiving 1.1 million views and 110,000 likes by sparking interest and discussions in traditional Chinese culture among overseas audiences.

In this digital age, celebrating traditions together, no matter where we are and who we are, has never been more meaningful. By leveraging cutting-edge technology with a touch of innovation, @Visit Jiangsu is dedicated to bridging cultures between the East and the West in an innovative way, making the world a better place for generations to come.

Stay tuned with @Visit Jiangsu on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to be a part of the global cultural exchange and dive into upcoming events around Jiangsu.

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Fujitsu to offer Fujitsu Cloud Service Generative AI Platform for secure and flexible enterprise data management

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb. 12, 2025 /CNW/ — Fujitsu today announced the launch of the Fujitsu Cloud Service Generative AI Platform. The new service, which combines data confidentiality with the ease of use of the cloud, will be made available in Japan during fiscal year 2025, with a global rollout planned for the future. Fujitsu will begin accepting applications for a trial of this service in Japan starting February 13, 2025.

Generative AI offers significant productivity gains across various business functions from brainstorming and meeting minute generation to automated code creation. However, its adoption in sectors handling sensitive data has been limited due to concerns about data leakage, unintended AI learning, and compliance with internal regulations. Fujitsu’s new platform directly addresses these challenges.

To ensure data security and compliance, the service combines Fsas Technologies Inc.’s Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY, Supermicro’s GPU servers, and Fujitsu’s Takane large language model (LLM) which is the core technology of the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI service and renowned for its world-leading Japanese language capabilities, as well as generative AI security enhancement technologies to offer an on-demand cloud-based generative AI solution through Fujitsu’s data centers. This architecture manages client data in a private area on the cloud in Fujitsu’s data center, allowing for the secure processing of confidential information.

In addition to Takane, Fujitsu plans to gradually increase the number of available LLMs from other companies to meet customer needs.

Fujitsu will add the new service to its Fujitsu Computing as a Service (1) portfolio. Fujitsu will provide comprehensive support, from initial implementation to ongoing optimization, enabling businesses to maximize the efficiency and productivity gains of generative AI and drive significant business transformation.

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