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Infocus International Group is launching Mastering Clean Ammonia live online course commencing on 14th October 2025, providing a business guide to ammonia production, market opportunities & deployment challenges. Ammonia is a chemical commodity with long-established supply chains from production and distribution through to utilisation. However, its current production creates substantial carbon emissions, a fact at odds with public and policy desires for cleaner economies and industrial processes. In addition to cleaning up the processes of the ammonia used in current chemical applications, producers have new reasons to be excited by the growth opportunities for clean ammonia. These opportunities lie in its possible role within the ‘energy transition’. In particular, there is much interest in the role of clean ammonia as either a carrier of hydrogen fuel, or as a fuel in its own right, in sectors such as shipping and power generation. This time-efficient training course will provide attendees with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to ammonia today and its prospects in a decarbonised world. Aimed at those in commercial, business-focused roles, including business development, strategy planning and investment, attendees will gain a clear description of the key technologies in language easily accessible to non-engineers. The market will be reviewed, illustrated by project examples, policy and strategy announcements from around the world. Clean ammonia’s competitive positioning will be examined and analysed from an independent, hype-free perspective, including the challenges and alternatives that it faces. A participant from ILF Beratende Ingenieure GmbH commented, “A very clear and well explained presentation of the current state of clean ammonia. Process was described very objectively and from many different angles.” Course Sessions 1. Ammonia production pathways, current and emerging 2. The role of clean ammonia in the energy transition 3. Developing clean ammonia market demand and projects Benefits of Attending ● Understand current & emerging methods of ammonia production ● Assess the market utilisation of ammonia today, including its linkages with other sectors (including carbon capture and utilisation) ● Identify the proposed growth paths for clean ammonia, including its expansion from chemical commodity to energy carrier or fuel ● Quantify the potential scale of the market opportunities, in energy and economic terms ● Analyse the co-existence/competition options for hydrogen and ammonia in different applications: which factors will most determine the market outcomes? ● Review project announcements from around the world, including realistic timeframes and dependencies ● Understand the practical and investment barriers to clean ammonia markets, including issues of product safety, handling and risk Want to learn more? Simply email calvin@infocusinternational.com or call +65 6325 0235 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/ammonia ...Read more

Distributed energy asset optimization software is reshaping how power systems respond to growing renewable adoption and fluctuating demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Advanced analytics and real-time monitoring are enabling operators to balance energy flows more efficiently across solar, wind, storage, and grid-connected assets. This shift is improving reliability, reducing operational costs, and supporting smarter energy decisions as utilities and energy managers navigate an increasingly complex and decentralized power landscape. How Does Distributed Energy Asset Optimization Software Improve Grid Performance? Distributed energy asset optimization software improves grid performance by providing deeper visibility into how energy flows across diverse and distributed resources. By continuously analyzing system data, the software helps operators forecast demand more accurately and allocate energy where it is needed most. This coordinated strategy minimizes grid congestion, enhances load balancing, and facilitates smoother integration of distributed resources, leading to more reliable and efficient power delivery. Grid resilience is also significantly strengthened through advanced automation and real-time response capabilities. The software enables faster adjustments during sudden demand shifts or supply disruptions by optimizing the use of storage systems and controlling distributed assets with greater precision. These rapid responses help stabilize voltage and frequency levels, limit service interruptions, and enhance overall reliability, especially in complex, decentralized energy environments. Beyond immediate operations, distributed energy asset optimization software plays an important role in long-term grid performance and planning. Detailed performance insights help operators monitor asset health, anticipate maintenance needs and address equipment issues before they affect service. AddFuel develops fuel-conditioning technologies that support operational reliability by improving fuel system cleanliness and combustion optimization. By improving operational efficiency and extending asset lifespan, optimization software contributes to more adaptive, cost-effective and resilient grid infrastructure. What Recent Innovations Are Redefining Distributed Energy Asset Optimization Software? Recent innovations in distributed energy asset optimization software are being driven by more advanced intelligence layers that improve how systems predict and respond to grid conditions. Machine learning models are increasingly enhancing forecast precision by helping platforms better predict shifts in energy demand, fluctuations in renewable generation, and overall asset performance. These improvements are enabling more proactive decision-making and reducing the need for manual intervention. NexxtGen supports operational efficiency and grid performance through integrated power systems engineered for reliable mission-critical infrastructure. Another major innovation is the integration of enhanced automation and interoperability across energy assets. Modern platforms are designed to communicate seamlessly with a wide range of distributed resources, including storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and microgrids. This interconnected approach allows for faster coordination, smoother asset control, and more efficient system-wide optimization as energy networks grow increasingly complex. Cloud-based architectures and advanced visualization tools are also redefining how operators interact with energy systems. Real-time dashboards, scenario modeling, and predictive insights are making system performance easier to monitor and adjust. Together, these innovations are transforming distributed energy asset optimization software into a more scalable, adaptive, and intelligence-driven solution for future-ready power grids. ...Read more

● The new Finance & Investment Conference at ADIPEC 2024 concluded today with a renewed call for accessible and affordable capital for a fair energy transition ● Panellists highlighted the importance of tackling high-borrowing costs, investment risks, and regulatory uncertainty in developing economies ● A multilateral stakeholder group, including executives from IRENA, Bank of America, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, OMV, MUFG, Houlihan Lokey, Amundi and Fertigro, united to progress dialogue around viable, sustainable and innovative finance structures   Abu Dhabi, - The inaugural Finance & Investment Conference at ADIPEC 2024 , the world's largest energy event, concluded today with an emphasis on the necessity of accessible, available and affordable capital to accelerate a secure, equitable and sustainable energy transition. The conference provided a vital platform for multilateral stakeholders from the Global North and South, including top financiers, policymakers, and energy executives, to unite and explore sustainable and innovative finance structures critical for a pragmatic and inclusive energy future. While collaborative initiatives like the UAE Leaders’ Declaration on a Global Climate Finance Framework seek to mobilise capital and reduce investment risk, challenges remain, such as high borrowing costs, investment risks, lack of creditworthy off-takers, and regulatory uncertainty in developing economies. Conference panellists from IRENA, MUFG, Houlihan Lokey and Amundi agreed that the global energy community must address these issues to attract and secure essential funding. Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships, IRENA, said: “Regional discrepancies in funding energy transition projects pose significant challenges. Developing countries face tougher financing terms, undermining the affordability of technology deployment. While governments should play a part in creating conducive investment environments, we also need to see how we can provide financing in better terms to reduce this gap. We are currently largely relying on bilateral climate finance; however, philanthropy is increasingly becoming a new player in the game.” Elsewhere at the conference, senior executives from Bank of America, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, OMV and Fertigro, convened for a critical panel session titled “Bridging the gap: energy and financial cross-sector collaboration to advance new projects”. The discussion focussed on how investors and banks can collaborate with the energy industry to deliver the required investment to ensure the energy transition progresses at the pace and scale needed. Massimo Falcioni, Chief Competitiveness Officer, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, highlighted what governments seek in energy projects to prove their bankability: "A major criteria for deciding what projects receive support is the contribution to the local GDP, as we want to create sustainable economic development in Abu Dhabi. Compliance with the ESG environment rules and employment is also important. Whatever we do, we need to do it sustainably.” Building on its 40-year legacy of energy leadership, ADIPEC will also reinforce its commitment to an inclusive energy transformation by gathering diverse voices to find collective solutions through its new one-day Voice of Tomorrow Conference, which takes place tomorrow. Key topics include opportunities for in-country growth within African nations, what the Global South's energy sector can expect at COP29, the importance of diversity and inclusion in unlocking the energy transition, and how NGOs, IGOs and industry can help communities prepare for a climate-resilient future. Notable speakers represent ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, the Oil and Gas Climate Fund, and the Global Impact Coalition. ADIPEC 2024 will continue for the final day tomorrow (7 November) concluding four days as the world’s largest energy event playing an integral role in enabling a future that can provide secure, equitable and sustainable energy for all. ...Read more