Monthly Archives: April 2018
Hanergy lance une campagne RSE afin d’apporter un éclairage solaire accessible en Afrique
« Humbrella », le film fin à énergie solaire de la société, contribuera à développer l’accès à une électricité propre et gratuite
BEIJING, 30 avril 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hanergy, une entreprise multinationale pionnière dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables, a annoncé ce jour le lancement de son projet « Lighting Africa », dans le cadre duquel l’entreprise fera don à l’Afrique de son premier lot de parasols Humbrella à énergie solaire, non raccordés au réseau électrique, d’une valeur d’un million de RMB (160 000 $US), par l’intermédiaire du réseau d’ONG chinoises pour les échanges internationaux.
La cérémonie de lancement de la campagne RSE Humbrella 2018 de Hanergy a réuni des ambassadeurs de vingt-deux nations africaines ainsi que des représentants de huit ONG, dix entreprises multinationales et des intervenants issus de différents milieux.
Humbrella est la dernière-née dans la gamme croissante de solutions énergétiques mobiles de l’entreprise. En associant les panneaux solaires à film fin, dont le rendement de conversion est le plus élevé au monde, à un parasol, Humbrella offre quatre fonctions distinctes : alimentation électrique autonome, stockage d’électricité, éclairage nocturne et borne de charge. Le diamètre du parasol Humbrella est de 2,7 mètres et il ne pèse que 8,8 kilogrammes, grâce aux panneaux solaires à film fin étonnamment légers et souples de Hanergy.
Actuellement, en Afrique, la population ayant accès à une alimentation stable en énergie ne représente que 37 % et les coupures d’électricité fréquentes réduisent les temps d’étude des enfants, avec un impact sérieux sur leur scolarité. Le parasol Humbrella est une solution pratique à ce problème, car il convertit l’ensoleillement en énergie et peut emmagasiner l’équivalent de 40 000 mAh d’électricité, ce qui représente 10 heures de temps de lecture dans de bonnes conditions pour les enfants ou la charge de plus de 10 smartphones de 3000 mAh. En plus de ses fonctions d’éclairage, le parasol Humbrella est équipé de 4 ports USB prévus pour le branchement de lampes, de petits ventilateurs ou de répulsifs contre les insectes.
Lors d’un discours prononcé lors du lancement de l’événement, M. Li Hejun, PDG de Hanergy, a déclaré : « Nous sommes honorés de pouvoir contribuer, grâce à notre énergie mobile et nos films solaires fins, au bien-être public en Afrique. Nous espérons que les parasols Humbrella éclaireront les vies de nombreux Africains et ouvriront de nouvelles possibilités de développement dans le futur en Afrique. »
« Je voudrais saisir cette occasion pour inviter Hanergy Group à envisager la possibilité d’investir dans le secteur énergétique au Sénégal, en profitant des nombreux débouchés et perspectives que le gouvernement de mon pays offre aux investisseurs étrangers », a dit M. Mamadou Ndiaye, ambassadeur du Sénégal en Chine.
Même si dans l’imaginaire collectif l’environnement naturel de l’Afrique est propre et beau, le fait est que la pollution de l’air y est très importante, le plus souvent à cause d’une utilisation massive de groupes électrogènes fonctionnant au diesel. Ces groupes électrogènes émettent des gaz toxiques et dangereux et provoquent des maladies cardiaques et respiratoires ; ils sont également à l’origine de pluies acides, qui affectent la production alimentaire et la biodiversité. Le parasol Humbrella utilise la technologie de production d’énergie solaire à film fin pour convertir directement l’énergie solaire en électricité ; il est donc à même de remplacer les groupes électrogènes diesel en vue d’une énergie « zéro émission ».
L’événement de lancement du projet Humbrella à Beijing a également présenté l’initiative communautaire de Hanergy, la fondation « Lighting Africa Foundation ». Ouverte à des participants de tous les pays, la fondation donnera un dollar américain pour chaque achat d’un parasol Humbrella envoyé en Afrique ; cette somme sera investie dans des activités à long terme de réduction de la pauvreté et de bien-être public, contribuant ainsi doublement à l’intérêt public des communautés locales en Afrique.
« En tant que plus grande ONG chinoise, nous invitons encore plus d’entreprises comme Hanergy à contribuer au bien-être des populations en Afrique. Hanergy offre une excellente solution en matière d’énergie mobile en Afrique et constitue un bon exemple de responsabilité sociale organisationnelle. Nous espérons qu’un plus grand nombre d’organisations et d’entreprises rejoindront le projet pour participer à la création d’un monde meilleur », a déclaré Liu Kaiyang, secrétaire général adjoint du China NGO Network for International Exchanges (réseau d’ONG chinoises pour les échanges internationaux).
À propos de Hanergy
Hanergy, l’entreprise spécialisée en énergies renouvelables la plus importante au monde, propose une large gamme de solutions en matière d’énergie renouvelable, grâce à l’hydroélectricité, l’énergie éolienne et l’énergie solaire. Depuis 2009, Hanergy met l’accent sur la recherche et le développement en énergie solaire sur film fin et lance une gamme de produits qui comprend des tuiles solaires, une réserve de puissance solaire pliable en papier, un sac à dos solaire, un système photovoltaïque intégré au bâtiment, des routes solaires et bien d’autres encore. Avec un effectif mondial de plus de 16 000 employés et plus de 2500 brevets, Hanergy a pour objectif de fournir au monde des solutions énergétiques renouvelables, en vue d’une vie meilleure et d’un monde durable.
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Mark Lu
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Téléphone : +86(10) 83914567 ext 5259
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Kaztec Adds Shipbuilder, Naval Architect
LAGOS, NIGERIA / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2018 / Kaztec Engineering Ltd. (www.kaztec-eng.com), a 100 percent indigenous leader in the fabrication of drilling and production platforms and other specialized structures for the oil and gas industry, has engaged Peter John Burbage, Ceng, MRINA, MSCMS. An experienced shipbuilder and naval architect who specializes in FPSO design and project management, Burbage will lead Kaztec’s upcoming bids for international oil and gas projects within his area of expertise.
Burbage brings over 20 years of experience with marine business and offshore oil and gas majors, most recently working with the leading FPSO engineering company, Brevik Engineering. He has served in project management and technical expert roles in offshore oil and gas production, including a recent senior role on a frontier oil field for Premier Oil. Burbage earlier held senior positions with BP Angola, BG Group and Shell Bonga. He has worked as an oil and gas naval architect in the U.S., U.K., Africa, Norway and Brazil.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Burbage to Kaztec Engineering and look forward to his contributions making our future large-scale oil and gas engineering and construction projects a huge success,” said Sir Emeka Offor, executive chairman of Kaztec Engineering Ltd. “Kaztec continues to make steady progress and the addition of Mr. Burbage is more evidence that we are on the right track.”
Kaztec is a subsidiary of the Chrome Group; a conglomerate with subsidiaries operating in various sectors of the oil and gas industry, such as exploration and production, servicing, petroleum and petroleum products trading, logistics and inspection services.
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About Kaztec Engineering Limited
Headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, Kaztec Engineering Limited is a leader in the fabrication of drilling and production platforms, as well as other specialized structures in the oil and gas industry. The company provides turnkey onshore and offshore fabrication and installation services. Its core capabilities include engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities for the oil and gas industry in West Africa. Kaztec’s parent company, the Chrome Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous conglomerates with interests in oil and gas exploration and production, oil and gas servicing, engineering, insurance, logistics and power industries. Learn more at www.kaztec-eng.com. Click here to watch video
Contact:
Alex Aghomi
+234 709 812 4159
alex.aghomi@thechromegroup.net
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Standard Chartered Bank publishes children’s book to celebrate the legacy of one of Liverpool Football Club’s most cherished former players and managers, ‘King’ Kenny Dalglish
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Principal Club Sponsor Standard Chartered Bank is launching King Kenny, a children’s book, to celebrate the life and legacy of Kenny Dalglish, the much-loved former Liverpool Football Club (LFC) player and manager. The Bank is also launching a short film to accompany the book.
Kenny Dalglish is one of football’s all-time greats, and in recognition of his huge contribution to LFC, ‘King Kenny’ tells his legendary story, capturing valuable lessons from his inspiring journey in football and life. Kenny shows that being a true leader is all about paving the way for others.
Emma Sheller, Global Head of Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered, said, “We couldn’t mark LFC’s 125th birthday without celebrating the Number 7. Kenny Dalglish is a man who has inspired LFC and its fans across generations. His passion, experience and influence has reached the hearts of many, and we created this children’s book and short film to celebrate this legacy.
“It is timeless. Full of tradition, virtue and lessons that we can learn from and develop within ourselves: It’s the type of legacy Standard Chartered wants to support our clients to leave behind for their own generations to come.”
Billy Hogan, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director at Liverpool Football Club, added, “Kenny is admired by LFC fans around the world for his unforgettable achievements with LFC as a prolific player, then manager, and his fantastic work with the local community.
“It’s incredibly fitting that Standard Chartered have chosen to feature Kenny as a key part in their ‘Power of Numbers’ campaign, bringing his unique story and legacy to life for young LFC fans worldwide.”
Conceptualised and created by global sports and entertainment agency Octagon, ‘King Kenny’ is written by children’s author Gavin McCormack. Gavin is also a school teacher and passionate LFC fan. Through this book, he hopes fans around the world will gain a new perspective on their favourite hero.
‘King Kenny’ is available online as a free interactive e-book at www.sc.com/lfc125/kingkenny. Fans can also download a PDF copy of the book in seven languages – English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese and Korean. A small number of fans will be lucky enough to secure a limited edition hard copy by participating in promotions run by Standard Chartered and LFC throughout the year.
This book and accompanying short film form part of Standard Chartered’s season-long digital campaign that celebrates significant numbers in Liverpool FC’s history, during the Club’s 125th anniversary.
Useful links:
- Read the free King Kenny interactive eBook: www.sc.com/lfc125/kingkenny
- Download the free King Kenny eBook: www.sc.com/lfc125
- Watch the King Kenny short film: https://youtu.be/QJ3yFLKC1gI
- Visit Standard Chartered Celebrates the Power of Numbers Campaign website to view all films in the series, including #8 The Captains, featuring Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and Jürgen Klopp discussing Leadership; and #64 Hear the Kop Roar, a 3D audio experience where you’ll hear thousands of passionate Liverpool FC fans singing their anthem from 1964, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’: www.sc.com/lfc125
For further information, please contact:
Liverpool Football Club
PR-Department@liverpoolfc.com
+44 (0)151 432 5686
Standard Chartered
Simon Kutner
Executive Director, Group Media Relations
Simon.Kutner@sc.com
+44 7876 002 013
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Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs having won 18 League Titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, five European Cups, three UEFA Cups, three European Super Cups and 15 Charity Shields.
As a socially responsible Club, Liverpool FC is proud of its heritage and plays a proactive role in its communities through its official charity, Liverpool FC Foundation. By delivering a range of award-winning programmes, the Foundation motivates and inspires children and adults, both at home and overseas, using football and the power of the Liverpool FC badge. Its contribution has been recognised by the award of a Community Mark from Business In The Community.
Liverpool FC is a global brand and works with leading edge commercial partners around the world providing unparalleled commercial opportunities.
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Police Fire Teargas at Refugees in Camp in Western Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwandan police fired teargas on Monday at refugees and injured at least one child after senior police officers and government officials visiting their camp were pelted with stones, the refugees said.
A police spokesman did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment, while the government said it was taking measures to “normalize the situation” at the Kiziba camp in western Rwanda, home to about 17,000 Congolese refugees.
The refugees said they feared the police intended to arrest the executive committee that helps to run the camp.
In February police killed at least five refugees and injured 20 at the camp after protests over cuts in food rations turned violent.
“They are firing teargas. One child was injured in (the) head and was transferred to Kigali,” MuligandeNtabana, a refugee at the camp told Reuters by telephone.
Another refugee, Captain Ferdinand, 32, a father of three, said: “We hear they want to arrest the committee. We need to go back home. I don’t know if requesting to go back should (be replied) with bullets and tear gas.”
In a statement, Rwanda’s Ministry for Disaster Management and Refugees blamed the refugees’ executive committee for the unrest and said the protests must end immediately.
“Violent, unruly and provocative conduct in the camp is unlawful and must stop immediately to allow the restoration of peace, law and order,” it said.
In February, the refugees staged a protest walk of 15 km (10 miles) over a 25 percent cut in food rations provided by the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR due to a funding shortage.
In total, Rwanda hosts about 174,000 refugees, including 57,000 people from neighbouring Burundi who fled violence in 2015. Most of the rest fled the Democratic Republic of Congo during bouts of instability there over the past 20 years.
Source: Voice of America
Red Cross: Heavy Rains, Landslides Kill at Least 100 in Kenya
MOMBASA, HiribaeMame stood waist-deep in water outside her wrecked house in eastern Kenya, one of around 200,000 people forced to flee by weeks of floods, landslides and heavy rains.
Kenya’s Red Cross estimates at least 100 have also died in the downpours since early April, a humanitarian disaster that it says needs emergency funding.
“I have lost 12 chicken and four goats. We were not able to save all of them and I can’t access the house because the door can’t open,” said the mother-of-four in the town of Tana River in lower Coast region.
Her youngest daughter clung to her neck, the girl’s feet just touching the water. Mattresses and wreckage floated by as handmade boats ferried people, animals and goods to safer ground.
Floods have blocked major roads across central and northern Kenya and coastal areas – the route from the capital Nairobi to the main port Mombasa was under water last week.
Eight people were killed when mudslides destroyed their homes as they slept in the hilly central region of Murang’a on Friday night, said Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Abbas Gullet.
Gullet said the military and police had deployed helicopters for rescue missions but more efforts were needed.
Outbreaks of water-borne diseases were another concern across Kenya, he added.
“We would urge the national government to declare this a national disaster so that deliberate effort can be made and resources mobilized to help the affected people,” Gullet told reporters in the capital on Sunday.
“We need a national disaster management fund set up.”
Source: Voice of America