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Agrivoltaics

Colorado Solar Project Highlights Potential of 'Agrivoltaics'

Garnet Mesa solar project will be state's largest agrivoltaic installation when complete

August 20, 2022

When complete, the 80-MW Garnet Mesa Solar Projects on 383 acres on a former ranch southeast of Delta, Colo., will be the largest solar farm on the Western Slope, and the largest “agrivoltaic” installation in Colorado.

Acquisitions

Lawsuit in Quanta Services Deal Challenges Non-Compete Terms

James Leggate

August 19, 2022

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Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.

Energy Construction

Saudi Aramco Confirms Estimated $100B Gas Field Phased Expansion

Debra K. Rubin

August 19, 2022

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Contractors Worley, Saipem, and Larsen & Toubro are said to have contract awards on Saudi Arabia-owned energy giant's Jafurah field development there, set to produce up to 3.1 billion cu ft per day of natural gas liquids and condensates by the next decade.

Rail Infrastructure

Federal DOT Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects

Tom Ichniowski

August 18, 2022

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Projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration funds include US bridges, tunnels, stations and power systems in eight states

Carolina Panthers Offer $82M to Settle Claims on Canceled $800M Facility

Jim Parsons

August 18, 2022

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The developer of the football franchise's headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C., proposed to settle claims arising from abrupt cancellation of the project earlier this year.

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Companies

Investor Firm GISI to Acquire Hill International in $173M Deal

Purchase would expand global engineering and consulting for Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.

Emell D. Adolphus

August 17, 2022

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Global CM firm would become privately held and expand engineering and consulting platform for Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. in transaction set to close in the fourth quarter.

Water

Feds Press Western States to Cut Colorado River Dependence

Officials say infrastructure investments will help boost supplies, as well as resilience and efficiency of water systems.

Pam McFarland

August 17, 2022

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US Bureau of Reclamation says Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico, must reduce their water intake from the river.

Climate Law Tax Breaks Give Green Hydrogen Projects Big Boost

Mary B. Powers

August 16, 2022

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The $3 per kilogram production tax credit in Inflation Reduction Act, in effect for 10 years, will make green hydrogen competitive with fossil-fuel generated gray hydrogen, says Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh.

Climate Legislation

President Biden Signs $700B Climate and Tax Bill

Tom Ichniowski

Pam McFarland

August 16, 2022

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Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Nuclear Site Remediaton

Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Nuclear Waste Cleanup

Tim Newcomb

August 16, 2022

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Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. Hanford former nuclear weapons site in Washington.