Latest news with #Letourneau
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
World's first CO₂ filter gigafactory can offset emissions from 27 million cars yearly
The world's first carbon filter gigafactory is here. Svante Technologies has officially launched operations at the Redwood Manufacturing Facility in Burnaby, British Columbia — the world's first gigafactory built to churn out commercial-scale carbon capture filters. These filters are designed for heavy-emitting sectors like pulp and paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, and fossil fuels. Spanning 141,000 square feet, the new Centre of Excellence mass-produces solid sorbent filters that trap CO₂ directly from industrial smokestacks and the air — a global first at this scale. The filters are Svante's own patented structured design, coated with metal-organic frameworks (MOF), an advanced material that boosts carbon capture efficiency and scalability. With the capacity to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, which equals the emissions of more than 27 million cars, Redwood marks a defining moment in carbon management. By blending high-volume automation with standardized manufacturing, The Svante hopes to dramatically reduce the cost of capturing carbon at scale. "Today, we are making history. This gigafactory is a critical step forward in building the infrastructure necessary to scale up the carbon management industry and to build a marketplace for physical CO2,' Svante President & CEO Claude Letourneau said in a press release. 'This first-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is a demonstration of what's possible when technology and climate ambition align to lend nature a hand in managing global CO2 emissions." The Vancouver-headquartered firm is initially targeting biogenic carbon removal (CDR) sectors such as pulp and paper, ethanol production, and waste-to-energy, where flue gases have higher CO₂ concentrations and lower capture costs, making CDR credit generation more feasible. But it has its task cut out. Tackling emissions from cement, steel, and fossil fuel industries poses a challenge, but Svante is ready to scale that mountain, thanks to the newly opened gigafactory. "We're also proud to launch this transformative manufacturing facility in Canada, which allows us to bring the supply chain to our shores and bring carbon management solutions closer to the needs of emitting industries in North America," Letourneau said. Backed by a 145 million USD investment and a powerhouse lineup of strategic partners — including Chevron New Energies, Temasek, M&G, Canada Growth Fund, United Airlines Ventures, Samsung, and GE Vernova — Redwood is just the beginning. Svante expects to build more such gigafactories in the coming decade to meet soaring global demand for carbon management. Svante's tech is already powering key pilot projects, including installations at Chevron's Kern River facility in California. The Vancouver-based firm is also demonstrating effective carbon capture at Lafarge's Richmond Cement Plant in British Columbia as part of its CO₂MENT collaboration with Lafarge Holcim. The company also supplies filters to Climeworks, whose Gen 3 direct air capture tech reportedly halves energy costs and doubles carbon capture capacity. With its pioneering approach and global-scale ambitions, Svante is setting a new standard for engineered carbon removal. The Redwood facility not only boosts confidence among investors, customers, and partners, it also signals that Svante is ready to deliver carbon capture at true commercial scale.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Svante Launches World's First Commercial Gigafactory for Carbon Capture & Removal Filters
This next-generation carbon capture and removal solution represents a generational leap forward for managing carbon emissions from industrial sectors such as pulp & paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, and energy. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technologies, has officially completed the commissioning of its new Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal – Redwood manufacturing Facility (Redwood) in Burnaby, British Columbia. This milestone marks the launch of the world's first gigafactory dedicated to producing commercial-scale carbon capture and removal filters designed to trap CO2 directly from industrial emissions and the atmosphere, and with the mindset of high-volume automation and product standardization to lower the manufacturing cost. The Redwood Facility spans 141,000 square feet and is equipped to manufacture enough solid sorbent-based filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of more than 27 million cars. Svante's patented structured sorbent filters, coated with metal-organic framework (MOF), represent a next-generation solution for managing industrial carbon emissions. "Today, we are making history," said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante. "This gigafactory is a critical step forward in building the infrastructure necessary to scale up the carbon management industry and to build a marketplace for physical CO2. This first-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is a demonstration of what's possible when technology and climate ambition align to lend nature a hand in managing global CO2 emissions." Svante is currently focusing on biogenic carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sectors like pulp and paper, ethanol production, and waste-to-energy, where carbon concentrations in post-combustion flue gas are higher, and capture costs are lower to generate CDR credits. Capturing the emissions from other industries, such as cement, steel, and fossil fuels, is an essential part of a sustainable energy transition, and the commissioning of Redwood shows that Svante is stepping up to the challenge. Letourneau added, "We're also proud to launch this transformative manufacturing facility in Canada, which allows us to bring the supply chain to our shores and bring carbon management solutions closer to the needs of emitting industries in North America." The facility's launch follows a US $145 million capital investment and is supported by a roster of strategic investors, including Chevron New Energies, Temasek, M&G, Canada Growth Fund, United Airlines Ventures, Samsung, GE Vernova, and more. Svante anticipates the need for additional gigafactories like Redwood in the next decade to keep pace with global carbon management market demand. Svante's technology is already powering several major carbon capture pilot projects, including installations at Chevron's Kern River asset in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Additionally, its earlier work with Lafarge Holcim on Project CO2MENT continues to demonstrate effective carbon capture at Lafarge's Richmond Cement Plant in British Columbia, Canada. In addition to serving the post-combustion or "point source" carbon capture market, Svante also manufactures filters for the leading direct air capture company, Climeworks, as part of their latest Gen 3 DAC technology, which Climeworks says cuts the cost of regenerative energy in half and doubles the CO2 capture volumetric capacity. With its breakthrough approach and global manufacturing ambitions, Svante is setting a new benchmark for engineered carbon capture and removal solutions. This facility is solidifying investor, customer, and partner confidence in Svante's ability to deliver commercial projects and products today at scale and demonstrating that the company is strategically positioned for long-term success. About Svante Svante is a purpose-driven, leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider. The Vancouver, Canada-based company manufactures nanoengineered filters and modular rotary contactor machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air in an environmentally responsible manner. Svante is on TIME & Statista's Top Greentech Companies of 2025, the 2025 Global Cleantech 100, the XPRIZE Foundation's XB100 – World's Top 100 Deep Tech Companies, and was ranked second among private companies in the Corporate Knights' Future 50 Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies. For more information, visit and follow Svante on LinkedIn at View source version on Contacts Media: Colleen Nitta, Director, Marketing & Communicationscnitta@ +1-604-970-2813 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Svante Launches World's First Commercial Gigafactory for Carbon Capture & Removal Filters
This next-generation carbon capture and removal solution represents a generational leap forward for managing carbon emissions from industrial sectors such as pulp & paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, and energy. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technologies, has officially completed the commissioning of its new Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal – Redwood manufacturing Facility (Redwood) in Burnaby, British Columbia. This milestone marks the launch of the world's first gigafactory dedicated to producing commercial-scale carbon capture and removal filters designed to trap CO2 directly from industrial emissions and the atmosphere, and with the mindset of high-volume automation and product standardization to lower the manufacturing cost. The Redwood Facility spans 141,000 square feet and is equipped to manufacture enough solid sorbent-based filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of more than 27 million cars. Svante's patented structured sorbent filters, coated with metal-organic framework (MOF), represent a next-generation solution for managing industrial carbon emissions. "Today, we are making history," said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante. "This gigafactory is a critical step forward in building the infrastructure necessary to scale up the carbon management industry and to build a marketplace for physical CO2. This first-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is a demonstration of what's possible when technology and climate ambition align to lend nature a hand in managing global CO2 emissions." Svante is currently focusing on biogenic carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sectors like pulp and paper, ethanol production, and waste-to-energy, where carbon concentrations in post-combustion flue gas are higher, and capture costs are lower to generate CDR credits. Capturing the emissions from other industries, such as cement, steel, and fossil fuels, is an essential part of a sustainable energy transition, and the commissioning of Redwood shows that Svante is stepping up to the challenge. Letourneau added, "We're also proud to launch this transformative manufacturing facility in Canada, which allows us to bring the supply chain to our shores and bring carbon management solutions closer to the needs of emitting industries in North America." The facility's launch follows a US $145 million capital investment and is supported by a roster of strategic investors, including Chevron New Energies, Temasek, M&G, Canada Growth Fund, United Airlines Ventures, Samsung, GE Vernova, and more. Svante anticipates the need for additional gigafactories like Redwood in the next decade to keep pace with global carbon management market demand. Svante's technology is already powering several major carbon capture pilot projects, including installations at Chevron's Kern River asset in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Additionally, its earlier work with Lafarge Holcim on Project CO2MENT continues to demonstrate effective carbon capture at Lafarge's Richmond Cement Plant in British Columbia, Canada. In addition to serving the post-combustion or "point source" carbon capture market, Svante also manufactures filters for the leading direct air capture company, Climeworks, as part of their latest Gen 3 DAC technology, which Climeworks says cuts the cost of regenerative energy in half and doubles the CO2 capture volumetric capacity. With its breakthrough approach and global manufacturing ambitions, Svante is setting a new benchmark for engineered carbon capture and removal solutions. This facility is solidifying investor, customer, and partner confidence in Svante's ability to deliver commercial projects and products today at scale and demonstrating that the company is strategically positioned for long-term success. About Svante Svante is a purpose-driven, leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider. The Vancouver, Canada-based company manufactures nanoengineered filters and modular rotary contactor machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air in an environmentally responsible manner. Svante is on TIME & Statista's Top Greentech Companies of 2025, the 2025 Global Cleantech 100, the XPRIZE Foundation's XB100 – World's Top 100 Deep Tech Companies, and was ranked second among private companies in the Corporate Knights' Future 50 Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies. For more information, visit and follow Svante on LinkedIn at View source version on Contacts Media: Colleen Nitta, Director, Marketing & Communicationscnitta@ +1-604-970-2813 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Florida ranks as worst for nursing graduates to pass exams when compared to the rest of the country: Report
The Brief Florida ranks as the worst state in the U.S. for nursing graduates to pass their exams compared to the rest of the nation. The Florida Center for Nursing found that private, for-profit nursing programs consistently underperformed in exams, while some public schools in Florida, like Tampa's USF, outperformed national averages. According to officials, while ranking worst in the nation for nursing graduates, Florida is in better shape than two or three years ago. Florida, Fla. - The state of nursing education in Florida could be better, as a new report from the Florida Center for Nursing found the state ranks the worst for nursing graduates passing their exams compared to the rest of the country. "People are still disappointed to see that Florida ranks last of the 50 states in our NCLEX pass rates," said Rayna Letourneau, the Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing in Tampa. READ: Pinellas mother of boy with rare metabolic disorder pushes for more accessible medical food Florida has historically performed below the national average for first-time test takers for the NCLEX, or the standardized exam that determines if a nursing graduate is ready to practice. The backstory The Florida Center for Nursing tracks how well the students perform. Letourneau presented the report to state legislators during the House Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee meeting, as well as the Florida Nursing Association on Wednesday. She did note that Florida is in much better shape than two or three years ago. "Nursing education is very complex, and I do wish there was a simplistic way to fill all of the nursing vacancies," said Letourneau. READ: Cold front bringing rain, storms to Tampa Bay area before temps drop. Here's what to expect The center's new report said 84.9% of graduates passed the registered nurse exam, more than 6 points below the national average. It also found the practical nurse exam pass rate sits at 80.78%, more than 7 points below the national average. Dig deeper There has been progress with the numbers, though, as the gap has been in the double digits over the past 10 years, according to the report. READ: Hospice workers in Tampa experience what it feels like to live with dementia "Like most things, there's a little bit of lag time between implementation and the results," said Cheryl Love, the Chief Clinical Officer at the Florida Hospital Association. "And I think that we are seeing the beginning of those results." The report found the pass rates vary based on the program accreditation and the type of school, such as a public or private for-profit college. The state university system, which includes the University of South Florida, surpassed the national average, with 94% of graduates passing their exams on the first try. The Florida Center for Nursing found that private, for-profit programs consistently underperformed in exams. Time passed is also a factor for 7 charged in $2M theft ring targeting pro athletes' homes, Bucs player among victims: DOJ "The pass rates drop the longer you wait to take the exam. Well, if a student of ours hasn't tested within the first 60 days, we have an outlier file, and we start calling them offering support," said Dr. Audria Denker, the Chief Executive Officer at Galen College of Nursing, a private, for-profit college. Big picture view Denker spoke before Florida legislators during the Appropriations Committee on Higher Education meeting on Feb. 12. Florida saw more test takers in 2024 as more students enrolled. However, the state needs more nurses to pass their exams to bolster the future workforce. READ: Driver killed in fiery crash involving box truck, semi-truck on Polk Parkway "We do have a growing population, and a majority of that population is over the age of 65," said Love. "We still have got to keep pace with the demand for health care and for the U.S. workforce these days." FHA said state funding through the LINE and PIPELINE programs has helped colleges and hospitals add mentorships, clinical programs with more spots, and simulation programs. The Source FOX 13's Briona Arradondo collected the information in this story. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Florida has the worst passing rate on national nursing exam in the country, but it's improving
The Florida Center for Nursing's 2025 report shows an improvement in the state's pass rate on the national nursing licensure exams. () Florida nursing students are passing the national licensure exam at higher rates than in the past decade, but the rates remain the worst in the country, according to a report published Monday. The state's 2024 pass rates for registered nurses and practical nurses to get their licenses (84.9% and 80.78%, respectively) are well under the national average, which was 91.16% for RNs and 88.38% for PNs, according to the annual report from the Florida Center for Nursing. The gap between the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Florida scores and the national average are the closest they have been in 10 years, having rebounded after 2020 and 2021, when the gap neared 18%. Passing the national exam is one of the steps toward becoming a licensed nurse, determining how many people can enter the workforce. Although a higher rate of candidates passed last year, the number who passed remained the same because more people took the tests in 2023. More than 16,000 students passed the exam. The report focuses on scores of first-time takers. 'We've been looking at our test takers in Florida and the length of time from graduation until they take the test, and those that take the test within one to two months have a greater likelihood of being successful on the first attempt compared to those who take the test later,' said Rayna Letourneau, executive director of the Florida Center for Nursing. Those who took the test a month after graduating had the highest passing rate, 94.32%. More than 800 students took the exam more than a year after finishing their program and their passing rates dwindled to 48.61% at the one-year mark. Letourneau pointed to the decrease in test-takers from programs that closed or that the Florida Board of Nursing had shut down — 433 students in 2024 compared to 1,051 in 2023. Florida is investing millions into bolstering the nursing workforce. During last year's legislative session, then-Senate President Kathleen Passidomo spearheaded legislation increasing Florida's investment in the health care industry. For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the state put $5 million toward grants for nursing programs to increase their capacity. However, only programs with at least a 75% passing rate on the licensure exam can apply for the funds. Letourneau is scheduled to present the findings of the report to the Florida Senate on Wednesday and the House on Feb. 19. 'There's not a single solution. It really is a complex problem,' Letourneau said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
