Latest news with #Monti
Reuters
7 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Edison confident of positive outcome in Venture Global LNG arbitration
MILAN, May 29 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Italian utility Edison ( opens new tab said on Thursday he was confident of a positive outcome in arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas supplier Venture Global (VG.N), opens new tab, expected by the end of the year. Edison is one of several European energy companies, including Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab, BP (BP.L), opens new tab and Galp ( opens new tab, that have filed arbitration claims saying Venture Global deliberately failed to fulfil its supply contracts, dragging its feet when commissioning one of its plants so it could profit from higher spot prices. Commissioning, or making sure a new plant's systems are functioning as intended, can take months, but the process dragged on at Calcasieu Pass due to a number of unforeseen circumstances, Venture Global has said. "From our point of view, we think we are totally right... We think there is very clear evidence," Edison's Nicola Monti said on the sidelines of a company presentation. Edison received its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Venture Global in mid-May, two and a half years after it had initially agreed under a long-term contract signed with the U.S. supplier in 2017. Italy's biggest LNG importer will receive 1.4 billion cubic metres of the gas from Venture Global each year under the agreement. Edison also imports LNG from Qatar, Libya, Algeria and Azerbaijan and it is interested in increasing supply from both Qatar and the United States as the two countries bring additional capacity to the market, Monti said. New contracts with U.S. LNG suppliers could start in 2028-2029, Edison's Chief Financial Officer Ronan Lory said. "Italy used to be dependent on Russia for 40% of its gas imports and now Algeria is its privileged supplier, there is room for more diversification," Monti said. Between 2023 and 2024, Edison invested 1.2 billion euros ($1.36 billion) of the 10 billion euros earmarked by 2030 to expand renewable and flexible generation, value-added services for customers, and its gas and green gas portfolio. ($1 = 0.8853 euros)
Herald Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Albury, Cohuna Kangas, Woorinen, Maffra: Country footy wrap
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local Footy. Followed categories will be added to My News. Albury put its faltering season back on track with a stirring come-from-behind win against Corowa-Rutherglen by two points in the Ovens & Murray league on Saturday. The former competition powerhouse, which missed finals last year for the first time since 2008, had lost its last two matches by a combined 179 points and found itself in early trouble trailing Corowa-Rutherglen by 31 points. Albury fought back in the second term, but didn't hit the front until late in the final term with Kolby Hennessy and Jake Pitt kicking late goals to pinch victory. A tiring Corowa-Rutherglen pushed forward in the dying stages, but a match-saving mark in the final 30 seconds from Albury defender Ben Kelly sealed the Tigers' second win. Kelly's direct opponent, Kaelan Bradtke, threatened to be the matchwinner for Corowa-Rutherglen with four goals and fellow forward Darcy Hope was equally damaging with two goals. Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos helped out former Swans teammate and first-year Corowa-Rutherglen coach Daryn Cresswell. Corowa-Rutherglen is sitting at 1-3 and in danger of losing touch with the top five. Albury regained ruckman Isaac Muller, Jacob Page and Jacob Conlan from the Anzac Day loss to North Albury. Geelong league recruit Pitt was also damaging up forward and finished with three goals. Albury is being coached by former Hawthorn and Collingwood player Max Lynch this season. Two other O&M matches were decided by 10 points or less with Yarrawonga coming from 23 points down at halftime to beat Myrtleford by 10 and North Albury also turned around a 10-point halftime deficit to win by five points. Myrtleford kicked 1.7 in the second half and North Albury coach Tim Broomhead dominated after halftime to help his team to its third successive win. Wangaratta also trailed at halftime against Wodonga before getting home by 21 points. CENTRAL MURRAY Cohuna Kangas star recruits Tom Toma and Ricky Monti played starring roles in taking down reigning premiers Nyah-Nyah West United by 49 points. The Kangas busted the match open in the second term by piling on six goals to two to lead by 32 points at halftime. Toma and Monti played for Essendon's VFL team and Bendigo club Golden Square before Toma returned to his original club this season and was joined by Monti in a major injection to the Kangas' midfield which also includes another star player, Joel Helman. Kangas coach Jack Geary didn't play on Saturday, but Toma booted four goals in the big win which leaves the reigning premiers with only one win from their first four games. Nyah-Nyah West young gun Ethan Curran was among the best with Brayden Bingham and Joel Campbell. Woorinen upstaged Mallee Eagles by 17 points to also announce itself as a flag contender. Despite missing star forward Darcy Hourigan for the last two games, Woorinen is on top with 4-0 record under new coach Tim Free. Captain Henry Thompson dominated for Woorinen. GIPPSLAND Maffra upstaged reigning premier Traralgon by 19 points in a round loaded with upsets. A near full strength Traralgon led by 20 points at quarter time, but with only goal for the remainder of the match coming late in the final term as Maffra's young players helped engineer the shock result. Experienced midfielder Alex Carr returned to the Maffra line-up and led the way for Sam Richards, Archer Watt and Noah Christy. Bairnsdale won a rare match on the road against Warragul by 17 points after exploding out of the blocks with a six goals to two in the opening term. Tom Blenheim and Will Mitchell were prominent in the Bairnsdale midfield and Jamie Dore kicked three goals. Moe dominated after halftime to beat Leongatha by 47 points. Harrison Pepper and star recruit Ben Crocker booted three goals for the Lions, who have moved to top spot. Originally published as Ovens & Murray: Albury storms home in final quarter to beat Corowa-Rutherglen
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘His sacrifice': Lee Brice attends ceremony at new Army facility dedicated to fallen Mass. soldier
Wearing black sunglasses, country singer Lee Brice began playing his guitar in Natick on Monday and sang his hit song, 'I Drive Your Truck.' Parked next to Brice was the 2001 Dodge Ram truck once owned by Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. First Class Jared Monti, the fallen Massachusetts soldier whose story inspired the song. Brice joined military leaders, friends and family members at the dedication of a new military research facility dedicated to Monti. The 30-year-old Raynham native was serving with the 10th Mountain Division when was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006 while trying to save a fallen soldier. In 2009, then-President Barack Obama posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Monti. Military officials on Monday unveiled the Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM)'s new Jared C. Monti Soldier & Squad Research Facility. The Natick facility bearing Monti's name aims to better protect soldiers through researching and developing new equipment and training methods. Brice's song, released in 2012, came about after Monti's father, Paul Monti, said publicly that he drove his son's truck after his combat death. Paul Monti passed away in 2022. 'All these years later, being in a moment like this, a day like this, it just keeps coming back,' Brice said Monday after performing his song that pays tribute to the fallen Massachusetts hero. 'This song is special. Jared Monti and his family mean so much to us, so just glad to be here.' He said after all these years, this song in particular 'has been a huge blessing to me.' 'It brings healing, what the song says, that's what it's meant to be,' Brice said. 'It's meant to be a healing song, to find your own way to grieve.' Monti's sister, Nicole Monti-Alicea, addressed the crowd on Monday. She recalled how she and her family learned the news that her brother had been killed in action. 'To the nation, Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti is a war hero... Rest in peace, little brother,' she said. Brice, meanwhile, spoke of Monti and 'His sacrifice for all of us as Americans.' 'Today kind of stamps a moment in time for him to live forever,' Brice said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
CBS News
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
New Army research facility dedicated to Massachusetts soldier killed in Afghanistan
A new Army facility in Natick has been named for U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti , who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. There was a moving tribute and special dedication at the building on Monday. "Absolutely loved being in the military," his sister Nicole Monti-Alecia said. The Raynham native served his country for 12 years. Monti was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006 and was later awarded the Medal of Honor trying to save the life of his fellow soldier. On Monday family, friends and members of his unit took part in the opening of a brand-new state-of-art Army research facility in Natick named in his honor. "We want to dedicate this facility in the honor of service and sacrifice our local hero, Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti," Major General John Cushing said. It's an 80,000 square foot research facility. Inside the main hall are all of Monti's uniforms, prestigious awards and Army paraphernalia. "We knew that Jared's highest honors belonged here, and my mother finally got the one thing she always wanted for her son to rest in peace," Nicole Monti-Alecia said. The facility also includes an impressive combat maneuver lab that breaks down and analyzes every single aspect of soldier or squad in the middle of a battle or on an operation. "This is a brand-new facility, one of its kind across the Army," said Jeremy Whitsitt of the Jared Monti Research Facility. "A dedicated laboratory-controlled space where we can assess and research soldier and small unit performance." Simon Campbell, 40, served with Monti and was there the day he lost his life. "What he did for soldiers and what this building will do for soldiers, everything here that's learned is going to save lives going forward," Campbell said. Monti's death gained national attention by country music artist Lee Brice who released the song "I Drive Your Truck" inspired by Jared's dad Paul, who used to say that about his son. During the ceremony Lee Brice performed the song next to Monti's truck. "I Drive Your Truck" was named song of the year at the Country Music Association Awards in 2013.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Medal of Honor Month: Sergeant First Class Jared Monti
Sergeant First Class Jared Monti was a member of the United States Army. He earned a Medal of Honor for courageous action during the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan. Monti served with the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Sergeant First Class Monti is from a small town about 50 miles south of Boston. He graduated from high school in 1994 and joined the Army soon after. Monti first trained as a fire support specialist. Then he became a member of the Fire Support Team with the 71st Calvary Regiment. Later, he served as a paratrooper in Kosovo, where he injured himself in action. Because of his injury, the Army offered a medical discharge. However, Monti refused. Then, in 2006, he deployed to Afghanistan. 'For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: 'Staff Sergeant Jared C. Monti distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a team leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, in connection with combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006. 'While Staff Sergeant Monti was leading a mission aimed at gathering intelligence and directing fire against the enemy, his 16-man patrol was attacked by as many as 50 enemy fighters. On the verge of being overrun, Staff Sergeant Monti quickly directed his men to set up a defensive position behind a rock formation. He then called for indirect fire support, accurately targeting the rounds upon the enemy who had closed to within 50 meters of his position. While still directing fire, Staff Sergeant Monti personally engaged the enemy with his rifle and a grenade, successfully disrupting an attempt to flank his patrol. Staff Sergeant Monti then realized that one of his Soldiers was lying wounded in the open ground between the advancing enemy and the patrol's position. 'With complete disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Monti twice attempted to move from behind the cover of the rocks into the face of relentless enemy fire to rescue his fallen comrade. Determined not to leave his Soldier, Staff Sergeant Monti made a third attempt to cross open terrain through intense enemy fire. On this final attempt, he was mortally wounded, sacrificing his own life in an effort to save his fellow Soldier. 'Staff Sergeant Monti's selfless acts of heroism inspired his patrol to fight off the larger enemy force. Staff Sergeant Monti's immeasurable courage and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and the United States Army.' – Congressional Medal of Honor Society Nevertheless, he is remembered for his heroism. On September 17, 2009, President Barack Obama presented Sergeant First Class Monti's family with his Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. Listen to his remarks here. Read more about the heroes of Afghanistan and Iraq who have received the Medal of Honor.
