Tag: Plant

First Plant to be Operated under Hydroelectric Power Alliance Goes Online

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (Hokuden) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce today’s launch of commercial operations at the Ainumanai Power Plant (Location: Yakumo-cho Futami-gun, Hokkaido). The plant, which shall be run by our joint venture company established in November 2021, Donan Hydroelectric LLC (Donan Hydro)1, is the first to commence operations under our hydroelectric power alliance servicing Hokkaido’s Donan region. Donan Hydro will replace the 5 plants owned by Hokuden (Nanae Power Plant, Isoyagawa Daiichi Power Plant, Isoyagawa Daini Power Plant, Ainumanai Power Plant and Ono Power Plant), and commence power-generation after the replacement. Donan Hydro shall lease ... Read more

Sue Ann Matinkhah’s “Plant A Tree And Watch It Grow” Will Be Displayed at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

The authors environmental book aims to teach its readers about trees and show how important trees are all over the world. San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Sunday, April 2, 2023 Young readers will acquire newfound knowledge about trees with Sue Ann Matinkhahs childrens book. The informative childrens book Plant a Tree and Watch It Grow by Sue Ann Matinkhah will be exhibited by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The literary festival will take place on April 22-23, 2023, at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. The wonderful book ... Read more

Canada – 1-Aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acid, VBC-30452 SG Plant Growth Regulator, Accede SG Plant Growth Regulator, Proposed Registration Decision (PRD2023-03)

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is proposing registration for the sale and use of ACC Technical Powder, VBC-30452 SG Plant Growth Regulator and Accede SG Plant Growth Regulator, containing the technical grade active ingredient 1-aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acid, for commercial fruit tree thinning for apple trees. How to get involved This consultation is open for comment from 21 March 2023 to 5 May 2023 (45 calendar days). Open the Consultation Summary to access the document. If you would like to comment, see the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section page for ... Read more

Japan – Hirono IGCC Plant Construction Project Completed in Fukushima; Operations Launched on November 19

A consortium led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)(1) has completed construction of an integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant in the town of Hirono, in Fukushima Prefecture’s Futaba District, and the new plant was formally handed over to the customer, Hirono IGCC Power GK. Operation of the new facility, which is a high-efficiency, clean commercial power plant incorporating the world’s most advanced coal gasification technologies, got underway on November 19. The project called for creation of one of the world’s largest IGCC configurations, roughly twice the scale of the previously completed Nakoso Unit 10 (former IGCC demonstration plant). ... Read more

Fall is the Perfect Time to Plant New Trees and Lay New Sod with AAA Tree Service

 The cooler temperatures in the fall mean there is a lower chance of stress from sun scorch, drought or extremely high temperatures for newly planted trees and newly laid sod. Newly planted trees or sod get the chance to build root systems and prepare for winter dormancy during the fall season. When choosing a planting service, it is important to choose a company that can help choose the right tree for the location. AAA Tree Service offers tree planting and sod services for both residential and commercial customers. Their expert staff can help determine the best trees to plant this ... Read more