SAN ANTONIO, Chile, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The informative event organized by Empresa Portuaria San Antonio in Madrid, to present technical aspects and the main construction works of Puerto Exterior, the most important port project in the history of Chile, with two terminals of 1,730 meters each and 8 berthing sites, will have a cargo transfer capacity of 6,000,000 TEU, that is, over 60 million tons per year, engendered a successful gathering of companies specialized in port construction, dredging and development of mega infrastructures.

The meeting took in the context of the International Call of Expression of Interest for the Construction of Breakwater and Complementary Works for Puerto Exterior, launched on April 2, and was attended by Chile’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz; the Chilean Ambassador to Spain, Javier Velasco; Spanish port authorities, international banks and executives of engineering and construction companies from several countries.

The General Manager of Empresa Portuaria San Antonio, Ramón Castañeda, and Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz led the event, which gathered over 70 executives from Spain, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium, who learned about the project’s characteristics, its main construction works and associated deadlines, and also met with representatives of the Chilean state-owned company to clarify doubts.

Mr. Castañeda explained that this milestone “is significant considering that national and international companies that we have invited to State their Interest have extensive experience in construction methods. We have a project with very advanced detailed engineering; however, it is relevant in a project of this magnitude, to be able to exchange with experts regarding the best alternatives for the execution of our project”.

The Minister stated that “it is remarkable to see the number of companies that participated in the presentation of Puerto Exterior San Antonio, as well as the presence of international banks and organizations which finance these types of projects. This is a good starting point in the context of the call for Expression of Interest for the Outer Harbor project, which is the most important port infrastructure project we have had in Chile in a century”.

The International Call of Expression of Interest for the Construction of Breakwater and Complementary Works for Puerto Exterior corresponds to the invitation made by Empresa Portuaria de San Antonio to national and international companies interested in executing the enabling works of the Outer Harbor, as well as the shelter quay, dredging of the dock and access works and common support areas of the new port mega terminal. This set of works will have an estimated cost of USD 1,500 million, financed by the state-owned company.

Concessionary companies will develop the two terminals with an estimated investment of USD 2.5 million. In total, the approximate investment is USD 4,000 million.

Puerto Exterior will have the capacity of receiving state-of-the-art 400 meters container vessels and is expected to start operations in the year 2036.

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BANGKOK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — COCA, the world’s first MPC wallet with a non-custodial debit card, announced the launch of COCA Points System at Money20/20 Asia, following its acceptance into the Money20/20 Startups’ Hangout program.

This dynamic rewards program is designed to significantly enhance user engagement and loyalty within the COCA ecosystem.

The first season of the COCA Points System brings exciting opportunities for users to earn rewards through various activities:

–  Interactive Engagement on Social Media: Join the COCA community on social media platforms, participate in discussions, and stay updated with the latest news to earn points.

–  Rewards for Using the COCA App and Card: Every interaction within the app, including asset swaps and transactions, earns points. Additionally, using the COCA card for transactions rewards users with points.

–  Content Creation and Sharing: Share your creativity by creating content about COCA. Your efforts not only enhance community engagement but also earn you points.

–  Referral Program: Invite friends to join the COCA ecosystem and accumulate points through the referral program.

It offers users the chance to earn significant rewards, with a total of 3500 USDT in rewards distributed among the top 50 participants based on leaderboard standings over a 30-day period.

Mila Kryvko, COCA’s CMO, emphasized the significance of the new points system: “Introducing COCA Points is a transformative step for our platform, enhancing how rewards integrate seamlessly into users’ daily crypto activities and fostering a deeper connection with our services. This new feature is expected to significantly boost user activity and retention, as it ties rewards directly to the everyday actions that cryptocurrency users are already taking on the platform.”

COCA’s announcement at Money20/20 reflects its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a growing user base and a strong presence in the market, COCA is poised to lead the next generation of crypto services.

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About COCA Wallet 

COCA is the world’s first wallet with non-custodial debit card that leverages Multi-Party Computation (MPC) cryptography to ensure that your funds are safe from common risks associated with seed phrases and private keys, setting a new standard for security in the industry. With its non-custodial debit and virtual card, you can seamlessly spend your stablecoins and cryptocurrencies at over 40 million merchants across 200+ countries, all while maintaining complete control over your funds with zero third-party risks. COCA Wallet guarantees the best rates through our advanced routing engine, which scans and compares prices across 17 onramps and 182 local payment methods, ensuring optimal trading and conversion experiences. 

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• Consecutively Ranked Tier 1 Supplier on BNEF Energy Storage List in 2024
• Started ESS Business in the late 2000s, ranked no.1 supplier in Korea since 2018 ∙∙∙ continues to expand its foothold into the global market

SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyosung Heavy Industries has been acknowledged as one of the best suppliers in the Energy Storage System (ESS) market.

• Consecutively Ranked on BNEF Energy Storage Tier 1 List in 2024

As of April 29th, Hyosung Heavy Industries announced that the company has been listed on BNEF(Bloomberg New Energy Finance)’s “Energy Storage Tier 1”. BNEF is a renowned research firm focusing on market trends in the renewable energy sector.

The Energy Storage Tier 1 report^[1] is a selection of high performing battery suppliers and system supply companies within the global ESS market. The report is released quarterly; and Hyosung Heavy Industries has been ranked tier 1 in both Q1 and Q2 of 2024.

Two consecutive quarters of registration on the list conveys a meaningful message, as it proves the high capabilities of Hyosung Heavy Industries in the global ESS market.

• Hyosung’s ESS Business, ranked no.1 in Korea since 2018 ∙∙∙ continues to expand its presence into the global market

The company now installs and operates ESS systems in close to 250 sites, acquiring a total record of 2.7GWh as an outstanding ESS supplier.

Since entering the ESS business in the late 2000s, the company has provided ESS solutions to renewable energy generation plants across South Korea. It has been ranked the no.1 supplier in South Korea since 2018.

In addition, Hyosung Heavy Industries has supplied many global ESS projects around the world, including the US, South Africa, and the UK. Last year, it supplied a 68MW/292MWh ESS to the Republic of South Africa. It has been leveraging its capabilities in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operation and Maintenance) to offer optimal solutions for customers.

Hyosung Heavy Industries plans to expand its global footprint by increasing its ESS sites within existing markets and expanding to new countries.

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