PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) â Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the South, Guyana to the West and French Guiana to the East. Suriname is divided into several defined geographical areas: […]
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TotalEnergies and Air Liquide to Develop 2 Green Hydrogen Projects in the NetherlandsÂ
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) â TotalEnergies signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop 2 projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year (t/y) of green hydrogen produced using renewable power, generated mostly by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, developed […]
TotalEnergies and ENI Ink Deal to Export Cyprus Block 6 Gas Through Egypt
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) â France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s ENI, partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6, signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus related to development of Block 6 gas resources. The agreement is a key milestone towards the development […]
TotalEnergies, Masdar and EPointZero to Drive Clean Energy Access in Africa and Asia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) â Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC â Masdar, TotalEnergies and EPointZero, the decarbonization arm of 2PointZero, a global investment platform, signed a Framework for Action (FFA) agreement to drive access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa […]
TotalEnergies’ CEO PouyannĂ© Says Brazil at Top of Portfolio in Terms of CFFO
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2025) â TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick PouyannĂ© said Brazil is poised to become the number 1 country in the French company’s portfolio in terms of cash flow from operations (CFFO) in 2025. 4Brazil is 1 of the countries that is successful since it will […]
TotalEnergies Proposes âŹ3.22/share Dividend Fiscal Year 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2025) â The Board of Directors of TotalEnergies decided to propose at the shareholders’ meeting on 23 May 2025, the distribution of a dividend of âŹ3.22/share for fiscal year 2024. This is up 7% compared to the dividend for fiscal year 2023 of âŹ3.01/share and […]
Suriname 1Q:25 NRG Prospector [PDF Download]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2025) â Nestled on the northeaster coast of South America, Surname is a small yet resource rich country poised to emerged as a vital player in the Latin America and Caribbean energy and extractive sectors. Recent developments offshore […]
Stena Drilling Inks 1 Well Contract with TotalEnergies Suriname
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2025) â Stena Drilling was awarded a 1 exploration well firm managed pressure drilling contract for its Stena Drillmax in Suriname with TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. The program is expected to start in the second-quarter 2025, and also includes the opportunity to extend […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics Over 15 years
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2025) â TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, inked a physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. In the case of a “physical” PPA, the renewable electricity and the […]
TotalEnergies Ups Reserves Estimate in Block 58
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2025) â TotalEnergies SA said the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries offshore Suriname hold recoverable reserves estimated at nearly 760 million barrels, up from an earlier estimate of over 750 million barrels. The GranMorgu project in Block 58 will develop the Sapakara […]
TotalEnergies Starts Construction of Associated Gas Facility at Ratawi Field
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jan.2025) â Construction works at ArtawiGas25, a first processing facility for the associated gas from the Ratawi field, was launched by TotalEnergies (WI 45%, operator) and its partners Basra Oil Company (WI 30%) and QatarEnergy (WI 25%). The facility, located in Iraq’s Basra […]
Xodus Announces First Ever UK CCS Permit by the NSTAÂ
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jan.2025) â The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning, acting on behalf of the UK Secretary of State, agreed in Oct. 2024 to the grant of consent for the Northern Endurance Partnership Environmental Statement. This decision opened the door for the award of the […]
Equinor Reports Highest Ever Production in 2024 at NCS Troll Field
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2025) â Equinor said the Troll field in the North Sea produced more natural gas than ever before in 2024, while at the same time significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The Troll field set a historic production record, delivering 42.5 billion standard cubic meters of gas […]
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Staatsolie Provides Highlights of Key 2024 Activities
PARAMARIBO, SURINAME (Staatsolie, 30.Dec.2024) â With the approval of the development plan and the announcement of the final investment decision (FID) for a production field in Block 58, 2024 marked a historic milestone for Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. and Suriname. The production and financial results of the past year confirm […]
TotalEnergies Enters Strategic Partnership with Terpel Panama
(Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Dec.2024) â TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Inc.‘s Central America division and Terpel Panama sealed a strategic partnership for the commercialization of TotalEnergies’ innovative lubricants product portfolio. This deal will see TotalEnergies’ products reach a wider audience and increased availability at Terpel’s network of 192 service stations across […]
Shell Takes FID at Bonga North Offshore Nigeria
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Dec.2024) â Shell plc subsidiary Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. Peak gross production of 110,000 barrels per day of oil (b/d) is expected by the end of […]
TotalEnergies Divests 50% Interest in West Burton Energy
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Dec.2024) â Franceâs TotalEnergies sold to EPUKI, the United Kingdom (UK) subsidiary of EPH, a 50% interest in West Burton Energy, a company wholly acquired in Jun. 2024 with the announced intention to resale one half. West Burton owns a 1.3 GW gas fired power plant and […]
TotalEnergies to Divest 50% of Texas Renewable Portfolio
(Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Dec.2024) â TotalEnergies signed an agreement with funds managed by Apollo related to the divestment of 50% of a project portfolio comprising of 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Texas. The deal will provide TotalEnergies with $800mn in cash. This […]
TotalEnergies to Pay âŹ1.57bn for German Renewable Project Developer VSB
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Dec.2024) â TotalEnergies signed an agreement with Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, to buy VSB Group, a Germany based renewable energy project developer for a consideration of âŹ1.57bn, equity value and shareholder loan. The deal strengthens TotalEnergies Integrated Power […]
TotalEnergies Celebrates 50 Years in Saudi Arabia
(TotalEnergies, 3.Dec.2024) â On the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macronâs state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as the TotalEnergies celebrates 50 years of operations in the country, TotalEnergies underlines the importance of its strategic partnership in the field of energy with the Kingdom under the patronage […]
FACT SHEET: Harbour Energy in Argentina
(Harbour Energy, 3.Dec.2024) â Harbour Energy is a major supplier of energy and one of Argentina’s top producers of natural gas. The UK-based company has been active in Argentina for over four decades and has a long-term operator partnership through France’s TotalEnergies. In Argentina, Harbour is active in the NeuquĂ©n […]
TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Awarded 300 MW Rabigh 2 Solar Project
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Dec.2024) â The consortium comprising TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company (AEW) inked a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) related to the 300 MW solar power project, Rabigh 2. Rabigh 2 is part of Round 5 of […]
TotalEnergies Accelerates Decarbonization at La MĂšde
(TotalEneriges, 25.Nov.2024) â In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La MĂšde in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by electrolysis led by […]
TotalEnergies on Investments Related to Adani Group in India
(TotalEneriges, 25.Nov.2024) â TotalEnergies has learnt through public announcements made by the US authorities of the indictment of certain individual Adani group executives in relation to an alleged corruption scheme linked to the business of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). This indictment does not target AGEL itself, nor any AGEL […]
TotalEnergies and Oil India to Collaborate on Emissions Detection
(TotalEneriges, 19.Nov.2024) â TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Cooperation Agreement to carry out methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns using TotalEnergiesâ pioneer AUSEA technology at OIL sites in India. State-owned enterprise OIL recently joined the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), a global industry initiative launched at […]
bp, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies to Boost Access to Energy (PDF Download)
(Equinor, 15.Nov.2024) â bp, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies announce a commitment to invest in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. The four energy majors have come together with a $500mn joint investment […]
Saipem Inks $1.9bn Contract for GranMorgu Offshore Suriname
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Nov.2024) â Saipem has been awarded an $1.9bn EPCI contract by TotalEnergies subsidiary TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. for the subsea development of the GranMorgu project offshore Suriname. Saipemâs scope of work entails the engineering, procurement, supply, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and assistance for the […]
TechnipFMC Bags iEPCI Contract for TotalEnergiesâ GranMorgu Offshore Suriname
(Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Nov.2024) â Technology provider TechnipFMC has been awarded a major integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI) contract by TotalEnergies for its GranMorgu project on Block 58 offshore Suriname. TechnipFMC classifies a “major” contract as one with a value that exceeds $1bn. The contract with […]
APA Eyes Impressive Production Ramp-up Offshore Suriname
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Nov.2024) â APA Corporation has entered the development phase of its large-scale GranMorgu oil project offshore Suriname in Block 58 where the company says there are additional exploration opportunities. “We also achieved an important milestone in Suriname with the announcement of GranMorgu, the first offshore development in […]
TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2024 (PDF Download)
(TotalEnergies, 4.Nov.2024) â To contribute to the public debate on the energy transition, TotalEnergies is publishing the 6th edition of its “TotalEnergies Energy Outlook”, which presents three scenarios for the possible evolution of the demand and the global energy system up to 2050 (documents available at this link). TotalEnergies Energy […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 2 mtpa of LNG to Sinopec for 15 Years
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024) â TotalEnergies signed a sales agreement (HoA) with Sinopec for the delivery of 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for 15 years, starting in 2028. With the agreement, TotalEnergies strengthens its long-term position in the LNG market in China, the largest market in the […]
TotalEnergies CEO to Javier Milei: âWe Want Our Money Back”
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) â TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick PouyannĂ© told analysts during the company’s third-quarter 2024 (3Q:24) webcast that the French company wants its money in Argentina. “Argentina is a specific country where you cannot repatriate dividends freely. So as long as it remains the same, as I […]
TotalEnergies Reports 3Q:24 Results, Output of 2.41 MMboe/d (PDF Downloads)
(TotalEnergies, 31.Oct.2024) â TotalEnergies SE reported its third quarter 2024 (3Q:24) results, including upstream production of 2.41 MMboe/d. Production benefited from the ramp up of Mero 2 in Brazil that partially offset production losses at Ichtys LNG and in Libya. ____________________
EAIâs NRGBriefs: Oct. 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) â Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Oct. 2024 including TotalEnergies and APA Corp. announcing a $10.5bn FID for the GranMorgu development on Block 58; Mexico Pacific and its $15bn FID for the first phase of Saguaro EnergĂa LNG; Moody‘s […]
Mero 3 FPSO Starts Production in Libra Pre-salt Offshore Brazil
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) â Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras announced that on 30 Oct. 2024 the Marechal Duque de Caxias platform ship (Mero 3) has started producing oil and gas in the Mero field located in the Libra Block in the Santos Basin’s pre-salt layer. Nero 3 can produce up to […]
QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies to Partner in Solar Project in Iraq
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2024) â QatarEnergy inked a partnership agreement with the French oil giant TotalEnergies to enter into a solar power project that is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) in Iraq. Per the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, QatarEnergy will buy a 50% interest […]
LatAm NRG Matters: Highlights, Heard
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Oct.2024) â LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 18 Oct. 2024. âBrazil: TotalEnergies will divest its fuel distribution activities in Brazil to the Brazilian co. SIM Distribuidora, the French co. said. âCuba: Cubaâs electric co. La UniĂłn ElĂ©ctrica, confirmed that […]
Baker Hughes Awarded Order for Kaminho Project in Angola
(Baker Hughes, 15.Oct.2024) â Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract, to be booked in the third quarter, to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergiesâ Kaminho Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) project in Angola. Baker Hughesâ centrifugal BCL compressor and Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) technology were selected because of their capacity […]
TotalEnergies Expands Global LNG Bunkering Footprint
(TotalEnergies, 10.Oct.2024) â TotalEnergies signed a charter contract with Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal for a new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker vessel of 18,600m3Â capacity. This new vessel will expand the Companyâs global presence in bunkering hubs. In particular, this additional vessel might be deployed in Oman, where the company is developing […]
Suriname First Development Boosted
(Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Sep.2024) â APA Corporation recently provided additional details around the final investment decision (FID) taken offshore Suriname with its French partner TotalEneriges. The development is the first deep oil development offshore Suriname. Appraisal drilling confirmed gross estimated recoverable resources of more than 750 million barrels of oil, […]
TotalEnergies Inks Renewable Supply Deal with Saint-Gobain
(TotalEnergies, 8.Oct.2024) â TotalEnergies has signed with Saint-Gobain a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which TotalEnergies will supply renewable electricity to Saint-Gobainâs French facilities. It will take effect from Jan. 2026 for a total volume of 875 GWh over a period of five years. TotalEnergies will provide Saint-Gobain with a baseload supply of electricity and guarantees of origin for […]
TotalEnergies Joins RWE in Two Offshore Wind Projects
(TotalEnergies, 7.Oct.2024) â TotalEnergies signed an agreement with RWE to acquire a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea. These two projects, N-9.1 (2 GW) and N-9.2 (2 GW), located 110 km off the German coast, were awarded to RWE in Aug. 2024 and have 25-year […]
Petrobras Reports on South African Operations
(Petrobras, 1.Oct.2024) â Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors has approved the company’s operations in South Africa, enabling the acquisition of a stake in the Deep Western Orange Basin (DWOB) block, through a competitive process conducted by TotalEnergies. The DWOB block is located in deep waters in the Orange […]
TotalEnergies Takes $10.5bn FID for the GranMorgu Development on Block 58
PARAMARIBO, SURINAME (TotalEnergies, 1.Oct.2024) â Patrick PouyannĂ©, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met today in Paramaribo with His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Annand Jagesar, CEO of Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., Surinameâs National Oil Company, to announce the final investment decision (FID) for the âGranMorguâ […]
APA Takes $10.5bn FID for First Oil Development Offshore Suriname
(APA, 1.Oct.2024) â APA Corporationâs subsidiary has reached a positive final investment decision (FID) for the first oil development in Block 58, located offshore Suriname. The project has been named GranMorgu, which is derived from a local language and means both ânew dawnâ and âgoliath grouper.â Highlights: GranMorgu will include […]
EAIâs NRGBriefs: Sep. 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2024) â Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Sep. 2024 including Petrobras inking separate MOUs with its Argentine and Surinamese counterparts YPF and Staatsolie; TechnipFMC being awarded two subsea contracts by Petrobras; CNOOC Limited saying the Shenhai-1 Phase II Natural Gas Development […]
TotalEnergies Acquires Producing Eagle Ford Assets from Lewis Energy
(TotalEnergies, 27.Sep.2024) â TotalEnergies signed an agreement with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% interest in dry gas producing assets owned and operated by Lewis in the Eagle Ford basin in Texas. The acquisition of these low cost and long plateau assets further strengthens TotalEnergiesâ integration across the gas […]
Northern Lights Ready to Receive CO2
(Equinor, 26.Sep.2024) â On 26 Sep. 2024 the Norwegian Minister of Energy conducts the official opening of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage facility in Ăygarden, near Bergen. The Northern Lights facility is a joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. âThe completion of the Northern Lights facility marks an […]
Northern Lights Completion Worldâs First Commercial CO2 Transport and Storage Service
(Northern Lights, 26.Sep.2024) â Northern Lights JV unveiled the completed CO2 receiving facilities in Ăygarden, Norway. The onshore and offshore infrastructure has been delivered on time for customers and within budget and is now ready to receive CO2 from Norwegian and European industry. Northern Lights is the first to offer […]
Northern Lights Facilities Finished, Ready to Store CO2
(TotalEnergies, 26.Sep.2024) â TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the completion of the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norway. The facilities consist in a terminal that will receive CO2 cargos, a 100 km subsea pipeline for CO2 transportation to the offshore storage location, […]
TotalEnergies Reveals Mozambique LNG Response
(TotalEnergies, 26.Sep.2024) â The digital media Politico published an article regarding alleged murders that would have been carried out by Mozambican soldiers close to Afungi, the Mozambique LNG site, in northern Mozambique from Jun. to Nov. 2021. Before it was contacted by the author of this article, TotalEnergies had never […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 200,000 t/y of LNG to HD Hyundai until 2033
(TotalEnergies, 24.Sep.2024) â Â In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tons of LNG per year for 7 years starting from 2027. Thanks to this […]
Air France-KLM Ramps up SAF Offtake with TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies, 23.Sep.2024) â TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, until 2035. This agreement marks one the largest SAF purchase contracts signed by Air France-KLM to […]
FĂ©nix Gas Field: Quick Facts
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Sep.2024) â Franceâs TotalEnergies announced the start of production from the FĂ©nix gas field. The field is located 60 km off the coast of Tierra del Fuego in Southern Argentina, the French company announced 23 Sep. 2024 on LinkedIn. Facts and highlights about the FĂ©nix gas field, […]
TotalEnergies on Production Start-up at Fenix Field Offshore Argentina
(TotalEnergies, 20.Sep.2024) â TotalEnergies announces the start of production from the Fenix gas field, located 60 km off the coast of Tierra del Fuego in Southern Argentina. The Fenix field is part of the Cuenca Marina Austral 1 (CMA-1) concession, in which TotalEnergies holds a 37.5% operated interest, alongside its partners Harbour Energy […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.25 Mt/y of LNG to CNOOC until 2034
(TotalEnergies, 19.Sep.2024) â In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces a 5-year extension of its sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with CNOOC, for the delivery of 1.25 million tons of LNG per year to China until 2034. Thanks to this agreement, TotalEnergies […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.1 mtpa to BOTAĆ for 10 Years
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Sep.2024) â In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with BOTAĆ for the delivery of 1.1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG for ten years starting from 2027. This agreement allows TotalEnergies to […]
TotalEnergies Joins Japanese Fund Dedicated to Developing Low-carbon Hydrogen
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Sep.2024) â TotalEnergies entered as an investor in the âJapan Hydrogen Fundâ at its first close, joining several major Japanese companies. The fund is dedicated to developing the low-carbon hydrogen value chain. At its launch, the fund is initially endowed with over $400mn, due to contributions from prominent […]
Reducing Emissions from the Troll Field
Equinor, 11.Sep.2024) â On Saturday, 7 Sep. 2024, Troll B and C became partly powered from shore. This reduces annual emissions from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) by 250,000 tonnes of CO2. This is in line with the plan for development and operation (PDO) for Troll West electrification (TWEL), which […]
Chevron Boosts Recovery at Two Facilities in US GOM
(Chevron, 3.Sep.2024) â Chevron Corporation has started water injection operations at two projects to boost oil and natural gas recovery at the companyâs existing Jack/St. Malo and Tahiti facilities in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico, where Chevron operations produce some of the worldâs lowest carbon intensity oil and gas. âDelivery of these two projects […]
Eco Atlantic Completes Farm Down in Block 3B/4B Orange Basin South Africa
(Eco Atlantic, 30.Aug.2024) â Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. announced completion of a farm down of a 13.75% Participating Interest in Block 3B/4B offshore the Republic of South Africa (âthe Blockâ) and Transfer of Operatorship of the Block after receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals (Section 11) from the government of South Africa (âCompletionâ). […]
Sepetiba Platform Reaches Top Pre-salt Production
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2024) â The platform ship Sepetiba, chartered by Petrobras, reached its top production, 180 million oil barrels per day (bpd), in the Mero field, in the Santo Basinâs pre-salt layer, last 27 Aug. 2024. This milestone was reached within the estimated time frame of eight months due to the promptness […]