#American Water Works Company Inc

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Senior Accountant

Requisition ID: 106999Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future…

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Ashen Wolves + Jeritza Modern AU HCs

Ashen Wolves in my fic (read it, it's funny) I couldn't fit everything in putting it all here

Yuri

Works at the bar Abyss (which has a secret BDSM dungeon in the basement)

Lives in a punk house with the others and unfortunately (but unsurprisingly) the only one responsible enough to pay rent

Everything else is a gamble. Will they have electricity this month? Water? Eh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

“Hey wanna go out? I know a place” (takes them to the health food dumpster that tosses out perfectly good packaged food) 

“Am I scared of twink death? Please.” 

SWer out of necessity, sends most of the money he makes back to his disabled mom

(TW human trafficking mention) Yuri's father met his mother, a young poor vietnamese women. He promise he'd take care of her give her a better life in UK. Yeah right. Due to everything, she's extremely traumatized and unable to work.

Because of his and his mother's trauma, extremely protective of the most vulnerable in his community(women, children, immigrants, pwMI) 

Balthus

New Jersey represent 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

Italian-American. Always correcting everyone on how to actually pronounce Italian words

Got into a tinyyyy minor disagreement with the mob and, in short, he owes them like gazillion dollars

Half-ass faked his death (so much party city fake blood) and is hiding out in Europe

He wears a fake mustache and puts on a fake Italian accent whenever he's in public

Sells drugs to the Garreg Mach kids. 

“Balthus get a job.” “I have a business” “Isn’t that why you had to leave the States?”

The only one not to have a room. He sleeps on the couch (he had an air mattress. Had.)

Constance

In the late 1800s/early 1900s, her ancestor founded Nuvelle Inc., a pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation

Her great-grandfather publically sided with the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War since he was in support of Basque Independence. Later assassinated by the fascist government in retaliation 

Later, Constance's grandfather got backstabbed by his board and fired from the company

Her family was in denial about the whole thing and desperate to keep up with the appearance of wealth and continue to spend a lot of money. By the time Constance was born, they was in loads of debt

(tw suicide mention) Lost her mother in an accident. Then her father committed suicide, leaving Constance an orphan by 13.

Used the little inheritance she had to go to Garreg Mach and pretend everything was ok. Would lie anytime someone asked about her home life. Was forced to drop out at 16 because she ran out of money. To embarrassed to ask for help, she lied to everyone and told them she was going to study in the states

Yuri found her sleeping on a bench and took her in. Offered to buy her a ticket home until she finally admitted she lost everything and has no home to go back to

Dumpster drives at Garreg Mach for designer clothes. Ridiculous how much these rich kids (Hilda) toss out

Hapi

Romani :) 

Ran away from home when she was a teenager to “see the world.” Unfortunately, got taken in by some questionable people 

Cordelia found her and just felt so bad for her :( “oh no, a poor brown girl in need of help.” Offered to take her in and promised to help her get back home

Bullshit.

Finally able to run away and flee the country. She meets Balthus and Yuri because they were dumpster diving at the same spot. 

She and Constance have this thing of getting naked and howling at the full moon each month

Emile Jeritza

Born into a religious cult in good old USA 🇺🇸 His father was the cult leader and had multiple wives. 

His mother had a child from a previous relationship. Despite having numerous half-siblings, Emile was only close to Mercedes. She was the only one who didn’t scold him for crying and having “feminine” feelings after all

One day, his mother and beloved sister disappear. He never even got to say goodbye.. 

unbeknownst to him, when his mother and sister left they were fleeing for their lives. His mother immediately started to fight for custody of him but she was not an American citizen (while Emile and dad were) and she was trying to take him back to Europe

When Emile found out about what his father did, he… 

On the run from the FBI :) 

The wolves know about his history but fuck his dad, mofo had it coming. 

Yuri was standing behind Jeritza at the store when he saw Jeritza didn’t have enough money for food and cat food. He told the cash register to put the sandwich back. Yuri bought him the sandwich. 

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The World is Running Out of Water

The world is "running out of water," Makasa Looking Horse says, and if we don't take action soon, it will be too late. Looking Horse, from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario, Canada, is one of the hosts of the Ohneganos Ohnegahdę:gyo -- Let's Talk about Water podcast, which won a 2021 David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize. The prize recognizes youth-led movements. It's a podcast created, the Suzuki Foundation says, to "engage Indigenous communities and disseminate research findings by facilitating meaningful discussion about water issues and climate change."

Looking Horse points to Aberfoyle, Ontario, where BlueTriton Brands, Inc., an American beverage company based in Connecticut, has permits to take 3.6 million litres of water a day out of an aquifer there. BlueTriton is the new name of the giant corporation better known as Nestl�� Waters North America. The name was changed to BlueTriton Brands in 2021.

She says "they're making millions off our water and selling it. And the thing about aquifer waters that it takes 6,000 to 10,000 years for that water to filter through the ground. We'll never see that water within our lifetime again and that's why it's so important that we stop water extraction."

BlueTriton says, in a report from November 2021, that it has conducted "extensive testing and studies over the years to ensure that their operations do not diminish the availability of water for other users or the environment." The company says "permit conditions require BlueTriton to monitor the natural and pumping-related variations in groundwater and surface water levels." The permit was renewed by the Ontario government in 2021 and runs until November 2026.

Looking Horse's commitment to protecting water was passed down from her parents. Her mother is Dawn Martin-Hill, one of the founders of the Indigenous studies program at McMaster University and the winner of the University of Oklahoma's International Water Prize, for her commitment to improving water security for the people of the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Her father is Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. He was given the responsibility at age 12, the youngest keeper in history. Looking Horse  says her path into activism and water sovereignty didn't happen overnight. It was a long and encompassing journey full of passion for earth, prayer for water and everything on earth.

Similar to Looking Horse, the United Nations (UN) also has concerns about how much water humans can access. According to a UN report, by 2025 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, and two thirds of the world's population could be living under "water stressed conditions."

In June of 2019, Looking Horse hand delivered a cease and desist letter from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council to Nestlé Waters in Aberfoyle. In 2021, the council sent another letter to BlueTriton, after the company changed its name, saying "the majority of our people at Six Nations do not have access to clean drinking water... we declare your activities to remove [aquifer] waters under our territories unpermitted and demand that you cease your activity immediately."

The fight for water sovereignty and for clean drinking water continues for Looking Horse. "The urgency worldwide is huge because the world is running out of water. This is only one example of exploitative extraction by a big corporation. This doesn't include all of the pollution and micro plastics that are living in waterways and systems across the globe," she said.

"I've been praying for water and working with water for a very long time, and that's where it started," she said. "You start to learn how valuable water is on a spiritual level, but also on a statistic level. The world is really in a water crisis. So, it's in our culture to protect the water and have a responsibility."

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Andrew was entering his third month of unemployment when he sat down at his computer and opened the inbox of his LinkedIn account. He’d received a response to a query he’d sent off four days after his friend-turned-manager walked him into a conference room swimming with sunlight, smelling of cologne and the faintest hint of perfume left behind by a group of attorneys who’d recently vacated the space after a five-hour meeting.

“I’m sorry, man,” Colin Perkins had said. Andrew’s eyes glided to the glass conference table, landing on the silver tray holding a molehill of bagels. He imagined they must be stale by now, having been left there uncovered in the icy office air.

Someone had planted the pointed end of a white plastic knife in an open container of chive-and-jalapeño cream cheese. It brought to mind the moon landing; all that was missing was a tiny American flag. A laugh trudged up his throat, but he disguised it as a cough.

“I told you,” Colin continued, raking his hands over his manicured Afro, “that the last to hire would be the first to go.”

A month earlier, seventeen women and two men had accused the CEO of the company of sexual misconduct. That news had plummeted the stock. The layoffs followed. Andrew had witnessed dozens of employees being escorted by security from the building like criminals. Now it was his turn.

Andrew nodded, placed a comforting hand on Daniel’s shoulder, and squeezed. The crisp cotton of Daniel’s shirt felt cool beneath his palm. “It’s okay, man, I understand. Don’t sweat it.”

He’d spent that first week revamping his résumé, calling friends and old colleagues, people who might know of a job opportunity at their own place of employment or elsewhere. He’d never had a LinkedIn account, but took the time to set one up. To conserve the little bit of savings he had, Andrew dropped his gym membership and went back to drinking tap water instead of the bottled Evian he loved. He gave up Starbucks coffee and the expensive cabernet sauvignon he purchased by the case.

By week three, he was spending his days on the couch, dressed in boxer shorts and sweat socks. He’d stopped opening the blinds and only went outside to empty the garbage. He whiled away the hours playing video games, and watching Netflix and Pornhub. Oftentimes, he went days without brushing his teeth.

When his mother called to check on him, Andrew lied, claiming he had several interviews lined up. When his father took the phone into another room to ask if he needed money, Andrew assured him that he was fine on the financial front, even though he wasn’t. He’d made up his mind to sell his Shelby Mustang before he took a dime from his parents. That was a big decision because he loved that car more than he’d ever loved any woman.

The day he opened the e-mail, the panic had just started to set in. He could feel it creeping along the back of his neck, like the soft scuttle of caterpillar legs.

From: OBF, INC.

To: Andrew Jamison

Dear Mr. Jamison,

We found your resume to be very interesting and believe that you would be the perfect addition to our dynamic team of Client Liaisons.

PAID TRAINING!

Affordable benefits for you, your spouse, and/or children after 90 days!

Opportunities to advance within!

Hourly, overtime, and tremendous bonus opportunities!

If you love helping others, then you will love working for OBF, INC.

OBF, INC. wants to talk to you now! To set up an interview TEXT OBF51893.

Liaison was just a fancy French word for customer service agent. Well, that was his skill set. Andrew was an expert at assisting people.

He texted the number and received an instant response that directed him to call a telephone number and enter his personal code: 1032.

An automated voice offered him two available interview dates. He was instructed to press 1 for the first date and 2 for the second. The mechanical voice told him that he would receive a call advising him where the interview would take place.

It all seemed very clandestine. Andrew was cynical, but his desperation outweighed his skepticism.

A day later, he received a call from a woman with a Southern drawl . . . Georgia, Alabama, Texas? He couldn’t quite pinpoint where she hailed from, but listening to her speak conjured visions of sweet tea and fireflies. She asked for his full government name and the code he’d received via text message. There was a pause, two clicks, and then the syrupy voice asked if he had a pen available. He did. After she’d rattled off the address, she wished him good luck. There were a few more clicks and then the line went dead.

He walked into the lobby of the forty-story office building and was struck by the contemporary opulence of the space. Marble floors, potted palms that towered eight feet into the air, white leather sofas, and a slick-looking Louboutin-red reception desk.

Andrew presented his license to the security guard and was given a name tag, which he clipped to the lapel of his ash-gray jacket. He was told to go to the eighteenth floor.

While waiting for the elevator, he perused the list of companies listed on a plaque mounted to the wall. OBF, Inc. was nowhere to be found.

He smirked, shrugged his shoulders, and stepped into the elevator. On the eighteenth floor, smack outside of the elevator door, was a sheet of lined legal paper taped haphazardly to the wall. Scrawled on its face in black marker was: This Way to OBF, INC. Below that was an arrow.

He started down the hall. A man the color of cedar and as tall as an NBA player speed-walked past him, mumbling to himself. Andrew thought he looked dazed, as if he’d just received news that a loved one had passed away.

“Good morning,” Andrew murmured.

The man turned eyes as wide as saucers on Andrew. He opened his mouth and muttered something that Andrew wasn’t sure he’d heard correctly. The elevator doors slid open just as Andrew leaned in and asked, “Uhm, sorry, brother, but did you say run?”

The man leaped into the elevator, pressed his spine against the back wall, and fixed his eyes on the glass numbers above the closing doors.

Andrew stood blinking at his reflection in the chrome elevator doors. After a moment, he shrugged and continued down the hallway where he came upon a second handwritten sign directing him to turn left at the women’s bathroom. He rounded a corner and found himself staring at eleven men seated in folding chairs. They all looked up from their iPhones and Androids. Andrew nodded and headed toward the pretty blonde seated behind a metal desk.

“Good morning,” she smiled. “Name?”

“Andrew Jamison.”

“Okay, Mr. Jamison, please take a seat. Mrs. Americus will be with you shortly.”

He scrutinized his fellow applicants. They were all black men save for the one white guy with a man-bun who was called in as soon as Andrew sat down. Man-bun wasn’t in there long. In less than five minutes, cheeks flushed and cursing under his breath, he stormed across the reception area and out of sight.

Andrew clenched his jaw and made eye contact with another man across the room from him. He imagined the unease in the man’s eyes mirrored his own uncertainty.

“Andrew Jamison, Mrs. Americus will see you now. Just through that door.”

The door opened to a large office filled with cubicles and desks, manned by women tapping away on typewriters or murmuring into the handsets of—

Andrew slowed his gait.

Are those rotary telephones and, wait, Royal typewriters?

As Andrew gawked, a large man with a mustache as thick has a shoe brush appeared before him. Andrew glanced up and then quickly shifted his gaze away from the brawny man’s left eyelid, which was weighed down with a sty the size of a dime.

“In there,” the man huffed, aiming a chubby finger at a closed door not more than five feet from where they stood.

The office was as small as a janitor’s closet. And dark.

The lone window on the far left wall faced the shadowy back of a department store. Metal file cabinets lined the walls; some of the drawers were open, revealing manila folders bulging with papers. He could see, even in the muddy darkness of the room, a layer of dust atop the cabinets. Hanging on the walls were at least twenty framed photographs of people, all of whom were black.

The air was rife with the scent of cigarette smoke.

Andrew remembered people smoking at their desks when he went to visit his mother at her office job when he was young. Once, on a flight to Detroit with his grandmother, he stood at the back of the plane waiting to use the bathroom, and found himself engulfed in a cloud of smoke billowing from the cigarettes of three passengers.

He couldn’t recall the exact year cities around the country began banning smoking in bars and restaurants, but he was supremely aware that smokers had to be at least four hundred feet away from the entrance of any building if they wanted to light up.

Yet here was this woman, puffing away like it was 1975. Andrew eyed the near-empty box of Winstons and then the woman. She was robust—a meat-and-potatoes sort of gal, with doughy cheeks and large blue eyes. Her sun-bleached blond hair fanned back from her face—a style made famous by the eighties icon Farrah Fawcett. Her lips were slathered in tangerine-colored lipstick. The same color rung the filters of a dozen long-dead Winston butts heaped in the black ceramic ashtray. Andrew thought, If she’s going for clown instead of glamour, well, bull’s-eye!

Ornate rings twinkled on seven of her ten fingers, the rose-gold chain she wore around her neck dribbled down her chest and disappeared into her cleavage. She looked to be in her midfifties.

“Good morning, Mr. Jamison. Please have a seat.” Her eyes remained glued to the sheet of paper clutched in her hands. Andrew assumed it was his résumé.

He sat down.

“You graduated from Brown University?”

“Y-yes, I did. I graduated summa cum laude in 1990.”

Her desk was cluttered with newspaper clippings; stacks of aging yellowed papers, and dated fashion magazines. Andrew’s eyebrows climbed. Was that Marcia from the seventies sitcom The Brady Bunch on the cover of that Glamour magazine?

Andrew chuckled to himself. This had to be an elaborate joke. Someone was putting him on. His eyes ranged around the office in search of a concealed camera.

“Impressive,” she said finally, looking him directly in the eye. “Do you have a wife?”

“S-sorry?”

“Are you married, Mr. Jamison?”

“No, I’m not.”

She searched his face. “Are you gay?”

Andrew bristled. “Mrs. Americus, I don’t think you’re legally allowed to ask me that question.”

She smirked.

“It’s a yes-or-no question, Mr. Jamison. I know it’s unusual, but believe me, for this position I would need to know.”

His rent was due tomorrow and then again in thirty more days. His savings were dwindling. “No, I’m not gay.”

“Do you have children?”

“One daughter, she’s twenty-two years old.”

“Do you have a good relationship with your daughter? With the mother?”

“Yes.”

Mrs. Americus glanced at his résumé. “Perfect.” She reached for the dying cigarette and brought it to her lips. “And according to your application, you’ve never been arrested. Is that true?”

“Yes.”

“Well, we will be doing a background check.”

“Understood.”

“Do you have any bad habits? Do you use narcotics?”

“No ma’am.”

“Any . . . um . . . undesirable recreational activities?”

“Undesirable?”

“Porn? Well, not just porn. Kiddie porn.”

Andrew’s mouth fell open.

“No judgment, Mr. Jamison. Again, I just need to know.”

“No, I do not watch kiddie porn,” Andrew spat.

“Good!” she exclaimed, drumming her fingers on the desk. “Let me tell you the specifics of the job . . .”

Some of the faces behind the glass frames looked familiar. Again Andrew found himself squinting. Was that Omarosa? He pitched forward in his chair.

Mrs. Americus stopped talking and followed his gaze. “Um, yes,” she spouted. “That is who you think it is. She’s been one of our best recruits.”

Andrew swallowed.

Mrs. Americus stubbed out her cigarette and laced her fingers under her chin. “Some of our liaisons work directly with government agencies. That’s a promotion of sorts. Of course, before you can be assigned to the big house—I mean the White House—you’d first have to prove yourself out in the field.” She giggled. “In the field. You get it? It’s a double entendre.”

Andrew’s mouth went dry.

She twisted around in the chair and pointed to a photograph of a pair of middle-aged women standing shoulder to shoulder, each holding a red MAGA baseball cap. “Those ladies are Diamond and Silk. Do you know them?”

Andrew shot out up from the chair. For a moment, he thought his knees would buckle. “What does OBF stand for?”

Mrs. Americus reached for the pack of cigarettes. “OBF stands for One Black Friend.”

“One Black Friend?”

“Yes. You see, in these troubling times, times where so many people are labeling white people as racist, we need black people to stand up for us—to have our backs, as your people are fond of saying. Sometimes, Mr. Jamison, a God-fearing, good white person may be accused of a crime or some other offense perpetrated against a person of color, and when the accused does not have a person of color in his circle, it looks bad. The public may see him . . . or her, as a racist simply because their circle is . . . white. Lily.

“And that’s wrong. Not having black friends does not make a white person racist by default. Anyway,” she waved her hand, “that’s where OBF comes in. We provide that one black friend. That one black friend introduces doubt, and more often than not, that doubt diminishes a large percentage of the negative impact our clients might face.”

Andrew just stared.

“Oh, Mr. Jamison, don’t look so shocked. This practice has been around for centuries.” She pointed to the far wall near the window. “You see that guy there? He was actually the inspiration for this company.”

Andrew peered at the photograph. “Who is he?”

“Joe Oliver.”

“Joe Oliver?”

“Yeah, Joe Oliver. You don’t remember him? Joe Oliver, George Zimmerman’s one black friend.” Mrs. Americus raised a black ceramic coffee mug to her lips and sipped. The red decal on the side of the mug read: Black Tears.

Andrew’s stomach lurched, perspiration beading across his forehead. “This is some kind of joke, right?”

“Oh, I assure you this is not a joke and I am very serious. As serious as a heart attack. Is that how the saying goes? As serious as a heart attack?”

Andrew started toward the door.

“Wait, Mr. Jamison. Look here.” She pointed at a photograph hanging above the row of filing cabinets. “This is another one of our liaisons. Since he’s been working for us, he’s paid off his student loans and I understand that he’s just recently purchased a Cadillac.”

Andrew followed her index finger to the photo of a grinning black man holding a Blacks for Trump sign above his head like a trophy.

“Shall we talk about salary?”

The lights flickered.

He thought, Maybe I’m still asleep. Maybe this is a nightmare.

“Andrew? I can see you’re having a hard time processing all of this. But really, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. We live in America, this is a capitalist country, and we monetize everything. Everything.”

Andrew couldn’t remember reaching for the doorknob, but suddenly he was stumbling through the reception area.

He fled down the corridor, rounded the first corner and then the next. A slight man the color of honeyed milk stepped from the elevator. He wore a yellow dress shirt with a red bow tie. His dark-blue khakis were flooded just enough to offer a wink of his orange-and-navy argyle socks.

Upon Andrew’s frantic approach, the startled stranger stepped swiftly out of his path. Andrew didn’t make eye contact. He jabbed at the elevator button until the doors slid open.

Weeks later, Andrew was seated in a truck-stop diner with his fork poised over a plate of scrambled eggs and corned beef hash.

The mounted television was tuned to Fox News. The anchor reported that yet another young black man had been gunned down by a vigilante, another Good Samaritan, named Christopher Parks.

Christopher Parks was heading home from his job as a sanitation man when he spotted young Daniel Latham sitting in Starbucks, dozing over his law textbooks. Parks entered the establishment, woke Latham with a tap to his shoulder, and asked if he lived in the area. According to eyewitnesses, Latham replied that he did in fact live in the neighborhood. Parks demanded to see Latham’s ID and was met with laughter. The law student gathered his belongings and stood to leave—rather menacingly, one eyewitness reported.

That was when Christopher Parks pulled his weapon and fired. The stunned Latham, still laughing, crumpled into his chair and pressed his hand over the whole in his heart. It wasn’t until he saw the blood that the smile slipped from his lips and he began to cry.

The cops were called, but not an ambulance. Well, not immediately.

The police shackled Latham to the chair and took Parks to the police station for questioning. The woman behind the counter gave Parks a high five and a tall Caffè Mocha to go.

By the time an ambulance arrived, Daniel Latham was dead, having bled out all over his take-home final exam.

In the days that followed, it was revealed that Daniel Latham had several unpaid parking tickets and was thrice fined for not scooping his dog’s poop. Not only that—he was also a practicing Buddhist who supported a woman’s right to choose.

A search of Latham’s apartment unearthed a well-worn copy of Alex Haley’s The Autobiography of Malcolm X, which was on his nightstand alongside Jay-Z’s Decoded. This discovery was further evidence that Latham was no angel.

Laura Ingraham looked directly into the camera and told her viewers that Christopher Parks was a hero, a polite and well-spoken man who had been raised by his father after his mother died from breast cancer when he was just three years old. Yes, as a youth, Christopher had been suspended from school for fighting, and as a young man he’d beaten a girlfriend with a pipe. Later, when he was in his early thirties, he’d threatened to castrate his boss—a black man old enough to be his grandfather. All of that behavior, Laura Ingraham said, was directly connected to the trauma of losing a mother at such a tender age.

She paused, and in that moment her entire face pulsed with empathy. “That said,” she continued, “Al Sharpton, along with the Black Lives Matter terrorist organization, have labeled Christopher Parks a racist and are calling for his arrest.” She shook her head and chuckled. “Earlier today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Christopher’s longtime best friend, Andrew Jamison . . .”

Andrew lowered his fork, reached for his shades, and slipped them onto his face.

—OBF, Inc., a short story by Bernice L. McFadden

[jonswellandpumpservicesinc]

Looking For Reasons To Hire A Trustworthy Well Drilling Company?

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How Billionaires Organize Their WorkSpace—What You can Learn From it?

Do you ever wonder what billionaires’ workspace looks like and how they manage their workspaces?

What was their workspace before they were famous or Internet celebrities?

In this post, we will explore the workspaces of Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Mike Bloomberg, and Kevin Kelly with many other articles and entrepreneurs to see how they are productive and what their workspace looks like.

We will also see what we can learn from them.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates is an American technology entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist better known for the software company Microsoft, As of Dec 2023 it's being valued at 2.76 trillion dollars.

The first person to achieve a $100 Billion net worth. He also owns Codex Leicester, a collection of scientific writing by Leonardo da Vinci.

Gates being a nerd is interesting to see what his workspace looks like.

These are some photographs of the workspace of Bill Gates when he was building Microsoft. You can clearly see the messy piles of papers with computers, keyboards, and telephones.

Gradually over the year, he becomes neat and clean as other work is delegated to others. Gates now uses a clean work setup with a water bottle, computer, keyboard, mouse, and other important things.

Throughout the images of Bill Gates, you can see a book near to him, as he likes to read a lot.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk is an interest entrepreneur and investor and the wealthiest person in the world with over $222 billion as of Dec 2023. He is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, owner of X, formally Twitter, and also the founder of xAI.

Mr. Musk always grabs a vacant desk whenever he needs one to work and it's interesting to see what his workspace looks like.

Elon Musk always uses an oval-shaped desk to work from the end of his work desktop and other end his places his other important documents or projects.

The desk is somewhat clean and you always find some book near to him, being an avid reader like Bill Gates. The U-shaped desk is the most interesting thing I liked the most from his workspace.

It allows him to switch places from his desktop to the front when he meets someone.

You can also see Musk always works in a place that has large windows to allow natural sun lights to come.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is a computer programmer and entrepreneur, better known for social media Apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. He is the CEO of Facebook and its parent company, Meta.

Mark is also an interesting personality and it is interesting to see the workspace of Mark Zuckerberg.

From the early days of Facebook, Mark has been comfortable with a small setup with a monitor or laptop with a mouse or some paper around him. You can clearly see he only uses a laptop and it allows him to work from anywhere.

You can see the present day picture of Mark’s desk where you can see some books, a laptop with no mouse and cable connect to it, his phone and Meta Quest VR, which lunched recently.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor better known for co-founding Apple Inc. He was also the primary investor of Pixar and the founder of NeXT.

As you can see the workspace of Steve Jobs from the last days of his life. He is kind of messy and that may be the sign of geniuses. He is filled with books, electronic devices, and piles of papers.

Nothing is expected more from a person who values and makes minimalist products like iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

Mike Bloomberg

Micheal Bloomberg is an American businessman and politician, who is better known for founding Bloomberg L.P. financial data services firm, and served as mayor of New York City from 2002-2013.

The workspace of Bloomberg looks like the modern coders with multiple screens and monitors opened with chats. Because of his industry, he is always open to news and chats on his multiple monitors.

Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly is a founding executive editor of Wired magazine. He is also a writer and photographer. Kelly is an interesting man and with also in his workspace. His workspace looks different from other billionaires.

He also has a messy desktop with a wall of Legos and a skeleton of some kind. You can see the mess of things like books, notebooks, papers, mic, desktops, and more.

See Workspaces of Great Minds, Artists, Scientists, and Writers

Jane Austen, Novelist:

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Pablo Picasso, Painter:

Mark Twain, Writer:

Virginia Wolf, Writer:

Roald Dahl, Children's Writer:

Thomas Edison, Inventor:

Stephen Hawkings, Theoretical Physicist:

Nicholas Tesla, Inventor:

Martin Luther King, Political Leader:

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Bob Dylan, Singer:

Winston Churchill, Former PM of the US and political Leader:

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What You can learn from their workspaces?

Looking at different kinds of workspaces from modern-day entrepreneurs to billionaires and artists to scientists, here are some of the things that we can learn from their workspaces.

Everybody is different in their own way, we can't say a clean background led to success or a messy own. They are the clear examples of this.

You can often find books in their workspace that allow them to read whenever they want to.

Some use a simple workspace and other messy or complex workspaces like Bloomberg with multiple monitors.

They seem to love their own workspace with their own choice of design.

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The potential for a natural disaster along the Ohio River has been eliminated in Martins Ferry thanks to actions taken by the state of Ohio following a collective outcry by the valley’s local print, television, and radio media outlets as well as elected officials and a local environmental group. Austin Master Services initially was permitted by the Ohio Division of Natural Resources to store only 600 tons of waste at a time when the facility opened in 2015 but is now defunct and allegedly insolvent after stockpiling more than 10,000 tons of contaminated materials connected to the local fracking industry. The company had been hired to collect the materials from well pads in the Upper Ohio Valley and distribute them to facilities that properly dispose of the waste. However, Austin Masters - a subsidiary of American Environmental Partners Inc. - halted operations and instead began storing the materials on the floor of their location inside the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel facility along the riverfront in Martins Ferry. The structure, which stands just 500 feet from the banks of the Ohio River, is currently owned by Mull Industries, and the area leased to Austin Master Services was abandoned in March. This ODNR map reveals that most of the gas and oil drilling in Ohio has taken place along the east border of the state. “The looming disaster on our riverfront is no longer a threat, and I can’t tell you what a relief that is,” said Jack Regis, Martins Ferry’s auditor who served on the municipality’s council for 45 years. “When we found out exactly what was in that building, we knew there could be big trouble and I know our mayor, John Davies, did everything he could to get action down there. He worked hard on that and worked with the members of the environmental group (Concerned Ohio River Residents – or CORR) that came to council several times. “When the flooding happened back in April, I think that helped wake up a lot of people,” the city’s auditor said. “And then after I went on the radio in July and talked about it with (former West Virginia lawmaker) Erikka Storch, that’s when they helped everyone understand the disaster that could have happened if the flood water had been higher than what they were. Thankfully, the waters didn’t make it to the floor of that building or the drinking water clear down the river would have been impacted.” A number of different reports were published and broadcast by local newspapers and television stations concerning filed complaints, letters sent to state officials by City of Martins Ferry officials and by members of CORR, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s order that described the situation as an “environmental emergency” and ordered a cleanup process that never took place. Belmont County Common Pleas Court Judge John Vavra granted a restraining order in the spring and then found company officials in contempt of court in the summer for failing to perform the cleanup. The judge had set a July 22nd compliance deadline or fines and jail time were possible. The company did pay a $25,000 bond to avoid further action. “Once we knew there were thousands of tons of contaminated materials inside that building, we made the calls and wrote al the letters that were needed because we found ourselves between a rock and a hard place,” Regis recalled. “We’re just glad a lot of people listen to the radio and that Erikka was able to get everyone talking about it. “Everything started rolling from there,” he said. “After the community really came together, it was good to see it get taken care of finally.” Waste from gas and oil drilling often is contaminated and radioactive, and that's what was found resting on the floor of the former Austin Master Services location in Martins Ferry. The Clicking Sound of a Geiger Counter The oil and gas industries invaded the Upper Ohio Valley about 15 years ago, appearing first in Wetzel County in West Virginia before spreading north through Ohio County and west into East Ohio’s Monroe and Belmont counties. At that time, “fracking,” or hydraulic fracturing, combined with horizontal drilling, were new practices for harvesting natural gas and oil from the Marcellus Shale play in the tri-state region. The process calls for the injection of a mixture of water, chemicals, and sand while drilling between 3,000-8,000 feet into the Earth. Once the drilling and “fracking” operations are completed, a portion of the produced waste is, at times, radioactive and is collected by companies like Austin Master Services for disposal in federally regulated landfills. The members of COOR not only addressed Martins Ferry’s council a number of times about the illegal waste pile, but they also communicated with the ODNR and gained access of photos taken by the agency in late May. “Those folks did great. They wrote letters, and they did all of the marches and protests and worked very hard to get everyone’s attention, and they brought in an expert who really knew his stuff when he met with us. He was pretty sharp,” he said. “He told us we had to get the attention of the state, and that sure did happen after The River Network and Erikka (Storch) got involved. They really pushed it over the top. River Talk 100.1/100.9 FM broadcasts local and national talk radio featuring local hosts from 7-9 a.m. each morning and from 3-6 p.m. every afternoon. “I know Erikka called several officials in West Virginia who took action, and I know it was a topic on the radio for several days,” he said. “The squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I guess.” The property was once home to Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s rolling plant where as many as 2,000 people were employed. The land has been owned by several companies since the steel company merged with Esmark Inc. in 2006. The riverfront parcels then were purchased by Mull Industries in late 2012, and a portion of the building – the “pickling area” – was demolished in 2017. Although the environmental mess left behind by Austin Master has been cleared, Regis is unaware of what’s next for the property. “The fact that stuff has been cleaned up is great news for the city of Martins Ferry,” the city auditor explained. “The owners of the building said they’ll never rent to a company like that again, so that’s the best news. “That company (Austin Master Services) was there for a bunch of years and it seemed like everything was OK for a while, but then the former employees started to tell a different story,” he added. “Thankfully, we didn’t have a disaster.” Read the full article

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The Impact of Flange Standards on Global Manufacturing - Metalica Forging Inc

Metalica Forging Inc, a renowned leader in Flanges Manufacturer in India.These flanges play a crucial role in seamlessly connecting pipes to other components, such as tees, elbows, reducers, and valves, ensuring smooth integration within piping systems.

As one of the largest Flange Suppliers in India, the company has earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to meeting the global demands of its clients, who are spread across five continents and nearly 80 countries. This outstanding accomplishment demonstrates the exceptional excellence and long-lasting nature of the company's goods.

We are  the most trusted name in the Indian flanges market, known for producing ASTM A105 flanges that can withstand high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. The company, a leading provider of JIS Flanges, is constantly broadening its range of services to meet the evolving needs of its varied customers.

Flanges are critical components across many industrial sectors because they bridge most of the equipment related to piping, valves, pumps, and others. Their importance range across application-including oil and gas, chemical processing to power generation, water treatment, and construction industries.

The Role of Flanges in Manufacturing :  Metalica Forging Inc

Before discussing impact from standards, a brief description of what a flange is and how important of a tool it has been in mechanical construction is necessary. A flange is a mechanical element allowing pipes, valves, along with other machinery parts to make connections. The greatest advantage of flanges lies in the flexibility in assembling and disassembling for repair, maintenance, and inspection purposes. They are usually bolted and have gaskets placed between flanges in order to ensure a tight seal that is leak-tight.

The Need for Flange Standards

Global manufacturing involves a global process in which various industries rely on products and equipment from other regions. Standardization in the design of flange, production, and application is achieved because a slight difference in measurements or material quality of flanges would lead to devastating outcomes. The goal of the flange standards is making parts from different manufacturers substitutional so that systems work with fewer limitations.

Key Flange Standards in Global Manufacturing

Several organizations have established flange standards that are recognized and used globally. The most widely adopted flange standards include:

ANSI/ASME B16.5: This American standard covers the pipe flanges and flanged fittings, which specify the pressure ratings and material requirements for flanges from size ½ inch to 24 inches. These ANSI/ASME B16.5 flanges have gained immense popularity in several industries worldwide, especially in North America.

DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung): The DIN standards, established in Germany, are widely used in European countries. DIN flanges have their specific dimensions and pressure ratings, and they play a significant role in European manufacturing sectors.

EN (European Norms): EN standards are developed by the European Committee for Standardization. They harmonize flange dimensions and material requirements across Europe, facilitating trade and ensuring consistency within the European Union and other regions.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization): ISO standards provide a framework for harmonizing flange standards globally. ISO standards are essential for companies looking to operate internationally and ensure that their products comply with regulations in different countries.

Impact of Flange Standards on Global Manufacturing

1. Interoperability and Supply Chain Efficiency

Flange standards are important to the interoperability of parts bought from different parts of the globe. Because of globalization of supply, companies must source raw materials, equipment, and parts in several countries. For example, if a domestic manufacturer sources its piping from Europe and its valves from Japan, the standardized flanges ensure that they fit together, thus minimizing the waste of unnecessary idle time and costly delays.

2. Facilitating International Trade

Flange standards are crucial in facilitating international trade, as they eliminate technical barriers among the countries. Components manufactured without standard guidelines would require customized products to meet the varied requirements of each country or region, thus involving a lot of time and cost. International recognition ensures that companies selling their products to multiple markets do not necessarily need significant modifications to the product, ultimately making business easier.

3. Enhancing Safety and Reliability

Oil and gas as well as chemical processing and power generation are some of the industries where safety is of prime importance through the flanges used in containing fluids under high pressure or corrosive chemicals. Default in the flange standards can lead to leaks and failure of equipment, even accidents catastrophic in nature. Flange standards ensure that materials chosen can withstand pressure and temperature requirements to avoid dangerous situations.

4. Innovation and Technological Advancement

Flange standards help ensure consistency and compatibility, but they also enable innovation. Manufacturers can create new materials, coating techniques, and production processes that meet existing standards while providing better performance, durability, or cost-effectiveness. Advancements in metallurgy have led to the development of corrosion-resistant alloys, which are now commonly used in flange production, improving the longevity and performance of flanged connections in challenging environments.

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America’s Largest Water and Wastewater Utility Hit by Cyberattack | NTD

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American Water Works Cyber Attack Impacts IT Systems

American Water Works Company, Inc., a leading provider of water and wastewater services, announced that it had detected unauthorized activity within its computer networks. The company confirmed that this activity was the result of a cybersecurity incident. Upon discovery, American Water Works promptly activated its incident response protocols. The company engaged third-party cybersecurity experts…

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Lonnie George Johnson (October 6, 1949) is an inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur, whose work includes an Air Force term of service and a twelve-year stint at NASA, where he worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He invented the Super Soaker water gun in 1989, which has been among the world’s bestselling toys ever since.

He was born in Mobile. His mother worked as a nurse’s aide and his father was a WWII veteran. His father explained the basic principles of electricity to Johnson at an early age. He attended Williamson High School. He attended Tuskegee University, obtaining a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He holds an honorary Ph.D. in Science from Tuskegee University. He worked for the Air Force, where he worked on the stealth bomber program, before joining NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

He worked on a variety of projects, including the Air Force missions Lab, developing the nuclear power source for the Galileo mission to Jupiter, several weapons-related projects, as an engineer on the Mariner Mark ll Spacecraft series for the Comet Rendezvous and Saturn Orbiter Probe missions.

In 1991, he founded his company, Johnson Research and Development Co., Inc., of which he is the president. He teamed up with scientists from both Tulane University and Tuskegee University to develop a method of transforming heat into electricity to make green energy more affordable.

He has two technology development companies, Excellatron Solid State, LLC, and Johnson Electro-Mechanical Systems. JEMS has developed the Johnson Thermo-Electrochemical Converter System which Popular Mechanics listed as one of the top 10 inventions of 2009.

He is a “part of a small group of African American inventors whose work accounts for 6 percent of all US patent applications.

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Beer Events 10.1

Events

Albany Brewery bought James Boyd's brewery (New York; 1872)

Thomas May left Kaiserbrauerei Beck & May (1875)

Lewisburgh Brewery partially destroyed by fire (Kentucky; 1890)

Leopold Nathan patented the Art of Brewing Beer (1918)

Singapore's Tiger Beer debuted (1932)

Sacramento's Buffalo Brewery sold the brewery buildings and land to the Sacramento Bee newspaper (California; 1948)

Roger Maris hit home run #61 (1961)

Blitz Weinhard patented Barrel Loading (1963)

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. established a holding company and corporate restructuring began (1979)

He'Brew released its 1st beer (1997)

Florida finally changed its beer packaging laws to allow odd-sized bottled to be sold (2001)

Breweries Opened

Fitzgerald Brothers Brewing (New York; 1866)

Army & Navy Brewery / Turtle Grove Brewery (Halifax, Canada; 1870)

Brasserie Amos (France; 1868)

Czech Share Brewery (Czech Republic; 1895)

Honolulu Brewing & Malting Co. (Hawaii; 1898)

August Schell Brewing (Minnesota; 1902)

Hilden Brewery (Northern Ireland; 1981)

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House (Oregon; 1985)

Hogshead Brewpub (California; 1985)

Wellington County Brewery (Canada; 1985)

James Page Brewing (Minnesota; 1987)

Pacific Crest Brewing (California; 1988)

Callahan's Pub & Brewery (California; 1989)

Whistler Brewing (Canada; 1989)

Gentle Ben's Brewing (Arizona; 1991)

Hill Country Brewing & Bottling (Texas; 1991)

Millrose Brewpub (Illinois; 1991)

Ragtime Taproom (Florida; 1991)

Ebeneezer Brewing (Utah; 1992)

Fish Brewing (Washington; 1992)

Al Frisco's (Canada; 1993)

American River Brewing (California; 1993)

Little Apple Brewing (Kansas; 1993)

Brimstone Brewing (Maryland; 1994)

Hart Breweries Ltd. (Canada; 1994)

Dalian Brewing (Hong Kong; 1995)

Hose & Hydrant Brewing (Canada; 1995)

West Berkshire Brewing (England; 1995)

Ballpark Brewing (California; 1996)

Barley's (Kansas; 1996)

Barrett's Brewpub & Eatery (Alabama; 1996)

Brasserie Frog et Princesse (France; 1996)

Buckley Brewery & Grill (Ohio; 1996)

Crooked Waters brewing (Illinois; 1996)

Cobblestone Winery & Brewery (New York; 1996)

Copper Dragon Brewing (Illinois; 1996)

Foundry Ale Works (Pennsylvania; 1996)

Four Peaks Brewing (Arizona; 1996)

Your World Brewery (Massachusetts; 1996)

Aukland Brewery (New Zealand; 1997)

Glacial Lakes Brewing (Minnesota; 1997)

La Barberie (Canada; 1997)

Mobjack Bay Brewing (Virginia; 1997)

Ninkasi Ale House (France; 1997)

Red Shield Brewery (England; 1997)

Rogue's Roost Ale House (Canada; 1997)

Three Rivers Eatery & Brewery (New Mexico; 1997)

Washington Brewing (DC; 1997)

Bertram's Salmon Valley Brewery (Idaho; 1998)

Fisherman's Beer Microcerveceria (Argentina; 1998)

Inchant Brewery (Australia; 1998)

Malt Shovel Brewery (Australia; 1998)

Tractor Brewing (New Mexico; 1999)

Alewife Brewery (England; 2000)

Brookhaven Brewery (Utah; 2000)

Santa Maria Brewing (California; 2000)

Brenham Brewery (Texas; 2001)

Monet's Bistro & Brewpub (Illinois; 2001)

New Albanian Brewing (Indiana; 2002)

Cerveses La Pirata (Catalonia; 2015)

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Essential Guide to Leak Detection in Simi Valley

Welcome to our essential guide on leak detection, brought to you by T-Top Plumbing Company, Inc., Southern California’s best commercial and residential plumbing company. In this detailed post, we’ll explore why Simi Valley leak detection is critical, offer seasonal home improvement tips, and showcase the benefits of choosing T-Top Plumbing for your needs.

T-Top Plumbing Company, Inc. has built a stellar reputation over the past 25 years, providing top-notch plumbing services to homeowners and businesses alike. Recognized for our fast response times, excellent customer service, and expertise, we have set the standard for plumbing in Southern California. In this guide, we’ll focus on a vital aspect of plumbing maintenance—leak detection. Effective leak detection not only conserves water but also saves you money and prevents significant damage to your home.

Why Leak Detection is Crucial Leak detection is more than just fixing a dripping faucet. It plays a pivotal role in maintaining your home’s structural integrity and preventing costly damages.

Prevents Water Damage: Undetected leaks can cause extensive water damage, leading to structural issues and mold growth.

Saves Money: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), households can save about 10% on their water bills by fixing leaks. Early detection helps avoid hefty repair costs.

Conservation Efforts: The American Water Works Association (AWWA) emphasizes that timely leak detection significantly contributes to water conservation, a critical concern in drought-prone California.

Seasonal Home Improvement Tips Transitioning from summer to fall is an excellent time to check your plumbing system for potential problems. Here are some expert tips to get started:

Inspect and Maintain: Regularly inspect exposed pipes for any signs of wear or damage. Clean out gutters and check downspouts to ensure they are clear of debris.

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American Water

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American Water, a prominent American utility company, delivers water and wastewater services across 14 states to about 14 million people. With 3.4 million customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, American Water’s regulated operations span 1,700 communities. Established in 1886, the company evolved through various names to become American Water Works Company, Inc. The NYSE-listed firm manages numerous utilities, collaborates with the Department of Defense, and recently acquired City of York's wastewater system for $235.3 million. Notably, American Water earned recognition for sustainability and received the 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award and Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 ranking.

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Merchant Hydrogen Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Merchant Hydrogen Market Overview

The merchant hydrogen market size is forecast to reach US$124 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2022-2027. Merchant hydrogen refers to the production of hydrogen in hydrogen production plants and selling it to several end-use industries for various industrial processes. Merchant hydrogen is extensively used in the oil and refinery industry in the manufacturing of gasoline, diesel, jet fuels, and various refining processes such as hydrocracking, hydrotreating, etc. The oil and refinery industry expanding globally and this will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period. For instance, according to the January 2020 data by the International Energy Agency, biofuel production is expected to increase fourfold from around 2 mboe/d in current times to almost 8 mboe/d by 2040. Furthermore, merchant hydrogen finds its broad uses in the production of various chemicals such as ammonia, methanol, cyclohexane, hydrogen peroxide, hydrochloric acid, etc. The chemical industry is booming globally and this will contribute to the growth of the market in the forecast period. For instance, according to the 2020 Chemical Industry Outlook Report by BASF, chemical production globally is expected to increase by 4.4% in 2021. The water electrolysis process is projected to witness the highest demand in the forecast period. Steam methane reforming will witness significant demand in the market. Lack of better infrastructure might hinder the growth of the market in the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact

The merchant hydrogen market was moderately affected during the COVID-19 due to disruption in the supply chain and temporary shutdown of plants surfaced in the market. Market players implemented new work strategies to maintain a stable business operation. Despite executing new business strategy plans, businesses were affected due to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the 2020 Annual Report by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., operations were disrupted due to the pandemic, leading to reduced demand for industrial gas products in the company’s merchant business. The market witnessed decent demand towards the end of 2020. Going forward, the market is projected to have a positive growth rate owing to expansion in hydrogen production plants and increasing demand for hydrogen in end-use industries such as the oil and refinery industry, chemical industry, and automobile.

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Merchant Hydrogen Market Report Coverage

The report: “Merchant Hydrogen Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Merchant Hydrogen Industry. 

By Process: Steam Methane Reforming, Water Electrolysis, Coal Gasification, Others

By End Use Industry: Oil and Refinery, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Construction, Residential, Commercial, Office, Hotels and Restaurants, Concert Halls and Museums, Educational Institutes, Automobile, Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Industrial, Electrical and Electronics, Agriculture, Paper, Others

By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Rest of South America), and RoW (Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways:

Water electrolysis is leading the merchant hydrogen market. This production process offers a robust option for carbon-free hydrogen production from renewable resources, making it a desirable choice among manufacturers.

The chemical industry will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period. According to the June 2020 data by the American Chemistry Council, net exports of chemicals will touch $37 billion by 2025.

The Asia-Pacific region will witness the highest demand for merchant hydrogen in the forecast period owing to the expanding oil and refinery industry in the region. According to the data by India Brand Equity Foundation, oil demand in India is expected to witness a 2x growth to reach 11 million barrels by 2045.

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Merchant Hydrogen Market - By Process

Water electrolysis dominated the merchant hydrogen market in 2021. This process helps in the production of carbon-free hydrogen from nuclear and renewable resources. Water electrolysis is done with the help of a unit called an electrolyzer. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer and alkaline electrolyzer are the two types of electrolyzers usually implemented. Water electrolysis involving electrolyzers is considered a mature technology compared to other processes. Owing to such diverse properties, market players are engaging in expanding the portfolio of water electrolysis in the market. For instance, in January 2021 Cummins Inc., installed a new 20-megawatt PEM electrolyzer system in Canada to generate green hydrogen. This is the world’s largest proton exchange membrane electrolyzer in operation. Such developments in the water electrolysis process will increase its demand in the forecast period. The steam methane reforming process is projected to witness significant demand in the market.

Merchant Hydrogen Market - By End Use Industry

Oil and refinery dominated the merchant hydrogen market in 2021 and is growing at a CAGR of 7.5% in the forecast period. Merchant hydrogen produced through processes such as steam methane reforming and water electrolysis is massively used in the production of high-quality lubricating oils and various refining processes in the oil and refinery industry. The oil and refinery industry expanding globally and this will lead to the growth of the market in the forecast period. For instance, as per the data by India Brand Equity Foundation, diesel demand in India is expected to double to 163 MT by 2029-30. Similarly, according to the December 2021 report by Energy Information Administration (EIA), total production of crude oil stood at 11.7 million b/d in November which is projected to touch an average of 12.1 million b/d in the fourth quarter of 2022. Such massive growth in the oil and refinery industry will increase the higher implementation of merchant hydrogen in the forecast period and this will contribute to the growth of the market in the forecast period. The chemical industry will drive the growth of the market significantly in the forecast period.

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Merchant Hydrogen Market - By Geography

The Asia-Pacific region held the largest market share in the merchant hydrogen market in 2021 with a market share of up to 34%. The high demand for merchant hydrogen is attributed to the expanding oil and refinery industry in the region. For instance, as per the March 2021 report by Energy Information Administration (EIA), China’s refineries refined more crude oil for most of 2020 compared to US refineries. Similarly, as per the data by India Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment in upstream and private sector refining projects. Such increasing growth in the region’s oil and refinery industry will stimulate the higher uses of merchant hydrogen in the forecast period. The North American region is projected to witness significant demand for merchant hydrogen in the forecast period.

Merchant Hydrogen Market Drivers

The booming chemical industry will drive the growth of the market

Merchant hydrogen is deeply associated with the chemical industry as it is implemented in the production of several chemicals such as ammonia, methanol, cyclohexane, hydrogen peroxide, among others. The chemical industry is booming globally and this will contribute to the growth of the market in the forecast period. For instance, according to the June 2021 Mid-Year US Chemical Industry Outlook report, chemical volumes and shipments in the US are expected to increase by 3.2% and 8.2% respectively in 2022. Similarly, according to the report by India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the domestic chemical sector's small and medium enterprises are projected to witness 18-23% revenue growth in FY22. This huge growth in the global chemical industry will increase the higher uses of merchant hydrogen and this, in turn, will contribute to the market’s growth in the forecast period.

Expanding oil and refinery industry will contribute to market’s growth

Merchant hydrogen is massively used in the oil and gas industry. Processes such as steam methane reforming and water electrolysis are implanted for the production of merchant hydrogen which is later used in the oil and refinery industry for the production of gasoline, diesel, jet fuels, and various high-quality lubricating oils. The oil and gas industry expanding globally and this will drive the growth of the market. For instance, as per the data by India Brand Equity Foundation, the oil and gas sector’s installed provisional refinery capacity accounted for 246.90 MMT as of September 2021 and Indian Oil Corporation was the largest domestic refiner with a capacity of 69.7 MMT. Similarly, according to the statistics by the International Energy Agency, global refining activity is expected to jump by 2.4 mb/d in 2022, and demand for oil will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. Such massive expansion in the oil and refinery industry globally will augment the higher uses of merchant hydrogen and this will drive the growth in the forecast period.

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Merchant Hydrogen Market Challenges

Lack of better infrastructure might hamper the market’s growth

The infrastructure barrier has been a key challenge in the merchant hydrogen and this might hinder the market’s growth in the forecast period. The distribution and storage of merchant hydrogen are limited and vary, restricting its widespread adoption. For instance, as per the June 2019 report by Energy Information Administration, better planning and coordination are required among government and industries for the proper delivery and storage of merchant hydrogen. Similarly, as per the August 2021 data by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy of the UK, better coordination is required for the wider rollout of hydrogen. Such infrastructure concerns associated with merchant hydrogen might limit the market’s growth.

Merchant Hydrogen Industry Outlook

Investment in R&D activities, acquisitions, product and technology launches are key strategies adopted by players in the merchant hydrogen market. Major players in the merchant hydrogen market are:

Airgas, Inc.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Praxair, Inc.

Linde plc

Air Liquide

Uniper

Engie SA

FuelCell Energy, Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Others

Recent Developments

In May 2020, Engie collaborated with Neste to produce renewable hydrogen on a large scale for the production of high-quality biofuels. Such collaborations will contribute to the growth of the market in the forecast period.