Stay at the forefront of the industrial gas industry with a gasworld subscription and get access to: a leading biomethane player in the Nordic region has signed an agreement to acquire Sweden’s Södra Hallands Kraft Biogas for an undisclosed fee increasing its production capacity by 25 gigawatt hours (GWh) The deal comprises a production facility in Hov outside Laholm where St1 Biokraft already owns and operates an upgrading plant in the same property St1 Biokraft currently owns and operates 12 production and upgrading facilities in Sweden it has two plants under construction in Finland and is in the process of completing another in Mönsterås to continue reading you must be subscribed At a time when the world is forced to go digital more than ever before just to stay connected discover the in-depth content our subscribers receive every month by subscribing to gasworld Norway and South Korea with its own production of approximately 550 GWh of biogas they have two plants under construction in Finland and are in the process of completing another in Mönsterås The company also has a growing network of filling stations for compressed and liquefied biogas in Sweden and Finland With the acquisition of Södra Hallands Kraft Biogas AB St1 Biokraft’s own production capacity increase by 25 GWh "We have high ambitions to become a market leader in the Nordics aiming for 3 TWh of own production by 2030 Acquiring Södra Hallands Kraft Biogas AB brings us a step closer to that goal The plant is a great fit for our portfolio – we know it well having operated the upgrading facility since 2006 Alongside our existing facilities in Falkenberg and Söderåsen and our planned production in Skånes Fagerhult this strengthens our commitment to the local circular economy and delivering renewable energy to our customers," "Biomethane is a competitive renewable fuel that contributes to major emission reductions A prerequisite for the green transition is that there is biomethane and infrastructure available on the market Our ambition is to increase that availability to enable more companies and industries to make the transition," continues Johansson "St1 Biokraft has a strong position in the market with solid knowledge and experience of operating both small- and large-scale biogas plants They have very good conditions for running and developing the biogas production in Laholm and taking the business to the next level We will now focus more on what is our core business; to operate the electricity grid electricity trading and energy services in southern Halland and create a simple energy everyday life for our customers," says Tobias Nilsson The business was transferred to St1 Biokraft on that date and will change its name to St1 Biokraft Laholm AB Hanna Holstein and Johanna Carlberg drove their dressage test and received a personal evaluation afterwards to help them in their training at home Nicke was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful performance of Åke Larsson who drove the horses Wittstein and Sune Wittstein formerly belonged to the team of Tomas Eriksson Nicke was impressed with Åke’s cones driving and timing Lotta involved the participants in their evaluation by asking questions which made them more aware of their possibilities and problems They could then drive the cones course again got really wonderful ‘aha’ experiences when they drove the cones course Both Lotta and Nicke contributed to this successful day with their extensive knowledge creating a day of fun and development for the Swedish drivers Click here for the photoalbum. Copyright reserved. Acquisition without acknowledgment and permission from info@hoefnet.nl is not allowed ‘s wereld meest toonaangevende mensport website Website powered by Analyst ICT CTIF welcomes members from around the world who are thriving in today’s information economy. CTIF is the only organization if its kind that brings together the people and resources you need to succeed in a data-powered world The core of CTIF´s membership CTIF is our Ordinary Members (Member Countries) who send representatives once per year to the CTIF Delegates Assembly to vote on important issues and to elect representatives in the CTIF Executive Committee Each country appoints two delegates who will vote according to the democratic decision making process in the National Committee of each country. Read more about CTIF In july the Slovenian city of Celje will host the 17th International Fire Brigade Competitions popularly called the Firefighting Olympics when over 3,000 competitors from at least 29 countries are expected to arrive and compete. countries from all over Europe and beyond attend the Delegate ́s Assembly conference and watch the CTIF International Fire Brigade Competitions This year is of course extra special since so many events have been postponed due to the pandemic for the last two years. read more about the firefighters Olympics in slovenia 2022 This year's Firefighters Olympics in Slovenia is a special event in several ways: Not only are the youth games and the adult games mixed this year - because of the pandemic it has also been three full years since the last youth games were held in Switzerland in 2019. when adult firefighters are competing at the same time as the youth teams is always a great event attracting thousands of viewers however, are held more often - normally every second year The youth fire brigades are the foundation and the recruiting ground for the larger Firefighter Olympics. Read more about the CTIF Firefighter´s Competitions Read more and connect with the CTIF Competitions Commission youth fire brigades are common and in many communities across Europe youth fire brigades are not nearly as common and actually only Finland and Sweden currently has youth teams participating in the CTIF Games. is the center of CTIF youth fire brigades in Sweden Their comparatively strong level of activity owes a lot to an extremely dedicated volunteer leader who puts in a lot of his own time to keep the local youth fire brigade going and the membership in Laholm is currently pushing 40 youth firefighters. other towns may send youth to participate in Lahom's activities but the idea of youth fire brigades have not really taken off in most other communities the way it has in Laholm currently has no youth team competing in the CTIF Games The Celje Firefighters´Olympics 2022 reignited the Fire in the Youth Fire Brigade When the news hit last summer that Slovenia was going to finally arrange the Firefighter's Olympics in Celje this year the youth fire brigade in Laholm felt excited and reignited with renewed energy Laholm´s youth teams started regular training sessions in the Fall of 2021 and kept them going regularly throughout the winter and Spring. the pandemic meant that some of our members never got to compete because they got to be older than 16 when the games came back on after the pandemic we get to keep them as youth leaders in coming years instead" head of the youth delegation for Team Sweden Elvira adds that Laholm Youth Fire Brigade feels lucky that they had such a large influx of new interested youth members ready to dedicate time for this after losing so many competitors when Slovenia had to cancel the Games in 2021 The fact they managed to get new supplies in time for the training season was also largely due to luck and to strong renewed support from the community Getting back on their feet after so much uncertainty and restricted activities during the pandemic required more than just dedication - it was also about replenishing supplies and convincing the community that ´hey this is actually happening this time - No more lockdown "We are also very grateful to our community who have provided several great sponsors There is a lot of work and resources going into this: we have built our own track All of this would be impossible without support" Many new members also means lots of training but also needed education in "CTIF culture" especially when it comes to understanding how to perform the various tasks involved in the games. about twenty of the youth fire brigade's members gathered with Stefan Agnesson at the helm and with several of the youth leaders as participants. Mick and Linda Norton (photo on the left) who have been serving as referees at the CTIF Games for several decades were especially invited to come out from the UK to help train one weekend in early May The program included both theory and practice The Norton's brought a lot of confidence and good exercise drill to the Swedish team experience which may turn out to be very valuable during the real event in July. The theoretical part included a review of rules and useful tips for the practical implementation of various competition elements such as hose rolling with an obstacle course and how to quickly tie different knots All competition events take place with timekeeping and learning to refine the details in the implementation of various events can mean the difference between winning and losing The corps has also purchased a passenger car trailer that has been specially designed to be able to transport equipment to the competitions that take place in Celje it is considered an important and normal activity to train young people and to utilize the youth fire brigades to ease recruitment to the rescue services the number of youth fire brigades has been decreasedíng steadily for several years" The CTIF National Committee in Sweden hopes that more fire & rescue services will invest in youth fire brigades and youth teams who currently serves as co-chair of CTIF Sweden the number of youth fire brigades has been decreasedíng steadily for several years which is why it is so important for us to be able to participate on site and experience the enthusiasm of both young people We wish the Youth Fire Brigade of Laholm good luck at this summer's competitions" who served as the president of CTIF International for 8 years The youth fire brigade Laholm also hopes with this report to be able to contribute to an increased interest in exchange and cooperation internationally but most importantly to connect better with CTIF departments throughout the Nordic region. Please stay tuned to CTIF.org and to our Facebook page CTIF Fire & Rescue News as we will continue to follow Team Sweden and other teams competing in Celje this year stories and later a short video documentary from the event Photo Credits: Tore Eriksson (Past CTIF President) Monica Rhodiner (former member of the CTIF HazMat Commission) and Elvira Paulsson Click here for CTIF Hours of Operation: Click here to Contact Communications & Website Maintenance © 2017 International Association of Fire and Rescue Services  Tweets by ctif_org Your afternoon naps are guaranteed to be amazing If you’re reading this article in the off-season, great! 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It would be quite difficult.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Sweden declares","description":"Waving the Isis flag 'is not an expression of disrespect towards any ethnic group' because Isis is 'against everyone except those who belong to Isis' Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker All vehicles have a load limit for how much can go on the roof of the car although it can sometimes be double that or more Many vehicles stipulate the roof load limit in the brochure or in the owner’s manual; if you’re stuck that weight limit includes the mass of the roof-carrying system itself Lightweight aluminium is a popular choice for roof racks for that reason and if you buy a quality brand such as Thule you’ll know it’s constructed to the highest standards that in many instances there are two load limits: static and dynamic Static is for when the vehicle is stationary and is a higher limit which allows for people to sleep in a roof-top tent It’s the dynamic limit you can’t breach once the car is in motion That’s important not only to maintain the structure and integrity of the roof but also to ensure electronic safety systems such as stability control are within their operating tolerances Deep roof gutters are mostly gone from modern cars many cars have integrated roof rails or mounting points specifically designed for roof racks Thule is one brand that knows these systems intimately and the company often works with car-makers during the vehicle’s design phase to ensure it has various roof rack options when the car hits the market Once you have determined the suitable roof racks for your vehicle you will need to determine what gear you would like to carry and what system will be best for your needs Whether it’s a sleek roof box to haul your skis and gear up to the alps cross bars with bike or watersport carriers or a stylish roof basket for bulky luggage Once you’ve chosen your preferred system the fitment is easy with detailed instructions and easy mounts that are tailor-made for your car Roof racks range from simple cross bars to low-profile aerodynamic bars to large platforms Which one will suit you depends on what you want to carry and the vehicle you’re fitting it to especially if you pair them with accessories tailored to the load you’re planning to carry If you want to carry luggage or sports bags These are perfect for offering additional space and secure these are also aerodynamically designed to reduce drag potentially more kilometres between charges which can offer a larger footprint to mount gear and spread the load out across the roof so it weighs more – and that weight must be taken into account for the overall load The design of a roof rack is crucial not only for safety and practicality but also for how it performs you may be able to save a few bucks on a cheap rack one of which can be how slippery it is through the air At 110km/h that aerodynamic efficiency counts reducing how much additional energy is required to keep the car travelling at speed aerodynamics is a key design consideration This aspect is clearly evident in Thule’s sleek Wingbar Evo and across its sophisticated roof-box range Aerodynamically engineered roof racks also create less wind noise which is a major consideration on long trips If your roof load is blustering about like it’s in a cyclone then you’ve just created a new problem the straps you’re using to secure the load can make a big difference Think about where you’re placing things and how they’re attached to the roof system In many instances it pays to invest in dedicated straps designed for the task at hand rather than generic tie-downs that can flap or vibrate There are myriad accessories designed to make loading items onto your new racks easier there’s no shortage of options for not only superior securing of the load but also making it easier to attach but it certainly counts for plenty when attaching a roof rack Before you go selecting that enormous roof rack If your home garage or even the local shopping centre has a low roof height then you need to take that into account when you fit the racks Many multi-story car parks have a 2.0-metre height limit; some are even lower And don’t forget about whatever you’re planning to pop on top of them To learn more about finding the perfect roof rack for your car visit the Thule website often the packing becomes an adventure itself food and essentials to the garage – not to mention clothes and the obligatory teddy bear – there’s the challenge of where to fit it This is where aftermarket accessories can offer a simple and secure option for transporting gear Having roof racks installed is always handy the ability to get sporting equipment or camping gear out of your car’s cabin can make your trip so much more comfortable – and safer where do you start when it comes to buying the perfect roof rack for you We’ve got stacks of info right here so for a thorough run-down on everything you need to consider before buying a roof rack system, read on. And if you would like to find a suitable fitment for your vehicle, visit the website of one of the leading roof rack manufacturers, Thule There you’ll find a vehicle selector that runs you through all the company’s roof rack and luggage options let’s get into the nitty gritty of safely expanding your vehicle’s carrying capacity with a variety of roof rack systems… To learn more about finding the perfect roof rack for your car visit the Thule website.