\nVast Solar Pty Ltd (\u201cVast\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a world-leader in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP), today announced the appointment of Federico Sandoval as its new Project Director for VS1, Vast\u2019s 30MW \/ 288MWh CSP project in Port Augusta, South Australia.<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230907722959\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Federico Sandoval (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nUtilising Vast\u2019s proprietary, modular tower CSP v3.0 technology, VS1 will generate clean, low-cost, dispatchable power with 8 hours of thermal energy storage. The Australian government announced it will support the project with up to A$110m in concessional financing and up to A$65 million of grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).<\/p>\n \nMr. Sandoval brings a wealth of CSP expertise and a global track record of success to this pivotal role. His previous role as Construction Manager at Noor Energy in the UAE and his prior experiences with multiple CSP projects worldwide mean he will make an invaluable contribution to the Vast team and the delivery of VS1.<\/p>\n \n“Federico\u2019s deep expertise in CSP and his passion and character make him a perfect fit to steer our ambitious project,” said Craig Wood, CEO of Vast. \u201cWe are confident his leadership of our VS1 project will expand Vast\u2019s capabilities, cementing our position at the forefront of global renewable energy innovations.\u201d<\/p>\n \nOn accepting the role, Mr. Sandoval said, “I’m very excited to be a part of Vast\u2019s visionary journey. Vast\u2019s CSP v3.0 technology has immense potential, and together with the dedicated team here, we’re poised to set new benchmarks in renewable energy.<\/p>\n \n\u201cI look forward to meeting with the local community, suppliers and other project stakeholders as we work together to build VS1, creating a first-of-its-kind energy project in Port Augusta that will generate dispatchable, zero-emission heat and power.\u201d<\/p>\n About Vast<\/b><\/p>\n \nVast is a renewable energy company that designs, builds and operates CSP systems to generate, store and dispatch carbon free, utility-scale electricity, industrial heat, and to enable the production of green fuels. Vast\u2019s CSP v3.0 approach to CSP utilizes a proprietary, modular sodium loop to efficiently capture and convert solar heat into these end products.<\/p>\n \nOn February 14, 2023, Vast announced a business combination agreement with Nabors Energy Transition Corp. (NYSE: NETC). The combined entity would be named Vast and its securities are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol \u201cVSTE\u201d while remaining headquartered in Australia. About Nabors Energy Transition Corp.<\/b><\/p>\n \nNabors Energy Transition Corp. (NYSE: NETC, NETC.WS, NETC.U) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. NETC was formed to identify solutions, opportunities, companies or technologies that focus on advancing the energy transition; specifically, ones that facilitate, improve or complement the reduction of carbon or greenhouse gas emissions while satisfying growing energy consumption across markets globally.<\/p>\n \nNETC is an affiliate of Nabors Industries Ltd. (Nabors), a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors, which owns the global industry\u2019s largest fleet of land drilling rigs and equipment, is committed to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world.<\/p>\n Important Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval.<\/p>\n \nIn connection with the proposed business combination (the Business Combination) between Vast and Nabors Energy Transition Corp. (NETC), Vast has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-4 (the Registration Statement) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), which includes (i) a preliminary prospectus of Vast relating to the offer of securities to be issued in connection with the proposed Business Combination and (ii) a preliminary proxy statement of NETC to be distributed to holders of NETC\u2019s capital stock in connection with NETC\u2019s solicitation of proxies for the vote by NETC\u2019s stockholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination and other matters described in the Registration Statement. NETC and Vast also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement\/prospectus will be mailed to the stockholders of NETC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF NETC AND VAST ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT\/PROSPECTUS CONTAINED THEREIN (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION.<\/p>\n \nInvestors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement\/prospectus and other documents containing important information about NETC and Vast once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http:\/\/www.sec.gov<\/a>. In addition, the documents filed by NETC may be obtained free of charge from NETC\u2019s website at www.nabors-etcorp.com<\/a> or by written request to NETC at 515 West Greens Road, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77067.<\/p>\n Participants in the Solicitation<\/b><\/p>\n \nNETC, Nabors, Vast and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of NETC in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Information about the directors and executive officers of NETC is set forth in the Registration Statement Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Registration Statement, the proxy statement\/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.<\/p>\n Forward Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe information included herein and in any oral statements made in connection herewith include \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included herein, regarding the proposed Business Combination, NETC\u2019s and Vast\u2019s ability to consummate the proposed Business Combination, the benefits of the proposed Business Combination and NETC\u2019s and Vast\u2019s future financial performance following the proposed Business Combination, as well as NETC\u2019s and Vast\u2019s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used herein, including any oral statements made in connection herewith, the words \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on NETC and Vast management\u2019s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, NETC and Vast disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. NETC and Vast caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of NETC and Vast. These risks include, but are not limited to, general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the inability to complete the Business Combination or the convertible debt and equity financings contemplated in connection with the proposed Business Combination (the \u201cFinancing\u201d) in a timely manner or at all (including due to the failure to receive required stockholder or shareholder, as applicable, approvals, or the failure of other closing conditions such as the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following redemptions by NETC\u2019s public stockholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals), which may adversely affect the price of NETC\u2019s securities; the inability of the Business Combination to be completed by NETC\u2019s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by NETC; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination or the Financing; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of Vast\u2019s shares on a national exchange following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; costs related to the proposed Business Combination; the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Vast, business relationships of Vast or Vast\u2019s business generally as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination; Vast\u2019s ability to manage growth; Vast\u2019s ability to execute its business plan, including the completion of the Port Augusta project, at all or in a timely manner and meet its projections; potential disruption in Vast\u2019s employee retention as a result of the proposed Business Combination; potential litigation, governmental or regulatory proceedings, investigations or inquiries involving Vast or NETC, including in relation to the proposed Business Combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations and general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Vast\u2019s products and services. Additional risks are set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Registration Statement and other documents filed, or to be filed, by NETC and Vast with the SEC. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described herein and in any oral statements made in connection therewith occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230907722959\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Vast Nabors Energy Transition Corp. KEYWORDS:<\/b> Australia\/Oceania Australia<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Environment Technology Other Energy Environmental Health Utilities Other Technology Alternative Energy Sustainability Energy<\/p>\n![\"Federico](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230907722959\/en\/1884481\/4\/Picture1.jpg\")
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