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Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds
NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” took place May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, bringing together leading figures from across the globe for an unforgettable evening. These tastemakers showcased the most classic, refined and distinctive diamond jewelry looks of the season. Below, A Diamond is Forever highlights the standout trends from the event.
Desert diamonds
Desert diamonds emerged as a striking throughline on the Met Gala carpet, with a range of hues in distinctive settings taking focus.
Rihanna led the trend in a pair of exceptionally rare old Moghul Golconda fancy brown-yellow diamond earrings by Glenn Spiro, featuring two pear-shaped natural diamonds totaling 51.9 carats. Doja Cat offset her all nude look with a pair of large Leviev Diamonds floral-shaped earrings while Paloma Elsesser made a statement in a 29.5-carat diamond necklace by Bernard James, centered around a 15-carat fancy light yellow pear-shaped natural diamond. Cara Delevingne wore a De Beers London Forces of Nature High Jewelry ring, featuring marquise yellow diamonds set as eyes, while Emma Chamberlain opted for yellow and white diamond earrings by Chopard, underscoring the continued allure of warm diamond hues.
Magnificent Diamond Earrings
A wide variety of captivating silhouettes defined the natural diamond earrings on the Met Gala carpet. Zoë Kravitz delivered a modern twist with oversized diamond flower earrings by Jessica McCormack. Chase Sui Wonders opted for Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. Sea Fan earrings, bringing an element of sculptural artistry to the look. Gracie Abrams selected gently dangling Chanel earrings, adding understated fluidity, while Connor Storrie selected simple hoop earrings from Tiffany & Co., reinforcing the clean and enduring appeal of natural diamonds.
Standout Diamond Moments
Natural diamonds appeared in personal, unconventional and eye-catching ways, offering moments of surprise and awe. Power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z embodied this trend with Beyoncé wearing Chopard’s Queen of Kalahari necklace, named after the rare 342-carat diamond that provided 23 stones for Chopard’s Garden of Kalahari collection. Jay-Z contributed to the narrative with a vintage diamond brooch by Briony Raymond worn at the collar as an unexpected placement that underscored the piece’s versatility. Isha Ambani made the styling of diamonds an art form in itself, wearing her own diamond jewelry featuring approximately 150 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, including a three-strand necklace and chandelier earrings, while also incorporating diamonds sewn directly into the bodice of her sari to represent significant moments in her life.
Together, these looks highlighted a shift toward natural diamonds as vessels of personal expression, styled with intention, individuality, and a sense of the unexpected.
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BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered energy solutions across its data centres in Asia Pacific and beyond
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialisation of renewable fuels and green molecules, have successfully completed their inaugural Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)-powered backup fuel pilot in Asia Pacific at BDC’s data centre campuses. HVO is a next-generation renewable fuel derived from 100% waste-based feedstock and serves as a high-quality drop-in substitute for conventional fossil diesel. It requires no modifications to existing backup generators and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent.
The pilot covered the full range of emergency backup power scenarios, including generator startup, load transfer and sustained operations under data centre conditions, with all performance and emissions targets met. In addition, BDC has completed large-scale HVO testing across multiple locations. Building on the success of the pilot, BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered solutions across its data centre campus in Asia Pacific and beyond.
Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said: “Sustainability is core to BDC’s strategy. As AI workloads continue to scale across the region, we are committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions that reduce our carbon footprint while meeting the performance and reliability requirements of our hyperscale customers. The success of our inaugural pilot in Asia Pacific demonstrates that HVO-powered backup fuel is a feasible and replicable concept for other high-growth data centre markets.”
Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres, said: “Decarbonising data centres is one of the most urgent and technically demanding challenges in the net zero transition, and we are proud to partner with Bridge Data Centres to demonstrate that HVO is ready to perform at scale in real-world operations. By proving that waste based renewable fuels can meet stringent reliability and performance requirements in existing diesel backup systems, this pilot offers a practical way for operators to significantly reduce emissions while maintaining the highest standards of reliability.”
The milestone comes after BDC and EcoCeres signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly pilot and promote HVO adoption in data centre operations.
BDC and EcoCeres will collaborate further to develop common standards and practical guidelines to support broader HVO adoption across the data centre industry.
The partnership is part of BDC’s wider push to advance clean energy solutions for data centres, which includes developing Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI data centres. Hashtag: #BridgeDataCentres, #RenewableEnergy, #HydrotreatedVegetableOil
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Bridge Data Centres
Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider delivering high-performance, next-ready infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Backed by Bain Capital, BDC operates in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets, with the capability to deliver up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity globally by 2030 through partnerships with sister platforms in Europe and the United States.
EcoCeres
EcoCeres, a pure-play renewable fuels producer, is a global leader pioneering in-house vertically-integrated technologies to decarbonise and defossilise hard-to-abate industries.
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Innomotics wins several orders to provide motor and drive technology for eLNG projects, totaling a volume in the higher double-digit million EUR range
Innomotics advances electrification of LNG production with eLNG solutions based on electric drive systems
Significant operational, environmental, and financial benefits compared to conventional turbine-based LNG plants
Enables decarbonization and supports global transition to sustainable energy systems
NUREMBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 11 May 2026 – Innomotics, a globally leading supplier of electric motor and large drive systems, has won several major orders for electrified LNG projects in Europe, Canada, Middle East and Australia. The total volume for all orders is in the higher double-digit million EUR range.
Innomotics powers the world’s first all-electric eLNG plant in Hammerfest, Norway, for 19 years / Innomotics
Innomotics is driving the transformation of LNG production with its innovative eLNG solutions. By replacing conventional gas turbine-based liquefaction processes with electrified drive systems, LNG operators can significantly increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower operating costs.
As global demand for cleaner energy continues to grow, LNG remains a key component of the energy mix. However, traditional LNG production is energy-intensive and associated with high greenhouse gas emissions. eLNG addresses these challenges by using electricity – including renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower – to liquefy natural gas, enabling a more sustainable and efficient production process.
The electrification of LNG plants is a key step in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and achieving decarbonization targets. Electric drive systems from Innomotics offer system efficiencies of up to 95%, significantly exceeding the performance of conventional gas turbines. At the same time, operators benefit from reduced maintenance requirements, with systems capable of running up to five years without scheduled shutdowns, and increased plant availability of up to 99.9%.
By integrating high-voltage motors and variable speed drives across the entire LNG value chain – from compression and refrigeration to storage and gas treatment – Innomotics enables a fully electrified production process. When powered by renewable energy, eLNG solutions can eliminate direct CO₂ emissions and reduce annual emissions by up to 500,000 tons, supporting operators in meeting regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.
“Electrification is the foundation for a sustainable future of LNG production. With our eLNG solutions, we enable operators to significantly improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance reliability across the entire process. This not only strengthens competitiveness but also accelerates the transition towards net-zero operations,” says Michael Reichle, CEO of Innomotics.
He adds, “Operators are under increasing pressure to balance sustainability with profitability. Our electric drive systems deliver a compelling business case by lowering lifecycle costs, minimizing downtime, and ensuring maximum operational performance in demanding LNG environments.”
Recently awarded eLNG Projects
Pioneering eLNG success for Hammerfest in Norway:
Hammerfest is home to the world’s first all-electric LNG plant, operational since 2007. Equipped with two 65 MW refrigeration compressor drives, the facility has achieved over 15 years of successful operation with minimal maintenance and an exceptional availability rate of 99.88%. This project set a new standard for reliability and efficiency in the LNG sector, proving the long-term value of electric drive systems in demanding environments
Innovative floating LNG project in Canada:
This project represents the world’s first floating all-electric LNG facility. With four complete drive train systems of 35 MW each powering the main refrigeration compressors, the plant is designed to export three million tons of eLNG per year. The project demonstrates the scalability and flexibility of Innomotics technology, delivering high performance and low emissions in a unique offshore setting
Setting the global benchmark for an LNG plant in Qatar:
This LNG plant features multiple 60 MW and 45 MW trains, each with three refrigeration compressors. As the world’s LNG market leader, Qatar relies on Innomotics systems to deliver maximum availability and operational excellence. This large-scale deployment showcases our ability to support complex, high-capacity facilities with proven reliability and efficiency.
Lowest emissions through renewables at an LNG project in Canada:
The LNG plant is powered by renewable hydropower and features 50 MW LCI eLNG trains. The facility is designed to produce 2.1 million tons of LNG per year with the lowest emissions in the global LNG export industry. This reference highlights the environmental benefits of integrating electric drive technology with renewable energy sources.
Driving sustainability with carbon capture at a CCUS LNG project in Australia:
This project utilizes multiple medium voltage motors and drive systems totalling 297 MW for LNG production, combined with a carbon capture project. This installation demonstrates the compatibility of Innomotics solutions with advanced sustainability initiatives, enabling operators to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining process efficiency
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Cinema star C. Joseph Vijay took office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured outside support from smaller parties, ending decades of dominance by the DMK and AIADMK in one of the country’s most industrialised states.
Vijay was sworn in by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai after TVK, which emerged as the single largest party in the 234-member assembly, crossed the majority threshold with backing from allies and smaller groups. The result marks a dramatic transition for a politician who launched his party only two years ago and built his campaign around welfare promises, anti-corruption messaging, youth mobilisation and a direct appeal to voters frustrated with entrenched Dravidian party structures.
TVK won 108 seats, short of the 118 needed for a simple majority, but support from Congress, Left parties, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League gave Vijay the numbers to stake claim to power. The Bharatiya Janata Party said it would neither support nor participate in government formation, leaving the new administration dependent on a coalition arrangement that will test Vijay’s ability to move from mass politics to legislative management.
The swearing-in has wider economic significance because Tamil Nadu is a key manufacturing base for automobiles, electronics, textiles, renewable energy components and iPhone assembly. The state hosts major production networks linked to Apple suppliers, including Foxconn near Chennai, Tata Electronics in Hosur and facilities connected with Pegatron’s operations. Its industrial corridors around Chennai, Sriperumbudur, Hosur, Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli have made it central to efforts to expand high-value manufacturing supply chains outside China.
Vijay’s first orders signalled an effort to combine welfare politics with a law-and-order pitch. His early decisions included 200 units of free electricity for households, a dedicated anti-drug task force and a separate mechanism for women’s safety. He also moved to seek a white paper on the outgoing government’s finances, a step likely to shape the first phase of political confrontation with the DMK.
The new Chief Minister used his first speech to frame the victory as a social justice mandate, telling supporters that his government would represent ordinary people rather than political dynasties. His language echoed themes that powered TVK’s campaign: dignity for poorer households, jobs for young voters, clean administration and a break from the established rivalry between the DMK and AIADMK.
Tamil Nadu’s business community will be watching how the new government handles investment approvals, land acquisition, labour relations, power subsidies and infrastructure spending. The state has attracted large investments in electronics and electric vehicles while retaining a strong automobile base built over several decades. Any uncertainty in policy execution could affect expansion plans, but a stable administration could strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position as a production hub at a time when global manufacturers are diversifying supply chains.
Vijay’s cabinet includes a mix of TVK loyalists and figures brought in to manage administration, political outreach and coalition discipline. N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and other senior party functionaries are expected to play central roles in converting a campaign-driven organisation into a governing machine. The inclusion of experienced political hands will be closely scrutinised because TVK lacks the administrative depth of the DMK and AIADMK.
The DMK, led by M. K. Stalin, now faces a sharp reversal after years in office, while the AIADMK’s weakened position raises questions about the future of the opposition space. Vijay’s rise has disrupted the familiar structure of Tamil Nadu politics, where cinema and politics have long intersected but power has remained largely within parties rooted in the Dravidian movement. His victory shows that celebrity appeal, when tied to welfare messaging and anti-incumbency sentiment, can still reshape electoral arithmetic.
Coalition pressures may emerge quickly. Parties extending support to TVK will expect policy consultation, constituency-level influence and space in governance decisions. Welfare commitments, including subsidised power, will also place pressure on state finances unless matched by revenue growth and investment-led job creation.
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