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The Chemical Engineer
News, views and jobs from the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors.
March 2026Issue 1017
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EU proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to protect strategic manufacturing
THE EUROPEAN Commission has proposed new legislation aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing from “unfair global competition” across sectors including steel, cement, aluminium, batteries, solar photovoltaic (PV) and critical minerals.
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SPAIN’S largest proposed green hydrogen project has secured a €1bn (US$1.15bn) final investment decision, allowing construction to begin on the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley.
Ithaca submits plans for Tornado gas field west of Shetland
ITHACA ENERGY has submitted plans to develop the Tornado gas field west of Shetland, targeting first production in 2029 – just as the UK aims to deliver a clean power system by 2030.
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