UK must prioritise domestic gas production, say industry leaders
LEADERS in the UK’s energy industry have called for “pragmatic and forward-looking” changes to the gas network to combat future energy security challenges.
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US seeks global critical minerals alliance to curb China dominance
The Chemical Engineer
News, views and jobs from the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors.
February 2026Issue 1016
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AstraZeneca to invest US$15bn in China manufacturing and R&D
PHARMACEUTICAL giant AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest US$15bn in China, deepening its presence in the country’s manufacturing and research ecosystem and citing China’s growing “scientific excellence”.
US seeks global critical minerals alliance to curb China dominance
THE US has launched a global initiative with more than a dozen countries to ramp up critical mineral production and reduce reliance on China.
Liquid metal powers hydrogen from water
RESEARCHERS at the University of Sydney have developed a photothermal method for producing hydrogen from freshwater and seawater using liquid gallium, with the potential for circular operation through metal regeneration
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