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FRENCH carmaker Renault is set up to cut up to 2,400 engineering jobs globally as it restructures to remain competitive against rapidly advancing Chinese manufacturers.
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The Chemical Engineer
News, views and jobs from the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors.
April 2026Issue 1,018
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STEELMAKING in India is set for a major shift, with the government pledging to reduce emissions by a quarter over the next decade under a new national strategy.
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MEXICAN state oil company Petróleos Mexicano (PEMEX) has said its Olmeca Refinery continues to operate safely following a fire last week – the second blaze at the facility since March.
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