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The Chemical Engineer
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April 2026Issue 1,018
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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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VEGANS and curious consumers alike may soon find a plant-based cheese that comes closer to the real thing thanks to researchers at Heriot-Watt University
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PORT TALBOT is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind (FLOW) after securing £64m (US$86m) from the UK government for a “transformational” green energy plan.
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