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ROYAL Dutch Shell (“Shell”) plans to move its headquarters to the UK as it seeks to simplify its structure – a move it says will help accelerate its push to become net zero.
Type: News
Ineos plans low-carbon hydrogen plant
INEOS is inviting major engineering design contractors to tender for the next stage of the design of a world-scale hydrogen manufacturing plant and major associated infrastructure, taking a step towards delivering a sustainable, net zero carbon future at its site in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Type: News
UK invests £31m to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
The UK Government has announced it is investing more than £31 m (US$38.9m) to help industry cut carbon emissions and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Type: News
US partners plan 5m t/y DACCS project
CARBONCAPTURE, which deploys direct air capture (DAC) systems, and carbon storage developer Frontier Carbon Solutions have announced an exclusive partnership to permanently remove 5m t/y of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2030.
Type: News
UK government formally establishes ARIA as an independent body
THE UK government has announced the formal establishment of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) as an independent body, after plans to inaugurate it last year were put on hold due to the decision of the incoming CEO not to take up the role.
Type: News
Mill owner accused of wilful violation of safety standards following worker’s death
THE US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has accused a mill owner of wilful violation of safety standards after a 36-year-old sheet machine worker was electrocuted at a paper mill in Maplesville, Alabama.
Type: News
UK’s Teesside University launches scholarships to support female engineers ahead of INWED
TEESSIDE University in the UK has today launched three £8,000 (US$10,108) scholarships to support first-year female engineers. Aimed at encouraging more women to study an engineering-related degree, they are expected to help increase the diversity of those seeking to work in current and future industries in Tees Valley.
Type: News
Wood wins Centrica contract to ready Rough for hydrogen storage
UK engineering firm Wood has been awarded a design contract from Centrica to redevelop its Rough facility in the North Sea in preparation for hydrogen storage.
Type: News
bp to axe 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractors
bp is making 4,700 staff redundant – more than 5% of its total workforce – and axing 3,000 contractors as it pushes to cut costs.
Type: News
Adam Duckett on Trump’s move to eliminate the Chemical Safety Board
Type: Feature
Ken Rivers discusses leadership and learning in light of IChemE’s proposed governance changes
Type: Feature
Piper Alpha Perspectives: Introducing the Series
Adam Duckett, editor of The Chemical Engineer introduces the Piper Alpha Perspectives series launched to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the landmark offshore tragedy
Type: Feature
Metals caused Porter Ranch health problems
SoCal Aliso Canyon leak not directly responsible
Type: News
NMiTE reveals engineering degree curriculum
“World’s most radical” institute opens consultation
Type: News
RIO TINTO has snubbed a second Glencore bid for its Australian coal assets, choosing Chinese miner Yancoal following a fast-moving bidding war.
Type: News
Chemicals blast kills one in Japan
AN EXPLOSION at a chemicals plant in Japan on 2 July has killed one worker and injured at least a dozen others, according to reports.
Type: News
IChemE 2018 medals nominations open
IChemE has opened the call for nominations for its 2018 medals and prizes programme.
Type: News
CarbonBuilt’s commercial project to accelerate through purchase agreement
CARBONBUILT has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with financial services and software company Stripe, which will accelerate the commercialisation of CarbonBuilt’s technology to decarbonise cement and store CO2 in concrete.
Type: News
