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Thorium nuclear research boost
A THORIUM molten salt reactor (TMSR) experiment – the world’s first in over 45 years – has been started in the Netherlands.
Type: News
Liquid membrane blocks small particles and lets big ones through
A SELF-HEALING liquid membrane has been developed that acts as a reverse filter by blocking small particles while letting larger ones through.
Type: News
DuPont buys out UCD spinout OxyMem
DUPONT has bought out OxyMem, a wastewater technology company that was spun out of University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) school of chemical and bioprocess engineering.
Type: News
Lack of UK hydrogen strategy is holding back industry
CONCERNS have been raised by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) that the lack of a clear hydrogen strategy for the UK will hamper efforts to decarbonise heavy industry and reach net zero.
Type: News
Imperial Oil plans renewable diesel facility
CANADIAN oil major Imperial Oil is advancing plans for a 1bn L/y renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Type: News
Ineos invests €2bn in green hydrogen
INEOS will invest more than €2bn (US$2.32bn) in electrolysis projects for green hydrogen production across Europe.
Type: News
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
Dow to close chemicals plant in Wales
DOW is closing its basic siloxanes plant in Barry, Wales which will lead to the loss of 220 jobs.
Type: News
McVitie’s owner invests £68m to reduce CO2 emissions
SNACK giant Pladis, which owns some of the UK’s most popular food brands, including McVitie’s and Jacob’s, has invested £68m (US$93m) to cut down CO2 emissions at its sites across England.
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
