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Repairs underway at Gorgon as ‘thousands’ of cracks found in critical equipment
REPAIRS are underway to resolve welding issues at Chevron’s Gorgon liquid natural gas (LNG) project, one of the world’s largest LNG projects, after cracks were discovered in critical equipment during routine maintenance. According to multiple sources, thousands of cracks were discovered.
Type: News
Consultation open for new Victoria engineer registration scheme
THE state government of Victoria, Australia has opened a public consultation for a scheme that will require the registration of professional engineers who provide engineering services in the state. IChemE is encouraging members to start considering Chartership in preparation for expected changes.
Type: News
Alcoa set to end 60 years of production at Kwinana alumina refinery, impacting 1,000 workers
ALUMINIUM producer Alcoa will fully curtail production at its 2.2m t/y alumina refinery in the Kwinana Industrial Area in Western Australia (WA) this year, after 60 years of operation.
Type: News
Careers in Chemical Engineering: Bob Langer
Yasmin Ali interviews Bob Langer about his journey from playing with chemistry sets to pioneering drugs delivery systems
Type: Feature
Covestro leads greener wastewater project
Joint project seeks benefits beyond plastics sector
Type: News
The Chemical Engineer visits the cinema to see how Hollywood tackles the subject of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy
Type: Feature
Ambassadors named for Industrial Cadet scheme
Industry heads front accredited work experience push
Type: News
Andrea Hosey reports on the latest IChemE member engagement survey, and finds out how we’re doing
Type: Feature
Mentoring, Reverse Mentoring and Sponsorship
Mentoring is key to developing a breadth of contacts that help move your career forward. Vince Pizzoni shares tips on how to find a mentor, the benefits of reverse mentoring, and how sponsorship can be instrumental to you achieving your goals
Type: Feature
Action is needed to fight growing science scepticism
3M, the US-based materials firm, has released the results of an annual survey which show that public scepticism for science is growing, prompting calls for greater outreach by the science community to help gain support.
Type: News
The Power of Trust: Building Strong Relationships in the Workplace
Faye Litherland explains how personal connections and shared experiences can transform your professional interactions and lead to better collaboration and outcomes
Type: Feature
It's not about you and your ideas: how to be effective at facilitation
Type: Feature
The final Council meeting for 2016/17 was hosted in Birmingham on 10 May, alongside the successful Hazards 27 conference.
Type: News
Top ten bio-based chemicals for UK economic growth
A REPORT from the Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Network (LBNet) has identified ten biochemicals where the UK is primed to go from demonstration to industrial-level production.
Type: News
Vale CEO resigns after Brazil dam collapse
FABIO Schvartsman has resigned as the CEO of Vale, following the fatal collapse of a Vale mine tailings dam. Since the collapse, 186 people have been confirmed dead and 122 people remain missing.
Type: News
Stephen Hall provides practical insights into on-the-job problems
Type: Feature
IChemE’s Presidential team urges you to inspire the next generation of chemical engineers
Type: Feature
Lightning strike destroys biogas tanks at Severn Trent food waste recycling facility
“STANDARDS need to be followed for this very well-known risk,” stressed IChemE Safety Centre director Trish Kerin after lightning struck a biogas tank, causing an explosion and fire at a UK anaerobic digestion facility.
Type: News
