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Court: Jackdaw and Rosebank oil field approvals were unlawful
A COURT has ruled that consent given for two UK oil and gas fields was unlawful, but that development of the projects can continue while the government finalises new approval rules. It moves the government a step further along the tightrope it’s walking to bolster the economy while meeting climate targets.
Type: News
Poll: Engineers warn sale of UK vaccine centre risks health security and industry innovation
ENGINEERS have hit out at the UK Government’s reported plans to sell off the country’s emergency vaccine manufacturing facility, cautioning that a sale to private business will damage skills and scale-up opportunities, and the UK’s ability to react to future health emergencies.
Type: News
Imperial College and BASF strengthen partnership that seeks innovative chemicals development
IMPERIAL College London and BASF have strengthened their partnership to advance chemicals development. This includes efforts to develop continuous production processes for smaller- scale chemicals manufacture.
Type: News
Free safety data for Hurricane Harvey relief
A PROVIDER of environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software has offered free access for disaster relief organisations, emergency responders and local businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Type: News
IChemE Fellow Hapgood made dean at Deakin
ICHEME Fellow Karen Hapgood has been appointed executive dean of the faculty of science, engineering and built environment at Deakin University in Australia.
Type: News
People should stay in their homes after a nuclear accident
MASS relocation of residents following a major nuclear accident is largely unnecessary, according to new research in the UK.
Type: News
CO2 supply agreement reached as chemicals sector suffers climbing costs
UK industry has reached an updated agreement to ensure supplies of CO2 keep flowing as a trade group survey warns of growing pressure on the chemicals sector.
Type: News
Reducing the environmental impact of palm oil production
NEW technology has been developed that will convert palm oil waste into building materials and biofuels.
Type: News
UK will increase R&D spending to OECD average
THE UK has pledged to increase R&D spending to 2.4% by 2027, bringing the country in line with the OECD average.
Type: News
IChemE launches new carbon capture journal
ICHEME has launched a new journal covering all aspects of carbon capture research which is the first fully open access journal in its field.
Type: News
Learning How to Learn: The Skill Which Underpins Performance Throughout One’s Career
Kate O’Brien, Tony Howes and Greg Birkett discuss the dangers of poor learning strategies, with tips on how to identify and resolve them
Type: Feature
More than US$50bn worth of deals for Saudi Arabia
SAUDI Arabia has announced more than US$50bn worth of deals in oil, gas, infrastructure and other sectors. The details were announced last week at the Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Scepticism over the UK bioeconomy strategy
INDUSTRY has expressed mixed reactions towards the recently-released UK Bioeconomy Strategy. The strategy outlines how the UK might boost growth in the bioeconomy sector and become a global leader in developing bio-based solutions.
Type: News
AI pioneers scoop 2025 QE Prize for Engineering
SEVEN engineers behind the rise of the artificial intelligence technologies that are revolutionising industries and transforming how we live and work have been awarded the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
Type: News
The Engineering Mindset Part 7: Complex or Complicated? Achieving negative carbon emissions
Chris and Penny Hamlin look at how a complexity-focused strategy can identify innovative pathways and solutions that move the chemical industry beyond net zero and to a future of negative emissions and sustainable practices
Type: Feature
The potential of algae to recover valuable resources from waste could transform the traditional waste management sector
Type: Feature
Partners scale up technology for achieving hydrogen production and capture carbon in one step
COORSTEK Membrane Sciences is working with independent European research organisation SINTEF to scale up its novel electrochemical cell technology for efficient hydrogen production and simultaneous carbon capture. The technology has progressed to pilot scale, and industrial installations are expected in 2–3 years.
Type: News
New data hub invites companies to map global supply chains
A NEW open data platform has been launched for companies to map their global supply chains to improve insights about production facilities and better address emissions.
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