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Mammoth undertaking: Climeworks starts up world’s largest direct air capture plant

THE world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) plant – Mammoth – has started operations in Iceland where it is working to draw 36,000 t/y of CO2 from the atmosphere.

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High Court rules UK climate plan ‘unlawful’ – again

ENVIRONMENTAL groups have won their case against the UK government for a second time over its climate action plan, which the High Court has ruled “unlawful”.

Type: News

Phosphate Rocks References

References for the TCE serialisation of Fiona Erskine's novel Phosphate Rocks, a compelling mystery set in the world of industry

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UK allows wind farms and oil producers to overlap in North Sea

THE UK has introduced new rules allowing oil and gas firms and wind farm operators to share sites in the North Sea.

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Fight for Port Talbot steel jobs ‘is not over’ say unions despite Tata Steel final decision

UNIONS have promised strike action after Tata Steel rejected their plan to keep one blast furnace open at its Port Talbot site in South Wales, the largest steelworks in the UK.

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Update: Anglo American rejects £31bn BHP offer, saying it significantly undervalues the firm

ANGLO AMERICAN has rejected a £31bn (US$38.7bn) takeover offer from its mining rival BHP, saying it “significantly undervalues” the firm.

Type: News

NXplorers: Equipping young chemical engineers to build a sustainable world

YOUNG chemical engineers were given the chance to solve real-world problems with systems thinking, at an IChemE-hosted NXplorers workshop earlier this month. “The purpose is to empower young people and equip them with the tools and the thinking so that they can create the sustainable solutions that the world needs,” explained Tariq Hussain, NXplorers lead at Shell.

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Embedding ‘An Awareness of Sustainability’ into Chemical Engineering Curricula

Madoc Sheehan says it is vital that future chemical engineers understand and build knowledge of the grand challenges we face but says teachers and mentors also need to imbue students with hope and optimism

Type: Feature

IChemE Matters – May 2024

Nigel Hirst on IChemE partnerships, including the latest link-up with ITN Business plus what inspired you to become a chemical engineer?

Type: News

Stop! Impostor Syndrome

Many of us feel impostor syndrome at some point in our careers. To help generate more understanding around the phenomenon, Laura Grindey and Martyna Cepaite from IChemE’s National Early Careers Group surveyed chemical engineers about their experiences

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Successful Placements

Industrial placements offer huge opportunities for both students and employers. Student George Watson and the chemeng team leaders at TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services share their tips on how to get the most out of the experience

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Practical Process Control Part 13: Signal Conditioning

Myke King continues his detailed series on process control, seeking to inspire chemical engineers to exploit untapped opportunities for improvement

Type: Feature

Why we Need to Engage with Primary School Children – and How to do it Effectively

Joy Parvin has 32 years of working in primary schools’ outreach under her belt. She reflects on why it is so important for chemical engineers to engage with the youngest in our society, and shares tips from three Children Challenging Industry ambassadors who are out there doing it

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Volunteer Spotlight: Hugh Paterson

Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers

Type: Feature

Australia invests A$400m in alumina amid global critical minerals race

AUSTRALIAN aluminum manufacturer Alpha HPA is set to benefit from a A$400m (US$258m) government cash injection, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a critical minerals leader.

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Blyth Decision Means UK’s Industrial Reboot Loses Another Site of National Importance

Northumberland County Council today approved plans to put a data centre on a site previously earmarked for a £2.6bn gigafactory. Chris McDonald, the former CEO of the Materials Processing Institute, outlines why the decision has the potential to create long-lasting economic damage for the region – and the country

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Coal-to-nuclear could add US$275m to local communities, US report finds

CONVERTING the US’ ageing coal-powered plants to nuclear could drive economic growth and preserve and create new jobs in addition to benefiting the environment, according to new guidance published by the government.

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Microplastics Explainer

MICROPLASTICS are being found across the world and even in our bodies. Want to know what they are, where they come from, and what we can do to help prevent them? To find out, read our Earth Day explainer.

Type: Feature

The Problem of Waste Plastic and Why Pyrolysis Oil Might Just Contain the Answer

For Earth Day, Aniqah Majid speaks to chemical engineer George Huber who is looking to simplify the process of integrating pyrolysis oil back into the plastics production chain

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Let’s Go Round Again: Closing the Loop on Problem Plastics

With today’s Earth Day campaign calling for action on plastic production, Adam Duckett talks to Jess Gregson, a chemical engineer building a plant in the UK that will allow tricky to recycle plastics to be used over and over again

Type: Feature