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The world’s first ship-to-ship liquified carbon dioxide (LCO₂) transfer was successfully completed on June 19 at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Hangzhou Bay, Shanghai. The project was led by SMDERI-QET (Shanghai Qiyao Environmental Technology), a subsidiary of Shanghai Marine Deisel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI), a unit of the China State Shipbuilding Company (CSSC). The transfer…
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Engineering company Elomatic has announced a major delivery contract with Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company, for installation of Elogrid tunnel thruster technology on Carnival’s entire XL-Class fleet, including nine retrofit vessels and two new-builds. The installation program will begin in autumn 2025 and continue through to 2028, aligned with scheduled dry dockings. This contract…
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ABB’s new LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor platform delivers the benefits of a high-efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, customisable, plug-and-play solution that enables industrial customers to minimise their energy consumption, save money and reduce carbon emissions. The LV Titanium offers a simple and cost-effective way to provide IE5 Ultra-Premium…
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Image courtesy Octopus Energy Octopus Energy has debuted OctopusFlex, a new, flexible time-of-use plan that rewards Texans for using electricity when the grid is quiet, clean, and cheap. By using smart devices like EV chargers and smart thermostats, OctopusFlex is meant to automatically optimise energy use during the most cost-effective and climate-friendly hours without disrupting…
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OAL has been granted GS1 UK Approved accreditation for its OAL Connected platform. The certification, which attests to OAL Connected’s adherence to GS1 standards, is a significant turning point for UK food producers who are striving for best practices in data integrity and traceability. The industry leader in date code and label verification systems for…
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The announcement was made during the Ireland Innovation Seminar hosted at the Embassy of Ireland in Tokyo, where GridBeyond presented alongside PORT Inc. Image courtesy GridBeyond Dublin-headquartered smart energy company GridBeyond has commenced energy trading in Japan using a front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery asset. This asset marks GridBeyond’s first active trading project in Japan and serves…
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Sigma Alimentos has announced a plan to permanently recover its production capacity in Spain after irreparable damages to the Torrente facility caused by heavy rains during the fourth quarter of 2024. Sigma’s plans accelerate capacity recovery and reinforce competitiveness in the region. This includes projects for the construction of a new packaged meats plant in…
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The renowned McVitie’s Club brand is making its debut in the confectionery aisle with the launch of McVitie’s Club Layers Orange, the latest offering from pladis. McVitie’s Club Layers Orange – a generously coated thick milk chocolate bar with an orange flavoured cream filling and multiple layers of crisp wafer – is available as a…
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Image courtesy 123rf In this week’s Power Playbook: The UK’s Industrial Strategy promises to turn the UK into a global clean energy leader through catalytic public investment, breaking down barriers and building up investment certainty; while not perfect, there is reason to be cautiously optimistic. The UK this week unveiled its Strategy, a policy roadmap…
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Image courtesy 123rf An expected heat wave has punished much of the eastern and midwestern US this week, prompting emergency measures from the nation’s two largest regional grid operators. PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and Washington, D.C., issued a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for June 24—the second consecutive day under heightened…
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