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STATS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, has developed mechanical pipe connectors, aimed at addressing increased demand in the Norwegian oil and gas sector. Titanium is better suited to high-stress corrosive environments found in the Norwegian North Sea where it can resist high chloride and corrosive gases better than conventional steels and…
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Image courtesy 123rf Iberdrola-owned energy company ScottishPower has announced that a savings programme launched six months ago for their smart meter customers has reduced energy bills by £2 million ($2.7 million). The programme, ‘half price electricity at weekends’ brought in over 275,000 smart meter customers since launching in the UK in November last year. The…
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Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore has published a new technology report, named Maritime Electrification: Maritime Battery Systems and Onshore Power Supply, which calls for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development of maritime electrification technologies. The report explores how electrification technologies – specifically energy storage systems (ESS) and onshore power supply…
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Inproba team at the production line. Posted: 15 May 2025 Share this page To expand sauce production by 20%, Inproba starts a major renovation of two of its main manufacturing lines. The end of June will mark the completion of the makeover. Inproba’s soy and (sweet) chilli sauces are the primary beneficiaries of the production…
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To drastically cut down on plastic usage and encourage effective bottle recycling, Lucozade Energy bottle manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has committed £6.3 million in a dramatic revamp of the bottle’s packaging. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just 50% of the bottle height compared to previous…
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It’s only five days to World Bee Day, a timely reminder to celebrate the hard graft of one of planet’s leading pollinators and industrious insects. As we know these frenetic stripey workaholics are vital for the everyday health of the planet’s eco system and food security, an enduring commitment that’s getting ever harder thanks to…
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Image courtesy 123rf Red Eléctrica, the Redeia subsidiary responsible for electricity operations and transmission in Spain, is set to instal batteries at the Sant Antoni 66 kV substation, which will maximise the use of the existing link between Mallorca and Ibiza. The battery system is designed as a fully integrated element of the transmission grid,…
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Franziska Weiss, Vice President Market & Business Development Europe at Siemens Energy The soaring energy demand of data centres is necessitating tailored solutions to solve current and future grid connection and power supply challenges. Data centres are hardly off the news with their growing energy consumption, primarily associated with bitcoin and now artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Food and drink producers have been forced to reduce or eliminate long-term growth investments as a result of growing economic pressures and a slew of new laws and regulations, according to recent data from the Food and Drink Federation. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report reveals that confidence amongst food and…
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SGS is introducing a brand-new service to assist producers and suppliers of food contact materials who are looking to obtain regulatory approval for the US and Canadian markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorisation process in many markets before being allowed to be used in…
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