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Researchers have developed a novel method for producing palm oil substitutes for our diet, with demand for palm oil set to increase by 40% in the next decade. Academics at Aberystwyth University have worked with Sun Bear Biofuture to find a way of fermenting yeast to produce an alternative oil with similar properties to palm…
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According to a recent survey, seven out of ten people claim they prefer tea to alcoholic beverages. Herbal brews, fruit teas, and even tea-based mocktails are rising in popularity, is a major finding of the survey from the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA). Dr. Sharon Hall, chief executive of UKTIA, notes that tea’s versatility…
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Image credit: 123rf.com Wi-Fi HaLow is a future-proof connectivity solution for the evolving needs of smart grids, from real-time energy control to behind-the-meter services, writes Tim Colleran. Over the past 15 years, smart electric meters have become widely adopted, evolving alongside the networks that connect them. As we move into the future, the shift toward…
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Dec 19, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Romania’s Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER), the distribution operator within the Electrica Group, �…
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Dec 24, 2024 Kaskida FPU (Credit: Exmar Offshore) Seatrium has signed a contract with BP to perform engineering, procurement, construction and onshore commissioning (EPC) work for the Kaskida Floating Production Unit (FPU) deepwater project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Kaskida project is a greenfield development located approximately 250 miles southwest of New Orleans,…
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Image: National Grid In 2022 there were 119.3 million smart meters deployed in the US, up by approximately 8 million from 2021, the FERC’s 2024 annual assessment records. Based on publicly available data, the assessment cites EIA data that these 119.3 million smart meters represent over 72% of the 165 million total meters in operation…
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Dec 19, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Romania’s Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER), the distribution operator within the Electrica Group, �…
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Image: CyberCX Endeavour Energy has announced achieving ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, paving the way for a cyber-secure future. The certification covers twenty physical locations including sixteen critical substations and control rooms and ensures secure, reliable services across Endeavour Energy’s critical infrastructure, including data centres, training rooms and secondary systems. It…
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Image: AdobeStock 293218455 Posted: 23 December 2024 Share this page The European Commission has adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, due, it says, to its potentially harmful health impact. BPA is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins. The ban means that…
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Qual-IS™ integrates quality control activities—laboratory, traceability, and sampling—into a smart dynamic system. Designed for proactive quality management, it is accessible via mobile, desktop, or human-machine interfaces. Qual-IS™ ensures advanced traceability and data analytics, with unique codes tracking every bottle’s lifecycle, including materials, recipes, and production data. Equipped with statistical sampling plans and HACCP integration, it…
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