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  • GCMD and NYK Line to investigate effects of long-term, continuous use of biofuels on vessels

    The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has partnered with NYK Line to launch the LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations) project. This six-month project will trial the continuous use of a biofuels blend comprising 24% fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) on board…


  • Melissa Gander appointed as Kaluza’s new CEO

    Melissa Gander, CEO, Kaluza Energy software company Kaluza announced that its former chief operating officer, Melissa Gander, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO to accelerate its international expansion.  Melissa Gander joined as Kaluza’s COO in 2021 following her role as OVO Group COO during OVO’s acquisition of SSE Energy Services Group Limited, an…


  • Britain’s hydrogen town plan shelved

    Image: SGN The plan to develop a hydrogen town in Britain has been put on hold until after 2026 and a decision on the role of hydrogen in decarbonising heat. In a short statement the government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said the decision follows “careful consideration of the future of the work…


  • Nutracheck survey highlights lack of awareness of recommended salt intake levels

    A survey carried out by nutrition tracking app Nutracheck revealed that at least 43% of respondents could be eating too much salt. The survey (of 482 respondents), carried out in conjunction with the Stick to 6 Challenge campaign, was created in partnership with Season With Sense to demonstrate the need for further education around salt…


  • Crosta & Mollica expands range of Italian frozen desserts and pizzas

    Modern Italian food brand, Crosta & Mollica, expands its range of Italian grocery products within the frozen desserts and pizza categories, introducing a new Roast Garlic & Mozzarella Pizza Bread and Mascarpone Stracciatella Gelato available to purchase from Ocado this summer. Crosta & Mollica offers restaurant-quality meals that can be enjoyed at home, all products…


  • Fingrid identifies offshore wind connection possibilities

    Image credit: stock Finland’s transmission system operator Fingrid has identified five areas along the west coast where offshore wind parks could be connected to the grid by the 2030s. The areas identified by Fingrid include Ulvila, Närpiö, Vaasa, Raahe, and Raisio. Also, the Inkoo area has been identified as a potential connection area if offshore…


  • Tech Talk | A network code on demand response in Europe

    Image: 123RF European TSOs and DSOs through their associations ENTSO-E and DSO Entity have prepared a joint network code on demand response. The network code, prepared on request from the European Commission, aims to facilitate the integration of demand side flexibility into the transmission and distribution systems as a necessity for the decarbonisation of the…


  • Vitafoods Europe 2024: Carbery’s nutrition and flavour experts join forces to showcase combined knowledge

    Carbery and Synergy Flavours are exhibiting together at Vitafoods 2024, taking advantage of decades of expertise in taste modulation for sports nutrition. Synergy is showcasing a strawberry and lemon collagen concept, a new natural Belgian chocolate flavour whey protein concentrate (WPC) made with Carbery WPC 80, and a mango coconut hydration beverage. Carbery will highlight…


  • GEA begins construction of technology centre for alternative proteins

    Representing GEA at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the GEA Technology Center for Alterative Proteins, Janeville, USA: Sarita Chauhan (Senior Biotechnologist), Tim Barnett (Director Standardized Units Process Support), Mark Curphey (Project Director), Thorsten Heidack (SVP Liquid and Powder Technologies Division, Execution NAM/LAM), Evan Walker (VP Separation and Flow Technologies Division NAM) and Arpad Csay (Senior…


  • Japan completes the installation of its first offshore floating solar photovoltaic power plant

    Tokyu Land Corporation, SolarDuck and Kyocera Communication Systems Corporation have completed the installation of Japan’s first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant on the sea surface. Throughout 2024, SolarDuck and Everblue Technologies will demonstrate power generation using OFPV power generation facilities, storage of electricity in batteries on the ground, and transportation of the storage…