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  • The US power market: Bridging the transmission gap

    Image courtesy 123rf In this edition of Smart Energy’s Power Playbook column, Yusuf Latief speaks to Jeremy Klingel of US Consultancy West Monroe, about power market trends and how demand response can bridge the transmission buildout gap. The US power market can be a complex puzzle to navigate, especially when we break it down by…


  • Lloyd’s Register releases ammonia safety and supply report

    A Lloyd’s Register report, named Fuel for thought: Ammonia, has highlighted the need for an industry-wide understanding of the operational and safety challenges surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, for its adoption as part of the maritime energy transition. Challenges and opportunities The report found that although the technology for ammonia as…


  • Hapag-Lloyd publishes 2023 sustainability report

    Hapag-Lloyd has published its Sustainability Report 2023, which outlines the company’s various sustainability measures and proactive initiatives throughout the year. Fueling greener shipping In line with its ambitious goal to operate a net zero fleet by 2045, Hapag-Lloyd reduced the absolute greenhouse gas emissions of its fleet by 0.8 million tons in 2023 compared with…


  • Oceaneering and GDi Team Up for Oil and Gas Digital Asset Management

    Oceaneering International has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Global Design Innovation (GDi) to deliver digital asset management solutions for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, utilities, and power generation.  The agreement Oceaneering signed through its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions group will allow the company to provide digital solutions, including a technology-focused approach…


  • Bidfresh unveils the juice fresh trends set to lead the out-of-home market in 2024

    Hoping to support and inspire their wide-ranging customer base, Campbell Brothers (catering butchers), Direct Seafoods (nationwide fishmongers) and Oliver Kay (fresh ingredient suppliers) has this week released its latest Fresh Trends Report. Despite the multiple challenges presented by the current trading environment, operators and chefs have continued to overcome them by utilising fresh produce to…


  • Hinojosa acquisition marks entry into Europe’s second largest packaging market

    Hinojosa Packaging Group continues to expand its international presence with the acquisition of the Italian company MS Packaging. With the addition of the two plants located in the towns of Salerno and Arzano, Hinojosa has entered the Italian market, one of the largest in the paper and cardboard sector in Europe. MS Packaging is an…


  • European beverage label introduces a 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle in Tesco

    NEO WTR produced by Brookfield Drinks has beaten all multinational soft drinks brands to market by launching a new spring water range using the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle with recyclable cap and label. With projections suggesting that by 2050 our oceans could contain more plastic by weight than fish*, NEO WTR has…


  • New Interactive Content Series from Mouser Electronics and Molex Explores the Future of Miniaturisation in Technology

    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, today announces a new interactive content series in collaboration with Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator. The Future of Miniaturisation in Technology features articles, videos, and an infographic exploring the forefront of miniaturisation trends shaping our connected future. The content covers miniaturisation…


  • BVLOS flight performs powerline inspections in Australian first

    BVLoS drone mission. Image courtesy SA Power Networks. Drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix has become the first Australian company to fly its drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) completing a mission with SA Power Networks to inspect 150km of powerlines in remote South Australia. The BVLoS mission, which was approved by the Civil…


  • Open data tapped for EV charger status

    Image: UKPN British network operator UK Power Networks has launched the open data based Powercast software for information on the status of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Powercast, available as an open source API, draws on the company’s data to provide information for users on whether EV chargers are functioning or may be out due to…