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Image courtesy 123rf In this week’s Power Playbook: TenneT’s major financing comes at a crucial time for Germany’s Energiewende, which only looks to get more expensive. The news last week that TenneT has secured €9.5 billion ($11.1 billion) to accelerate grid expansion in Germany was a welcome development — and a long-awaited one. For years,…
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The first goods filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch technology, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, which eliminates the requirement for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches, have been announced by SIG and ALCA Corps. This ground-breaking invention marks a significant advancement in aseptic pouch technology. ALCA is the first customer globally to introduce products using…
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Image, Alexandra Koch, Pixabay ENTSO-E’s factual report presents a second-by-second account of the ‘whats’ of the 28 April 2025 power system blackout of the Iberian Peninsula, however the ‘whys’ still remain unknown. This unprecedented event, the most severe blackout incident in the European power system in over 20 years, also affected a small area of…
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Image courtesy 123rf Increased reliance on gas power following the April blackout for grid stabilisation in Spain has been costly, says Ember in a new research report, highlighting the need for investment in clean forms of flexibility such as batteries and interconnection. According to Ember in the report, Decoupled: how Spain cut the link between…
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Nutrition from Water (NXW) and SIG have launched a global collaboration to create integrated product concepts that blend cutting-edge aseptic packaging with protein beverages derived from algae. By providing protein-rich meals to communities where it is most needed, the programme aims to help reduce the nutrition gap in quickly expanding economies. The collaboration started at…
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Mercedes Pinto, the third new 123m dual-fuel ro-pax fast ferry Incat Crowther has designed for Spanish operator Baleària, has been successfully launched by shipbuilder Astilleros Armon Gijon in Spain. Work on the vessel’s internal fit-out will continue before sea trials in early 2026. The new vessel comes after the success of twin vessels Eleanor Roosevelt…
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Kerry has launched Smart Taste, a new platform designed to help food and beverage manufacturers tackle growing market challenges while keeping taste at the heart of product development. As consumers demand healthier, more sustainable, and affordable options without compromising on flavour, manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to reformulate and innovate. Smart Taste brings together Kerry’s…
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Fuel cell specialist PowerCell has secured a contract to supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers. The order includes 14 of the company’s Marine System 225 units, providing over 3MW of power. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026-2027. Each of the two bulk carrier vessels will be fitted with seven Marine System 225…
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Image courtesy E-Mobility Europe With fewer than 1,600 days to 2030, Europe must put more than 20 times more electric trucks on the road, build 10 times more public charging points, and grow overall grid investment to €600 billion ($704.3 billion) to meet its climate goals for heavy duty vehicles. This is according to the…
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DSM-Firmenich has officially opened its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, Netherlands, offering food and drink manufacturers a state-of-the-art hub for product development, co-creation, and sustainable innovation. The new facility is set to play a strategic role in accelerating global diet transformation and supporting producers in meeting rising consumer and regulatory demands. The center…
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