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Studsvik and ReNu will adapt radioactive waste treatment for Fukushima. Their agreement covers technical advice and a proposed inDRUM pilot design suited to Japanese seismic and regulatory requirements; construction, permissions and commissioning remain unconfirmed.
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Siemens reveals new styling for 61 Westphalia battery-electric regional trains. The established Mireo Plus B order will replace diesel units progressively from December 2029, with overhead power and onboard batteries supporting operation on partially electrified routes.
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Sika has acquired Dubai membrane manufacturer Duproof for regional expansion. Its existing production site adds locally made bituminous waterproofing products and contractor relationships to Sika’s Middle Eastern supply network; no capacity increase or purchase price has been disclosed.
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Equinor and Aker BP are collaborating on challenging offshore reservoirs. Their Norwegian programme covers stimulation, standardisation and technology qualification, without yet sanctioning individual tight-reservoir developments or declaring the estimated 2.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent commercially producible.
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Eni has signed major contracts for Cyprus’ Cronos gas development. Subsea equipment, drilling and pipeline work will connect the field to Egyptian processing and LNG infrastructure, with initial production targeted for the first half of 2028.
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Cheltenham waste operator fined after deliberate red diesel ground discharge. J. Gilder Earthmoving & Aggregates was sentenced on 5 October for deliberately discharging red diesel during a November 2022 inspection; the court fine itself was £12,000.
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Aurrigo has received an industrial design award for Auto-Cargo equipment. Its autonomous airport freight vehicle carries up to 4,500kg onboard and combines four-wheel steering with a powered loading deck; tests are continuing at Teesside.
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Ports must prepare for advanced nuclear technologies before major investments. Lloyd’s Register and the British Ports Association outline four readiness levels covering nuclear-powered vessels, floating units and port energy infrastructure, with approvals remaining project-specific.
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CPI seeks specialist reagents for pilot oligonucleotide manufacturing process development. The £173,000 tender covers custom phosphoramidites and succinates, with bids due on 16 November 2026.
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TfL has awarded a contract for Elizabeth line rail supply. Voestalpine will manufacture 500 sections to specified profile and material standards following an unsuccessful competitive procurement exercise.
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