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Equinor and Sonatrach sign MoU for oil and gas exploration and production
Equinor and Sonatrach have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for oil and gas exploration and production in Algeria and internationally. The MoU, which strengthens the existing partnership between the companies, also includes co-operation within greenhouse gas emissions and carbon management as well as industrial safety management. In addition, they intend to work together on […]
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New device developed to prevent battery explosions
A new device called Intellivent has been developed that reduces the risk of battery explosions. It has been developed at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The device is installed in cabinet-style battery enclosures. It responds to heat, smoke or gas alarms in the enclosure and automatically opens cabinet doors to […]
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Tree-planting scheme celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A new tree-planting scheme has been launched to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee next year. The so-called Queen’s Green Canopy initiative invites people, businesses and local authorities to plant a tree for the Jubilee from October this year, till March next year. Apart from the tree-planting invitations, the scheme will dedicate a network of 70 […]
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US awards $6.2m for research into efficient hydrogen gas turbines
Eight university-led projects in the US are to receive nearly $6.2 million (£4.4m) in funding for research and development into efficient hydrogen gas turbines. The projects aim to advance hydrogen – a clean burning fuel – as a high-performing, efficient gas for turbine-based electricity generation. The Department of Energy (DOE) believes increasing the reliability, efficiency […]
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Climate change – the new contraceptive?
Worries over climate change are putting a third of 18-24 year olds off having kids altogether or having fewer children. A new poll, conducted by campaign charity Population Matters, finds among 25-34 year-olds, approximately a quarter have the same views too. The survey of 4,177 adults also shows almost 81% of 18-24 year-old respondents in the […]
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EU targets ‘zero pollution’ in air, water and soil by 2050
The European Commission has unveiled plans to reduce pollution to levels that are no longer harmful to human health and natural ecosystems by 2050. The Zero Pollution Action Plan sets out key 2030 targets to reduce pollution at source, namely improving air quality to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by air pollution by […]
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Repsol enters US renewable market with stake in Hecate Energy
Repsol has signed an agreement to acquire 40% of Hecate Energy; a US company specialising in photovoltaic solar and battery projects for energy storage. Its newly acquired stake in Hecate Energy represents Repsol’s first step into the US renewables market. Hecate’s portfolio consists of renewable projects totalling 40GW, of which 16GW are photovoltaic solar. The […]
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Low emission package delivery pilot launches in York
A new pilot project could be introduced in York’s city centre, using ultra-low emission vehicles and e-cargo bikes to improve air quality and congestion caused by package deliveries. Low emission modes of transport could be used for the first- and last-mile deliveries around the city to address these issues. The City of York Council has […]
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Siemens Energy wins grid stability contracts from ESB
ESB has awarded Siemens Energy with three contracts to provide Static Compensator (STATCOMs) technology to manage grid stability at its three substation sites in South-West Ireland. STATCOM systems stabilise the grid by absorbing or feeding voltage-supporting reactive power, reducing the risk of voltage drops and blackouts. Siemens Energy will design, build and provide five-year maintenance […]
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Octopus and Zestec to invest £100m in solar assets
Octopus Renewables has joined forces with Zestec Asset Management to deliver a target investment of more than £100 million into new-build solar assets in the UK. The partnership has already contracted more than £10 million worth of projects and focuses on rooftop solar and private ground-mount systems. Octopus and Zestec aim to sign Power Purchase […]
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