The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has welcomed the first major steps in the establishment of Great British Energy. Great British Energy has the potential to galvanise the transition to net zero by unlocking much needed private capital investment into energy generation and infrastructure, like hydrogen, marine technologies and bioenergy with... [Read More]

United Utilities has selected three leading design and development partners (DDPs) as it prepares to deliver the largest environmental programme in the North West in more than a century, if the company’s ambitious business plan is approved. The North West’s water company has chosen AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald and Stantec following a competitive tender process. The... [Read More]

A Romanian water utility is using advanced analytics to transform its infrastructure and tackle water losses in real time. ApaVital, which serves more than half a million people in the region of Iasi, will apply intelligent data integration software to optimise its network, detect and prevent leaks, and ensure a more sustainable water supply for its communities. In Romania,... [Read More]

Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire an equity interest in the Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG). The transaction, which is subject to standard closing conditions, will also include options for Aramco to offtake hydrogen and nitrogen. Building on its efforts to develop a lower-carbon hydrogen business and expand its portfolio of... [Read More]

Lummus Technology and Element Six (E6), a manufacturer of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond solutions, will leverage a unique solution to address the worldwide challenge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction. "Destroying and eliminating PFAS from water is an important global challenge — a challenge that Lummus and Element Six fully embrace... [Read More]

Clariant has revealed that its MegaZonE technology is delivering excellent performance on the methanol plant of CNOOC’s China Blue Chemical. The innovative system uses several layers of methanol catalysts with different activity levels to optimize heat management and overall catalyst performance. MegaZonE was installed at CNOOC’s methanol production plant in Hainan,... [Read More]

From dreaded wet wipes to solids including plastics, textiles and even wood, a new Borger Multicrusher has solved long-standing blocking issues at a wastewater treatment plant. By chopping coarse material at the front-end of the treatment process, the brutish grinding of the twin-shaft Borger Multicrusher effectively protects downstream equipment; providing the plant... [Read More]

Eletta Flow has introduced the new Eletta Steam - a robust, cost-effective design for steam flow measurement. Designed for accuracy and ease of use, Eletta Steam is described as a go-to solution for all of steam flow monitoring needs. Whether it be determining the efficiency of a boiler’s steam flow or monitoring steam flow in sterilisation lines, Eletta Steam is... [Read More]

Carbon graphite is employed by businesses to decrease costs, improve efficiency and ensure public safety across the fluid handling industry. Carbon graphite’s mechanical/chemical properties and its attributes make it a material to consider when designing mechanical/dry gas seals, pumps and valve equipment, to name but a few. Range of benefits Carbon graphite is... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $42 million (€38.5 million) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Delaware drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion (€46 billion) investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law... [Read More]