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Metso WRG Lincs

Metso to automate UK waste-to-energy plants

Added: 13 Jun 2012

Helsinki – CNIM Group has selected Metso’s DNA automation systems for the North Hykeham greenfield …

GMB sev strike

Severn Trent workers to vote on strike action

Added: 13 Jun 2012

London – Members of the GMB trade union employed by Severn Trent Water have voted to reject a pay o…

Microscopy

Workings behind inexpensive catalyst revealed

Added: 12 Jun 2012

A newly developed carbon nanotube material could help lower the cost of fuel cells, catalytic conve…

UK power plans too costly, says energy-users group leader

Added: 11 Jun 2012

London – The UK is unlikely to attract the investment needed to replace much if its power generatio…

Water

Chemical engineers discover new way to split water

Added: 11 Jun 2012

Nontoxic, noncorrosive method provides possible new route to hydrogen-gas production

Thorp

Sellafield reprocessing site to close in six years

Added: 8 Jun 2012

It has been confirmed that THORP operations in Cumbria are likely to cease in 2018

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Thermal storage using zeolite pellets

Added: 8 Jun 2012

Technology is being developed to store and reuse heat generated from biogas plants

Wallenius water

Ship technology could enhance process-water safety

Added: 7 Jun 2012

A technology used for treating ballast seawater on ships is now being offered as an alternative to …

Liquid X-Ray

World’s first X-ray machine capable of studying liquid surfaces

Added: 7 Jun 2012

A new liquid X-ray machine could significantly improve the performance catalysts

Jacobs lands UK nuclear contract

Added: 31 May 2012

London – NuGeneration Ltd (NuGen) has awarded Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. a contract to provide e…

Energy Bill: When the chips are down

Added: 31 May 2012

Well done to the UK’s chip shop owners, who have managed to fight off a tax hike on hot takeaway fo…

Zeolite

New materials to cut costs for CO2 capture

Added: 31 May 2012

Study discovers zeolite minerals that are one-third more efficient for carbon capture

AD 'the missing link' for bioenergy

Added: 28 May 2012

Opinion piece by Rosaline Hulse of the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA):

The UK has…

South East Water adds pressure management technology to tackle leaks

Added: 28 May 2012

London – With temporary water use restrictions now in place to protect water supplies, South East W…

UK unveils plan to bridge looming energy gap

Added: 28 May 2012

London - The UK government has published its draft Energy Bill, which sets out how it intends ‘to k…

Anglian Water Atlas Copco

Blow to energy costs at Anglian Water

Added: 25 May 2012

London –  Anglian Water has selected Atlas Copco’s low-pressure ZS blowers to supply air to the aer…

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Dutch bioprocess pilot facility opens for research

Added: 18 May 2012

CSM, Royal DSM and Delft University are participating in a joint venture for bioprocess research

Freehex

Machine tool aids repairs in hazardous environments

Added: 18 May 2012

A miniature machine tool developed at Nottingham University could help improve power plant repairs

Tullis Russell plant

KIRK progresses Tullis Russell biomass plant

Added: 17 May 2012

Glenrothes, UK – KIRK Environmental has announced that construction is well underway on its part of…

Armaflex wwt

Insulation protects WWT plant from weather extreme

Added: 16 May 2012

Fortrose, UK – The Scottish Highlands are no stranger to cold weather but the winters of 2010 and 2…