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DNV Report Highlights Challenges in Achieving 2030 Maritime Emission Targets Amid Competition for Greener Fuels

(IN BRIEF) The shipping industry faces challenges in meeting 2030 maritime emission targets due to competition for greener fuels. DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 report highlights that securing a sufficient supply of carbon-neutral fuels will be difficult. The industry must … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Design Verification for Avikus and Hyundai’s AI-Based ‘HiNAS Control’ Navigation System, Gaining Industry Approval

(IN BRIEF) At Gastech 2023, DNV has granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system “HiNAS Control,” a joint project by Avikus and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also … Read the full press release

Independent Study Reveals Alarming Financial Health of UK Football Clubs, Urges Corrective Actions

(IN BRIEF) An independent study co-authored by a Management School, published alongside the UK Government’s response to the ‘A sustainable future – reforming club football governance’ White Paper, reveals concerning findings regarding the deteriorating financial health of football clubs. The … Read the full press release

UCL Researchers Secure Prestigious ERC Grants for Groundbreaking Neuroscience and Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) Two UCL researchers have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, each receiving approximately 1.5 million euros. Dr. Marco Wittmann’s project, “DeepSocial,” aims to use non-invasive deep brain stimulation to explore the brain’s social cognition processes. … Read the full press release

UCL Applauds UK’s Return to Horizon Europe, Unlocking Opportunities for Research and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) UCL leaders have welcomed the UK Government’s agreement with the European Commission, allowing UK scientists to fully participate in Horizon Europe, a significant £81 billion research and innovation program. This agreement enables UK organizations, including UCL, to lead … Read the full press release

UCL Researchers Develop Robotic Driving Seat to Enhance Safety in Highly Automated Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from UCL’s Intelligent Mobility group (IM@UCL) have developed a robotic driving seat for highly automated vehicles to signal drivers when human input is needed. The seat assesses the driver’s situational awareness by monitoring eye movements and brain … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Commits to Nurturing Young Talent: Welcomes 32 New Apprentices

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon welcomes 32 new apprentices across multiple sites, reaffirming their commitment to nurturing young talent. In Meitingen, 13 apprentices will train in various fields, including industrial mechanics and process mechanics, while Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes trains … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Gas Production in Norway, Boosting Poland’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is strengthening its presence in Norway and preparing to launch production from the Tommeliten Alpha field, which will yield an additional 0.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This is part of a series … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Showcase Advanced Military Technologies at DSEI 2023

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is set to showcase a wide range of products, systems, and activities for the digitalized battlefields of the future at DSEI 2023. This includes the Boxer MIV, Challenger 3 upgrade program, Caracal airmobile vehicle platform, Lynx KF41, … Read the full press release

Laborie to Acquire Urotronic, Expanding Its Medical Technology Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Laborie, a subsidiary of Patricia Industries, is set to acquire the remaining 91 percent of Urotronic, a US medical technology company known for its OptilumeTM device for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In 2020, Laborie entered a strategic … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s OceanGlide Chosen for Retrofit on Kumiai Navigation’s LPG Tanker for Sustainability Gains

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval OceanGlide’s fluidic air lubrication system has been selected for installation on a 54k DWT LPG tanker owned by Kumiai Navigation. The decision to retrofit OceanGlide is part of Kumiai Navigation’s sustainability efforts, aiming to reduce energy … Read the full press release

Trust in AI Essential for Advancing Energy Transition, DNV Report Finds

(IN BRIEF) A DNV report highlights that trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial factor in its effective use for accelerating the energy transition. While AI is being utilized in the energy sector, companies remain cautious due to new … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Approvals to Hanwha Ocean for Innovative LCO2 Carrier and URN Measurement

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AiP) and an Approval of Service Suppliers (AOSS) for two innovations: a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier tank and an underwater radiated noise (URN) measurement system. The LCO2 … Read the full press release

DNV and Pacific Carriers Limited Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Shipping and ESG Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) to collaborate on sustainable vessel designs, decarbonization strategies, and ESG initiatives. This renewed partnership focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and aligns with … Read the full press release

GTT Receives ABS Approvals and Partners with DHT Holdings Inc. on LNG-Fueled Tanker Projects

(IN BRIEF) GTT has received three Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with ABS and crude oil tanker company DHT Holdings Inc. These AiPs cover the concept … Read the full press release

Arkema Marks Milestones With 25th Anniversary of Changshu Site and 10th Anniversary of R&D Center

(IN BRIEF) Arkema celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Changshu Site and the 10th anniversary of the Changshu R&D Center. Changshu Site is one of Arkema’s largest industrial platforms globally and integrates production, R&D, and shared services, contributing to the … Read the full press release

Castrol Partners with MIT to Test Lubricants for Lunar Surface Robotic Swarm

(IN BRIEF) Castrol has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab to support the AstroAnt Payload Program. AstroAnts are miniature robots designed to perform inspections and diagnostic tasks on the surfaces of spacecraft, rovers, and landers. Castrol will … Read the full press release

Equinor Expands Renewable Portfolio in Poland with Acquisition of Wilko Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has acquired a 26 MW onshore wind farm in Poland, known as the Wilko wind farm, from the Helios Group. The wind farm is located in the Wielkopolska province and will be operated by Wento, Equinor’s subsidiary … Read the full press release

ING Unveils ‘Make it your job’ Campaign Spotlighting Employee Impact and Purpose

(IN BRIEF) ING is launching a new employer branding campaign called ‘Make it your job’ to highlight the positive impact its employees have on customers, the planet, and the financial system. The campaign emphasizes the bank’s employee value proposition, offering … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Appoints Richard Haythornthwaite as New Chair, Succeeding Sir Howard Davies

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) Richard Haythornthwaite, known as Rick, is set to succeed Sir Howard Davies as the Chair of NatWest Group plc, pending regulatory approval. Rick will join the board as an independent non-executive director on January 8, 2024, and take … Read the full press release