Chile seeks to develop new lithium extraction projects
Isbel Lazaro, March 12, 2024. Chile aims to launch between three and four new lithium extraction projects by 2026, according to statements made by the Minister of Economy, Mario Marcel.
Isbel Lázaro
Industrial engineer, entrepreneur and copywriter with several years of experience in the digital world. A fan of reading and creative writing. Isbel has always been fascinated by topics related to the ocean and the mysteries of the universe. She has been part of the Inspenet team as a news editor since 2023.
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Keystone pipeline momentarily shut down due to leak alert
Inspenet, March 12, 2024. On March 7, TC Energy decided to temporarily suspend operations of the Keystone pipeline to review an alert from a landowner in South Dakota about a suspected leak, which, upon investigation, turned out to be unfounded.
Heavy cargo of space debris fell to Earth
Isbel Lazaro, March 12, 2024. A cargo of space debris, considered the heaviest ever produced by the International Space Station (ISS), completed its final descent to Earth a few days ago.
Norway announced availability of two new CO₂ storage areas.
Isbel Lazaro, March 12, 2024. Norway has announced the availability of two new CO₂ storage areas in its territorial waters, advancing its efforts in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Companies present advanced software for ROV inspections
Inspenet, March 12, 2024. EIVA, a leader in marine survey software and equipment, together with Voyis, an innovator in underwater optical inspection solutions, introduced Voyis VSLAM software, powered by EIVA NaviSuite.
Brazil: Tucumã copper mine prepares to begin production
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. Construction of the Tucumã mine, located in Brazil, is in its final stages and Ero Copper is preparing to start production in the second half of this year.
Oil Leak from Overturned Barge Near Tobago Successfully Sealed
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced last Thursday that an oil leak from an overturned barge off the coast of Tobago has been successfully stopped. The vessel was carrying about 35,000 barrels of fuel.
Contract for Uruguay’s last offshore block signed
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. Challenger Energy, a UK oil sector start-up, has secured the contract to explore Block OFF-3 in Uruguay, marking the acquisition of the last area available for offshore exploration in the country.
Companies partner to decarbonize industrial heat production
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. EDP aims to develop up to 400 MW of wind and solar energy in the medium term. This project will feed up to 2 GWh from Rondo's Heat Batteries facility, ushering in a new era in the supply of clean, affordable, large-scale industrial heat.
China inaugurates its first ground-based space station
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. China has marked an impressive milestone in space research with the inauguration of the world's largest ground-based space station. This colossus of science, comparable in magnitude to 50 soccer fields.
AMPP continues its expansion by celebrating its 100th chapter
Isbel Lazaro, March 10, 2024. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion with the inauguration of its 100th chapter. This achievement underscores the organization's commitment to building a global network of professionals in the field of materials protection and performance.
Companies test autonomous helicopter to fight forest fires
Isbel Lazaro, March 10, 2024. Rain, an innovator in aerial firefighting technology, along with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary known for its cutting-edge helicopters, are exploring new strategies for autonomously fighting wildfires.