Maritime
The Port of Antwerp-Brujas launches Volta 1, its first 100% electric tugboat
The Volta 1 can sail for 12 hours with only 2 hours of charging thanks to 2.782 MWh LTO batteries.
Ruth Arteaga.
May 24, 2025
Construction
The world’s tallest 3D printed tower opens in Switzerland
The tower supports real structural load, thanks to an innovative robotic reinforcement system.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 23, 2025
Maritime
China boosts sustainable transport with new solar and liquefied natural gas car carrier
The vessel has the world’s largest photovoltaic system installed on a ship, capable of generating 410,000 kWh per year.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 22, 2025
Technology
United States launches the most powerful laser in its history
The ZEUS system exceeds 100 times the global energy capacity for 25 quintillionths of a second per shot.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 21, 2025
Mining
Christmas Creek mine’s first electric excavator goes into operation
The mine is able to recover an additional 10% of iron ore through the use of WHIMS technology, a rare innovation in conventional operations.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 20, 2025
Maritime
Largest auto transporter boosts China’s automotive exports
Its specifications make it the largest vehicle carrier in the world currently in operation.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 19, 2025
New Energies
The first commercial e-methanol plant starts operations in Denmark
A single annual load of this plant is only enough for a one-way trip between Europe and Asia for a large ship.
Ruth Arteaga.
May 18, 2025
Technology
CycloTech’s BlackBird makes its first flight with CycloRotors
The BlackBird demonstrator is the first aircraft with six CycloRotors capable of 360° thrust vectoring, achieving inclined hovering flight.
Ruth Arteaga.
May 17, 2025
Oil and Gas
Petronor bets on efficiency and safety with an investment of 89 million in Muskiz
More than 1,200 technicians will modernize Plant 1 with drones and reactors to reduce emissions and optimize operations.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 16, 2025
Mining
Inauguration of “La Negra”: Michelin’s plant specialized in mining tire recycling
The plant plans to create 20 direct jobs and more than 100 indirect jobs, boosting Antofagasta’s local economy.
Isbel Lázaro.
May 15, 2025
