Gasura: Meet the first “garbage” car invented in Argentina
Edmundo Ramos dedicated 12 years of effort to develop his invention: a car that uses waste as a source of operation.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 2, 2023
Noticias
Progress announced in solar energy storage in Australia
Inspenet, November 1, 2023.
The Australian science agency CSIRO reported that its concentrated solar thermal research center in New South Wales has achieved significant progress within the framework of research focused on the potential of “descending ceramic particles” for the storage of solar energy in form of heat.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 1, 2023
Mining
Stoppage of the Panama copper mine plummets the shares of First Quantum Minerals
Inspenet, November 1, 2023.
The future of First Quantum Minerals has been questioned due to the Panamanian government’s decision to hold a referendum on the project in order to calm mass protests. This measure resulted in a decrease in the value of the company’s shares of up to 20%.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 1, 2023
Maersk orders new methanol-powered ships
Inspenet, November 1, 2023.
Aside from the recently delivered “Laura Maersk”, Maersk has shared public information only about the three series of methanol-powered vessels (9,000 TEUs, 16,200 TEUs and 17,000 TEUs) they have ordered.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 1, 2023
Oil and Gas
The United Kingdom granted 27 new licenses for the exploitation of oil and gas
Inspenet, November 1, 2023.
The UK government granted 27 licenses for oil and gas development in the central and northern North Sea, as well as west of Shetland. These are part of the 33rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 1, 2023
Technology
Bio Leg: the electric leg prosthesis that will soon be on sale
Inspenet, November 1, 2023.
Bio Leg, a brainchild of the company BionicM, is a fully integrated prosthetic leg, equipped with artificial intelligence and enhanced power. It recently received Class II exemption from the FDA.
Isbel Lázaro.
November 1, 2023
They develop a system that uses rocks to store energy
Inspenet, October 31, 2023.
Engineers at Sandia National Laboratories are collaborating with CSolPower LLC to develop an affordable method for storing energy from renewable sources. The goal of this partnership is to move towards generating electricity from solar and wind energy without carbon emissions.
Isbel Lázaro.
October 31, 2023
Mining
Argentina: Court ruled in favor of mining exploitation
Inspenet, October 31, 2023.
Through a resolution issued by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) of Río Negro, the company Ivael Mining SA has been allowed to carry out excavations, exploration and mining exploitation in community territories.
Isbel Lázaro.
October 31, 2023
