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Repsol to supply renewable fuels in Antarctica
Repsol’s renewable fuels enhance sustainability at Gabriel de Castilla Base.
Isbel Lázaro.
February 29, 2024
News
Corrosion
“Structural corrosion” threatens durability of photovoltaic plants
Joshua Falcon, February 29, 2024.
In southern Spain, the durability of photovoltaic installations is compromised by structural corrosion, a phenomenon that even affects structures that are less than four years old.
Joshua Falcón.
February 29, 2024
Innovation
Meet Punyo: Toyota’s new soft robot
Inspenet, February 29, 2024.
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has unveiled Punyo, a robotic research platform whose design is inspired by the way we humans use our full bodies to lift bulky objects.
Inspenet
February 29, 2024
Oil and Gas
Nigeria: Offshore remotely controlled well completion a success
Isbel Lazaro, February 28, 2024.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has successfully completed the first remotely controlled well completion operation in the Bonga field, located in Nigerian waters.
Isbel Lázaro.
February 28, 2024
Innovation
Microwave power” could solve biggest problem facing electric vehicles
Joshua Falcon, February 28, 2024.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are working on an energy storage system that combines “microwave energy” and a “chemical heat pump” to produce heating or cooling, depending on the user’s demands.
Joshua Falcón.
February 28, 2024
Oil and Gas
Firm Secures Major Contract for Nigerian Deepwater Wells
Isbel Lazaro, February 28, 2024.
U.S. oil and gas services company Helix Energy Solutions has been awarded a deepwater well intervention contract by Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Esso) in the Erha and Usan fields, located offshore Nigeria.
Isbel Lázaro.
February 28, 2024