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The FEED agreement between BW Offshore and Equinor is driving the development of the Bay du Nord project towards the final investment decision planned…

Transport

Egypt promotes its shipbuilding industry with REZK 2 and REZK 3 fishing vessels

Marcos Medina · May 7, 2026

Egypt advances in shipbuilding with the new REZK fishing vessels intended for high seas operations.

Mining

Australia and Japan strengthen agreements on energy and critical minerals

Ruth Arteaga · May 5, 2026

Australia and Japan agree to strengthen the supply of LNG, rare earths, and strategic critical minerals.

Construction

SaltX and Holcim produce 100% electricity-powered cement clinker

Isbel Lázaro · May 4, 2026

The process eliminates the traditional rotary kiln and replaces it with an electric clinker reactor.

Mining

Vale will expand its fleet with sails to reduce iron ore transport costs

Ruth Arteaga · May 4, 2026

Vale will add vessels with rotor sails to reduce fuel use and costs in the maritime transport of iron ore.

Transport

Althea’s keel laying marks the start of its construction

Marcos Medina · May 3, 2026

The cable-laying vessel Althea begins construction after keel laying in China.

Robotics

KUKA promotes automated welding at FABTECH Canada 2026

Marcos Medina · May 3, 2026

KUKA will present automated welding cells with real-time monitoring at FABTECH Canada 2026.

Robotics

Robotics promotes aluminum smelting transformation

Marcos Medina · May 2, 2026

Robotic automation optimizes aluminum smelting against risks, energy costs and global supply pressure.

Power Generation

Ireland and Spain make progress on strategic electricity interconnection

José López · May 2, 2026

Although still in its initial phase, the project has the potential to strengthen the energy transition and consolidate a more efficient electricity system