U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade has announced final engineer, procure and construct contracts awarded to Bechtel Energy, totaling about $9 billion, for Trains 4 and 5 at its Rio Grande LNG export facility in Brownsville, Texas….
Category: Engineering
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Plant chemical repels bugs but worsens air quality, study shows
In the 2008 film ‘The Happening’, plants turned against humans in an eerie twist of nature, releasing invisible neurotoxins that drove people to their deaths. It was pure sci-fi horror, but the idea that plants can chemically shape the world…
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Wood Group Extends Deadline for Sidara’s Latest Purchase Bid to June 30
U.K.-based energy and industrial services firm Wood Group on June 12 extended to June 30 a deadline for UAE-based engineer Sidara, formerly Dar Group, to make a new firm acquisition offer or end negotiations.
The date is when a waiver of…
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Okra and fenugreek extracts remove 90% of microplastics from water
With microplastics turning up in oceans, rivers, drinking water, and even inside the human body, scientists are racing to find safe, effective ways to remove them. These tiny plastic particles, often invisible to the eye, have been linked to…
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New evidence suggests Israel’s nuclear power may be underestimated
As Israel and Iran exchange missile and drone strikes, new evidence suggests that Israel’s nuclear weapons program may be far larger than earlier estimates.
While Israel does not officially admit to having nuclear weapons, open-source…
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OSHA’s Proposed Heat Rule Draws Feedback From Contractors, Unions
When an electrical worker in Austin, Texas, returned to his hot jobsite after taking some time off, he became pale, confused and dizzy over the course of the day. He rested in the shade, but still felt unwell and left early. While driving home,…
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Lithium salt unleashes 93% retention breakthrough in sodium-ion battery tech
Researchers in Korea have developed a method to improve the lifespan and performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) by introducing a lithium salt into the battery’s electrolyte.
The study shows that adding lithium hexafluorophosphate…
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Nvidia joins Gates-backed nuclear startup to power AI’s energy needs
Nvidia has invested in TerraPower, the nuclear reactor company founded by Bill Gates, signaling a strategic move to address the energy requirements of the artificial intelligence sector.
The chip designer’s venture arm, NVentures,…
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Low-speed electric car warning sounds confuse pedestrians: Study
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on the streets, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users are encountering more and more artificial warning sounds. These signals—known as Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems…
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Iran’s mystery missile with ‘multiple’ warheads hit Israeli hospital
Recent Iranian missile strikes have reportedly inflicted heavy damage on an Israeli hospital. Reports revealed that, in total, around 240 people were wounded in Israel following Tehran’s latest strikes conducted on the morning of June…
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