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Staff Writer
First LM6000VELOX in operation
GE Vernova introduced the LM6000VELOX package in 2023, aiming to reduce the installation and commissioning schedule of LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbines by up to 40%, thereby achieving lower costs. The enhancements incorporated in the new package aim to also reduce site construction delays for power generation utilities, EPC contractors, and other industry stakeholders, says GE Vernova.
The Silent Breath of Water: Why Dissolved Oxygen Matters for Aquatic Life
GE Vernova’s innovative aerating turbine technology enhances dissolved oxygen levels in river ecosystems while improving hydropower plant efficiency, paving the way for more flexible, sustainable energy production
Callide C4 Breach: AER Rules Against Callide Power Trading — Damage, Fines and Fallout
Callide Power Trading has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $9 million for breaches of the Australian National Electricity Rules (NER), which resulted in
catastrophic failure of the steam turbine generator of Callide C unit 4
Panama Considers New Dam to Safeguard Canal Against Climate Change
Plans for a new dam are being developed to strengthen the climate resilience of the Panama Canal
Underwater Pumped-Storage: Fraunhofer IEE Tests Seabed Energy Storage Off California
The StEnSea project is seeking to revolutionise long duration energy storage by adapting the principles of pumped storage hydro for subsea environments
Mining’s Digital Revolution: Best-in-Class Operations Management for Unparalleled Efficiency
The landscape of mining operations is undergoing a seismic shift, with companies increasingly embracing integrated operations and reducing reliance on on-site staff. Despite advancements in technology, the industry continues to grapple with challenges such as commodity price volatility, mounting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) demands, and a fiercely competitive labor market. These factors pose significant threats to profitability, underscoring the critical importance of operational efficiency.
How to ensure sustainability in Indonesia’s nickel sector
Controversies haunt Indonesia’s ambition for nickel processing. Is it time Indonesia moved away from the supplying electric vehicle battery material narrative and focused on sustainability? Anggi M Lubis and Robby Irfany Maqoma investigate.
How AI, robotics, and automation are driving transformation in mining sector
The global mining industry is discovering how the convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics and automation is reshaping operations, driving efficiency, enhancing safety standards and fostering sustainability while fundamentally transforming workforce dynamics and socioeconomic landscapes. Laurie Quinlan reports.
How satellite analytics is transforming natural resource management
Analytics based on high-res satellite images has emerged as a forward-thinking solution, increasingly sought after for its impact on enhancing precision across different spheres, including resource management in mining, explains Maksym Sushchuk of EOS Data Analytics.
Exploring role of financial innovation and automation in mining industry
Few industries move faster than mining. The lifeblood of economies the world over, the industry is rapidly adopting a range of digital technologies. And if this is true on the coalface, the sector’s finance function is proving equally flexible. That’s clear enough at Sandvik, with the global mining engineering company in the midst of an ambitious finance transformation programme. Andrea Valentino catches up with Cecilia Felton, Sandvik’s CFO, to learn more, along the way exploring how physical and financial infrastructure are increasingly marching in lockstep for the good of the planet.