BP has outlined measures it is taking to maintain energy supplies amid ongoing disruptions in global oil and gas markets. The company said it is coordinating activities across production, refining, trading, shipping, and retail operations to help balance supply and demand. Refineries in Europe and the United States have increased production of fuels such as […]
The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) people have approved a new set of agreements with Fortescue following a native title authorization meeting in Karratha. The agreements replace the original 2010 Land Access Agreement and introduce a new Native Title Agreement and a Co-Management Agreement. According to the parties, the negotiations took three years to […]
China Baowu and Rio Tinto have announced the successful completion of industrial-scale pelletization and direct reduction trials using Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend iron ore at Baowu’s Zhanjiang Steel operations in China. The trials used a hydrogen-based shaft furnace to produce direct reduced iron (DRI) from pellets containing approximately one-third Pilbara Blend ore. The resulting DRI […]
Videberg Kraft has selected Rolls-Royce SMR as the supplier for new nuclear power facilities planned near the Ringhals nuclear power plant on Sweden’s west coast. The decision follows a four-year evaluation process that initially considered more than 70 potential suppliers. The project will involve the construction of three small modular reactors, each with a planned […]
The rapid expansion of datacenter infrastructure, driven in part by the growing demand for artificial intelligence, is drawing increasing attention to the carbon footprint of construction materials. While many operators are transitioning to renewable electricity, embodied carbon is becoming a larger share of overall emissions. According to Stegra, data centers account for approximately 3% of […]
SSAB has announced the completion of the world’s first bridge built with SSAB Zero™ steel, marking a notable application of low-carbon steel in infrastructure projects. The bridge spans 39 meters, weighs more than 30 tonnes, and is located over the E22 highway in Lund, Sweden. The project forms part of a wider infrastructure upgrade led […]
SSAB unveiled Armox® 500 AM Powder at the Eurosatory Defense and Security tradeshow held from June 14–19, 2026. The company said the powder has been developed to deliver the same protective characteristics as its Armox armor steel plates while enabling 3D printing. According to SSAB, the powder was developed in response to growing demand for […]
Salzgitter AG and EWE have signed a long-term agreement to supply green hydrogen to support the SALCOS® program, which aims to enable low-CO₂ steel production. Under the agreement, EWE will supply 10,000 tons of green hydrogen annually from its 320-megawatt production facility in Emden, beginning in 2030. The contract, signed in Berlin, marks Salzgitter AG’s […]
