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Rail Tunnels to Become Renewable Tunnel Wind Power Stations

Rail Tunnels to Become Renewable Tunnel Wind Power Stations

A University of Manchester project will test vertical‑axis wind turbines that harvest the airflow generated by trains, aiming to turn railway tunnels into distributed renewable energy sources.

UK to Begin Construction on First Cement and Waste Plants to Capture Carbon

UK to Begin Construction on First Cement and Waste Plants to Capture Carbon

Construction will begin on two of the UK’s first large‑scale carbon capture projects in the cement and energy‑from‑waste sectors.

VolkerRail-led Alliance Chosen for £1.75 Billion Midlands Rail Hub Upgrade

VolkerRail-led Alliance Chosen for £1.75 Billion Midlands Rail Hub Upgrade

Network Rail has announced VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility as the preferred alliance to deliver the £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub, the largest rail upgrade in the…

What is Tribology?

What is Tribology?

For those in the field of engineering and mechanical design, a strong understanding of tribological principles is vital, so this article will explore the field’s evolution, fundamental concepts, and…

Exploration into Floating Nuclear Power for Mediterranean Maritime Needs

Exploration into Floating Nuclear Power for Mediterranean Maritime Needs

UK-based maritime nuclear technology developer CORE POWER has joined forces with class society ABS and Greek start-up Athlos Energy to investigate the deployment of floating nuclear power plants…

King’s Crown Estate Pledges £400 Million for UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain

King’s Crown Estate Pledges £400 Million for UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain

King Charles III’s Crown Estate, which owns Britain’s seabed, has announced plans to invest up to £400 million in the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.

UK Unveils ‘New Vision’ for Ports to Boost Coastal Communities and Economic Growth

UK Unveils ‘New Vision’ for Ports to Boost Coastal Communities and Economic Growth

A new vision for UK ports has been unveiled by the government, as part of efforts to propel prosperity in the country’s coastal communities.

ESVAGT and KMC Line Launch Joint Venture in Korea’s Offshore Wind Market

ESVAGT and KMC Line Launch Joint Venture in Korea’s Offshore Wind Market

Danish-headquartered maritime offshore wind solution company ESVAGT has announced its entry into the burgeoning South Korean offshore wind market through a joint venture partnership with local…

Repsol and NEO Energy to Form NEO NEXT Energy

Repsol and NEO Energy to Form NEO NEXT Energy

In a move set to reshape the North Sea energy landscape, Spanish energy giant Repsol and UK-based NEO Energy have announced an agreement to merge their North Sea operations.

The Prandtl–Tomlinson Model's Resurgence in Atomic-Scale Friction Research

The Prandtl–Tomlinson Model's Resurgence in Atomic-Scale Friction Research

Despite being largely overlooked for decades, the Prandtl–Tomlinson model is now recognised as a fundamental framework for understanding atomic-scale friction.