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FSP Commissions the World’s First Wet Regeneration Plant for Foundry Spent Sands
17/10/2025
FSP Foundry Sand Processing GmbH has successfully commissioned the world’s first facility for the cost-efficient and environmentally friendly regeneration of foundry spent sands.
Nippon Steel to Deliver Low-Carbon Duplex Pipes to HH Stainless in Landmark Sustainability Collaboration
13/10/2025
Breakthrough order of NSCarbolex™ Neutral duplex stainless steel pipes marks a new step toward sustainable piping solutions across Asia-Pacific.
Tubos Reunidos Group receives Retina ECO Award for O-Next®
13/10/2025
Tubos Reunidos Group has been honored with one of the Retina ECO Awards 2025, in the category of Energy and Green Resources, for its groundbreaking solution O-Next®, the world’s first seamless steel tube manufactured with net-zero CO₂ emissions.
New Pilot Plant for Battery Recycling in Weimar
10/10/2025
IBU-tec advanced materials AG is expanding its commitment to battery recycling and, together with Hosokawa Alpine, is operating a new pilot plant for battery material recycling at its headquarters in Weimar.
Rotterdam Refinery Goes Live with 2.6 MW SOEC System
10/10/2025
Sunfire has commissioned the world's most powerful high-temperature electrolyser for industrial applications at Neste's Rotterdam refinery. The twelve-module system currently operates in test mode, generating 60 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour.
Steag Iqony: Shares in coal-fired power plant in Turkey sold
10/10/2025
According to its own statements, the Steag Iqony Group sold its 51 per cent stake in the Turkish power plant company Isken to the previous minority shareholder Oyak at the beginning of August. This means that the long-standing partner, which previously held 49 per cent, now has complete control over the company.
HHLA Deploys First Hydrogen Van Carrier in Hamburg
10/10/2025
A hydrogen-powered van carrier has entered service at Hamburg's Tollerort Container Terminal. Since late September 2025, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has been conducting real-world trials with the fuel cell vehicle. The Clean Port & Logistics cluster provides the scientific framework for the pilot project.
Highly Automated Production Line for Extruded Stainless Steel Tubes Delivered
09/10/2025
Maruichi Stainless Tube Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of stainless steel tubes, has commissioned SMS group to supply a complete production line for extruded stainless steel tubes.
High-Strength Steel-Aluminum Joints for Lightweight Ships
06/10/2025
Laser beam welding for difficult material combinations: As part of the FOLAMI project, researchers at LZH have developed a reliable and efficient process for joining steel and aluminum.
Mainova: Smart phase-shifting transformer begins regular operation
06/10/2025
At the Frankfurt North substation, Mainova AG, its network subsidiary NRM Netzdienste Rhein-Main, TenneT Germany and the City of Frankfurt recently reached an important milestone for the energy future of the Main metropolis: the first phase-shifting transformer at the interface between the transmission and distribution networks has begun operation.