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Heat transition: Energy utilisation plan and heat planning in Dortmund
13.09.2024
According to a press release dated 4 September, the City of Dortmund has developed an initial scenario for future heat energy sources in Dortmund. The aim is to achieve a more sustainable and climate-neutral heat supply as part of the heat transition.
NRW.Energy4Climate supports NRW with energy and heating strategy
13.09.2024
On 9 September, the North Rhine-Westphalian state government presented its energy and heating strategy for the period up to 2045. In order to become the first climate-neutral industrial region in Europe, NRW is being supported in its implementation by the state organisation for energy and climate protection with targeted offers.
Trenchless technologies: UKSTT Award in Great Britain nominates finalists
13.09.2024
The UKSTT Award nominated three finalists on 9 September: In the Innovative Technology category, the three project partners Glanville Environmental Ltd, South West Water and Reinert-Ritz GmbH made it to the final with their project to renew a wastewater pressure pipeline on the British island of Tresco (Isles on Scilly).
ZINQ and Schmitz Cargobull Promote Circular Economy Together
12.09.2024
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull and ZINQ Group, a specialist in hot-dip galvanizing, are collaborating on the development and implementation of a Digital Circular Product Passport (DCPP) in the automotive sector. The cooperation between the two companies aims to gradually transition Schmitz Cargobull's products to a circular economy model.
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Builds New Slitting and Packaging Plant in Stuttgart
10.09.2024
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe is investing a low double-digit million amount to expand its Stuttgart location, with a focus on digitalization and capacity expansion.
Fraunhofer ILT and Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH Develop New Laser Cutting Plant
10.09.2024
Fraunhofer ILT and Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH have developed a new laser cutting machine within the scope of the collaborative project DIPOOL (Digital Process Online Optimizer for Intelligent Laser Machines). This groundbreaking demonstrator system for industrial-scale laser cutting includes AI and minimal invasive laser modulation (MILM) for machine monitoring.
International Success Compensates for Domestic Sales Decline in Industrial Valves
10.09.2024
Despite declining domestic sales, the German industrial valves sector recorded a positive first half of 2024, driven by a strong increase in foreign business. According to a recent analysis by the German Mechanical and Plant Engineering Association (VDMA), manufacturers of industrial valves achieved an overall sales growth of 5 percent.
Pilot Plant Produces First Green Methanol in Leuna
09.09.2024
C1 Green Chemicals AG has commissioned a pilot plant for green methanol. It is part of the "Leuna100" project. The plant uses CO₂ from industrial emissions and green hydrogen. A novel catalyst and a homogeneous catalysis process are employed.
Bad Lauchstädt: Grid Connection for First Hydrogen Customer
09.09.2024
Ontras Gastransport GmbH has installed a new branch valve group on the long-distance gas pipeline 701. The pipeline is part of the Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park. This enables the connection of the TotalEnergies Refinery Central Germany to the hydrogen network. Commercial hydrogen transport is scheduled to start at the end of 2025.
STADTWERKE AWARD 2024: Three pilot and research projects honoured
09.09.2024
Three selected projects were once again honoured at this year's STADTWERKE AWARD. The award ceremony took place on 4 September at the VKU VKU-Stadtwerkekongress in Hanover. The STADTWERKE AWARD for holistic role model projects by municipal utilities and municipal companies has been in existence since 2010.