Shell and TotalEnergies declare force majeure on Qatari LNG supply contracts

Shell, TotalEnergies, and several companies in Asia have declared force majeure on downstream contracts linked to Qatari liquefied natural gas deliveries, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter. The move follows Qatar’s own force majeure declaration earlier in March after disruptions triggered by attacks......

Rio Tinto secures $1.18 billion for Argentina lithium project

Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support the development of its Rincon lithium project in Salta province, Argentina. The funding comes from the International Finance Corporation, IDB Invest, Export Finance Australia, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The......

Dolphin shaped mini robot developed to clean oil spills

Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a remote controlled mini robot shaped like a dolphin designed to remove oil from the surface of water using a filter inspired by the spiny structure of sea urchins. The prototype, called the Electronic Dolphin, is roughly the size of a sneaker and is intended to provide a safer and......

Australia and India test rice husk waste to produce low carbon steel

Researchers from Australia and India have completed what they describe as the world’s first commercial scale trial using agricultural waste to partially replace coal in steel production, offering a potential pathway to reduce emissions in one of the most carbon intensive industries. The trial, announced on March 10 by Australia’s......

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