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Prune to bloom
A Latvian company has developed a robot that is reportedly capable of providing leadingedge wind turbine blade maintenance and repair, performing tasks fi ve times faster than humans. Liam Murphy speaks to Aerones co-founder and CEO Dainis Kruze about this innovation, and what benefits the technology can provide the wind industry.
Power to the platform
As the world continues its path towards net zero, questions remain over the continued use of fossil fuels. Of course, until renewable energy sources are in place that can fully meet global power demands, hydrocarbons will inevitably still need to be used – therefore, finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint of fossil fuel production and consumption is a crucial part of the energy transition. Nicholas Kenny speaks with Simon Wynne, head of ABB Energy Industries UK and Ireland, and Diogo Costa, sales lead, offshore wind at ABB Energy Industries, about the role of offshore wind and hydrogen power in decarbonising oil and gas platforms in the North Sea.
See the wood for the trees
Wind turbines, while one of the greenest energy sources available, nevertheless still have an environmental impact. Replacing the steel used in tower construction with wood can generate significantly less carbon dioxide – and when the turbine reaches the end of its lifecycle, the modular segments of these wooden towers can be reused. Andrea Valentino speaks to Erik Dölerud, a senior development engineer at Modvion, and Professor John Hall of the State University of New York at Buffalo, to find out more.
First Mats enhance popular range of gas cylinder trolleys
The new range from First Mats, with many models manufactured in the UK, includes a variety of designs that allow the movement of either one or two gas cylinders simultaneously
Progressive Media International Titles Amongst First Tranche of Media Partners Ahead of 26th World Energy Congress
Leading media outlets from across the world have partnered with the Council’s flagship global energy event, taking place in Rotterdam.
International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)
Collaborating on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future