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Envision has officially commissioned what it says is the world’s largest and most advanced green hydrogen and ammonia production facility to be powered entirely by an off-grid wind and solar-based energy system. Located in Chifeng, in south-eastern Inner Mongolia, China, the plant is currently delivering 320,000 t/y of green ammonia, with exports due to start in 4Q2025.

The water industry needs fixing, and the government seems determined to do so. An independent report into the water sector, published last week (21 July), highlighted just how precarious the state of the industry is.

Archaeologists undertake scientific analysis and community-led historical research to identify 250-year-old Sanday wreck.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia launched its new MEng Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering programme at its Putrajaya campus, coinciding with the roll-out of the WattTech: Engineer in You initiative and the 4th Teachers’ Conference 2025.

These efforts reflect a bold commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders equipped with cutting-edge technical skills, strong values, and global competitiveness.

In 2024, onshore wind was the most affordable source of new renewable electricity in terms of levelised cost of ownership at $0.034/kWh, followed by solar PV at $0.043/kWh, according to IRENA’s new report on renewable power generation costs in 2024. The most expensive source of new renewable energy was concentrated solar power at $0.092/kWh, which compared favourably to battery storage at $0.104/kWh.

The world is in an “AI race”, according to the White House – and America plans to win. Last Wednesday (23 July), president Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders as part of the ‘AI Action Plan’, including criticism of so-called “woke AI” and plans to export expertise.

Glasgow Caledonian University last night captured the spirit of motorsport with the unveiling of the GCU Racing team’s 2025 Formula Student car.

The event brought together industry sponsors, alumni, academic staff and students to witness the culmination of months of engineering design, development and collaboration.

The Energy Institute (EI), in collaboration with Kearney and KPMG, today released the 74th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy, offering the first complete look at global energy data for 2024.

The British Science Association, founders of the British Science Festival have announced the programme for the 194th annual celebration of science, running in Liverpool from 10-14 September 2025.

From comedy shows to art installations, dynamic performances to hands-on workshops, insightful talks to interactive experiences, the British Science Festival programme of over 100 events is FREE and has something for everyone.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd (HAV) have announced an expansion of its global footprint with the establishment of HAV USA, a new subsidiary of HAV incorporated in the United States, to meet growing international demand. This move positions HAV closer to its customers in the region, in particular the US Government, aerospace primes, as well as commercial passenger and cargo transporters. This is a key step to expand Airlander opportunities globally.

Professor Atilla Incecik of the University of Strathclyde has been awarded the David W. Taylor Medal by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) in the United States, recognising his outstanding achievements in naval architecture and marine engineering.

Tube trains will be partially powered by solar energy after Transport for London (TfL) signed a contract with EDF Renewables UK.