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Europe has the potential to expand biogas-derived biomethane substantially. A Guidehouse study for the European Biogas Association indicates that by 2030 biomethane production could reach 34-35 bcm, with the potential to almost quadruple to 116-132 bcm by 2040 given appropriate policy support and infrastructure.Current biogas production across Europe stands at roughly 22 bcm, including about 5 ...
Source water protection is the practice of managing reservoir and intake quality before water reaches the treatment facility. For utilities dealing with harmful algal blooms (HABs), cyanotoxins, and seasonal taste and odor events, it is often one of the most cost-effective approaches available. Prevention at the source reduces how much end-of-pipe treatment has to do. Every liter of drinking ...
Aganova strengthens its position in Spain as a leading provider of in-service pipeline inspection technologies for major water infrastructure. The project will support smarter and more sustainable water management across Catalonia. Aganova, a global leader in leak detection and water loss management solutions, has been awarded a strategic contract by ATL (Ens d’Abastament ...
ByAganova
June 9, 2026 — In a recent interview with Meister Media Worldwide, Dr Brendon Neumann highlighted resistance management as a core challenge and outlined how biological crop protection solutions are becoming integral to sustainable farming systems.The Growing Challenge of ResistanceResistance management is critical to maintaining the long-term effectiveness of crop protection tools. Developing new ...
The Battery Research Center of Green Energy (BRCGE) at Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) in Taiwan leads energy storage innovation in high voltage, high safety chemistries. The center advances sustainable material recycling, advanced interface engineering, and high-safety electrolyte systems through targeted cathode, electrolyte, and separator architectures.A critical validation tool is ...
Waste handling in many facilities has traditionally involved collecting trash from multiple areas, transporting it across hallways and interior spaces, staging it in back rooms, and finally moving it to exterior dumpsters or compactors. This approach places significant operational strain on staff and can impact sanitation, odors, and facility appearance. In healthcare facilities, hotels, ...
During a major international soccer tournament, Bertin Nuclear deployed its environmental radiological monitoring system to ensure continuous surveillance of event sites, addressing the rare but real risk of radiological threats. The IAEA actively encourages host countries to deploy radiological detection and monitoring capabilities.At the heart of the system is the GammaTRACER XL2 probe, a ...
Executive summary: A premium cooled OGI camera's higher upfront cost is offset by rapid leak detection ROI through product recovery, tax mitigation, and uptime. This article outlines the financial logic and key metrics for decision-makers in LDAR programs.Cost and value drivers behind premium OGI camerasThe primary cost driver is a cooled MWIR detector (InSb or SLS) with a Stirling cryocooler ...
ByOPGAL
Rising climate expectations are pushing waste-management operators to identify where emissions originate and where reductions yield the greatest impact. The industry discussion centers on whether common standards for emissions management can be established across waste-management machinery. ESG Specialist Essi Sarja outlines Tana's approach to emissions management through continuous development, ...
ByTana Oy
Dissolved gas analysis is a critical component of volcanic groundwater monitoring. By evaluating gas, liquid and soil samples on-site or in the laboratory, operators can identify volatile signatures tied to active systems. Beyond the principal volcanic gases and sulfur species, dissolved-gas measurements capture rare gases and isotope information such as helium (He), neon (Ne) and argon (Ar), ...
In June 2026 a peer-reviewed article in AWWA Opflow documents sedimentation-basin algae control using an LG Sonic ultrasonic system at Central Alabama Water's Shades Mountain Filter Plant in Birmingham, Alabama. The system was installed in April 2024. After roughly one year, the seasonal filamentous algae along the basin perimeter largely disappeared. The authors characterize the technology as ...
Perception-driven fullness leads to unnecessary hauls and higher waste handling costs. In many operations, containers are deemed full when the lid appears near capacity or material is visible at the top. However, uneven loading, trapped air, or material bridging can create the impression of capacity even when significant usable volume remains. Distinctions between perceived and actual fullness ...
The decision by the Alkimos Seawater Alliance to incorporate a groundwater treatment plant into the design of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Western Australia is leading to safer, more sustainable drinking water. ACCIONA, as Lead Constructor, is working with Water Corporation and Jacobs to deliver the Alkimos facility, which is the first desalination plant of this scale in Western ...
The rising generation of glycerol as a biodiesel byproduct motivates its conversion to industrial chemicals. This study shifts focus from noble metals to low-cost, abundant elements by employing a Cu-Ni bimetal catalyst supported on coconut shell activated carbon for the aqueous-phase reforming of glycerol. The catalyst was synthesized by the wet impregnation method and characterized for surface ...
As the global electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage markets continue to expand, China has become one of the world's leading lithium-ion battery manufacturing centers. Alongside this growth, environmental compliance and VOC emission control have become increasingly important for battery manufacturers seeking sustainable production.Processes such as electrode coating, drying, electrolyte ...
Sources of VOCs Emissions in Oil & Gas Operations VOCs emissions in oil and gas field scenarios primarily originate from upstream and midstream processes: extraction, gathering, transportation, storage, and on-site wastewater treatment. Pollutants are released both as organized stack discharges and fugitive leaks across facility boundaries.Hydrocarbons make up the core pollutant profile, and ...
For marina operators and boatyards handling large-scale vessels, the 300-ton travel lift is the backbone of operational capacity. However, when these massive machines operate in extreme coastal weather—characterized by high-velocity winds, rapid temperature fluctuations, and severe humidity—they face mechanical and structural stressors that can push them beyond their nominal design envelopes. ...
Urbanization and housing initiatives drive rapid infrastructure development in Kenya. Consequently, regional contractors require highly efficient concrete production machinery to satisfy strict project timelines. This technical analysis examines the economic factors governing equipment selection in East Africa.Analyzing Market Price Structures of Local Mixing Equipment Procurement officers must ...
As electric vehicles and consumer electronics gain widespread use, the volume of spent lithium batteries continues to soar. A critical question arises for businesses and investors: What percentage of lithium batteries are recycled? Currently, the global recycling percentage of lithium batteries hovers around 40% to 50%. This means nearly half of all used lithium batteries end up in landfills or ...
Demolition and infrastructure redevelopment projects generate massive volumes of concrete waste globally. Consequently, project managers require efficient waste-processing systems to reduce total operational expenses. Processing material directly on-site reduces transport requirements and eliminates landfill disposal fees. Thus, selecting an appropriate concrete crushing machine is essential for ...