Month: May 2025

NSC Announces Recipients of Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship for Military Veterans

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council, in partnership with Boeing, has awarded 50 recipients the 2025 Advanced Safety Certificate® (ASC) Scholarship for Veterans. The scholarship program supports U.S. veterans demonstrating a commitment to protecting others as they pursue professional careers in environmental, health and safety (EHS). “NSC is thrilled to help these future safety leaders take the next step on their professional journeys,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “With Boeing’s support, the 50 veterans awarded these scholarships will continue to serve their nation by living out the NSC mission of saving…

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LME explores establishing price premia for sustainable metals

Stuart Mitchell

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has started to explore the potential for producing sustainable metal premia for LME-approved brands. It is currently engaging closely with physical market stakeholders on its proposals for four key LME metals. By making a sustainability price differential public, the value attached to sustainable metals will be transparent and could support the development of the market for sustainable metals. Matthew Chamberlain, LME CEO, said: “Our conversations with stakeholders have shown that there is support for establishing a way to reflect an LME brand’s sustainability in its…

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United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero

Stuart Mitchell

United recently announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United’s safety, business and operating requirements.  JetZero’s innovative design reduces drag…

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Glen Earrach Energy submits application for landmark Pumped Storage Hydro project on Loch Ness

Stuart Mitchell

Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) has submitted its application for a 2GW pumped storage hydro (PSH) project near Loch Ness, under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.  It is set to be one of the UK’s largest and most efficient energy storage schemes, which will help play a vital role in achieving net zero, improving energy security, and lowering energy costs for everyone.  New polling: Highlanders back PSH but want the right projects prioritised  New polling by Opinium, commissioned by Glen Earrach Energy (GEE), reveals strong support for pumped storage hydro in…

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Eni and the UK Government reach Financial Close for the Liverpool Bay CCS project

Stuart Mitchell

Eni is pleased to announce that it has reached financial close with the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, where Eni is the operator of the CO2 transport and storage system (T&S) of the HyNet industrial Cluster. The financial close allows the Liverpool Bay CCS project to move into the construction phase, unlocking key investments in supply chain contracts, the majority of which will be spent locally. The project will support the UK’s industrial competitiveness for the long term, by safeguarding existing industrial employment and creating…

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