11+ min ago (109+ words) A new "grass to gas" agricultural biomethane plant is set to provide enough energy to heat two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites by the end of next year. The state-of-the-art plant is being launched by Carbon AMS in Duleek in County Meath today. The plant is a partnership between the anaerobic digestion company, local farmers and biopharmaceutical company Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. Carbon AMS is focused on the production of biomethane in Ireland by converting "grass to gas" through anaerobic digestion. When operational, the plant will cover 100% of the heating needs of Alexion's two manufacturing sites in Dublin and Athlone by the end of next year. "...

13+ min ago (805+ words) Winds the biggest contributor to power outages as city saw more than 880,000 lightning strikes and 12cm diameter hail More than 87,000 Queensland households remain without power a mammoth storm brought 110km/h winds and 12cm hail, with authorities warning a full restoration of the electricity network could take another 24 hours. A dozen public schools were closed on Tuesday as field crews sought to restore hundreds of powerlines downed in Monday's storms. An Energy Queensland spokesperson said that field crews were working around the clock and had restored the network from a peak of 162,000 power outages and 900 downed powerlines over night. He said more than 300 crews were at work on Tuesday in "horrible, steamy" conditions " while keeping an eye on looming storms. "We are setting expectations that this has been a very large event, very violent storms, caused a lot of damage to the network,…...

14+ min ago (250+ words) New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): Hindustan Zinc Limited has announced that its zinc base alloy ingots for Die Casting, Grade Zn Al 4, have received BIS certification as per IS 713:198, marking a significant boost to the company. The company said in a release that the certification strengthens the product's market credibility, regulatory compliance and customer confidence. Also Read | Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding Postponed Indefinitely After Her Father Shrinivas Suffers Heart Attack. Hindustan Zinc Limited, India's only and the world's largest integrated zinc producer, and among the top five global silver producers, is celebrating World Quality Month with the theme "Think Differently", highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence across its value chain. Also Read | Smriti Mandhana Wedding: Reddit Conspiracy Theories With Alleged Chats of Palash Muchhal Go Viral Amid Tough Times for Couple! Fans Request To…...

16+ min ago (374+ words) Russia Warns an Oil Shortage Is Looming Due to Underinvestment Latin America has the resources" Crude oil demand is going to continue growing, but insufficient investment could tip fundamentals into imbalance, Russia's Alexander Novak said today in Beijing. Global demand for oil is about to reach 104.6 million barrels daily this year, the Deputy Prime Minister said, as quoted by TASS. That is slightly lower than OPEC's demand forecast of 105.14 million barrels daily. Investment in new supply, however, is slow, which has raised the risk of a shortage, according to the official, who is Russia's top negotiator in OPEC+. Natural depletion at mature fields is one reason for this situation, Novak noted, and the higher cost for the development of additional supply is another. "We are now seeing traditional accessible reserves being depleted, while hard-to-recover reserves require significantly higher costs. Therefore,…...

23+ min ago (230+ words) NLC India Ltd. says it has issued a tender for contractors to secure and develop 1,850 acres across multiple states for a solar power project connected to India's inter-state transmission system (ISTS) on behalf of NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL). NLC India Ltd. says it has issued a tender for contractors to secure and develop 1,850 acres across multiple states for a solar power project connected to India's inter-state transmission system (ISTS) on behalf of NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL).From pv magazine India NLC India Ltd., on behalf of its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Ltd, has invited bids for the arrangement and development of 1,850 acres of land for an inter-state transmission system-connected solar power project. The tender requires the selected contractor to secure government or private land on either freehold or leasehold terms in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra…...

24+ min ago (254+ words) A new fire prevention system could be installed at a recycling centre in Eastleigh following a rise in fires caused by lithium batteries. The move comes as lithium batteries, now found in a wide range of everyday products, continue to pose an increasing fire risk when incorrectly disposed of. The new fire suppression and prevention system will require the installation of external plant and machinery at the Biffa recycling centre in Tower Lane. The state-of-the-art equipment is designed for situations where traditional sprinkler and spray systems do not offer sufficient protection. Fully automated, the system does not rely on human intervention to detect a fire. Fire brigade gives out warning about battery fires over Christmas period New operations manager takes the helm at Calshot RNLI 'The "unwelcome sign" to this city is writ large everywhere' - Letter Additionally, the system uses…...

24+ min ago (223+ words) A new fire prevention system could be installed at a recycling centre in Eastleigh following a rise in fires caused by lithium batteries. The move comes as lithium batteries, now found in a wide range of everyday products, continue to pose an increasing fire risk when incorrectly disposed of. The new fire suppression and prevention system will require the installation of external plant and machinery at the Biffa recycling centre in Tower Lane. The state-of-the-art equipment is designed for situations where traditional sprinkler and spray systems do not offer sufficient protection. Fully automated, the system does not rely on human intervention to detect a fire. Additionally, the system uses infrared heat detection cameras that monitor stockpiles and identifies heat spots before they become visible. If early signs of a fire are detected, the system automatically deploys water cannons, allowing action…...

27+ min ago (356+ words) Canada is reportedly close to finalising a landmark US$2.8 billion deal to supply uranium to India over the next decade, strengthening nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries. A source familiar with the negotiations told Hindustan Times, "The agreement is at an advanced stage and we expect it to be finalised soon. Cameco Corp., Canada's key uranium producer, will supply the fuel to India's nuclear plants." The discussions follow a recent bilateral meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in Johannesburg. After the meeting, an official statement said, "Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening civil nuclear cooperation, including long-term uranium supply agreements." Indian officials have previously indicated interest in small modular reactors, suggesting the deal could be part of a broader, strategic nuclear partnership. One official commented, "This agreement is…...

28+ min ago (52+ words) First time's a charm 8-pointer falls in youth's first solo experience in blind Missing Hancock man located 2025 Christmas Cheer Club up and running Many teachers taking second jobs to make ends meet Woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing in missing Scientists update geological map of U.P., northern Wisconsin...

28+ min ago (255+ words) ISHPEMING " This Giving Tuesday, Partridge Creek Farm is calling on the community to help strengthen the foundation of their mission: increasing food access for all. PCF aims to raise $5,000 to upgrade the FREE Community Grazing Beds at the Ishpeming Middle School Garden, located in downtown Ishpeming. These beds provide free, fresh produce to [] Help Partridge Creek Farm upgrade free community grazing beds on Giving Tuesday ISHPEMING " This Giving Tuesday, Partridge Creek Farm is calling on the community to help strengthen the foundation of their mission: increasing food access for all. PCF aims to raise $5,000 to upgrade the FREE Community Grazing Beds at the Ishpeming Middle School Garden, located in downtown Ishpeming. These beds provide free, fresh produce to anyone in need, supporting families across the community. Donations will support the replacement of the rotting beds and relocate them to the…...