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Doosan to develop Ceres-based SOFC system for ships

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In October, Doosan and Ceres announced a strategic collaboration which includes the building of an initial 50MW manufacturing facility for the manufacture under licence of Ceres’ fuel cell stacks in South Korea. Earlier post.). Marine fuel cells can contribute to compliance with greenhouse gas emissions regulations in the industry.

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Bloom Energy receives DNV AiP for initial design for SOFC-powered LNG carrier; ABS verification as alternative power source

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In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the companies’ initial design for an engineless, fuel-cell-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a premier international maritime classification society. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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But it was true what semiconductor engineers in South Korea whispered about his former students: They were everywhere. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) assumed top posts in the industry as well as coveted positions teaching or researching semiconductors at universities and government institutes.

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Platts: June OPEC output of 32.73M barrels of crude per day, highest since Aug. 2008

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Iran has also been gradually increasing its exports to key Asian buyers like India, China, Japan and South Korea. An internal state-owned PDVSA report seen by S&P Global Platts also showed a steep fall in oil output. Japan’s oil imports from Iran are currently more than 300,000 b/d—similar to pre-sanctions levels.

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GHG Emissions From European Businesses Participating in Emissions Trading System Fell 3% in 2008

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Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. those participating in the system—was 11,359 in 2008, which is 213 fewer than in 2007.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. In South Korea, nine organizations, including shipping companies and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute , plan to develop and demonstrate large ships powered by SMRs.

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Learn Who Will Receive a “Technology Oscar” From IEEE

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Yi Soyeon , South Korea’s first astronaut, is part of a panel discussing aerospace technologies. In 2008 Yi was part of the crew on the Soyuz TMA-12 mission to the International Space Station. She is now managing director of business development and partnership at biotechnology startup Noul , in Yongin, South Korea.