Image Source: Scharfsinn/Shutterstock Leading Norwegian hydrogen energy enterprise Nel ASA has officially launched its new-generation pressurized alkaline electrolyzer platform, marking a new phase for the large-scale commercialization of green hydrogen. Developed over eight years and fully validated at its Herøya facility, this technology is expected to cut capital expenditure for large-scale hydrogen projects by 40%-60%, making green hydrogen production more economical, efficient and scalable. Core Highlights of the New Platform: Dual Reduction in Costs and System Complexity According to Nel, the total system cost of a 25 MW turnkey power station can be controlled below $1,450 per kilowatt, far lower than the current level of up to $3,000 per kilowatt for many large-scale projects. This breakthrough is mainly attributed to the highly modular system design and pressurized operation characteristics. Modular Prefabricated Architecture Adopts standard pre-assembled and pre-tested modules, drastically reducing on-site customized engineering, shortening project construction periods and lowering implementation Read more

30-Year Ironclad Partnership Powers India’s Steel Capacity Jump to Over 50 Million Tons Mumbai, May 6, 2026 — Exciting news from India’s engineering powerhouse! Larsen & Toubro’s Mining & Metals (M&M) business has won its largest single order ever in the domestic metals sector. The contract was awarded by JSW Steel, one of India’s leading steel giants.   Classified as a “Mega*” project by L&T, the order is valued between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore (approximately USD 1.2–1.8 billion). This landmark win not only underscores L&T’s undisputed leadership in metallurgical engineering but also provides powerful momentum for JSW Steel’s ambitious plan to expand its crude steel capacity from 35 million tons per year to over 50 million tons per year by 2031. Three Decades of Deep Collaboration Forging a New Chapter for India’s Steel Powerhouse L&T and JSW Steel share a strong partnership spanning more than 30 years, during which Read more

Lined Valves & Reactor Vessel System Source: crp.co.uk Amid drastic turbulence in the global lithium battery supply chain, Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban has acted as a bombshell, triggering the global lithium cycle ahead of schedule. In February 2026, Zimbabwe suddenly announced an immediate suspension of lithium concentrate exports, taking effect nearly one year earlier than originally planned. This tough policy has not only reshaped Africa’s lithium resource landscape but also directly given rise to Africa’s first lithium sulfate plant — the Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe project under Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. In the leapfrog transformation from “raw material sales” to local processing and value addition, this landmark plant with an investment of USD 400 million has become a model for Chinese enterprises’ industrial chain layout in Africa’s lithium sector. Behind its operation, corrosion-resistant pipes, flanges, pipe fittings and special valve systems are shouldering core responsibilities to cope with extreme working conditions involving Read more