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Isbel Lázaro
Industrial engineer, entrepreneur and copywriter with several years of experience in the digital world. A fan of reading and creative writing. Isbel has always been fascinated by topics related to the ocean and the mysteries of the universe. She has been part of the Inspenet team as a news editor since 2023.
Publications of Isbel Lázaro
Innovative shaft generator technology increases energy efficiency at sea
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 8, 2022.
ABB’s new online shaft generator will allow ship operators to benefit from the efficiency, performance and reliability of permanent magnet technology. The new generator improves flexibility and ease of installation for a wide variety of vessels, including bulk carriers, container ships, LNG tankers, and passenger and car ferries.
April 8, 2022
An ‘electronic nose’ and infrared assess the quality of gasoline
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 8, 2022.
A research team from the University of Cádiz has applied two different artificial intelligence tools to compare their precision in the gasoline quality control process and classify it based on its self-combustion capacity. Both conclusions will allow the industry to have updated, precise and real-time information on the composition of this hydrocarbon.
April 8, 2022
A recent discovery of mega-offshore oil fields in South Africa increases the chances of finding oil off the coast of Argentina
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 7, 2022.
In January 2022, the industry was shocked by the announcements of two major offshore discoveries in Namibia, off the coast of South Africa. Shell first announced the discovery of light oil in Graff-1 estimating a total volume of hydrocarbons in the field, which could reach 1,000 million barrels of oil.
April 7, 2022
The oil and gas industry will meet at the first event dedicated to sustainability in Colombia
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 7, 2022.
The Great Forum ACP Sustainability Facts will take place on May 11 and 12 at the Blue Gardens Convention Center of the Hilton Hotel, Barranquilla, Colombia. The event will address discussions on the contributions of the oil and gas industry to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and country targets.
April 7, 2022
Swiss airline will be the first in the world to use solar fuel
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 7, 2022.
Sunlight may be the path to carbon-neutral flights thanks to “sun-to-liquid”, a process created by the company Synhelion that makes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from sunlight. Swiss will be the first airline to benefit from this procedure and solar kerosene from next year thanks to the collaboration between the Swiss company, Lufthansa and Synhelion.
April 7, 2022
Oil prices rise again after new sanctions against Russia
By: Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, April 7, 2022.
Oil prices rose again this Thursday, April 7, on fears of poor supply after new sanctions against Russia were announced Wednesday by Western powers.
April 7, 2022