Thomas Johnson

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

It has been estimated that 8Mt of methane was emitted from abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure in 2024 around the globe, prompting a call for governments to develop mitigation strategies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Global Methane Tracker 2025 in which it has included emissions from abandoned coal mines and oil and gas wells for the first time. From the 8Mt, the tracker has revealed abandoned coal mines emitted nearly 5Mt, with around 60% of that coming China.

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

More than a third of engineers and architects are relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI) every day to design infrastructure and the wider built environment, according to a new global Arup survey. Arup’s latest survey, Embracing AI: Reshaping Today’s Cities and Built Environment, has found that 36% of engineers, architects and city planners are relying on the use of AI tools for built environment project design everyday.

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

Ørsted has discontinued the development of the Hornsea 4 wind farm project citing a number of challenges for the scheme. The Danish firm stated that a continued increase of supply chain costs, higher interest rates and an increase in the risk to construct and operate the project on the planned timeline were the reasons behind halting its progress. It said in a statement: “In combination, these developments have increased the execution risk and deteriorated the value creation of the project.

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

Airports in the UK have returned to pre-pandemic passenger numbers and a significant number of capital works have returned or emerged as owners seek to expand or renew their assets. This raises big capacity challenges for those who deliver airport infrastructure, its sustainability, and the innovations likely to be central to successful. It also opens up a wider debate about the role of airports in driving change and economic growth both nationally and locally.

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

Network Rail has submitted a new planning application to replace two level crossings with a stepped-only “Flow” bridge in Kent after admitting its previous design for a ramped footbridge was too costly. The bridge will connect two housing developments, Kennington - Crown Hill View and Conningbrook Lakes, where an application for a ramped bridge over the rail line between Ashford and Wye was originally given consent in September 2023.