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the finalists
developed PEmDrill. Used for IGEM would like to congratulate all the Utilities, to whom we offer our thanks.
horizontal drilling through a PE ball YPPC entrants for continuing to raise the Special thanks also to Phillipa Wrenn for
valve, the PEmDrill significantly standard of the papers submitted. keeping everyone on track.
reduces excavation sizes and the When asked what he thought of the
environmental impact of operations. event, IGEM member Peter Jellis said: Webinars of the competitors’
Addressing the audience, IGEM “This is the best event of the year. It’s presentations will be available to view
President and Chair of Judges Antony great to see young professionals talking online over the course of the year, so
Green congratulated all the competitors about their work with such passion and keep checking Gi for updates. Andrew’s
for their excellent presentations and their enthusiasm. I learn something new presentation can viewed now at www.
contribution to the ongoing success of the each and every time I attend.” gotostage.com/channel/igemyppc2019
gas industry. He also shared what a close The Young Persons Paper Competition
call the judging was, with just two points Final was sponsored by National Grid, Details of the 2020 competition will
separating those chosen as the top three. SGN, ULC Robotics and Wales & West be released soon, so watch this space.
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