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UGL, a subsidiary of the CIMIC Group, has been selected to design and construct Stage 2 of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen. This project involves the installation of a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and the necessary high-voltage infrastructure to connect it…
Chevron expands CCS potential with new offshore permit in Western Australia
AUSTRALIA — Chevron Corporation has secured a new greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment permit offshore Western Australia, bolstering its carbon capture and storage (CCS) portfolio in the region. The permit, designated G-18-AP, covers an area of approximately 8,467 square kilometres with water depths ranging from 50 to 1,100 metres off the…
Newstead Community Energy Project brings renewable power to regional Victoria
The small town of Newstead in regional Victoria has taken a significant step towards energy independence with the official opening of the Newstead Community Energy Project. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D'Ambrosio inaugurated the facility, marking a milestone in the community's decade-long journey towards 100 per cent renewable energy.…
NSW Independent Planning Commission approves Birriwa Solar Farm
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has granted approval for the Birriwa Solar Farm, a significant renewable energy project located within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ). The development, situated approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Dunedoo, spans across the Mid-Western Regional and Warrumbungle Shire local government areas.…
SunCable’s landmark project receives federal environmental approval
SunCable has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink) project, securing approval from the Commonwealth Government for the Australian component. The project, which aims to deliver green electricity to both Darwin and Singapore, received the green light under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC).…
Melbourne’s Greenline Project ushers in new era of urban revitalisation
Melbourne is set to embark on a transformative journey with the launch of the Greenline Project, an ambitious initiative aimed at revitalising the north bank of the Yarra River — Birrarung. This visionary project, spanning four kilometres, promises to create a seamless, connected pathway that will reshape the city's urban…
Akaysha Energy breaks ground on $200m battery project in Queensland
Akaysha Energy has officially commenced construction on its $200 million Brendale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland, marking a significant milestone in the state's renewable energy transition. The project, one of the largest of its kind in Queensland, will add 205MW / 410MWh of storage capacity to the National…
The Australian government backs next-generation battery manufacturing
The Australian government has taken a significant step in supporting the country's emerging small and medium manufacturers with the announcement of the first grants from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP). Among the recipients, Li-S Energy, a Brisbane-based manufacturer, has secured a $1.7 million grant to accelerate the development…