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In a landmark move at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Fortescue and over 50 global shipping industry leaders have signed a major agreement calling for accelerated action on zero emissions fuel standards and investments in international shipping. The agreement, titled Green Hydrogen and Green…
Australia opens first rare earths processing plant, boosting global clean energy supply chain
The opening of Lynas Rare Earths' new processing plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, marks a significant milestone in Australia's critical minerals industry and its role in the global energy transition. This facility, the first of its kind in Australia and the largest outside of China, underscores the growing importance of…
Essential Energy proves vegetable oil’s potential as transformer insulation
After two decades of pioneering research, Essential Energy has demonstrated that vegetable oil is not only suitable for cooking but also serves as an effective insulator for power transformers. This groundbreaking study provides compelling evidence for the use of vegetable oil as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mineral oils…
Western Australia unveils updated Renewable Hydrogen Strategy
The Western Australian government has released a refreshed Renewable Hydrogen Strategy for the state, aiming to position it as a global renewable energy powerhouse. The updated strategy, covering the period 2024-2030, focuses on leveraging the state's abundant resources to produce green products and add value to its existing industries. The…
eLumina unveils Australia’s first dual-purpose battery and EV charger factory
In a significant milestone for Australia's renewable energy sector, eLumina has officially opened the country's first factory capable of producing both community lithium batteries and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The $20 million Manufacturing and Development Centre, located on the Gold Coast, is set to commence production in 2025. The state-of-the-art…
Green Iron SA consortium launches to accelerate South Australia’s green iron industry
A new consortium, Green Iron SA, has been officially launched with the aim of accelerating the development of South Australia's green iron industry. The consortium, comprised of Magnetite Mines, Aurizon Holdings, Flinders Port Holdings, and GHD, seeks to harness the potential of the state's Braemar iron region alongside its extensive…
CCS projects surge globally, Australia urged to catch up
The global adoption of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology is accelerating rapidly, according to the 2024 Global Status of CCS Report released by the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI). Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) has welcomed the report's findings, which reveal a significant increase in CCS projects worldwide. The report…
Global flaring emissions rise 7 per cent in 2023, reversing positive trend
Flaring emissions from global upstream oil and gas production increased by 7 per cent from 2022 to 2023, according to new research by Rystad Energy. This unexpected rise reverses previous gains and highlights ongoing challenges in the industry's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Upstream activities emit approximately one gigatonne…