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A new report from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, reveals a promising future for the country's hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing (HEM) sector. The study projects that by 2050, the industry could generate $1.7 billion in revenue and create nearly 4,000 jobs. The Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing report highlights Australia's potential to become…
UNSW Sydney scientists develop eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of an eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery. This innovative proton battery, created by a team led by Professor Chuan Zhao and PhD candidate Sicheng Wu, addresses critical challenges in modern energy storage, including resource scarcity, environmental…
Rio Tinto completes sale of Lake MacLeod operation, emphasising sustainability
Rio Tinto has finalised the sale of Dampier Salt Limited's Lake MacLeod operation to Leichhardt Industrials Group for $375 million, marking a significant transition in Western Australia's salt and gypsum industry. The deal, which was initially announced in January 2024, has now been completed with the full transfer of ownership…
Australia poised to become global leader in green iron production
A new report by Mandala Partners, commissioned by Boundless, reveals that Australia is uniquely positioned to become a major force in the global green iron export market. The study suggests that this potential shift could have a more significant impact on reducing global carbon emissions than Australia achieving net zero.…
ARENA grants $10m to Fortescue for revolutionary mining vehicle chargers
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded a $10 million grant to Fortescue for the development of groundbreaking fast chargers for heavy mine site vehicles. This initiative is part of Fortescue's $35.3 million 'Fast Charger for Heavy Battery Electric Vehicles' project, which aims to create 6 MW fast chargers…
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited join forces to combat methane emissions
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to conduct methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns at OIL sites in India using TotalEnergies' cutting-edge AUSEA technology. This collaboration marks a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector. The partnership comes on…
Western Australia unveils its first CCUS Action Plan to boost sector
The Western Australian government has taken a significant step towards establishing the state as a global leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology. Premier Roger Cook recently announced the release of the state's first CCUS Action Plan, accompanied by a $26 million funding boost for two pioneering CCUS…
Oil and gas exploration plays a critical role in decarbonisation despite investment decline
Investment in oil and gas exploration has dropped by two-thirds over the past decade, yet the industry remains crucial for decarbonisation efforts and providing advantaged barrels in the energy transition, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report. The report, No country for old fields: Why high-impact oil and gas exploration…