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A parliamentary committee's interim report has concluded that nuclear energy is not an economically viable option for Australia, echoing numerous previous inquiries into the matter. Dave Sweeney, nuclear analyst for the Australian Conservation Foundation, stated: "This report has found — like so many inquiries before it have found — that…
ARENA invests $10.4m in sustainable aviation fuel projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a significant investment of $10.4 million to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Australia. This funding, part of ARENA's SAF Funding Initiative, will be distributed between two innovative projects aimed at reducing emissions in the aviation sector. Licella, an…
Fabrum and Sumitomo join forces to boost liquid hydrogen technology access
In a major move towards sustainable transportation, New Zealand-based Fabrum has partnered with Sumitomo Australia to expand access to liquid hydrogen technology in the heavy transport and aviation sectors. The strategic collaboration, announced on February 19, 2025, aims to accelerate the adoption of liquid hydrogen through flexible financing options for…
Deakin University’s Hycel and AMSL Aero forge partnership for sustainable aviation
In a major move towards sustainable aviation, Deakin University's Hycel and Australian aerospace company AMSL Aero have announced a pioneering research partnership aimed at developing high-performance hydrogen fuel cells for aviation applications. The collaboration marks a crucial step in Australia's journey towards zero-emission flight, with AMSL Aero becoming the first…
South32 mining proposal approval sparks outrage from conservation groups
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved a controversial proposal by South32 to expand bauxite mining operations in Western Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest. The decision greenlights the clearing of 4,500 hectares of the unique forest, a habitat for numerous threatened species, including black cockatoos, woylies, and numbats. The approval has…
ACF welcomes clean energy tax incentives
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has expressed support for the recently passed legislation providing tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals processing. ACF CEO Kelly O'Shanassy welcomed the move, describing it as a significant step towards Australia's participation in the emerging clean global economy. The legislation, which passed through…
CSIRO launches $400,000 graphite R&D grant to boost Australian battery industry
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has unveiled a new research and development (R&D) grant initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of the domestic battery industry and expanding export opportunities, particularly in the United States. The $400,000 program offers successful mining and manufacturing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) up to $50,000 per project,…
Montana refinery expansion approved, boosting SAF production and Trump’s energy agenda
The US Department of Energy has given the green light to a loan guarantee that will significantly expand Calumet's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Montana, a move expected to bolster economic growth and align with President Donald Trump's energy policy goals. The expansion project will more than double the…