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AUSTRALIA - Victoria's most innovative engineers and engineering projects have been named at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People and Projects Victoria, held at the Victorian Arts Centre. Engineers Australia General Manager – Victoria, Jerry Andrews said: “The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the remarkable contributions of engineers…
Victoria launches parliamentary inquiry into offshore gas decommissioning
The Victorian Parliament has voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry into the decommissioning of aging and retired offshore oil and gas infrastructure. This decision, made on August 28, 2024, comes in response to growing concerns about the environmental impact of abandoned wells and platforms in Bass Strait. The inquiry will…
CCUS faces significant global economic hurdles, report finds
A new report from Wood Mackenzie highlights the critical role of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) in global decarbonisation efforts, while revealing significant economic challenges hindering its widespread adoption. The report, To use or not to use? CO2 utilisation as a carbon capture enabler, indicates that over seven billion…
World’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry launches in San Francisco
The world's first commercial passenger ferry powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells made its inaugural voyage in July 2024 on San Francisco Bay. The zero-emission vessel, named Sea Change, is now operating between the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal and Pier 41 as part of a six-month demonstration program. Sea…
Australia takes major step towards net zero transition with new authority
The Australian Senate has passed legislation to establish the Net Zero Economy Authority, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards a sustainable future. This new body is set to play a crucial role in guiding Australia's economic transformation as it moves towards net zero emissions. The Net Zero…
Australian government unveils plan to tackle methane emissions in resources sector
The Australian government has announced a new initiative to accurately measure methane emissions from coal and gas companies, marking a significant step forward in addressing climate pollution. The Climate Council has welcomed this development, highlighting the critical role of methane in accelerating global warming. The government's plan includes the establishment…
Can government partnerships support responsible and reliable critical mineral supply chains?
Governments around the world are increasingly forging partnerships focused on critical mineral supplies As governments look to transition away from fossil fuels and accelerate the deployment of clean energy, policy makers are dedicating more attention to securing supplies of critical minerals. Materials such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare…
Nuclear fusion breakthroughs bring clean energy future closer
Recent technological advances and substantial private investments are accelerating progress in nuclear fusion, bringing the prospect of limitless clean energy closer to reality. Startups worldwide are pioneering innovative approaches to overcome longstanding challenges in fusion research, potentially revolutionising global power generation. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a spinoff from MIT, is developing…