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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…
Australian Senate passes landmark hydrogen production tax incentive bill
In a significant move towards a greener future, the Australian Senate has passed crucial legislation paving the way for a hydrogen production tax incentive (HPTI). The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024, approved on February 10, 2025, establishes an HPTI worth $2 per kilogram…
Trump’s tariffs shake global critical minerals market, threatening energy transition
US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of additional tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has sent shockwaves through the global critical minerals market, potentially impacting the energy transition. The new tariffs, which include a 25 per cent levy on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10 per cent…
Monash University expert weighs in on $2b green aluminium investment
The Australian government has announced a $2 billion investment in the aluminium industry, which aims to support Australian aluminium smelters in transitioning to renewable electricity before 2036. Monash University Professor Hutchinson, a leading authority in the field, highlighted the significance of aluminium as a cornerstone material in modern industry and…
SLB Capturi launches carbon capture plant in the Netherlands
SLB (NYSE: SLB), a global energy technology company, has announced the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art modular carbon capture plant at Twence's waste-to-energy facility in Hengelo, Netherlands. This innovative project, developed by SLB Capturi, marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate change and the pursuit of sustainable energy…
Whale sharks use natural and artificial structures as migratory ‘stepping stones’, study finds
A new study has revealed that whale sharks are utilising both natural underwater features and artificial structures like offshore oil and gas platforms as migratory "stepping stones" during their long-distance journeys. The research, conducted by scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and The University of Western Australia…