Energy
14 Oct, 2024
The Australian federal government has taken a significant step towards developing offshore wind energy by awarding the first feasibility licence for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone.
This announcement was made by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources Lily D'Ambrosio.
The 1.2-gigawatt (GW) Spinifex Offshore ... more
14 Oct, 2024
Construction
14 Oct, 2024
Chamberlain Group, the parent company of Grifco, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Somersby, New South Wales, marking a significant expansion of its national business footprint.
The move comes as Grifco celebrates over 110 years of operation in Australia, including more than three decades on the Central Coast.
The new 19,000 square metre site serves as Grifco's ... more
Resources
14 Oct, 2024
The mining industry is at a critical juncture as recent industry insights reveal that electric mines can operate at costs 56 per cent to 88 per cent lower than their diesel-powered counterparts.
Despite this significant economic advantage, only 60 per cent of industry professionals indicate that their next mining operation will transition to electric.
The primary obstacle to adopting electri... more
Projects
14 Oct, 2024
BCI Minerals' Mardie Salt and Potash Project, located 80 kilometres southwest of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, has officially begun operations after receiving final approval from the Commonwealth government.
This landmark project is poised to become the third-largest solar salt operation globally and the largest in Australia.
The Mardie Project, which represents a $1.4 bill... more
Trending
18 Sep, 2024
The fact that US authorities have detained close to $43 million of electronics equipment from India in the current financial year, should serve as a lesson to would-be solar panel manufacturers in Australia about the need to pay very close attention to labour conditions in their supply chains.
As part of Australia’s move to renewable energy, the federal government is investing $1 billion in t... more
Events
3 December 2024-4 December 2024
Carbon capture is fast becoming a key part of Australia’s transition towards clean energy and carbon neutrality. One of the priority technologies in Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap, CCUS technology has been identified by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the only large-scale mitigation option available that can deliver the additional CO2 emissions reductions that would be nece... more
