Friday, January 16, 2026

Tritium adds Tesla’s NACS connectors to its EV chargers in the US

Tritium DCFC Limited, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, will begin offering Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a connector option with its fast chargers. 

Orica’s Kooragang Island project cuts one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Orica, a provider of mining and infrastructure solutions, has announced the elimination of one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from its Kooragang Island site in Newcastle. 

ARENA injects $32.1m in Rio Tinto’s pilot hydrogen plant in Queensland

The Federal Government has allocated $32.1 million to Rio Tinto through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help the firm in establishing a hydrogen facility in Gladstone, Queensland. 

NSW allocates $275 million for net zero manufacturing grants

The NSW Government is today unveiling a substantial $275 million allocation in grants as part of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at cementing NSW as the premier destination for the development and production of clean technology. 

Ausgrid powers up Narara with new community battery

The Australian Government has activated the second community battery under its national Community Batteries for Household Solar program with the latest addition of a 412-kilowatt-hour Narara battery, constructed by Ausgrid and located on the NSW Central Coast.

$1.3B investment propels CopperString 2032 into construction phase

The Queensland Government has unveiled a $1.3 billion investment package dedicated to advancing the CopperString 2032 project, underscoring Queensland's dedication to delivering Australia's most extensive transmission project.

Pacific Energy acquires Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

Pacific Energy, Australia’s foremost provider of green hydrogen production and refuelling facilities, announced the acquisition of the Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility from ActewAGL.

Mars Wodonga’s manufacturing facility to run on 100% renewable energy by 2026

Mars has announced plans for its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, which produces the well-known PEDIGREE and WHISKAS brands, to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2026.

CSIRO transforms red meat into nutrient-rich powder for snacks and beverages

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has turned red meat into a highly nutritious powder, set to invigorate snacks and beverages with an allergen-free protein boost, targeting a $3.8 billion health and wellness market opportunity.

Talga boosts Swedish battery graphite production with new exploration activities

Battery materials and technology company Talga Group announced that its recent exploration activities at its 100 per cent-owned Vittangi Graphite Project in northern Sweden have yielded promising results.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.