Australian Energy Producers conference opens in Adelaide with focus on oil and gas role
Adelaide is set to host around 2,000 delegates this week for the 2026 Australian Energy Producers Conference and Exhibition, with industry leaders, policymakers and energy experts gathering to discuss the future of Australia’s energy sector.
Monash University researchers unveil ultra-thin membrane for cleaner energy systems
Engineers at Monash University have developed an ultra-thin membrane designed to improve the efficiency of fuel cells operating at high temperatures, in a breakthrough the researchers say could support wider use of clean energy technologies in transport and industry.
Key approval granted for large-scale Warracknabeal renewable energy park
The Victorian Government has approved the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a proposed 219-turbine project described as the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere once completed.
Manufacturing gap in voltage management leaves Aussies $1.4B out of pocket, says EcoJoule Energy
Australian manufacturing-linked power electronics company EcoJoule Energy says underinvestment in voltage management technologies across distribution networks is costing energy consumers about $1.1 billion a year in potential savings, alongside an estimated $317 million in annual appliance damage.
Manufacturing, energy security in focus as Australian gov’t unveils domestic gas reservation scheme
The Australian Government has announced a new domestic gas reservation scheme aimed at securing affordable gas supplies for Australian households and manufacturing industries, with exporters to be required to direct part of their production to the domestic market from mid-2027.
Renewable energy goals tied to manufacturing capability and supply chain reform in Australia
Australia’s renewable energy ambitions could be constrained without stronger domestic manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, according to new research from Adelaide University, which highlights structural risks tied to global dependencies.
Australian Energy Producers backs NSW move to expand gas exploration
Australian industry group Australian Energy Producers has welcomed a decision by the NSW Government to open new areas for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening the state’s future energy supply.
$1.4B Clean Energy Fund to drive WA renewable projects and infrastructure
The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.
CEFC backs $12M Renewable Metals Series A for lithium-ion recycling push
WA-based battery recycling company Renewable Metals has raised $12 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate the commercial rollout of its...
New TAFE Centre of Excellence to deliver renewable energy training nationwide
The Victorian Government has announced the launch of a $50 million renewable energy TAFE Centre of Excellence in Morwell, Gippsland, aimed at supporting workforce development for Australia’s transition to renewable energy.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
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