Energy

Anthony Albanese has provided key insights into his pre-budget strategy during a recent speech, announcing plans to introduce the Future Made in Australia Act, a framework aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs, and seizing opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and critical minerals.

Electric vehicle drive train manufacturer SEA Electric has taken the next step in its aim to eradicate emissions from the transportation industry, becoming a Tier 1 partner to Mack Trucks in the United States for the delivery of the proprietary SEA-Drive® power-system.

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise building a reliable investment environment in the 2023–24 Budget.

Breakthrough Victoria announced a $20 million investment in local company RayGen Resources in a bid to propel Victoria's transition towards clean energy sources.

Kapture, a leader in carbon capture innovation, has reached a milestone by capturing 90 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions during a pilot-scale demonstration with a diesel generator. 

Origin Energy has given the green light for the construction of a substantial large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in south-west Victoria, signalling an investment commitment of approximately $400 million.

DRIFTEX, a certified Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) co-developed by Ampcontrol, ResTech, and Solitech for use in underground mining operations, has won the NSW Mining HSEC Awards 2023 for Health Excellence.

Powerlink Queensland has officially launched its interim Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone to upskill energy workers and support the changing energy focus in the area.

Monash University has launched a new research facility focused on advancing technologies to convert carbon dioxide emissions into valuable products and develop markets for carbon-embedded goods.

Waste management company REMONDIS Australia has introduced one of the world's first hydrogen-powered waste collection trucks, making it a global pioneer in sustainable waste management.