University of Melbourne, Orsted establish offshore wind partnership
A new partnership between the University of Melbourne and global offshore wind developer Orsted is expected to boost Australia’s transition towards renewable energy.
Queensland collaborates with global energy giant to create two new wind farms
Stanwell Corporation, a Queensland state-owned energy corporation, has partnered with global renewables powerhouse RWE to facilitate the rollout of the former's 9 to 10 GW pipeline of projects, beginning with two huge wind farms.
Australia announces new areas for offshore carbon capture storage exploration
The Federal Government has launched the 2023 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, outlining new areas for exploration to help Australia lower emissions and meet its net zero goals.
Lifecycle study shows ecosparc enhanced coatings reduce CO2 emissions by 18-21%
A fully independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) done by Sparc Technologies Limited has revealed an 18 to 21 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of ecosparc-enhanced coatings.
Work underway for proposed Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone in Qld
Work is progressing for the new renewable energy industrial precinct in Barcaldine, Queensland, as the state government talks with several companies interested in establishing a presence at the precinct.
ARENA announces new funding to deliver renewable energy to First Nations communities
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the Regional Microgrids Program with $125 million in funding that will help develop and deploy microgrid technologies across regional and remote communities.
Queensland provides first look at proposed Stanwell Clean Energy Hub
The Queensland Government has released the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, which is expected to unlock new industrial jobs in...
Kwinana green hydrogen hub edges closer to its large-scale target
Australian manufacturer bp Australia has completed a feasibility study into the development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility on the site of bp's old Kwinana oil refinery, with the potential to create up to 143 tonnes of zero-emission fuel a day.
CSIRO spins out new green hydrogen tech startup for heavy industry
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has collaborated with corporate advisor RFC Ambrian to establish a new company to commercialise electrolysis technology that the agency said can produce hydrogen with 30 per cent less electricity in a push to decarbonise heavy industry.
New $27m Centre of Excellence to bolster Tasmania’s water, energy sectors
The Tasmanian Government has launched TasTAFE’s new $27 million Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence that will provide industry-leading training to the state's water and energy apprentices.
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