Fortescue’s board greenlights $750M investment in global renewable projects
Fortescue Metals Group has received board approval for a Final Investment Decision (FID) on three major green energy projects with an estimated total investment of approximately USD 750 million (AUD 1.1 billion) over the next three years.
Victoria rolls out updated strategy to boost offshore wind industry
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 2, which outlines how Victoria will leverage industry-led investment in offshore wind for the first tranche of projects that will deliver at least 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2032.
New gas supply deals a win for families, local manufacturing — AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has commended the Albanese government’s new deals with gas companies Woodside and Esso to supply the East Coast with gas, calling it a win for local manufacturing and households in the region.
CIMIC’s UGL and CPB Contractors awarded $1.4B HumeLink transmission Project
CIMIC Group's subsidiaries, UGL and CPB Contractors, have been chosen by Transgrid to undertake the construction of the western section of the HumeLink high-voltage electricity transmission project.
Nyrstar urges Australia to align critical minerals strategy with int’l counterparts
Nyrstar Australia, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has released its submission to the Australian Federal Government's Critical Minerals List issues paper, which includes a series of recommendations aimed at better aligning Australia's strategic approach to critical minerals with its international partners.
ACT’s first grid-scale battery switched on
The ACT's first grid-scale battery, backed by the ACT Government, has been turned on, marking a significant step forwards in Canberra's electrification journey.
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H2X to accelerate growth after landing US cornerstone investment deal
Australian hydrogen technology startup H2X Global will accelerate the rollout of its hydrogen-powered vehicle lineup in both local and international markets after securing a USD 57 million (AUD 87 million) investment agreement with United States-based Verde Mobility.
Holcim Australia and FMD partner to trial zero-emission concrete truck
Holcim Australia has joined forces with Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), a prominent Australian distributor of energy-efficient vehicles to conduct trials of the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck.
Altech unveils ‘excellent’ progress in 60 kWh CERENERGY prototypes
Altech Batteries has characterised its advancements as "excellent," as it undergoes the manufacturing of two ABS60 60 kWh CERENERGY battery prototypes in Germany intended for customer performance testing.
Electric shock awaits Victorians switching from gas
A new study comparing costs and emission profiles in switching from gas to electricity in Victorian homes and businesses dispels the myth that electric appliances are cheaper and lower emitting.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
