International Graphite unveils state-of-the-art micronising plant in Collie
International Graphite, based in Western Australia, announced the launch of its new graphite micronising plant in Collie, south of Perth, to bolster Australia’s battery minerals sector.
EV startup EVOS secures $5m to ramp up charging equipment production
EVOS, a startup specialising in fleet energy management and AC charging for electric vehicles (EVs), has raised $5 million in funding to bring new market technologies ideal for a variety of EV charging cases, such as addressing challenges for EV fleet operators and EV homeowners/renters.
Consultation for Hydrogen Headstart program development begins
The Australian Government has kicked off the consultation for the development of its $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program, which will deliver a step change in Australia’s renewable hydrogen production.
Queensland Government declared Kidston Wind Farm as a Prescribed Project
The Queensland Government has declared the Kidston Wind Farm, the final stage of the Kidston Clean Energy Hub, as a prescribed project, ensuring its completion would generate 200 construction jobs.
Tasmania’s renewable energy agenda gets a boost from Germany
The Tasmanian Government has taken a significant step towards advancing green hydrogen initiatives by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen in Germany.
ARENA opens $50m funding round to boost hydrogen, steel research
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel, as announced in a media release.
Schneider Electric launches new charger to boost EV infrastructure
Energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric has released its newest charger station dubbed, “EVlink Pro AC” to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Expert advisory group to oversee SEC initiatives
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Lily D’Ambrosio announced on Tuesday a panel of six energy experts and business leaders to advise the government on reviving the SEC.
Natural gas crucial in bolstering Australian manufacturing amid Safeguard Mechanism downplay – says APPEA
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) chief executive Samantha McCulloch has underscored the role of natural gas in achieving net zero while also powering Australian manufacturing, in response to the planned tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism, which ignores the central role of natural gas in meeting Australia’s climate goals.
UNSW Sydney transitions residential campuses to renewable electric energy
UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.
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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.
