Energy

Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.

Australian Vanadium Limited has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for engineering group Primero Group to undertake the construction of the firm’s vanadium electrolyte facility in Western Australia.

Aluminium giant Alcoa of Australia announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to deliver 300 megawatts of power supply to Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria in a push to support its future operations.

Melbourne-based mining company BHP engineering firm Hatch have inked an agreement to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant with a plan to construct the facility in Australia.

The Australian and Western Australian governments announced the commencement of work on Perdaman's $6 billion Pilbara urea project, the region’s first gas manufacturing project in over a decade.

A team of engineers from Macquarie University have developed a new microwave technology that would improve the fabrication of solar panel cells, making them easier to recycle. 

ClearVue Technologies and LuxWall Inc, a leader in advanced vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) products, are set to revolutionise the construction industry with the development of the world's first 'Zero Window,' a pioneering product aimed at achieving net zero energy consumption in buildings.

The $625 million Stage Two Battery at Kwinana, Western Australia's second grid-scale battery energy storage system, has commenced construction to help offer clean, reliable, and affordable electricity in the future.

Magnis Energy Technologies announced that its subsidiary, iM3NY, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery packs.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation announced that 'Taurus,' what it claims as Australia's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prime Mover, will be unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show on 18 May 2023, followed by commercial testing with PepsiCo Australia in Brisbane.