Tag: decarbonisation
Opella Healthcare launches manufacturing electrification project backed by $1.94M in federal funding
Opella Healthcare has announced a new manufacturing-focused electrification project at its North Brisbane facility, supported by $1.94 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in what the company describes as an Australian first in site decarbonisation.
Australia–India research advances greener steel manufacturing through agricultural waste trial
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, says a world-first trial in India has demonstrated how agricultural waste can partially replace coal in steelmaking, marking a step toward lower-emissions steel production.
Australian manufacturing sector advised to prioritise energy optimisation to curb costs
Australian manufacturers should prioritise tackling energy waste and strengthening operational fundamentals before pursuing expensive new technologies or aggressive net-zero targets, according to DETA Consulting.
Argentina manufacturing site drives emissions cuts as ABB advances Mission to Zero
Manufacturing operations at ABB’s Bella Vista electrification plant in Argentina are helping drive industrial decarbonisation, as the company reports the site has reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 97 percent from 2019 levels under its Mission to Zero™ program.
ARENA advances industrial emissions cuts with $400M fund
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has outlined details of its Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS), a funding program designed to support industrial decarbonisation projects in regional Australia.
UNSW-led white paper outlines roadmap to maintain grid stability as renewables expand
A new white paper released by UNSW Sydney and its partners has outlined a roadmap for maintaining electricity grid security as Australia accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, amid the retirement of coal-fired generators and the rapid scaling of new technologies.
Warradarge Wind Farm expansion moves forward with new turbine installations
Work has begun on the erection of additional turbines at the Warradarge Wind Farm in Western Australia’s Mid West, with four of 30 new turbines now standing at the site.
WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.
$5 billion Net Zero Fund targets manufacturing decarbonisation under Australian gov’t plan
The Australian government has announced the design of a new $5 billion Net Zero Fund aimed at supporting manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation, with the initiative positioned as a central element of its Future Made in Australia strategy.
Capital grants to expand construction training for energy transition in WA
The Western Australian Government says it is expanding construction training capacity through targeted capital grants aimed at supporting decarbonisation, energy transformation and regional workforce development.
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