Tag: decarbonisation

Origin Energy has given the green light for the construction of a substantial large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in south-west Victoria, signalling an investment commitment of approximately $400 million.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week in a move to bolster investment in Australian resources projects and strengthen Australia's reputation as a reliable export partner.

As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos gathers momentum, Schneider Electric said it is advocating for an intensified emphasis on the power of electrification and digitalisation to accelerate the global decarbonisation agenda.

The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.

Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) announced a significant development in its 'pit to battery' strategy, with the arrival of the vanadium flow battery (VFB) for the Horizon Power project in Western Australia.

ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has officially begun mining operations at its 5E Boron Americans Complex with the start of the wellfield injection process. 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), acting on behalf of the Australian Government, has unveiled the National Industrial Transformation (NIT) Program, a $40 million initiative aimed at advancing the reduction of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in existing or planned industrial facilities across the country.

Australia's resources and energy exports are poised for continued growth, even in the face of softening commodity prices, according to the December 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) from the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.

First Graphene Limited has released the findings of an independent study conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation UK (CPI), highlighting the potential of graphene-based electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production.

Expressions of interest are currently being sought from qualified and experienced organisations to undertake the implementation and management of the GreenTech Hub, a $40 million collaboration between the Western Australian Government and Chevron Australia.