Tag: Gladstone
Gov’t clean energy grants welcomed, calls to end coal support
In response to the announcement of six new grants to cut emissions from industry, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s national climate policy adviser, Annika Reynolds, has expressed both praise and criticism regarding the government's latest initiatives.
Quinbrook forges ahead with green iron project in Gladstone
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specialising in energy transition infrastructure, announced the commencement of the development phase for the proposed Green Iron Project in Gladstone, Queensland.
Green hydrogen gigafactory opens doors in Queensland’s Gladstone region
Today marks the official opening of a state-of-the-art green energy manufacturing facility in Queensland's Gladstone region, emphasising the government’s delivery of a Future Made in Australia.
Rio Tinto inks Australia’s largest renewable power agreement
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date, purchasing the majority of its electricity from the planned Bungaban wind energy project developed by Windlab to power its Gladstone facilities in Queensland.
Alpha HPA on track to advance synthetic sapphire manufacturing in Australia
Alpha HPA Limited announced significant progress in the development of its Alpha Sapphire project, aimed at manufacturing and commercialising synthetic sapphire growth technology in Australia.
Genus secures substation works contract for Qld’s Aldoga Solar Farm project
GenusPlus Group Ltd, a national provider of essential power and communications infrastructure, has secured a contract from ACCIONA Energia to undertake the design and construction of substation works for the Aldoga Solar Farm development in Queensland.
Orica, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries team up for emissions reduction opportunities
Mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have collaborated to explore opportunities for emission reduction initiatives to pursue both companies’ shared decarbonisation ambitions.
New critical minerals investment spurs sapphire glass manufacturing in Queensland
The Queensland Government is set to invest in Gladstone-based company Alpha HPA to facilitate the manufacturing of sapphire glass used in smartwatches and smartphones from locally produced alumina.
ARENA injects $32.1m in Rio Tinto’s pilot hydrogen plant in Queensland
The Federal Government has allocated $32.1 million to Rio Tinto through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help the firm in establishing a hydrogen facility in Gladstone, Queensland.
Alpha HPA’s manufacturing facility in Gladstone receives state gov’t backing
The Queensland government has announced $21.7 million in funding to support the development of a new high-purity alumina (HPA) manufacturing plant in Gladstone.
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