Industry News
Australian-made grid technology makes first export to Portugal
Australian company EcoJoule Energy has announced the completion of the first export of its EcoVAR low-voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal. [ + ]
Queensland unveils critical minerals plan
The Queensland Government has released a plan that outlines its vision to be a globally recognised supplier of critical minerals. [ + ]
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co joins HILT CRC
NISCO is the first Chinese steel company to join HILT CRC in collaboration on low-emissions iron and steelmaking. [ + ]
Researchers turn factory emissions directly into useful fuel
A team of international researchers has found a way to turn carbon dioxide from factory emissions directly into fuel without first cleaning or purifying the gas. [ + ]
MCi Carbon and Hatch partner on mineral carbonation commercialisation
MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment for MCi’s mineral carbonation technology. [ + ]
NSW Government supporting local exporters
The state government is offering a suite of export programs designed to help local companies grow, create jobs and reach more customers around the world. [ + ]
CEF report calls for a national iron and steel decarbonisation strategy
A pivot to green steel would unlock billions as Australia's $120bn iron ore exports are at risk from steel sector decarbonisation, according to a report. [ + ]
Duratec awarded a construction management contract for Orica hydrogen hub
Duratec says the Orica contract represents a key step in the company's expansion into future energy and fuel infrastructure markets. [ + ]
Kardex launches PortScale weighing solution in Australia
AutoStore partner Kardex recently unveiled its new SmartWorkStation, combining its Intuitive Picking Assistant with the PortScale precision weighing solution. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser tests multi-vendor scalability of Ethernet-APL
Ethernet-APL was put to the test in collaboration with Covestro, BASF and Yokogawa to validate scalability in a complex, multi-vendor automation environment. [ + ]
ASD issues guidance for OT network isolation
CI Fortify offers practical guidance and recommendations to help critical infrastructure organisations improve preparedness for disruptive events. [ + ]
Inaugural scholarships to support future heavy industry decarbonisation
Two Adelaide University engineering students have been awarded the inaugural HILT CRC–Adelaide University Undergraduate Scholarships for industrial decarbonisation. [ + ]
Magnetic invention removes microplastics and some PFAS from wastewater
Researchers at RMIT say they have developed a magnetic material that rapidly removes micro and nano plastics and some PFAS from water. [ + ]
ARENA backs aviation fuel from forestry byproducts
ARENA has announced conditional funding to support HAMR Energy to conduct a front-end engineering design (FEED) for a proposed biomass-to-fuel supply chain. [ + ]
Transgrid to deploy synchronous condensers for NSW grid
The installation of synchronous condensers on the NSW transmission network is being done to support grid stability as it transitions to renewables. [ + ]
