Industry News
Testing carbon capture technology on a large scale
In order to create a cleaner future, Curtin University is entering a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with carbon capture and storage research organisation CO2CRC. [ + ]
Government invests in domestic rocket motor manufacturing
The federal government has announced it is seeking to establish a manufacturing complex that will enable production of rocket motors for advanced missiles. [ + ]
Rio Tinto to trial biofuel crop farming for renewable diesel production
Rio Tinto has announced it will develop pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot. [ + ]
BlueScope partners with Helios on low emissions steel technology
Israeli company Helios Project Ltd has announced it has signed an MOU with BlueScope to test the use of its Helios Green Iron (HGI) process with the Australian steelmaker. [ + ]
Chemical dosing tech to combat sulfide in sewers
A researcher from University of Queensland has developed a real-time control and chemical dosing technology to combat hydrogen sulfide odour and corrosion. [ + ]
First deployment of Australian vanadium in a flow battery
Australian Vanadium has successfully deployed its vanadium electrolyte in a vanadium flow battery for Horizon Power. [ + ]
Government publishes National Hydrogen Strategy
The federal government says the National Hydrogen Strategy will set up Australia as a renewables superpower. [ + ]
South Australia to support hypersonic flight testing
Australia is set to become home to hypersonic flight testing after Southern Launch and Hypersonix sign MOU. [ + ]
Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia's battery manufacturing capability. [ + ]
Too many OT remote access tools a cybersecurity risk: report
New research from Claroty's Team82 finds organisations looking to increase efficiency in OT are creating excessive cybersecurity risks and operational burdens. [ + ]
Researchers look to mine-waste monitoring using drones and sensors
Moving and managing mine waste safely is an ongoing challenge for the mining industry. [ + ]
Kongsberg opens production facility in South Australia
The plant will provide local manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, verification and training for various defence technologies, including missile systems. [ + ]
TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to open in Western Sydney
The Centre of Excellence in Wetherill Park will enable apprentices to access degree-level learning while retaining a focus on existing hands-on skills. [ + ]
Million-panel solar farm approved for Central West NSW
The federal government has announced the approval of a million-panel solar farm in NSW that it said will generate enough energy to power 229,000 homes. [ + ]
IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back
Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024. [ + ]
