Industry News
Whyalla takes last coal shipment in move towards green steel
The final coal consignment marks a milestone in the move towards green steelmaking, with the next step being the closure of the coke ovens. [ + ]
World-first fusion device to be built at UNSW Sydney
The first ever nuclear fusion device to be wholly designed, built and operated by students is being planned for UNSW Sydney. [ + ]
Orica announces upgraded climate change targets
Chemicals and explosives manufacturer Orica has announced accelerated climate change targets. [ + ]
Australian institutes spearhead global efforts in clean energy innovation
Six of the nation's leading research institutions have united with international researchers to spearhead innovation in clean energy production and storage. [ + ]
BMA signs new five-year renewable power purchase agreement
The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has announced a new renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Queensland's publicly owned energy generator and retailer CleanCo. [ + ]
Queensland and Japanese universities to continue renewables research
A 25-year research partnership between The University of Queensland and The University of Tokyo has been extended, broadening its scope towards Queensland's renewable energy industries. [ + ]
Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans
Researchers in Queensland are developing a range of high-value, customised seawater-degradable plastics using 3D printing techniques. [ + ]
SA announces laws to unlock hydrogen and renewable energy
The Government of South Australia has announced a Bill designed to coordinate the development of hydrogen and renewable energy projects. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia program released
The full agenda and registration for All-Energy Australia 2023, to be held in October, is now available. [ + ]
New lithium extraction technology one step closer to commercialisation
ANSTO co-developed technology LieNa has received a funding boost in a win for Australia's lithium and critical minerals industry. [ + ]
Emerson offers AI solution to accelerate plant modernisation
Emerson's REVAMP is a cloud-based, advanced software solution that uses AI to manage the transition of legacy applications to the DeltaV DCS. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire Clearpath Robotics
Acquisition to allow Rockwell to provide integrated AMR solutions for manufacturing environments. [ + ]
Australian wave energy to roll into Europe
Carnegie Clean Energy has been awarded a €3,746,531 (AU$6.3 million) contract to deliver and operate its CETO wave energy technology in Europe. [ + ]
White paper shows how Australia can achieve net zero
The University of Sydney's Net Zero Initiative has released a portfolio of 'ready-to-go' solutions and technology to address key issues in the move towards net zero. [ + ]
Dual-arm robot achieves bimanual tasks by learning from simulation
An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI to inform its actions. [ + ]
