Industry News
Fortescue announces it will drop voluntary offsets
Mining company Fortescue will announce that it will no longer buy carbon offsets, on the grounds that it can eliminate carbon emissions by 2030. [ + ]
Rio Tinto develops method of extracting scandium from waste
Rio Tinto says that its scientists have found a way to extract and purify scandium from titanium dioxide production waste. [ + ]
DMG MORI offers the first end-to-end digital twin of a machine tool
DMG Mori has made a digital twin of a machine, workpiece and controller available in an end-to-end offering on Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Orica announces upgraded climate change targets
Chemicals and explosives manufacturer Orica has announced accelerated climate change targets. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
