Tag: decarbonisation
Queensland funds establishment of new Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone
The Queensland government has announced a $7 million investment to support the establishment of a new renewable energy industrial precinct in Barcaldine.
Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO
Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO.
Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada
Metals and mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquiere in Canada.
Contact inks 10-year renewable energy agreement with Microsoft
Contact Energy Limited, a New Zealand-based electricity generator, has signed a 10-year renewable attribute purchase agreement to support the development of new renewable energy capacity in Aotearoa New Zealand, in line with Microsoft’s sustainability commitments.
NZ Steel partners with gov’t in $300m decarbonisation plan
New Zealand Steel is set to build a new $300 million (AUD 283 million) Electric Arc Furnace at its steelworks at Glenbrook within the next three years as part of the move to lower the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
New Queensland strategy to bolster new industries critical to net zero transition
The Palaszczuk Government rolled out the new Queensland New Industry Strategy (QNIDS) today in an effort to foster industries critical to the world’s net zero transition, such as renewable energy manufacturing.
New CSIRO report looks into low-emission manufacturing opportunities in the Northern Territory
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has rolled out a new report exploring how the Northern Territory (NT) could benefit from carbon capture and utilisation to foster decarbonisation and economic growth.
‘Green concrete’ could drive Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, says report
A report from engineering company Hatch has discovered the promising potential of “green concrete” as a key player towards Australia’s progress towards decarbonisation.
REMONDIS puts first hydrogen-powered waste trucks to commercial use
Waste and recycling specialist REMONDIS Australia is set to put one of the first zero-emission waste collection trucks through a trial run as part of its commercial operations
Austal unveils new AI toolset DeepMorpher for rapid digital prototyping of ship hulls
Austal Australia has introduced its new artificial intelligence toolset, DeepMorpher, to help its Australian designers explore broader design spaces while significantly reducing resource requirements for complex ship hull optimisation routines.
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All eyes on Melbourne as Australian Manufacturing Week prepares to open doors
In just four weeks, the spotlight will shine on Australia’s industrial heart as Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 (AMW) takes over Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of cutting-edge tech, world-class innovation, and industry-defining conversations.
