Tag: decarbonisation
BlueScope teams up with Australia’s major iron ore producers for steel decarbonisation
Australia's top iron ore producers, Rio Tinto and BHP, have joined forces with the country's largest steelmaker, BlueScope, to spearhead efforts in decarbonising steel production.
Pacific Green unveils plans for one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks
Renewable energy solutions provider Pacific Green is set to embark on the development of one of Australia's largest grid-scale battery energy parks.
Origin Energy invests $400M in large-scale battery at Mortlake Power Station
Origin Energy has given the green light for the construction of a substantial large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in south-west Victoria, signalling an investment commitment of approximately $400 million.
Minister King to focus on critical minerals, manufacturing ties in Japan and Korea visit
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week in a move to bolster investment in Australian resources projects and strengthen Australia's reputation as a reliable export partner.
Schneider Electric urges decarbonisation focus on electrification, digitalisation at Davos meeting
As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos gathers momentum, Schneider Electric said it is advocating for an intensified emphasis on the power of electrification and digitalisation to accelerate the global decarbonisation agenda.
Australia’s critical minerals sector receives $22M gov’t boost
The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.
AVL celebrates arrival of Horizon Power’s vanadium flow battery
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) announced a significant development in its 'pit to battery' strategy, with the arrival of the vanadium flow battery (VFB) for the Horizon Power project in Western Australia.
5E Advanced Materials kickstarts mining operations at 5E Boron Americas Complex
ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has officially begun mining operations at its 5E Boron Americans Complex with the start of the wellfield injection process.
ARENA unleashes $40M national industrial transformation program for emissions reduction
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), acting on behalf of the Australian Government, has unveiled the National Industrial Transformation (NIT) Program, a $40 million initiative aimed at advancing the reduction of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in existing or planned industrial facilities across the country.
Australia’s resources sector eyes growth despite commodity price shifts
Australia's resources and energy exports are poised for continued growth, even in the face of softening commodity prices, according to the December 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) from the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.