Tag: emissions
CSIRO’s latest venture gains $15M to advance solar thermal tech, reduce industrial emissions
FPR Energy, a new venture established by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has raised $15 million in seed funding to advance next-generation solar thermal technology.
NSW solar farm project to cut emissions, power 191,000 homes
The Australian Government has greenlit the construction of a 450-megawatt solar farm in the Upper Hunter, set to generate enough electricity to power 191,000 homes.
Rio Tinto injects $215M in low-emission steelmaking hub in WA
Rio Tinto announced an investment of $215 million into a research and development facility in a bid to spearhead global efforts in reducing emissions within the steel industry.
WA’s mining future hinges on new gas supplies
Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
Green energy surge sparks emission reductions in Australia, says analysis
Australia's efforts to transition to renewable energy sources have yielded significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with the latest analysis revealing a decline in emissions for the September 2023 quarter compared to the same period in 2022.
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.
Detmold Group begins transition to solar energy
The Detmold Group, a food packaging manufacturing company, has begun to make the switch to renewable energy with the installation of a solar panel system at its Regency Park facility.
Qantas places order for new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing
The Qantas Group has confirmed an order for 24 widebody aircraft on Thursday, the final piece of the company's jet fleet renewal program.
Saunders wins $9.3m contract to supply fuel storage tank at Ampol’s Lytton refinery
Saunders International announced that Ampol has awarded it a $9.3 million contract to deliver a new fuel storage tank at its Lytton Refinery in Brisbane's Port.
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