Tag: Gladstone
Alpha HPA locks in major funding for alumina manufacturing hub
Alpha HPA has reached a major milestone with the contractual close of $400 million in debt funding to advance its High Purity Alumina (HPA) First Project in Gladstone, Queensland.
Construction starts on massive high purity alumina facility in Gladstone
The transformation of Alpha HPA’s project in Gladstone into what it claims as the world’s largest ultra-high purity alumina refinery has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in high-technology manufacturing in Australia.
Rio Tinto, Qld join forces to sustain aluminium manufacturing in Gladstone
In a move aimed at securing the future of the Boyne Island aluminium smelter near Gladstone, the Queensland Government announced a partnership with mining giant Rio Tinto.
Orica’s Yarwun project to slash 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
Major Australian manufacturer Orica is poised to achieve a significant decarbonisation milestone by implementing tertiary abatement technology at its Yarwun facility in Gladstone, Queensland, aiming to eliminate an estimated 200,000 tonnes of CO2-e annually.
Gov’t clean energy grants welcomed, calls to end coal support
In response to the announcement of six new grants to cut emissions from industry, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s national climate policy adviser, Annika Reynolds, has expressed both praise and criticism regarding the government's latest initiatives.
Quinbrook forges ahead with green iron project in Gladstone
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specialising in energy transition infrastructure, announced the commencement of the development phase for the proposed Green Iron Project in Gladstone, Queensland.
Green hydrogen gigafactory opens doors in Queensland’s Gladstone region
Today marks the official opening of a state-of-the-art green energy manufacturing facility in Queensland's Gladstone region, emphasising the government’s delivery of a Future Made in Australia.
Rio Tinto inks Australia’s largest renewable power agreement
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date, purchasing the majority of its electricity from the planned Bungaban wind energy project developed by Windlab to power its Gladstone facilities in Queensland.
Alpha HPA on track to advance synthetic sapphire manufacturing in Australia
Alpha HPA Limited announced significant progress in the development of its Alpha Sapphire project, aimed at manufacturing and commercialising synthetic sapphire growth technology in Australia.
Genus secures substation works contract for Qld’s Aldoga Solar Farm project
GenusPlus Group Ltd, a national provider of essential power and communications infrastructure, has secured a contract from ACCIONA Energia to undertake the design and construction of substation works for the Aldoga Solar Farm development in Queensland.
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