Tag: Mark McGowan
Construction on WA’s second big battery on the way
The McGowan Government has allocated $2.3 billion towards new battery energy storage systems in the 2023-24 budget, including a second, larger system at the Kwinana site, after the government announced the first large-scale battery storage system is ready to charge and discharge energy into the grid.
New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget
The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries.
Construction kicks off on $6b Pilbara gas manufacturing project
The Australian and Western Australian governments announced the commencement of work on Perdaman's $6 billion Pilbara urea project, the region’s first gas manufacturing project in over a decade.
WA gov’t invests $40m in critical minerals to drive energy transition
The McGowan Government announced a $40 million investment to accelerate critical mineral discoveries, ensuring Western Australia is well-positioned to capitalise on economic opportunities as the world strives towards a net zero future.
Western Australia to open new Invest and Trade hub in Texas
Western Australia is establishing a new Invest and Trade office in the US as part of a diversification effort aimed at attracting new industries to the state.
International Women’s Day spurs creation of more inclusive workplaces for women in Western Australia
For International Women's Day 2023, Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan and Women's Interests Minister Sue Ellery announced a $3 million investment to develop a new TAFE scholarship program to encourage women into industries that are typically male-dominated and assist with financing their training costs and other associated expenditures.
bp unveils biorefinery plans for Kwinana energy hub
bp’s Kwinana refinery is pioneering the company’s expansion of its biofuels sector as Western Australian (WA) Deputy Premier Roger Cook marks the start of its transition into one of the region’s sustainable fuel hubs.
WA, Korean governments inked a Letter of Intent to develop emerging industries
The Western Australian (WA) Government and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) have inked a Letter of Intent.
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Port MoU to promote energy prospects with Japan
Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) and Port of Himeji have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to boost energy trade potentials between Western...
WA inks trade agreement with Japan to boost decarbonisation tech development
The WA government has signed a trade agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation to accelerate progress for decarbonisation and low-emission technologies in the state.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
