Tag: Net Zero
WA advances climate response with carbon capture and storage bill
Mines and Petroleum, and Hydrogen Industry Minister Bill Johnston has introduced the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 and the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2023 in the Western Australian Parliament.
Regional bus operators steer Victoria’s zero emission agenda
The Victorian Government is spearheading the transition to a greener bus fleet through collaborative efforts with regional operators, initiating industry roundtables to address unique challenges and opportunities in adopting zero-emission buses.
Weld Australia: New national policy needed to boost renewable energy manufacturing
Industry representative Weld Australia has called for the establishment of a national policy framework that will guarantee a strong pipeline of work to attract investments in building a sovereign renewable energy manufacturing capability.
Orica, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries team up for emissions reduction opportunities
Mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have collaborated to explore opportunities for emission reduction initiatives to pursue both companies’ shared decarbonisation ambitions.
Report stresses importance of gas in Australia’s net zero pathways
A new report from Ernst & Young (EY) has underscored the essential role of gas in Australia's energy landscape even under a net-zero emissions scenario.
Nissan announces massive investment to boost EV manufacturing in UK
Global automobile manufacturing giant Nissan announced up to a GBP 3 billion (AUD 5.7 billion) investment to make 100 per cent electric versions of two models at its UK plant, delivering a significant boost to the United Kingdom’s auto industry.
ARENA injects $1.3M into APA and WesCEF’s renewable hydrogen study
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $1.3 million into the ‘Parmelia Green Hydrogen Project – Feasibility Study’ in a significant stride towards Australia's renewable energy future.
Sydney amps up electric vehicle adoption with expanded charging network
Sydney's electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have increased on-street charging opportunities, with nine low-impact plug-in points strategically placed for the convenience of residents and visitors, as announced in a media release by the City of Sydney and Ausgrid.
New report reveals Australia’s potential in battery manufacturing
A report from industry think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has highlighted Australia’s capability to establish a battery manufacturing industry for the nation’s grid...
ARENA opens applications for industrial decarbonisation program in Regional Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the first funding round of the $400 million Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) to boost decarbonisation efforts at existing industrial facilities in regional Australia.