Industry News
New carbon storage sites announced for WA, NT
Two offshore greenhouse gas storage facilities have been approved, for the first time since 2014, with carbon capture group CO2CRC welcoming the announcement. [ + ]
Research into NSW's water management released
The NSSN has worked with universities from across NSW to understand the state's water management capabilities. [ + ]
Plastic upcycling: from waste to fuel for less
Problem plastics could be diverted from landfills and converted into fuel sources using new upcycling technology. [ + ]
Green plastic research centre to open
A training and research centre planning to tackle pollution through 'green' plastics is set to open at The University of Queensland. [ + ]
CSIRO unveils recycling-boosting technologies
As part of National Science Week, Australia's national science agency unveiled technologies that have been developed to improve recycling rates. [ + ]
Excitement rises for All-Energy Australia
The clean energy expo is showcasing technologies, services and products, and features talks by industry experts. [ + ]
Melbourne energy company wins innovation award
South Street Energy was awarded for its Distributed Generation Network that has allowed small-scale solar, wind and biogas generators to sell their power to the National Energy Market. [ + ]
EVC endorses fuel efficiency standards
The Electric Vehicle Council has recommended that Australia use fuel efficiency standards, to prevent it lagging behind the rest of the world in EV adoption rates. [ + ]
Automated recycling plant to launch near Brisbane
Rino Recycling has partnered with CDE and Turmec to develop a smart recycling plant that will reclaim waste from the construction industry. [ + ]
Climate Bill passes lower house
The Bill enshrines into law an emissions target of 43% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Westfield switches to 100% renewable energy in Qld
As part of net zero aspirations, Queensland Westfield shopping centres will source all of their electricity from renewables by 2025. [ + ]
Waste-to-energy system to launch in Brisbane
The platform from Finn Biogas will take food waste and produce power and a fertiliser substitute. [ + ]
Capacity mechanism report released
The Energy Security Board's discussion report into its proposed electricity capacity mechanism has been released. [ + ]
Black & Veatch joins Australian Hydrogen Council
Black & Veatch has joined the Australian Hydrogen Council, the peak body for the hydrogen industry in Australia. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation and UniMelb unveil collaboration
The two organisations will be working together to help Australian industry decrease its carbon levels through the use of digital tools. [ + ]
