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Victorian oil refinery fire may impact fuel supply

16 April, 2026

Petrol production is expected to be impacted and authorities are warning the full extent of the damage is still unknown.


NSW closes EV gaps in regional areas

14 April, 2026

The NSW Government will provide more public electric vehicle chargers, fund more electric trucks, and provide training for more rural and remote mechanics.


Canola may be key to Australia's biofuel

08 April, 2026

A new report highlights the key role the nation's canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and security.


Pig poo to power South Australian homes

11 March, 2026

A renewable gas facility will be establised in Wasleys, SA, that will convert piggery effluent into renewable energy for the state.


2026 Renewable Fuels Summit to focus on action

10 March, 2026

Held from 10–12 March, the Summit brings together more than 60 speakers, including over 20 speakers from the United States, Europe and Asia–Pacific.


EVs provide fuel security, says AEVA

10 March, 2026

The AEVA said the full electrification of transport remains the single most effective strategy Australia can enact to improve fuel security.


Aula Energy expands solar portfolio

24 February, 2026

Aula Energy has acquired 1 GW of operational solar farms and a development pipeline of up to 800 MW of co-located BESS from Lightsource bp.


Community mistrust puts renewable energy rollout at risk

18 February, 2026

Australia's clean energy rollout is accelerating; however, delays persist across rural and regional Australia due to community mistrust.


Carbon-conversion technology creates chemicals for jet fuel

29 January, 2026

Researchers have developed technology that may help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled.


Tangkam BESS project gets grid connection approval

20 January, 2026

Hanwha Energy Australia's BESS project gets green light to advance towards construction and integration with Queensland's transmission network.


$25m grant supports cleaner cement production

15 December, 2025

The upgrades will enable the Berrima Cement Works kiln to source up to 60% of its energy from non-coal sources — nearly double the average level achieved in the past three years.


$39m boost to NSW's EV fast charging network

05 December, 2025

Applications are open for Round 4 of the NSW Government's EV fast charging grants program, accelerating the state's transition to cleaner transport.


Alta project makes existing diesel trains electric

26 November, 2025

Alta Battery Technology's BET system has demonstrated that practical, scalable rail decarbonisation is achievable with existing locomotive fleets.


TagEnergy to build a BESS at Golden Plains Wind Farm

24 November, 2025

Australia’s largest wind farm will soon have a battery energy storage system (BESS).


Renewable fuel strategy to reduce emissions

24 November, 2025

The NSW Government has launched a strategy to accelerate the production and use of renewable fuels in the state, driving down emissions.


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