The Australian Government has announced the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release, comprising 64 areas, the largest since 2000. [ + ]

Energy infrastructure company Jemena has engaged with ANT Energy Solutions in a pilot program implementing the first hydrogen electrolyser in NSW. [ + ]

National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has announced the four companies that will take part in the second stage of its global technology exchange program. [ + ]

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the first founding members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance. [ + ]

An assessment of whole-of-life GHG emissions associated with the Queensland CSG to LNG industry is detailed in a new report. [ + ]

There has long been an effort to find cheaper, safer and more powerful alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]

BHP has announced a 5-year, US$400 million Climate Investment Program to develop technologies to reduce emissions from its own operations. [ + ]

Underground mines and tunnels are some of the most challenging environments in which to deploy network systems. [ + ]

Digital twin technology has been implemented in an integrated supply chain solution for Tetra Pak. [ + ]

The International Society of Automation has announced the creation of a collaborative forum to advance cybersecurity awareness and knowledge sharing. [ + ]

Eaton has announced that it has granted Mobile Automation membership of its Power Distribution Partner Program as an Authorised System Integrator. [ + ]

The Australian Industry Group has welcomed the AEMC's proposed changes to energy rules, rewarding industrial energy users for cutting peak demand. [ + ]

Profibus International has announced that Profinet specification 2.4 has been completed. [ + ]

Researchers at the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision are creating bespoke, miniaturised surgical robots uniquely matched to individual patient anatomy. [ + ]

Endress+Hauser has expanded its centre of competence for advanced analysis in Lyon, France. [ + ]