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Government announces support for green steelmaking in NSW and SA

02 February, 2024

The government has announced $200 million for "clean, green Aussie-made steel".


Tiny sensor sniffs out toxic ammonia gas

02 February, 2024 | Supplied by: RMIT University

Exposure to high levels of ammonia can lead to chronic lung conditions and irreversible organ damage, but current ammonia sensors are large and expensive.


Renewable hydrogen hub for north Queensland receives federal funding

31 January, 2024

The Australian Government has announced it is investing up to $70 million to develop the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in north Queensland.


Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production

31 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS

Producing steel by the direct reduction of iron ore with hydrogen would replace coke as a reducing agent, helping to decarbonise steelmaking.


AEMO releases energy roadmap for the next 20 years

31 January, 2024

AEMO's Draft 2024 Integrated Systems Plan calls for the urgent building of large-scale renewable projects and transmission lines.


Government grants on offer for Rockhampton manufacturers

30 January, 2024

The Queensland Government is offering various grants to support manufacturers in their efforts towards smart manufacturing and energy efficiency.


Resources minister to visit Japan and Republic of Korea

29 January, 2024

The minister aims to promote investment in Australian resources projects and reinforce Australia's role as a stable and reliable export partner.


Oil supply to hit new record in 2024: IEA

29 January, 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts an oil peak, but the OPEC chief says the prediction of peak oil demand is unreliable.


Rio Tinto to utilise solar energy in Gladstone

24 January, 2024

Rio Tinto has announced plans to drive the development of Australia's largest solar farm.


Australia signs gas supply deals for east coast markets

24 January, 2024

More than 260 PJ of gas will be made available up to 2033 through the agreements signed with Esso and Woodside.


Engineers Australia welcomes the government's AI response

23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia says it has welcomed the federal government's Interim Response to Safe and Responsible AI as a positive first step.


Queensland announces local flow-battery trial

23 January, 2024

Queensland has announced that trials of locally made flow batteries will be included in the next stages of its local network-connected batteries program.


The evolution of social licence

15 January, 2024 by Glenn Johnson, Editor, Process Technology

The 'social licence to operate' term first came about in reference to mining companies, but now almost any company must be seen to be operating responsibly.


2024 Thought Leaders: Mark Ferguson

11 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Kaishan Australia Pty Ltd

Mark Ferguson of Kaishan Australia discusses the challenges of industry and building resilience.


Schneider Electric Pacific awards first Cybersecurity Specialisation

04 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

SAFEgroup Automation has become the first company in the Pacific region to be awarded a Schneider Electric Industry Pacific Cybersecurity Specialisation.


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