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  • Future Gas Strategy to support transition to net zero by 2050

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    Future Gas Strategy to support transition to net zero by 2050

    The Australian government has unveiled its Future Gas Strategy, outlining a medium and long-term vision for the role of gas in the country's transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. The strategy a... more

  • Australia’s clean industrial future: a path to economic growth and sustainability

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    BZE report reveals strategies for Australia’s clean industrial future

    A comprehensive report by Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has revealed that strategic measures to bolster Australian manufacturing and cultivate five domestic cleantech supply chains could yield up to $215 billion ... more

  • Curtin launches $18.6m venture studio for innovation in resources industry

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    Curtin launches $18.6m platform for innovation in resources sector

    Curtin University has announced the establishment of a new multi-million dollar venture studio aimed at accelerating innovation in the resources industry and developing technologies to support net-zero emission... more

  • Australia and Singapore partner on $20m initiative to reduce emissions in maritime sector

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    Australia and Singapore to reduce emissions in maritime sector

    Australia and Singapore have joined forces on a $20 million initiative aimed at reducing emissions in the maritime sector. The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) for maritim... more

  • Future Gas Strategy to support transition to net zero by 2050
    15 May, 2024
Australia’s clean industrial future: a path to economic growth and sustainability

BZE report reveals strategies for Australia’s clean industrial future

A comprehensive report by Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has revealed that strategic measures to bolster Australian manufacturing and cultivate five domestic cleantech supply chains could yield up to $215 billion in revenue and create approximately 53,000 additional jobs by 2035. The report, titled Make it here: building Australia's clean industrial future, underscores the urgent need for proactive steps to leverage Australia’s abundant resources and raw minerals while capitalising on the nation's innovative capacity amidst global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. BZE CEO Heidi Lee emphasised: “From ... more
Curtin launches $18.6m venture studio for innovation in resources industry

Curtin launches $18.6m platform for innovation in resources sector

Curtin University has announced the establishment of a new multi-million dollar venture studio aimed at accelerating innovation in the resources industry and developing technologies to support net-zero emissions by 2050. The $18.6 million platform will focus on nurturing start-ups that are dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions when it comes to resources. Assistant Minister for Education, Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm, officially launched the Curtin Venture Studio at the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer showcase event in Perth. “Western Australia is home to the critica... more
Australia and Singapore partner on $20m initiative to reduce emissions in maritime sector

Australia and Singapore to reduce emissions in maritime sector

Australia and Singapore have joined forces on a $20 million initiative aimed at reducing emissions in the maritime sector. The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) for maritime and port operations is being jointly delivered by CSIRO and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). ASLET is designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector in both countries and support the outcomes of the Singapore and Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The GDSC aims to decarbonise and digitise shipping routes between Singapore and Australia. AS... more
Woodside faces shareholder revolt over climate transition plan at AGM

Woodside faces shareholder revolt over climate transition plan at AGM

On 24 April, Woodside Energy faced a shareholder revolt at its annual general meeting in Perth, with nearly 60 per cent of shareholders rejecting the company's climate transition action plan. This was seen as a sign of investor discontent with Woodside's approach to addressing climate change. Ahead of the AGM, several environmental groups, including the Conservation Council WA and the Australian Conservation Foundation, gathered to condemn Woodside's plans. They argued that Woodside's ongoing development of the $12 billion Scarborough LNG project, part of the Burrup Hub, would slow efforts to address gl... more
UNSW receives $6.3m for decarbonisation projects

UNSW receives $6.3m for decarbonisation projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced significant funding for two pioneering projects aimed at advancing sustainable iron-making and renewable hydrogen production in Australia. The projects, led by Professor Yansong Shen and Scientia Professor Rose Amal from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering, received a total of $6.3 million in the latest round of funding. ARENA CEO Darren Miller expressed support for Australian technological innovation that contributes to building clean industries and aligns with the country's ambitions of becoming a renewable energy superpower. The first p... more
$59.1m funding boost for renewables research

New funding for hydrogen and low-carbon iron and steel research

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a significant funding injection of $59.1 million across 21 research projects. This funding is aimed at supporting research and development (R&D) as well as commercialisation activities focusing on renewable hydrogen and low-emissions iron and steel. ARENA CEO Darren Miller highlighted the importance of funding early-stage R&D and innovation in supporting the global transition to net zero emissions. He stated: "We’re backing Australian technological innovation that helps build our clean industries and underpins our ambitions of becomi... more
UNSW researchers transform waste into useful nanoparticles

UNSW researchers transform plastic waste into new products

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed a new low-energy technique to recycle plastic — offering a sustainable solution to the global plastic waste crisis. The new process can transform various forms of waste plastic into their respective polymer nanoparticles dispersed in water. These nanoparticles can then be extracted for reuse in new consumer products or utilised in applications such as asphalting and waterproof coatings. Led by Professor Per Zetterlund and Dr Vipul Agarwal from the School of Chemical Engineering, the research team collaborated with 'impact investmen... more