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South Australia’s latest battery to join forces with flexible gas

ENGIE has commenced construction of a new large-scale battery alongside its Pelican Point gas-fired power station, delivering capacity and flexibility to the state’s electricity grid. Following recent upgrades to the power station, this project will combine cutting-edge storage technology with fast-response generation to ensure secure, affordable energy while supporting the transition to renewables and a cleaner, more resilient grid. Read More
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Bringing Beetaloo Basin gas to market

Jemena, owner of the Northern Gas Pipeline, has released its Northern Territory Gas Strategy – which outlines a fast and low-cost way to bring Beetaloo gas to market. Read More
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Victoria reveals draft renewable energy zones

Victoria has taken a step forward in its energy transition, unveiling draft orders for five onshore renewable energy zones (REZs) and one shoreline zone to guide the state’s future clean-power infrastructure. Read More

PNG energy sector on the rise

Papua New Guinea’s booming mining and energy sector is driving Oceania’s fastest-growing economy, with 2025 growth revised up to 4.6 per cent by the Asian Development Bank. Read More

First-ever NSW Distribution System Plan

Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy have launched the first-ever NSW Distribution System Plan (DSP), a landmark strategy aimed at delivering billions in savings and creating a vital buffer during the state’s energy transition. Read More
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ConocoPhillips strikes gas in the Otway Basin

ConocoPhillips Australia has confirmed a natural gas discovery in the Otway Basin, off the coast of Victoria. At the Essington-1 well, the company has detected gas in two key reservoirs, Waarre A and Waarre C. Read More

Force measurement done right

Interface manufactures thousands of standard force measurement products every year. All our standard products are designed by engineering experts. They are built and rigorously tested by our tenured team of force measurement specialists. Read More

Australia’s first battery-electric locomotives touch down

Australia’s first brand-new, purpose-designed battery-electric locomotives (BELs) have arrived in Port Hedland. Built in collaboration with Wabtec, the two fully battery-powered heavy-haul units are set to be trialled on BHP’s iron-ore rail lines between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland. Read More