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Posted on 29 May 2019
A pilot program in South Australia will use the power of poo, also known as human biogas, to store and deliver renewable energy that is also cost efficient. This new technology will take biogas from a wastewater treatment plant then store it as latent heat in molten silicon at a temperature of 1,414 degrees Celsius. … Continued
Posted on 16 May 2019
The CSIRO has found that Australian residential homes are becoming larger in size and more energy efficient.Read the original article here.
Posted on 20 Apr 2019
The technology – which is named HERO [Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser] – produces no pollution. It was developed by a Newcastle-based company. The team believes this technology has use for many different things, like energy and heat generation. From the research so far, a hydrogen technology shown the potential to replace coal-fired power and change … Continued
Posted on 06 Mar 2019
BGC Pty Ltd is a premier Australian construction and mining firm who was established in 1970 and are based in Western Australia (HQ). Recently they were awarded a $30 million contract as part of the development of the Ramone Gold Project which is run by Northern Star Resources Limited. This project is located south east of … Continued
Posted on 14 Feb 2019
Mining company, BHP, has welcomed the South Australian Government’s decision to declare Olympic Dam’s growth plans a major development. This is an important step when it comes to lifting Australian copper production. This declaration set by the South Australian Government is the first step in a State and Federal process that includes assessment of potential … Continued
Posted on 06 Feb 2019
A once abandoned zinc mine at Lawn Hill is back in business thanks to New Century Resources (NCR) and National Pump and Energy (NPE). Located 250km north-west of Mount Isa in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria, the Century mine was abandoned by MMG Limited three years ago. NCR were quick to pounce on the site, in … Continued
Posted on 23 Jan 2019
Applications have opened for Indigenous scholarships at four Queensland universities, supported by Arrow Energy. The Arrow Energy Indigenous Scholarships are valued up to $10,000 per year for full-time students. “I urge all Indigenous students to consider applying for an Arrow scholarship, especially if it’s going to make the difference between studying and not studying,” said … Continued
Posted on 17 Dec 2018
As we slide into summer, we’re already experiencing scorching temperatures in many areas across the country. The nation has experienced a warmer-than-average November and a number of extreme weather events, such as the recent heatwave in tropical Queensland. Nationally, maximum, minimum and mean temperatures were all above average. It’s perhaps to be expected then, that … Continued
