Whether your goal is B2B sales or industry marketing in the water, energy or utility sectors, targeting decision makers is the key to a successful marketing strategy. The business-to-business (B2B) sector is an excellent space to operate in and provides fantastic opportunities for growth, particularly in niche industries such as utilities. To enable this, it is essential to target your […]
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The very first issue of Utility Magazine was published in February 2014, but the idea for the magazine came about years earlier, when publisher, Chris Bland, saw a need for a publication that connected utilities from across the water, energy, gas and telecommunications sectors, and allowed them to share knowledge across their diverse fields. Here we explore the journey of […]
Transforming water quality in remote regions of the Northern Territory
Utility Journalist Features, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0In response to water security concerns in the remote First Nations community of Laramba, Power and Water Corporation delivered a new water treatment plant to address the urgent need to improve water services in remote Aboriginal communities. Located some 200 km North-west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, the remote community of Laramba has long faced the challenge of […]
Australia’s path to renewable energy superpower
Utility Journalist Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy 0When it comes to decarbonising the economy, Australia has the potential to punch above its weight to become a renewable energy superpower. Achieving this ambition, however, will require significant investment into the industries of tomorrow. Initiatives such as ARENA’s Hydrogen Headstart have a critical role to play.
Upgrading Barwon Water’s sewer network for environmental protection
Utility Journalist Asset management, Features, Projects, Utility location, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0In an effort to extend the lifespan of its pipelines and protect the environment from harmful spills, Barwon Water is investing $50 million over the next five years on upgrades and repairs to its sewer system, spanning Geelong, the Colac Otway Shire, Surf Coast, and the Bellarine. Barwon Water Managing Director, Shaun Cumming, said the significant program was part of […]
Pipeline plant hire riding crest of water industry wave with VacLift
Utility Journalist Features, Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial 0For more than 20 years Pipeline Plant Hire’s VacLift equipment has been the gold standard for safety and efficiency on Australian water pipeline construction projects. Director, Gerard O’Brien, and business partner Global Pipeline Equipment’s Mat Dridan explain why. “Australia is home to some of the driest inhabited areas on the planet, which makes access to safe and reliable water supplies […]
Moving to net zero: Australia’s first portable hydrogen SAPS
Utility Journalist Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Solar 0Boundary Power’s Hydrogen Integrated Stand-Alone Power System (HiSAPS) demonstration unit is Australia’s first relocatable hydrogen SAPS. We take a look at this ambitious project, and how Boundary Power’s adaptability allowed it to work with multiple collaborators to deliver it. The first HiSAPS demonstration unit was unveiled in October 2023, at the Ampcontrol manufacturing site in Ringwood, Victoria. Today, it is […]
Microgrid, macro impact: the Kioloa community microgrid installation project
Steph Barker Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy 0By Stephanie Barker, Assistant Editor, Utility magazine Endeavour Energy has officially launched the Bawley Point and Kioloa community microgrid, denoting a huge success for the utility’s plan to improve grid reliability in the area. We spoke to Endeavour Energy’s Future Grid Strategy Manager, Dr James Hazelton, one of the key drivers of the project, to discuss the project and how […]
Building on sustainable practices: hydrogen power in construction
Kody Cook Features, Renewable Energy, Water 0With the drive toward carbon neutrality becoming increasingly prevalent in Australia, it’s critical for utilities to be on the lookout for technologies that can keep their operations as sustainable as possible. As part of an ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Sydney Water is powering the construction of a major infrastructure project with hydrogen.
By Rebecca Todesco, Utility Magazine With different sizes, budgets and an array of essential services on offer, it’s normal for utilities and industry organisations to have differing company priorities. In spite of this, a common theme that is shared across the industry is a focus on customer experience and satisfaction. Securing the satisfaction and loyalty of the people it services […]
Customer focus leading Coliban water flood response
Utility Journalist Company news, Condition Assessment, Disaster Management, Features, Projects, Water 0In October 2022, central Victoria was hit with a major flooding event that devastated local communities. Homeowners were forced to evacuate as floodwaters damaged homes, rivers and roads. But amidst unprecedented circumstances, Coliban Water’s unwavering focus on caring for customers, and staff dedication to local communities helped it act quickly to mitigate the damage. Coliban Water Managing Director, Damian Wells, […]
Getting engagement right: Powercor major projects building trust
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Electricity, Features, Powerlines, Projects, Renewable Energy 0By Neve Surridge, Corporate & Customer Graduate – Reputation and Media | Corporate Affairs, Powercor Australia For any major project, getting community engagement right is essential to a smooth delivery. Here we take a look at two major power upgrades in regional Victoria this year, and how they have shown how proactive engagement with households and businesses can help teams […]
Desalination plant delivers historic outback water upgrades
Utility Journalist Desalination, Features, Pipelines, Projects, Pumps, Water 0From maintaining hydration and protecting public health to supporting social and economic development, water is a critical part of everyday life. However for some outback towns, clean drinking water doesn’t flow freely from their taps. In an effort to provide better amenities to remote first nations communities and secure the state’s water supply, SA Water is looking to desalination. For […]
Busting myths in the HDD industry
Utility Journalist Ask an Expert, Civil Construction, Features, Pipelines 0In this article we explore some of the most frequently asked questions and debunk common myths about horizontal directional drilling (HDD). We’ll discuss the benefits it provides when assessed against other pipe installation methods, and focus on the environmental upside, flexibility of design and how the technology supports construction in congested, urban, industrial and sensitive environments. Do I need to […]
Inside the nerve centre that powers Origin’s gas supply network
Utility Journalist Asset management, Features, Gas, Pipelines, Sustainability 0Origin Energy manages one of the largest gas supply networks in Australia, and controls and monitors thousands of gas assets as part of Australia Pacific LNG’s coal seam gas to liquefied natural gas project in Queensland. Here we take a look behind the scenes at the technology and operations used in the utility’s Brisbane Central Control Room (BCCR). In a […]
Are we ready for digital by default?
Utility Journalist Asset management, Civil Construction, Digital Utilities, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0By Frank Zeichner, CEO IoT Alliance Australia The transformative power of digital technologies discussion is happening in every boardroom and on every construction site in Australia. Yet despite well-established business cases, we’re lagging and slow in our uptake and use of the smart data that is essential for Australia’s future prosperity. At stake is our economic productivity and net zero […]
Transforming assets for the next generation
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Stormwater 0The Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park is a key project for the Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, which is a ten year, $76 million program that aims to transform Canning’s City Centre into Perth’s southern CBD. Wharf Street Basin has been reimagined as a new smart park and is one of the City of Canning’s centrepieces of urban […]
Long-term water security for Gladstone in the pipeline
Utility Journalist Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Water 0In February 2023, the Queensland Government approved the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) for construction. The FGP is a $983 million pipeline to address the single source water supply risk from Awoonga Dam, enabling long-term water security to Gladstone’s industry and support ongoing economic development in the region. The 117km pipeline will run from the Lower Fitzroy River in Rockhampton […]
Pioneering sustainable renewable energy solutions
Utility Journalist Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability 0As renewable energy gains importance in our pursuit of sustainability, there are several challenges that need to be addressed to accelerate its adoption and maximise its effectiveness. Some of these challenges include intermittency and reliability. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are intermittent as they do not produce power consistently. Ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply is […]
Switching on: powering up homes with community batteries
Utility Journalist Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar 0Community batteries are flexible and scalable energy solutions that benefit both the local communities they are built in and the wider energy system. Ausgrid is collaborating with the Federal Government to deliver a major community battery rollout, which will see as many as 400 batteries powering neighbourhoods across Australia. The Community Batteries for Household Solar Program will support power quality […]
Bouldercombe battery paving the way for renewable energy storage
Utility Journalist Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy 0The Bouldercombe Battery Project (BBP) will be one of the first standalone large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Queensland and is the first fully commercial project financed battery in Australia. Australian company Genex has partnered with Tesla and Powerlink to operate the battery. We spoke to Genex Chief Executive Officer, Craig Francis, to hear more about the project’s funding, […]
Lost treasure: reclaiming the wonder wastes driving the energy transition
Utility Journalist Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Australian utilities are sitting on a bounty of untapped biogas that has the potential to transform the energy landscape, supercharge a site’s energy efficiency and drastically improve their bottom line. Here we discuss how this untapped resource can drive the energy transition. Waste to energy technologies that harness the power of biogas are mature and transformative solutions that achieve the […]
A faster smart meter rollout for a smoother energy transition
Utility Journalist Electric Vehicles, Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy 0By Anna Collyer, Chair of the Australian Energy Market Commission As the once-in-a-generation transformation of the power system continues, the way customers interact with energy in their homes is also changing. The Australian Energy Market Commission is now recommending electricity smart meters in 100 per cent of households by 2030 as a critical step to realising benefits for both. The […]
Government energy bill relief measures: how do they stack up?
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar 0By Ben Barnes, General Manager Corporate Affairs, Australian Energy Council As the cost of living increases, energy bills are placing more and more financial pressure on consumers. In this article the Australian Energy Council (AEC) takes a look at the government reforms currently underway, and how they might impact retailers’ already supporting customers experiencing payment difficulty. A lot has been […]
CAPS takes home CAAA Award for Safety
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, Features, Projects, Safety and Training 0The Compressed Air Association of Australasia (CAAA) recently announced CAPS Australia as the winner of the inaugural CAAA Safety Award. The winner was judged as having the best system, work procedure or tooling idea that improves the safety of the compressed air industry. CAPS Australia’s winning submission was in recognition of their implementation of technology, usually used for caravans and […]
Water management: are utilities security guards or stewards?
Utility Journalist Asset management, Digital Utilities, Features, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0With climate change, population growth, and industrial development placing pressure on our finite water supplies, the challenges water utilities face are growing more complex, and there has never been a more urgent time for innovative and sustainable solutions to manage our most precious resource. Recycling water is one of the key ways that utilities can keep up with this demand […]
To dam or not to dam
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Dams, Features, Land access, Maintenance, Spotlight, Water 1Over the long term, dams can provide the cheapest source of bulk water for the urban environment, and dam water is easier to treat than other sources, such as seawater desalination. However, their construction can involve significant costs, and environmental impacts. The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has prepared a detailed study into dams. Surface water dams have long […]
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