Interflow has partnered with GO Foundation in its goal to improve lives with action and engage in meaningful reconciliation. Leading provider of pipeline infrastructure solutions, Interflow, has entered a partnership with the Goodes O’Loughlin Foundation (GO) to provide young Indigenous people with vital funding towards the foundation’s scholarship and cultural support program. Interflow Executive Manager of People and Capability, Tracy Keevers, [...]
SA Water has begun work to install around 759m of new water main at Rowland Flat, in an effort to provide a continued reliable supply of water for local homes and businesses. The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Steingarten Road, is among more than 242,000m of pipeline going into the ground as part of SA Water’s four-year, $287 [...]
The National Water Grid Authority is backing South East Water’s Western Port Recycled Water Scheme with a $46 million investment. The $113 million Western Port Recycled Water Scheme is jointly funded by the Federal Government through the National Water Grid Fund and the Victorian Government through South East Water. Once complete, the project will supply 4000ML of Class A recycled water to [...]
Australian specialist in power distribution, motor control and automation systems, NHP, has expanded its longstanding relationship with Socomec, a leading global manufacturer of electrical equipment with strong expertise in critical energy and power switching applications. After 20 years as the local distributor for Socomec’s power control and safety range, NHP has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Socomec [...]
Sydney Water’s Board has appointed Niall Blair as its new Chair, replacing outgoing Chair Grant King, who held the role for three years. The appointment follows Mr Blair’s recent position as Director on the board of Sydney Water, with previous posts as New South Wales Minister for Water (2015–17) and involvement with Charles Sturt University. Sydney Water Managing Director, Roch Cheroux, [...]
Simex’s range of attachments are designed for accuracy and reliability, ensuring precision and control in road maintenance applications. Simex self-levelling road planers and stabilisers are designed for removing an entire layer of asphalt or cement in preparation for trenching, or for milling deteriorated road sections for later resurfacing. With Simex planers, users can maintain constant milling depth in any condition, [...]
For the fourth consecutive year, Endeavour Energy has earned a five-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Achieving its highest-ever score of 98 out of 100, Endeavour Energy ranked third out of eleven participating electricity distribution companies worldwide, and seventh out of 119 public-private partnerships, up from 17th in 2023. Endeavour Energy Chief Data, People and Sustainability [...]
TasWater has appointed current Board Director, Kevin Young, as its next Chair, replacing outgoing Chair Dr Stephen Gumley AO who has served in the role since 2018. Chief Owners’ Representative, Wayne Johnston, said Mr Young brings a wealth of experience to the role, with more than 40 years in the water and sewerage industry in Australia – including stints as [...]
Pacific Energy and Horizon Power have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide electricity to the coastal Gascoyne community as part of efforts to decarbonise one of Western Australia’s key tourist destinations. Under the agreement, Horizon Power will provide power to Exmouth with a mix of large-scale and rooftop solar, battery storage, and, only when needed, gas-fired generation. [...]
CitiPower customers will now have access to more detailed information about unplanned outages affecting their property as part of a the electricity distributor’s new trial. Under the trial, when an unplanned outage occurs, affected customers will receive extra information including the repair crew's estimated arrival time, fault location and repair status. This builds on CitiPower’s existing outage communications, which provides [...]
An online consultation will be held on Tuesday 1 October 2024 by the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee. This will be the last opportunity for the public to provide feedback before recommendations are delivered to the Federal Government. The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review has seen a record number of Australians from across the country share their views and experiences on telecommunications [...]
Transgrid is trialling advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network in New South Wales and the ACT to help keep local communities safe from bushfires. Transgrid Executive General Manager of Delivery, Jennifer Hughes, said, “We take preparation for bushfire season very seriously and the safety of our people, landowners and communities is our first priority. “We are trialling [...]
TasWater’s Fern Tree water treatment plant has won the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Tasmania competition for 2024. This is the third time in a row that it has taken out the title. Fern Tree was competing against water treatment plants Rocky Creek in the far south and Scamander in the north-east in the 2024 grand finals. Judges said it [...]
Australian energy technology business Tally Group (Tally) has acquired Alinta Energy’s retail energy billing platform, CORE. Tally CEO, Andrew Duncan, said the company would integrate CORE with its cloud native platform. “The CORE acquisition will enable us to add mass market capability and scale for our existing clients, including Alinta Energy and new clients globally,” Mr Duncan said. “We have invested [...]
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has appointed two new Commissioners, Lana Stockman and Rainer Korte, effective from 30 September 2024. AEMC Chair, Anna Collyer, welcomed the expertise the new Commissioners will bring to the AEMC. “We are delighted to welcome Lana Stockman and Rainer Korte to the Commission. Their extensive experience and expertise in the energy sector will be [...]
Early works have kicked off for Powerlink’s SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone. Queensland Minister for Water and Member for Gladstone, Glenn Butcher, joined Powerlink officials on site to celebrate this milestone. The state-of-the-art facility will provide critical skills development and apprentice training opportunities to hundreds of workers as the energy transformation rolls out. Powerlink’s Central Queensland network [...]
Factory testing of a vanadium flow battery (VFB) for Horizon Power’s long duration energy storage (LDES) pilot has now been completed. Invinity Energy Systems completed the testing of the battery, which is now being transported to Horizon Power’s site in Kununurra, Western Australia for installation and site acceptance testing. The 220kWh VFB can deliver up to 78kW of power, and [...]
The Governer General has appointed Kate Symons to the Board of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Most recently, Ms Symons was Chair of the Essential Services Commission (ESC) in Victoria, a position she held from 2019, having served as a commissioner for the organisation from 2016. Prior to the ESC, Ms Symons had extensive legal experience with the Commonwealth Royal [...]
Stanwell has signed a 15-year deal to purchase renewable energy from Genex’s Bulli Creek Solar Farm – set to become the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia. Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo) has also signed a five-year contract to deliver operations and maintenance (O&M) services for Genex’s 50MW Kidston Solar Farm. Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke, said, “Our partnership with [...]
Jemena has partnered with a Melbourne-based utility-scale biogas developer to deliver a new biomethane plant in regional New South Wales that utilises agricultural waste. Valorify has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the energy infrastructure company to assess the feasibility of injecting biomethane produced by Valorify into the New South Wales gas distribution network – which is currently [...]
In a significant milestone for the facility, all solar panels have now been installed at APA Group’s Port Hedland Solar Farm and Battery project. The scope of the project includes the construction of the 45MWAC Port Hedland Solar Photovoltaic (PV) generation facility and a 35MW/36.7MWh battery energy storage system, which will supply renewable energy for large mining customers in [...]
Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) CEO, Caroline Wykamp, has tendered her resignation to the Board, and said that her time on the project has been an incredibly rewarding and dynamic journey. On a post to LinkedIn on 6 September 2024, Ms Wykamp reflected on her time at Marinus Link. “I was brought on to get the deal done, and I [...]
Flow Power has joined forces with Tauondi Aboriginal College to improve First Nations training and employment within the energy sector. The partnership aims to facilitate a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate within the evolving renewable energy landscape across South Australia. The Pathway to Electrotechnology program is an initiative established and supported by Flow Power [...]
The NBN Co Board has announced the appointment of Ellie Sweeney as its new CEO, who will commence the role in December 2024. Ms Sweeney will lead the company as it builds, operates and upgrades the national broadband network. This appointment comes at a pivotal time for nbn as it continues to lift the digital capability of Australia through significant [...]
Transgrid has launched an initiative to increase female participation in the construction industry, which will support women in regional New South Wales to take up a range of job opportunities on the critical HumeLink project. Transgrid’s HumeLink East delivery partners ACCIONA and GenusPlus Group will implement the EmPOWERing Regional Women program, with a specific focus on the Yass area. The [...]
Rotronic, part of Process Sensing Technologies, has launched a new version of its HygroCal humidity validation instrument, which speeds up on-site validation of relative humidity (RH) sensors. The lightweight, portable HygroCal100 Advanced allows on-site technical and quality control teams to make quick and simple evaluations of up to seven RH probes at once. The Rotronic HygroCal100 Advanced (HC100A) is a fully integrated, [...]
The changes to Hunter Water’s regulation have been finalised, after going on public display in early 2024. The prosed changes were backed by the community, and the New South Wales Government thank locals and stakeholders for their valuable feedback during the exhibition period. It said that their responses helped finalise the regulation, and that a report detailing public submissions can [...]
Endeavour Energy has announced that two of its highly experienced team members have been internally appointed to its executive leadership team. The utility said that these promotions are part of efforts to reinforce Endeavour Energy’s commitment to shaping the future of energy and enhancing safety and operational excellence. Colin Crisafulli, General Manager, Future Grid & Asset Management. Image: Endeavour Energy [...]
The 2024 Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list has named Yarra Valley Water as the top-ranking water company – for the second year in a row. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, showcases the most influential companies in the Asia-Pacific region that are leading the way in climate action and sustainability. Yarra Valley Water ranked in the top [...]
WaterNSW has confirmed the appointment of Professor Catherine Bennett to its Board of Directors, with her three-year term commencing in August 2024. WaterNSW Chair, Peter Duncan, welcomed the appointment of Professor Bennett, citing the breadth of experience, skills and expertise in public health she will bring to the organisation. “Professor Bennett is a prominent public analyst on public health matters, keynote [...]
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