Queensland Urban Utilities has harnessed solar power at three sewage treatment plants and one depot in the Lockyer Valley. In a first for the region, almost 250 solar panels have been installed. Queensland Urban Utilities spokesperson, Michelle Cull, said the solar panels will cut power use at the facilities by more than 20 per cent. “It makes sense to harness […]
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APPEA has urged NSW Labor to reconsider plans to stop the Narrabri Natural Gas Project if elected. The organisation states that preventing the project would forgo the creation of 1400 jobs in the state’s North West, royalties, significant income for farmers and the chance to supply up to half of the state’s gas needs. APPEA Acting Chief Executive Paul Fennelly said: “The continued […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $3.3 million funding for Synergy to trial a combination of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) with battery storage at a new housing development in Alkimos Beach, north of Perth. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the model being trialled included new tariff options for consumers and had the potential to be replicated in future […]
By David Socha, Utilities Practice Manager, Teradata International In the past, many utility companies have not seen data as a strategic asset and have therefore neglected to apply data analytics to derive useful insights. The advent of big data, the smart grid and unprecedented pressure on utilities mean that utility companies must now start to think strategically about data and […]
The Energy Networks Association has strongly supported changes to national electricity rules which would support alternative options to manage peak demand, without building new infrastructure. Energy Networks Association CEO John Bradley says that electricity networks support a level playing field for “non-network” solutions like demand management, to ensure all options are on the table to provide efficient, safe and reliable […]
Construction on a major water main replacement project will soon begin in Niddrie in Melbourne’s inner west. The project will be delivered by John Holland-KBR Joint Venture and will ensure that safe and reliable drinking water services will continue throughout the area. Built in 1928, the M102 water main is one of three water mains that services about 125,000 homes […]
More than 2,100 homes and businesses in parts of Victoria Park are set to become the first in Western Australia to complete the transition to the National Broadband Network. As part of a national upgrade to Australia’s fixed line infrastructure, the NBN will progressively replace most existing landline phone and internet services in parts of Victoria Park, starting from 20 […]
Aquatech China is a leading international trade event for the process, drinking and wastewater industries. The exhibition provides an unprecedented opportunity for those looking to break into the Chinese water industries. Aquatech China will take place in the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai from 10 to 12 June 2015. Recently completed, the brand-new complex is the world’s largest […]
A unique cable placer, designed specifically to Australian standards, is now providing significant cost, productivity and safety benefits to forward-thinking cable installers. CSTgroup’s unique Altec AS40P cable placers are ideal for any aerial cable placement project. When used to their full potential, the units are capable of providing a 3-5 times productivity gain compared to traditional means of placing aerial […]
The Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) has changed its name. Since its official rebrand on Wednesday 18 March 2015, APIA is now known as the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA). APGA will remain the peak body representing Australasia’s pipeline infrastructure. The new name highlights the organisation’s work on gas policy, particularly gas transmission policy, in national debate and discussion. APGA […]
Two Ergon Energy staff members have received international recognition for their professional approach in documenting the findings of various smart grid research projects. Emerging Opportunities Senior Advisor Peter Wilson and Emerging Markets Manager Glenn Walden each received a Technology Transfer Award from the United States-based Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for their “exceptional efforts to document research case studies in […]
A multi-million dollar contract has been awarded to provide a substation upgrade solution for connecting the transmission grid to the new 150 megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas power station currently under construction in South Hedland (WA). The contract was awarded to power and automation technology group, ABB. The upgraded substation will enable TransAlta’s new South Hedland Power Station (SHPS) to […]
Ausgrid crews have installed two transformers and the electrical switchgear at the new Metford zone substation (NSW), which will help safely supply electricity to about 8,000 local homes and businesses. The substation has been designed to fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood while still achieving an economic and efficient solution to meet the requirements of the network. “The new Metford […]
Electricity transmission specialist ElectraNet has appointed Aurecon to provide consultancy services for its Unit Asset Replacement (UAR) Project to support reliable electricity service delivery to customers. Aurecon will provide detailed design services for the replacement of substation assets that have reached the end of their technical and economic life, including circuit breakers, relays and voltage transformers, at 21 sites across […]
The Federal Government is expected to soon announce the final policy changes for the NBN rollout in new developments. In December 2014, in response to the findings of the Vertigan Review, the Government released for comment a new policy, setting out its proposed approach to the provision of telecommunications infrastructure in new real estate developments. The final policy is expected […]
Gippsland Water is reminding Warragul based customers that what goes down the drain or toilet doesn’t magically disappear. The Warragul Wastewater Treatment Plant has seen repeated spikes of unidentified waste enter the treatment system, placing the treatment process under strain. “We’re dealing with this material at the moment, but the end result is that the treated waste returned to the […]
NSW Minister for Resources and Energy Anthony Roberts recently visited AGL Energy’s $290 million Nyngan Solar Plant in western NSW, to mark the installation of the one millionth solar photovoltaic (PV) module. When completed, the solar plant will have a capacity of 102 megawatts (MW) and will produce enough electricity to power 33,000 homes. Mr Roberts said AGL’s solar plant, […]
Santos has entered a contract to supply natural gas to Australia’s biggest alumina producer, Alcoa of Australia Limited. The contract commences in 2018 and will see Santos supply 82PJ of gas to Alcoa from the John Brookes field in the offshore Carnarvon Basin, over an initial contract term of five years. The contract allows for two five year extension options […]
The inaugural Energy Storage Council Conference will be held alongside the highly successful Australian Solar Council Conference & Exhibition on the 13 – 14 May 2015 in Melbourne. Co-locating the Conference with the Solar 2015 event allows participants from energy storage and associated industries to do business in one location, with over 4,000 delegates anticipated to attend this combined event. […]
TPG’s fibre-to-the-basement (FttB) product is now back on sale, after new regulations imposed by the Federal Government in December 2014 caused the company to temporarily withdraw it. The new carrier license condition for owners of superfast broadband networks, requires carriers to offer wholesale services on a non-discriminatory basis and to functionally separate their wholesale and retail businesses. When the changes […]
Water Corporation has appointed Sharon Broad as its new Regional Manager for the Goldfields and Agricultural region. Mrs Broad brings a wealth of experience to the position and has worked for the Water Corporation for 30 years in various senior roles across the state. Mrs Broad said she looked forward to getting to know the communities across the Goldfields and […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has released a study that shows how up to 10MW of extra solar photovoltaic (PV) could be installed in the Alice Springs grid without adversely affecting supply stability. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said this additional PV would make a sizeable difference to the Alice Springs grid, which currently has 4.1MW of solar and a peak […]
Santos GLNG has introduced natural gas into its LNG plant on Queensland’s Curtis Island, marking a key step in plant commissioning. The gas brought into the two-train facility will fire the first gas turbine generator to be used for high voltage power generation. Santos Vice President Downstream GLNG Rod Duke said: “We’ve completed almost all of the construction required for […]
Goulburn-Murray Water is seeking tenders for the construction of pipelines as part of the GMW Connections Project. These comprise approximately a total length of 23.5km of irrigation pipelines consisting of: 4.6 Km of pipeline ranging from 560 to 900 Diameter in the Central Goulburn Irrigation district 5.0 Km of pipeline ranging from 500 to 800 Diameter in the Torrumbarry Irrigation District […]
GWMWater (Vic) is seeking tenders for the relining of a number of sewer mains. The 150mm, 225mm and 375mm sewer reticulation mains are approx 2500m, 300m and 600m in length and located throughout GWM Water’s region. Works for this contract comprise: supply all materials, products, plant and labour to complete the works reinstatement and connection of side lines CCTV inspection […]
Gippsland Water is set to begin major works at the Sale Water Treatment Plant on Cunninghame Street (VIC). As part of the $4.8 million project, new equipment will be built to improve water quality at the plant and improve performance. “Some of this infrastructure dates back to the 1930s when Sale’s water came from the Thompson River,” said Gippsland Water […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $5.5 million worth of support for Hydro Tasmania to develop an innovative off-grid hybrid project. The project will be constructed on Flinders Island (TAS) ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the project would use a combination of solar, wind, diesel, storage and enabling technologies, together with a sophisticated control system, to displace more than […]
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