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CSIRO technology the #1 element in reducing hydrogen production costs In a game changer for heavy industry, CSIRO and corporate advisor RFC Ambrian have co-founded Hadean Energy to commercialise technology that can significantly reduce hydrogen production costs and industry emissions. While the International Energy Agency estimates hydrogen demand to increase 138% by 2030, high production costs and energy inputs remain at this stage key challenges for producing green hydrogen. CSIRO’s tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology produces hydrogen efficiently by electrolysing water using a combination of heat and electricity. CSIRO lead scientist on hydrogen research Dr Sarb Giddey says this SOE technology “has the potential to produce hydrogen at...

Alcoa’s million-dollar boost for Waroona Waroona residents, local to the Alcoa Wagerup Alumina Refinery in southwest WA, can look forward to a more vibrant and revitalised town centre after Alcoa contributed a total of $1m to help create a central hub for the community. Planned features include a fenced toddler play area, junior playground, all-ages skate park and pump track, shaded picnic area with barbecues, grassed open space, events and pop- up area, Noongar six seasons garden, accessible toilets, pathways, shelters and seating, as well as RV facilities including rest areas and overnight parking. Earthworks...

Image: The Pilgangoora lithium project in the WA Pilbara. By Cameron Drummond   LITHIUM hopeful Pilbara Minerals could double production capacity at its Pilgangoora project, according to a pre-feasibility study (PFS) to assess expansion to a 4 million tonne per annum (mtpa) production rate. The announcement coincided with the release of Pilbara Minerals’ long awaited definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the initial 2mtpa development of the project. The DFS results confirmed the financial and technical merits of Pilgangoora, highlighting an estimated mine life of 36 years and annual earnings before tax, interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $133 million. The study assumed a spodumene sale price of $US537 per tonne at an estimated cash operating cost of $US196/t for the...

FROM its branches in Perth and Brisbane, Australian-owned and operated company Multi Torque Industries provides specialist air and hydraulic starting systems to clients throughout Australia and New Zealand. Multi Torque Industries is the exclusive Australian distributor for TDI, Ingersoll Rand and Power Works air, gas and hydraulic-operated start systems. The company also carries out service work on most pneumatic and hydraulic equipment including Tamrock CT16 compressors, tools (including subsea) and cylinders. The company prides itself on its standing as not only a supplier of products, but also innovative solutions to product problems. It has developed a reputation for long-term customer value, and an approach that sees satisfaction and service rated highly. Through its continuous product support and excellence in customer...