Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2021
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Billions back Barossa gas
Santos says it is getting the money together to develop a major new gas field off the coast of Darwin.
State rejects FLNG
The Victorian Government has rejected plans for a 300-metre-long floating gas terminal off the Mornington Peninsula.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Capture system set on cement
Queensland researchers have come up with a carbon-capture process that could significantly reduce emissions from concrete production.
Implant safety test spots leaks
Australian scientists have developed a new safety test for bionic implants.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
Suez ship freed
A traffic jam is beginning to clear after a giant container ship blocked Egypt's Suez Canal for almost a week.
Ad-hoc energy scheme flawed
The Department of Industry's $10 million reliable energy infrastructure grants program has been found to be flawed.
AEMO reports on future shortage
A new gas import terminal could help Australia avoid a looming gas shortage.
CSIRO backs battery software
Experts are working on a ‘defence-grade cybersecure’ battery management system.
NAIF aimed at new areas
The Federal Government wants to modify a major investment scheme, and could use it to underwrite new fossil fuel projects.
Pipe life cut short
The expected lifespan of Australia’s longest natural gas pipeline has been slashed.
CSIRO sees battery billions
CSIRO is looking at options to build a multi-billion-dollar battery recycling industry in Australia.
Floods should be factored in
Experts have slammed building regulations that ignore major flood zones.
Water tech tested in remote NT
The NT Government has launched a project to make hydrogen fuel out of water extracted from the desert air.
ACCC announces 2021 targets
The ACCC is taking aim at common yet dangerous devices like quad bikes, button batteries and even falling furniture.