Archived News for Engineering Professionals - September, 2024
Australia is investing in homegrown sustainable aviation fuel to cut carbon emissions.
Giant wind plans advance
Spanish energy company Acciona Energia has proposed a $6 billion, 3-gigawatt wind farm in Western Australia's south-west.
Uranium search approved
Uranium drilling has been approved in South Australia to meet global nuclear demand.
New success for quantum tech
Experts have achieved something thought to be years away: the fault-tolerant teleportation of a logical qubit.
US rejects Chinese tech
The US Government has proposed a ban on Chinese software in internet-connected vehicles, citing national security threats.
Coal approvals criticised
The Albanese government’s coal mine extensions have ignited a fiery climate controversy.
Flood warning update begins
The Federal Government has launched a decade-long overhaul of Australia’s flood warning systems.
Agreement reached at skills summit
State and federal ministers are attempting to overhaul Australia's vocational future.
Stone products to stop at border
Engineered stone products will be banned from entering the country next year.
Strong tubes for better booms
Engineers are testing foldable, self-locking tubes for strong building materials.
Ammonia process enhanced
A new method of producing ammonia could greatly reduce carbon emissions in agriculture and clean energy transport.
Nuclear would drive bill rise
The Coalition’s nuclear power push would leave households with a $665 annual bill increase, analysis shows.
PEP-11 plans knocked back
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Pumped hydro prep backed
Queensland says local businesses will power its renewable energy future, though a major project faces delays.
Sunlight drives new fuel
Scientists are using sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable industrial chemicals.
WA to hold back gas
Western Australia is adjusting gas exports in an attempt to secure local energy and jobs.