Despite the development of new technologies to decarbonise the alumina industry the sector will require large amounts of renewable energy if it is to meet it’s 2035 targets, according to a new report from ARENA.
ASX listed Calix Limited has now passed final investment decision to scale up its pioneering cement furnace technology in Hannover in Germany to a facility that will separate around 100,000 tonnes of CO2 from the process a year, says Calix CEO Phil Hodgson.
Orica has announced an extension of its partnership with Alpha HPA Limited, acquiring a 5% equity interest in the high-purity aluminium manufacturing company and signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding to help investigate the feasibility of establishing a new high-purity alumina facility in North America.
Queensland's Gladstone Regional Council, home to some of the most carbon intensive industries in Australia, has released a 10-year economic transition roadmap to support its transition to a renewable energy hub.
Stronger action on climate change and more renewable energy funding are among the key commitments from Victoria's major political parties in the run in to the state election on November 26.
CO2 capture company Calix today informed the ASX that grants for its technology have been cancelled by the Albanese government, a week after it signed a worldwide licensing deal with cement company Heidelberg.