Legislation clears way for n-submarine import and local build

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have signed an agreement in Washington (pictured) clearing the way for Australia’s import of Virginia class nuclear submarines. The agreement for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion was tabled in federal parliament today. The agreement also enables the import of equipment for the later construction at the…

Hydrogen, renewables projects get major project status

The federal government has awarded major projects status to Western Australian renewables and critical minerals projects the Murchison Green Hydrogen project, NiWest Nickel Cobalt project and Australian Renewable Energy Hub. Together the projects judged of national significance accelerate net zero goals and support industry’s transition to green energy exports. The Murchison Green Hydrogen project near…

Tritium EV manufacturer falls to overseas control

High flying electric vehicle charger manufacturer Tritium DCFC has become the latest Australian manufacturer to fall to overseas control, with its purchase by Indian-based charger company Exicom Tele-systems Exicom subsidiary Exicom Power Solutions B.V. Netherlands entered into a definitive agreement to acquire business and assets of Brisbane based Tritium. With over 13,000 DC Fast Chargers…

EVZ wins $23m tank manufacturing contract

Energy and resources company EVZ Limited has been awarded a major contract in the mining and industrial sector through its wholly owned subsidiary, Brockman Engineering. Brockman has been awarded a bulk process water tanks package by Rio Tinto as part of the seawater desalination project at Parker Point, Dampier. The package includes design and procurement…