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MUA PUSHES FOR GOVERNMENT FOCUS ON DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS: CIRCULARITY REPORT LAUNCHED ALONGSIDE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

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    MEDIA RELEASE   18 OCTOBER 2023   MUA PUSHES FOR GOVERNMENT FOCUS ON DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS: CIRCULARITY REPORT LAUNCHED ALONGSIDE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   With Australia on the cusp of a $60 billion opportunity in the task of removing and recycling our retired oil and gas infrastructure, at … Continued

Warmer climate may impact reliability of solar farms: modelling

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New research suggests Australia will need to adjust to climate-driven shifts in solar power production. Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway, but an impending shift in the reliability of solar due to climate change could impact generation capacity and the management of the electricity grid.  Modelling conducted by researchers from UNSW Sydney predicts changes in the … Continued

Schneider Electric and Boston University Joint-Study Reveals Over 2 million New Jobs Can Be Created During the Transition to Net-Zero Buildings

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Results offer micro-scale view of green employment opportunities from deploying low-carbon technologies in retrofit and new buildings Even with conservative estimations, the journey to net-zero buildings could generate more than 141 million job years Sydney, Australia, 18 October 2023 – Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with … Continued

MEDIA ALERT – Maritime Union of Australia – Launch of report into Decommissioning of Offshore Oil and Gas Infrastructure – Wednesday 18 October 2023

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*MEDIA ALERT* MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2023 LAUNCH: REPORT INTO BEST PRACTICE FOR DISMANTLING, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF OFFSHORE PETROLEUM STRUCTURES 12:30PM – SENATE COMMITTEE ROOM 2R2   Australia is on the cusp of a $60 billion opportunity in the task of removing and recycling our retired oil and gas infrastructure (50% … Continued

Calls for Australia to follow EU energy move after landmark vote

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EU vote piles pressure on Australia energy targets Australia is facing more pressure over its renewable energy stance, amidst calls following a landmark energy vote by the influential EU bloc. The powerful EU grouping – one of Australia’s largest trading partners – today backed an agreement to call for a tripling of clean renewable energy … Continued

Australia’s industries get behind decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed

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New national research demonstrates that Australian businesses, especially those in manufacturing, retail, and financial services sectors, recognise the imperative of achieving net zero emissions as a key driver for economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but indicates many companies are not acting quickly enough to address this urgent challenge. The findings of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Index, … Continued

Sophie Scamps introduces Bill to protect Australia’s water resources from gas fracking

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Sophie Scamps introduces Bill to protect Australia’s water resources from gas fracking   Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps has today introduced a Private Member’s Bill to strengthen Australia’s national environmental laws in a bid to protect Australia’s water resources from fracking.   The Mackellar MP’s Bill would strengthen the water trigger in the Environment Protection … Continued

Schneider Electric Issues Industry-First Blueprint for Optimising Data Centres to Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence

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Data Centre Must Adapt Physical Infrastructure Design to Meet Evolving Needs in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disruption Sydney, Australia – Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, have today announced the launch of an industry-first guide to addressing new physical infrastructure design challenges for data centres to … Continued