Tag Archives: Australia

Telstra and Ericsson Unveil Groundbreaking 5G Technology to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have successfully launched the world’s first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, marking a significant advancement in mobile connectivity. This new technology, which enhances speed, reliability, and efficiency, is a … Read the full press release

CIMIC Group Secures Key Contracts in Australia and India, Expanding Renewable Energy and Real Estate Footprint

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has secured two significant contracts: one in Australia to build the second phase of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen, featuring a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and another in … Read the full press release

EQT Partners with Compass to Accelerate Global Expansion and Innovation in EdTech

(IN BRIEF) EQT, a global investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Compass, a leading K-12 education software company. The partnership aims to accelerate Compass’s growth, enhance its platform, and support its international expansion. With over 3,000 schools already … Read the full press release

My Kitchen Rules Continues to Dominate the Global Culinary Scene

(IN BRIEF) The popular Australian cooking show My Kitchen Rules continues to achieve global success, with strong international sales and new adaptations. Distributed by Banijay Rights, the show has secured long-term deals with major networks in countries like New Zealand, … Read the full press release

ENGIE Achieves Financial Close on 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm, Paving the Way for Major Renewable Energy Expansion in Victoria

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has reached Financial Close for the Goorambat East Solar Farm, a 250 MW renewable energy project in northern Victoria. With construction set to begin soon and completion expected by 2026, the solar farm will provide enough electricity … Read the full press release

Arrow Energy to Expand Surat Gas Project with Shell Investment

(IN BRIEF) On August 12, 2024, Arrow Energy announced plans to expand its Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Australia, with significant investment from Shell. Phase 2 is expected to produce about 22,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day at peak … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Six-Year Contract for Shell’s Prelude FLNG Facility, Strengthening LNG Engineering Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a six-year contract to provide comprehensive brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) services for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia. This agreement extends Wood’s longstanding partnership with Shell and … Read the full press release

Vestas Awarded EPC Contract for Second Stage of Golden Plains Wind Farm by TagEnergy

(IN BRIEF) TagEnergy has awarded Vestas the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the second stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. This stage will include 93 Vestas V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, adding 577 MW to the … Read the full press release

Thiess Secures Four-Year Contract Extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance

(IN BRIEF) Thiess, a prominent global mining services provider, has secured a substantial four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for operations at the Caval Ridge mine in Queensland, Australia. Valued at $580 million, the contract reaffirms Thiess’ role … Read the full press release

bp and Worley Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Efficiency and Value Creation in Global Site Projects

(IN BRIEF) bp and Worley have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at enhancing efficiency, continuous improvement, and value creation within bp’s global Site Projects organization. This collaboration, building upon a decade-long successful partnership between the two companies, seeks to … Read the full press release

Melbourne Airport Access Improvement Project Awarded to Seymour Whyte

(IN BRIEF) Seymour Whyte, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in Australia, has secured a construction contract worth AUD 159 million from Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd. The project aims to enhance access to Melbourne Airport by redeveloping the airport … Read the full press release

RWE Ventures into Australian Battery Storage: Limondale BESS to Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading player in global renewables, has announced its investment decision to construct Australia’s inaugural eight-hour lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adjacent to its Limondale Solar Farm in New South Wales. With a capacity of over … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Partners with Balfour Beatty for Raynesway Site Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has enlisted leading infrastructure group Balfour Beatty as its construction partner for the expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby, doubling its Submarines site to meet Royal Navy demands following last year’s AUKUS announcement. With Australia committing … Read the full press release

Cotti Coffee Chooses Adyen’s Platform for Global Expansion and Enhanced Customer Experience

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a leading financial technology platform, has partnered with Cotti Coffee to support the global coffee chain’s expansion into new international markets including Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE. This strategic collaboration leverages Adyen’s single-platform solution to … Read the full press release

Ocean Winds Secures Exclusive Development Rights for Australia’s First Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has awarded Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, exclusive development rights for the country’s inaugural offshore wind tender. This milestone grants Ocean Winds a feasibility license for a 150 km2 area … Read the full press release

Ørsted Secures Feasibility Licences for Offshore Wind Projects in Gippsland, Victoria

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has granted feasibility licences to Ørsted for its first offshore wind project in Australia, with intentions to grant a licence for a second project pending consultation. These licences provide Ørsted with exclusive site access to … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Class and Statutory Certificates to Fortescue’s Green Pioneer, Pioneering Ammonia-Powered Vessel

(IN BRIEF) During Singapore Maritime Week, DNV awarded Australian company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its revolutionary dual-fuelled ammonia-powered ship, the ‘Green Pioneer’. This achievement marked the culmination of a project initiated in 2021, with DNV engaged to … Read the full press release

Webuild Group and Clough Unveil Australia’s Grand Renewable Energy Venture: Inside the Snowy Mountains Project

(IN BRIEF) Explore the depths of Australia’s ambitious renewable energy endeavor unfolding in the Snowy Mountains, where the Webuild Group and Clough, in collaboration with Snowy Hydro Limited, are spearheading the Future Generation project. This pumped-storage scheme, distinct from conventional … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €2.7 Billion Contract for Heavy Weapon Carrier for German Bundeswehr

(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth €2.7 billion for the supply of up to 123 “Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie” vehicles. These vehicles, intended to replace the Wiesel tracked vehicle, will be equipped with advanced weaponry and … Read the full press release

DNV Supports MYTILINEOS in Achieving Financial Close for Munna Creek Solar Farm

(IN BRIEF) DNV provided crucial technical due diligence services to MYTILINEOS, enabling the successful financial close of the Munna Creek solar project in Queensland, Australia. With an installed capacity of 150 MWp and main offtakers including Telstra and National Broadband, … Read the full press release