Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Global CCS Institute has published its annual report, titled The Global Status of CCS: 2011, surveying 74 large-scale integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects were identified around the world.
The report found 14 of the 74 were operating or under construction, with a total carbon storage capacity of 33 million tonnes a year.
“Progress is being made on CCS globally. The number of CCS projects in operation or under construction is growing and is likely to continue to grow,” the report found.
Neural Engineering Centre launches
The University of Melbourne has launched its new Centre for Neural Engineering, aimed at building a more complete understanding of the human brain and the diseases that effects the central nervous system.
Transfield Services secures Telstra contract
Transfield Services has secured a panel appointment with Telstra to continue providing the telco with engineering services and upgrades to its critical exchange infrastructure assets across Australia.
Resources jobs to surge in the next five years
BHP Billiton has predicted Australia's resources industry will need an extra 170,000 workers in the next five years, a figure 60 per cent higher than a previous government forecast used to develop policies for meeting skills demand.
Preferred tenderer announced for Central Queensland pipeline
John Holland has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the construction of the $400 million Connors river Dam to Moranbah Pipeline in Central Queensland.
Wheatstone construction to start immediately
Chevron Australia has announced constriction will begin immediately on the company’s Wheatstone LNG Project at Ashburton North on the Pilbara Coast.
Downer wins $142m Pilbara contract
Downer EDI Ltd has announced that the company has been awarded a major electrical and instrumentation contract valued at over $142 million for works in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
QR National finishes bridge works
Rail freight company QR National has announced the completion of all eleven rail bridges on the Northern Missing Link, a crucial component of the company’s $1.1 billion Goonyella to Abbot Point (GAP) Expansion Project.
Deakin leads tyre recycling breakthrough
Researchers with Deakin University’s Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, together with industry partner VR Tek Global, have developed a new low cost and environmentally friendly method for recycling old tyres into high quality ingredients for the manufacture of new rubber products.
Robot to aid study of of joint movement
A robot developed by Flinders University engineers is set to fundamentally improve the understanding of the performance of normal and diseased joints function.
Queensland seals $2.5 billion coal port deal
Queensland’s coal export capacity will be boosted as a result of the financial close of the $2.5 billion Wiggins Island Coal export Terminal.
Queensland recognises women in engineering
The Queensland Government has recognized Kathy Hirschfeld, an eminent chemical engineer, as an inspiration to women in Queensland considering careers in traditionally male dominated fields.
Master builders call for more time for OHS reform
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has called for more time to consider and implement the Federal Government’s occupational health and safety (OHS) harmonisation reform.
Pipeline contract awarded for Queensland LNG site
QGC Pty Limited has announced a new $120 million contract for the construction of the supply of polyethylene to its gas fields in Queensland.
$14.3 million for Charleville flood protection
The Queensland State Government has announced an ambitious $14.3 million project to provide long-term flood protection for Charleville, in the state's south.
Carbon capture project breakthrough
The Federal Government has announced the successful completion of a $10 million key research milestone at the Otway Project, with the Federal Minister for Innovation Senator Kim Carr saying the completion will accelerate the development of the carbon capture and storage (CSS) industry around the world.
Wheatstone gets environmental approval
A liquefied natural gas project proposed by Chevron in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will go ahead after the Federal Government approved the projet under national environmental law.
$28 million to ease skill shortages
The Federal Government has announced $28 million in funding to address the emerging critical skills shortages in the resources, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
China South Rail to open headquarters in Victoria
China South Rail (CSR), the world’s largest manufacturer of electric locomotives, will establish its first Australian office in Victoria later this year.
Monadelphous secures mining construction contract
Engineering group Monadelphous Group Limited has secured a major constuction contract at Hope Downs 4 Iron Ore Project for Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting.
Navy moves to halt engineer exodus to private sector
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has moved to offer $80,000 bonuses for ship’s engineers on its submarines and Anzac-class frigates in an attempt to stop them from moving to the mining industry.