16/12/2025

AU$ 25 million grant backs cleaner cement production in the Southern highlands

The NSW Government is investing AU$ 25.45 million to upgrade Boral's Berrima Cement Works kiln, which produces over half of NSW's cement and employs 100+ people. The upgrades will allow the kiln to source up to 60% of its energy from non-coal sources, nearly double previous levels, and reduce carbon emissions by 1,586,200 tonnes. The project aims to divert 73,000 tonnes of waste from landfill annually and is part of the NSW Government’s initiative to decarbonise high-emitting industries.

https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/news/25-million-grant-backs-cleaner-cement-production-southern-highlands

24/03/2025

Construction kicks off on SA green hydrogen plant

Sparc Hydrogen is celebrating the start of construction on its photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) pilot plant at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, aimed at producing green hydrogen using solar energy without electrolysers. Commissioning is expected by mid-2025, with significant progress made in Q1 2025, including contract execution with Incitias, planning consent from the Light Regional Council, and completion of the linear Fresnel concentrated solar system manufacturing. Sparc Hydrogen has also secured a lease with the University of Adelaide and is commencing site works. The company received its first patent for PWS reactor technology in January 2025, with 17 other reviews ongoing. The pilot plant will allow for concurrent testing of various reactor designs and photocatalyst materials.

https://www.energytodaymag.com.au/construction-kicks-off-on-sa-green-hydrogen-plant/