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Introducing AlumiNEXT™: the next generation in alumina refining

Posted on Sep 23 2025 by Jennifer

A/Prof Woei Saw, from 91��'s School of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Energy Technology, is leading the AlumiNEXT™ project, a flagship HILT CRC project to decarbonise alumina refinineries.

2025 Luxton Memorial Lecture

Posted on Aug 12 2025 by Jennifer

Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Change Program Director at the Grattan Institute, will present the 2025 Luxton Memorial Lecture, “From ambition to action: policy to deliver Australia’s net zero ambitions” on Thursday August 21, in the Braggs Lecture Theatre, 91��, from 5:00 – 6:30pm.��

New technology for cleaner greener steel

Posted on Jul 23 2025 by Jennifer

Dr Alfonso Chinnici, from 91��’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is leading a project through the Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition (HILT) CRC to increase the quality of Australian iron ore, whilst reducing emissions.

Adding hydrogen to the renewable energy mix

Posted on Jul 15 2025 by Jennifer

Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing carbon emissions.��University of Adelaide researchers have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas ratios.

Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony

Posted on Jun 25 2025 by Jennifer

A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at 91��’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and 91��.��

Global HyPT Center members meet in Cranfield

Posted on Jun 23 2025 by Jennifer

Interim ISER Director Prof Gus Nathan and Acting CET Director Prof Greg Metha travelled to the UK earlier this month to attend the second face-to-face meeting of the Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center.