NERA in the News

Interested in the news about NERA? Here are some of the recent articles in news and industry publications.


2021

  • Three regional hydrogen technology clusters announced, 6 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Plastic recycling challenge issued, 6 December 2021. Read the article.
  • New hydrogen clusters to support future clean hydrogen industry, 5 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Australia unveils trio of hydrogen technology clusters, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Feds earmark three new H2 clusters, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Three new hydrogen clusters identified, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Two WA hydrogen clusters get green light from National Energy Resources Australia, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Three hydrogen clusters get green light, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Australia unveils three additional hydrogen technology clusters, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • New regional technology clusters in WA and Qld driving growth in Australia’s hydrogen sector, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Townsville gains hydrogen cluster status, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • NERA gives regional hydrogen ‘clusters’ green light, 3 December 2021. Read the article.
  • Shell seeks to reduce and recycle waste in Australia, 2 December 2021. Read the article.
  • LNG industry’s solar energy integration can cut Australia’s carbon footprint, 28 October 2021. Read the article.
  • CODA appoints industry leaders to inaugural supervisory committee, 28 October 2021. Read the article.
  • $50BN decommissioning costs face oil and gas facilities, 28 October 2021. Read the article.
  • Research reveals integrating solar in LNG industry can cut carbon footprint, 28 October 2021. Read the article.
  • Research reveals how integrating solar energy in the LNG industry can cut Australia’s carbon footprint, 27 October 2021. Read the article.
  • Combining LNG, solar can cut carbon, 2 November 2021. Read the article.
  • NERA launches program to boost SMEs in the energy supply chain, 20 June 2021. Read the article.
  • PM announces $565m for climate tech deals, 22 April 2021. Read the article.
  • Looking ahead: COVID-19 and Australia’s new energy future, 15 March 2021.Read the article.
  • Towards a cleaner, smarter energy future, 4 February 2021. Read the article
  • Decommissioning body to help ease $52b headache, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Oil and gas sector facing $26b decommissioning bill over next decade, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Push to rein in ‘ghost’ oil ships, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Hydrogen industry hubs to tap clean fuel boom, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Nation faces multibillion-dollar bill for decommissioning work to replace oil and gas infrastructure, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Industry-led group tackles $50 billion oil and gas clean-up challenge, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Fossil fuel giants prepare for future, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA leads oil and gas giants in collaboration to address Australia's decommissioning challenge, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australian oil industry looks to cut costs on offshore decommissioning, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australian oil industry looks to cut costs on offshore decommissioning, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Fossil fuel giants prepare for future, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australia fast tracks mega renewable energy, hydrogen project, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Oil Majors Team Up to Cut $39 Billion Clean-Up Bill in Australia, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Ageing offshore oil and gas infrastructure to cost $52 billion to decommission, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA leads oil and gas giants in collaboration to address Australia's decommissioning challenge, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australia Oil and Gas Players Seek to Cut $39B Decom Bill, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australian offshore oil and gas industry has a $52B clean-up bill, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA to tackle oil and gas decommissioning, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Aging assets: NERA looks to address Australia's $40.5 billion decommissioning liability, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australia braces for $40bn decommissioning wave, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA launches decom centre to assist $40.5 billion market, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Centre of Decommissioning Australia established, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA leads oil and gas giants in collaboration to address Australia’s decommissioning challenge, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Centre launched to address Australia’s aging oil and gas infrastructure, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • NERA to tackle oil and gas decommissioning, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Australian oil industry looks to cut costs on offshore decommissioning, 10 March 2021. Read the article
  • Virtual hydrogen network unveiled, 2 February 2021. Read the article
  • Mallee joins nationwide hydrogen cluster push, 2 February 2021. Read the article
  • Hydrogen energy projects to work together, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia in hydrogen tech push beyond fuel production, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • NERA in $1.75m hydrogen seed round, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Hydrogen ‘clusters’ to build global expertise, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Hydrogen energy hubs to tap clean fuel boom, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Nation of cusp of hydrogen energy jobs boom with new network of tech ‘’clusters’, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Newly created Hunter Hydrogen Cluster will drive future economic growth, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Regions look to hydrogen technology as they identify industries of the future, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia fast tracks mega renewable energy, hydrogen project, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia launches regional H2 technology clusters, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia unveils national network of hydrogen-technology clusters, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia-wide network of hydrogen clusters unveiled, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • NERA unveils 13 hydrogen clusters in oz, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australian-wide network of game-changing hydrogen technology clusters unveiled, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • NERA unveils national hydrogen funding for clusters, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Nera launches Australian hydrogen technology clusters, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • 13 hydrogen clusters secure seed funding to nurture Australia’s new green industry, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia unveils hydrogen technology cluster network to accelerate development and commercialisation, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Bell Bay hydrogen tech cluster gets funding boost, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • NERA unveils nationwide hydrogen cluster to bolster Aussie hydrogen industry, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • NERA unveils national network of regional hydrogen clusters, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia backs hydrogen technology push beyond fuel production, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australian-wide network of 13 clusters to spur hydrogen economy established, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Spider web of hydrogen clusters get seed funding to bolster Australian industry, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Energy agency setting up hydrogen hubs across Australia, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Nation-wide hydrogen cluster network launched, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • National hydrogen cluster network launched, 1 February 2021. Read the article
  • Australia-wide network of hydrogen technology clusters unveiled, 1 February 2021. Read the article


    • 2020

  • WA Government inks funding agreement with NERA, 4 December 2020. Read the article.
  • WA govt funds NERA with $1m, 3 December 2020. Read the article.
  • Queensland's bold hydrogen pitch to Europe, 20 November 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA betting on huge Oz hydrogen supply chain, 18 November 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA unveils national hydrogen funding for clusters, 2 September 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA announces funding for hydrogen technology clusters, 2 September 2020. Read the article.
  • Hydrogen technology clusters targeted in seed funding offer, 2 September 2020. Read the article.
  • Australia sets out plans to store CO2 in oil and gas reservoirs, 10 August 2020. Read the article.
  • 3D Printed ACTIVAT3D Copper Proven to Kill SARS-Cov-2 Virus on Contact Surfaces, 4 August 2020. Read the article.
  • Report sees role for gas generation in future energy market, 4 August 2020. Read the article.
  • CO2CRC and NERA launch major study into Australian CCUS, 3 August 2020. Read the article.
  • Study looks to enhance onshore Australian oil recovery while reducing emissions, 30 July 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA and CO2CRC partner on CCUS study, 30 July 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA and CO2CRC announce industry-led project to reduce emissions and unlock Australia’s energy potential through long-term carbon capture, utilisation & storage solution, 30 July 2020. Read the article.
  • Diversity of supply is key: NERA, 6 July 2020. Read the article.
  • Dash dishes the distance, 11 June 2020. Read the article.
  • The computer game that teaches kids social distancing, 17 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood, NERA Partner on Subsea Inspection Solutions, 12 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood and NERA to develop AI subsea inspection tool, 11 May 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA powers energy innovators to combat COVID-19, 11 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Collaborators working on asset inspection tool for oil and gas infrastructure, 11 May 2020. Read the article.
  • NERA powers energy innovators and rapid tech solutions to combat COVID-19, 8 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood, NERA Team Up for AI-Powered Subsea Inspections, 8 May 2020. Read the article.
  • 5 WA tech startups win NERA grants to battle COVID-19, 8 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Mining Innovations enlisted to help fight COVID-19, 8 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood and NERA partner on subsea AI inspection tool, 8 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood and NERA announce new partnership for development of AI inspection tool, 6 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood, NERA partner for development of AI inspection tool, 6 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Wood, NERA Partner to Develop Subsea AI Inspection Tool, 5 May 2020. Read the article.
  • Australian company 3D-prints anti-microbial copper, 16 April 2020. Read the article.
  • SPEE3D’s ACTIVAT3D copper kills SARS-CoV-2 virus on contact surfaces, 15 April 2020. Read the article.
  • 3D Printed ACTIVAT3D Copper Proven to Kill SARS-Cov-2 Virus on Contact Surfaces, 14 April 2020. Read the article.
  • WA-based SMEs solving space sector challenges, 14 February 2020. Read the article.


    • 2019

    • Coal to play crucial role in new hydrogen strategy, 26 November 2019. Read the article.
    • $370m earmarked for developing hydrogen industry, 26 November 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA to lead new hydrogen cluster, positioning Australia as a global force in emerging hydrogen economy, 25 November 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA to lead new Hydrogen Industry Cluster, 25 November 2019. Read the article.
    • Australia's transition to a low-carbon future focus of Brisbane conference, 18 November 2019. Read the article.
    • Building the oil and gas workforce of the future, 2 October 2019. Read the article.
    • WISE Programme to boost Australia's energy resources sector via sensors, 30 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Digitalisation a boon for Australia, 20 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Digitalisation of extractive sectors worth $74b, 18 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Digitisation of energy sector relies upon collaboration with local manufacturers, 18 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Tech transition to disrupt jobs, boost safety performance, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Mining technology transformation could deliver $74bn to economy, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Partnership helps industry get wise to sensor tech, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Digitisation of the energy resources sector accelerated by partnership, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Purchase of Australian-made Industry 4.0 technology could add $74 billion to Australian economy, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • New technologies to accelerate Australian mining industry, 17 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Dig-ital revolution, 16 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Mini resources boom to deliver $74 billion and 80,000 jobs, 16 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Camp connect as well as Mapizy were welcomed into the CORE Innovation Hub in Australia, 13 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Mapizy and Camp Connect welcomed into Australia's CORE Innovation Hub, 11 September 2019. Read the article.
    • Energy Innovation gets $2 million, 9 September 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA and NDRI calling for EOIs to support decom study, 5 September 2019. Read the article.
    • BHP funds Reef Vision citizen science program, 26 August 2019. Read the article.
    • Citizen science to help provide valuable insights into artificial reefs, 20 August 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA announces funding for future projects, 12 August 2019. Read the article.
    • Australia’s energy future supported by $2 million in funding, 12 August 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA announce AUS$2 million future technology project fund, 8 August 2019. Read the article.
    • Government funding to support future energy technologies, 9 August 2019. Read the article.
    • $2m to drive Australia's next generation of energy resources innovation, 9 August 2019. Read the article.
    • Australian start up MOVUS gains momentum since investment injection, 9 July 2019. Read the article.
    • Resources projects vying for prestigious Golden Gecko, 10 June 2019. Read the article.
    • Rig-to-reef structure finalist for 2019 Golden Gecko Awards, 10 June 2019. Read the article.
    • Energy industry innovation showcased in RISE program, 11 June 2019. Read the article.
    • New model predicts hydrate blockages, 29 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Wood, NERA form new partnership for hydrate blockage prediction tool, 29 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Wood and NERA to develop prediction tool, 28 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Wood and NERA announce partnership to develop world-first prediction tool, 28 May 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA releases new Australian energy literacy report, 23 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Sixth Wave Alliance to accelerate Robotics and Autonomous systems RandD, 22 May 2019. Read the article.
    • 2019 State Budget — a positive investment in WA's future, 11 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Seven ways WA stays on top in traditional fuels, 7 May 2019. Read the article.
    • Western Oz to build microscale LNG plant, 2 April 2019. Read the article.
    • WA to build micro-LNG plant, 2 April 2019. Read the article.
    • Premier announces plans for world-first LNG plant in WA, 2 April 2019. Read the article.
    • LNG test plant for cheaper, cleaner WA energy exports, 2 April 2019. Read the article.
    • All eyes on Perth once again for the 2019 Australasian Oil and Gas Conference, March 2019. Read the article.
    • Companies receive government support for innovative energy ideas, 8 March 2019. Read the article.
    • Innovative companies rise to the challenge, 5 March 2019. Read the article.
    • Demand on technology set to increase drilling activity, 1 March 2019. Read the article.
    • NERA boost for industry benefit, 28 February 2019. Read the article.
    • Energy boost for NERA growth centre, 25 February 2019. Read the article.
    • Energy technology projects receive support, 22 February 2019. Read the article.
    • Funding allows businesses to take technology to the next level, 20 February 2019. Read the article.
    • Innovation not a dirty word, says Technology Minister Karen Andrews, 20 February 2019. Read the article.
    • “Change the narrative”: Australia’s autonomous systems industry starts a new chapter, 7 February 2019. Read the article.
    • Setting the standards for the Australian oil and gas industry, 22 January 2019. Read the article.


    2018

    • Santos to convert 56 crude oil pumps to 100% solar and batter storage, 18 December 2018. Read the article.
    • CSIRO, Heathgate partner for automated groundwater monitoring tests, 17 December 2018. Read the article.
    • Automated groundwater monitoring, 12 December 2018. Read the article.
    • CSIRO groundwater trial at SA's Four Mile uranium mine, 12 December 2018. Read the article.
    • RISE programme launches, 30 November 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA-supported 3D printer leading the world, 5 September 2018.
    • Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan announces the $1million Northern Territory Project Fund, 4 September 2018. Read the article.
    • Flinders University announce research project partnership, 30 August 2018. Read the article.
    • National Manufacturing Summit 2018: Same direction, renewed focus, 24 August 2018. Read the article.
    • Exmouth artificial reef ready to fish, 23 August 2018. Read the article.
    • Additive Manufacturing for remote operating environments, 17 August 2018. Read the article.
    • Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly announces that the Exmouth Integrated Artificial Reef has been successfully installed, 15 August 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA joins the Polish President at the Polish-Australian Energy Forum, 9 August 2018. Read the article.
    • APPEA-commissioned report suggests Bight benefits, 6 August 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA report preparing Australia's future oil and gas workforce, 03 August 2018. Read the article.
    • Green shoots coming but west may vie with east for labour: SHR, 1 August 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA says oil and gas support five times more jobs than Aussie average, 31 July 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA report seeks to prepare Australia’s oil and gas sector for uptake of automation, 30 July 2018. Read the article.
    • One oil and gas worker sustains 10 other jobs: industry, 29 July 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA release new report into Australia’s future energy workforce, July 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA celebrates the official installation of the Exmouth Integrated Artificial Reef. Read the article.
    • Graduates and staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours, 11 June 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA Artificial Reef project location Announced, 16 May 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA 3D printer project takes close to a million in funding, 30 April 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA project lead Carnegie wins grant to power offshore gas platform with solar, 19 March 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA announces funding for subsea equipment reliability project, 15 February 2018. Read the article.
    • NERA leads transformation of Australia's energy resources sector, 15 February 2018. Read the article.


    2017

    • $4.8m for projects to boost innovation and sustainability, Get Industry, 30 November 2017. Read the article.
    • NERA approves eight new energy projects, World Coal, 29 November 2017. Read the article.
    • WA projects secure NERA funding, Business News, 29 November 2017. Read the article.
    • Subsea cluster takes shape, Energy News Bulletin, 10 November 2017. Read the article.
    • Energy innovation in age of enviro-awareness, Australia's Mining Monthly, 6 November 2017. Read the article.
    • The great digital awakening, Energy News Bulletin, 27 October 2017. Read the article.
    • Top Australian scientific body shifts focus to future, Xinhua Net, 6 October 2017. Read the article.
    • CSIRO sets out oil and gas evolution, Manufacturers' Monthly, 5 October 2017. Read the article.
    • NERA unveils oil and gas roadmap, The Australian Pipeliner, 5 October 2017. Read the article.
    • Cutting energy demand 30pc 'easily doable': Meridian, Australian Financial Review, 20 September 2017. Read the article.
    • NERA offers $15m for energy resources projects, Australian Mining, 2 August 2017. Read the article.
    • Australian coal, gas miners seek renewable energy projects, Renew Economy, 19 July 2017. Read the article.
    • Clean Tech Search Starts, Energy News Bulletin, 19 July 2017. Read the article.
    • Finkel Report: Hands Off Approach Welcomed, 13 June 2017. Read the article.
    • NERA in Research Boost, Energy News Bulletin, 3 April 2017. Read the article.
    • WA Decom Journey Begins, Energy News Bulletin, 13 March 2017. Read the article.
    • Energy Resources Need New Strategy, Adelaide Advertiser, 1 March 2017. Read the article.
    • Ten-year Roadmap for Australia's Energy Resources Sector Released, Australian Mining, 24 February, 2017. Read the article.
    • Energy plan to tap in to productivity and competitive edge, ABC News, 23 February 2017. Read the article.
    • NERA Calls For Oz Resources Overhaul, Upstream, 22 February 2017. Read the article.
    • Oil and Gas Sectors Told To Tear Down Intellectual Property Barriers, The Australian, 20 February 2017. Read the article.
    • Think Deeper to Succeed - Total Marine Technology. Sunday Times, 5 February 2017. Read the article.
    • Oil and Gas Standards for Australia's Competitive Advantage, Energy News Bulletin, 17 January 2017. Read the article.

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    2016

    • Federal government announces new centre for innovation, Australian Mining, 24 February 2016. Read the article.
    • New Growth Centre to drive energy sector innovation and productivity, Engineers Australia, 24 February 2016. Read the article.
    • Taylor to head energy growth centre, Business News, 24 February 2016. Read the article.

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