Energy & Utilities Projects

Bankable Feasibility Stage reached for 10MW biomass power plant on Kangaroo Island

A senior figure at the company behind a SA biomass power plant proposal has updated Projectory on the project's status.

Green light for proposed desalination plant to supply water for minesite in southern WA

WA's environmental watchdog has conditionally approved a propsed desalination plant in the south west.

Thiess wins two key Queensland mining project contracts worth more than $500m

Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess has won two major mining contracts in Queensland worth more than $500 million.

Shortlist for Karratha Wastewater works package announced, final decision mid-2012

Two proponents have been shortlisted to deliver a suite of works to improve and secure vital wastewater infrastructure in the Pilbara.

Plenty of opportunities to spring from Murrumbidgee Irrigation modernisation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Renewal Alliance will be providing numerous opportunities for suppliers and contractors to be part of its modernisation program.

Work to begin soon on $425m bio-energy plant following Queensland State Government approval

Work could soon begin on a proposed $425 million bio-energy plant in Far North Queensland following development approval.

Approval for $400m wind farm in west Victoria with construction to start mid-March

The Victorian Government has approved plans for a $400 million wind farm in west Victoria.

Rio Tinto awards contract for Pilbara water supply project to Perth-based engineering group

A Perth-based engineering group has been awarded a water supply system contract with Rio Tinto.

Regulatory approvals sought to construct Australia's first Solar Updraft Tower in Midwest

A Perth-based energy company is seeking regulatory approvals to construct a 200 megawatt Solar Updraft Tower (SUT) in the Midwest region of WA.

Management contract awarded for $43m NT Barracks electrical system upgrade

The Department of Defence has awarded a $43m contract for the delivery of an electrical distribution system for Robertson Barracks.