GR Engineering Services has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a unit of Evolution Mining, for a coarse particle flotation project in New South Wales. The upgrade aims to boost copper recovery and energy efficiency.
India and New Zealand are expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 24 in Delhi, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports to New Zealand. The deal aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years and attract $20 billion in investment over 15 years.
7 days ago • India;New Zealand
Firmus, an Asia-based AI infrastructure provider, has secured a USD 505 million strategic investment led by Coatue with participation from NVIDIA. The capital injection will accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient AI factories across the Asia-Pacific region, specifically supporting Project Southgate, a national network of high-density compute facilities in Australia.
7 days ago • Australia
The New Zealand government has provided an $18 million loan from its Regional Infrastructure Fund to advance the Tukituki Water Security Project in Hawke's Bay. The funding will support detailed engineering and commercial work for a proposed storage facility on the Makaroro River, which would be the region's largest capital project since 1993.
1 week ago • New Zealand
JGC Corporation and Hyundai E&C have been selected as the EPC contractor for TotalEnergies' Papua LNG Project, a 4 million tonne-per-year low-carbon facility in Port Moresby. The plant will use electric drive technology to reduce emissions, with final award subject to project FID scheduled in 2026.
2 weeks ago • Papua New Guinea
LG Energy Solution has joined SDVerse, the automotive B2B software marketplace co-founded by General Motors, Magna, and Wipro. The battery manufacturer will offer five core battery management software solutions to automakers, including diagnostic, safety, and lifecycle prediction tools for software-defined vehicles.
2 weeks ago • Papua New Guinea
The New South Wales government has allocated $183.2 million for road upgrades to facilitate oversize vehicle movements supporting renewable energy projects. The funding targets three Renewable Energy Zones across regional NSW, including the Central-West Orana, South-West, and New England regions, with design work already underway.
2 weeks ago • Australia
AML3D has received an order from BlueForge Alliance to 3D metal print five replacement components for US Navy submarines, with the contract valued at approximately AU$2.61 million. The components, printed using Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze alloy qualified to US Navy standards, address supply chain gaps for parts no longer available from original manufacturers.
3 weeks ago • Australia
Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments for a combined A$2 billion investment to support the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone through 2040. The package, part of the Federal Government's Future Made in Australia initiative, complements Rio's renewable power purchase agreements totalling over 2.8GW.
3 weeks ago • Australia
Transgrid has shortlisted nine battery projects to provide system strength services to the New South Wales transmission network, with services expected from mid-2026. The procurement targets up to 2GW of grid-forming batteries, offering an additional revenue stream for battery owners while stabilising the grid at lower cost than traditional network upgrades.
3 weeks ago • Australia
Fortescue has commenced construction on the 440MW Solomon solar farm in Western Australia's Pilbara region, set to become the state's largest solar development. The project is part of a 1.3GW solar cluster under development, alongside transmission network expansion, supporting the company's Real Zero decarbonisation target.
3 weeks ago • Australia
European Energy and the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation have finalized a cooperation agreement for renewable energy development in northern Victoria. This partnership focuses on aligning utility-scale solar and wind projects with cultural heritage protection and community economic interests, addressing critical social license requirements for the Australian energy transition.
3 weeks ago • Australia
IEA member countries plan to release more than 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves in a coordinated intervention aimed at easing global supply pressures and fuel prices. The move represents the largest emergency drawdown in the agency’s history and reflects escalating geopolitical disruptions to energy markets.
4 weeks ago • Americas;Oceania;Europe;Asia
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million concessional loan for the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation Project. This initiative aims to modernize Fiji’s clinical infrastructure and digital health ecosystems, positioning the nation as a specialized regional medical hub through multi-institutional financing.
1 month ago • Fiji
New South Wales has begun construction of the AUD 900 million Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project near Bungendore, combining large-scale solar generation with grid storage. Backed by institutional investors, the development aims to support energy security, regional employment and the state’s transition away from ageing coal-fired power infrastructure.
1 month ago • AustraliaThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.
CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.