Gladstone Archives - Renew Economy

Electrification

Electrification can slash heavy industry bills and emissions – but new report says it will take a team effort
Government-subsidised power for major industries like smelters might not be needed if companies collaborated on the shift to electrification and renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 12, 2026

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Coal

Rio Tinto flags early closure of Queensland’s biggest coal generator as LNP prepares new energy plan
Rio Tinto flags early closure of state’s biggest coal fired power generator as it pitches renewables future, just days before Queensland government pitches for coal.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 1, 2025

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Commentary

Gladstone could be global model for green energy and decarbonisation, if our decision makers took it seriously
Gladstone is the No 1 target for decarbonisation nerds in Australia and could be a global model. But it’s just a dream that no decision maker takes seriously.
David Leitch

Jul 23, 2025

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Commentary

Decommissioning rates show gas heating could be gone by 2032, but oil exec bonuses might suffer
New data suggests Victorian households could be weaned off gas heaters in less than 10 years, freeing up more gas than used by by all of the state’s manufacturers.
Tristan Edis

Jun 2, 2025

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Hydrogen

Fortescue offers first glimpse of Australia’s first hydrogen electrolyser factory
Fortescue offers glimpse of Australia’s first hydrogen electrolyser factory, which is undergoing a fit out to get ready for first production.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2023

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Hydrogen

“Once in a generation:” Gladstone plans pivot from fossil fuels to renewables in Australia first
Port city releases landmark report that provides plan to transition away from fossil fuel-based industries and into the ‘new economy’.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 15, 2022

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Albanese pledges $100 million for “Australian made battery plan”
Albanese heads to Gladstone to pledge $100 million to kick-start Australian battery manufacturing, and even making electric cars.
Michael Mazengarb

May 12, 2022

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Massive 3,000MW Queensland green hydrogen plant a step closer to reality
A massive new green hydrogen export facility proposed for Queensland is closer to fruition, progressing to the next stage of federal environmental approvals.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2022

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Hydrogen

Queensland secures land for massive 3GW renewable hydrogen project
Land secured for Stanwell-Iwatani plans to build a massive 3GW renewable hydrogen plant in the central Queensland coal export hub of Gladstone.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2021

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Queensland approves 250MW Aldoga solar farm near Gladstone
Queensland Government gives green-light to 250MW Aldoga solar project, set to create hundreds of jobs in the coal dominated Gladstone region.
Michael Mazengarb

May 29, 2019

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Renewables

Tidal power to be trialled in Queensland coal port
Sydney-based MAKO Tidal Turbines to undertake six month demonstration of its renewable energy technology at Gladstone Port.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2018

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Solar

Acciona wins tender for 300MW solar farm in Queensland coal country
Acciona wins contract to develop, finance, construct and operate $500m 300MW Aldoga solar farm in Gladstone, one of Queensland’s coal centres.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2018

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