No images? Click here connectER SEPTEMBER 2021 Creating connections for growth Welcome to the September edition of ConnectER: the newsletter that keeps you updated on the growth and collaboration NERA's driving in the energy resources sector. In this edition of ConnectER:
GeneratER open innovation challenge program Shortlisted applicants present virtual pitch sessionsThe entrepreneurial spirit of the WA SME community shone through in a solid response to the three Chevron Australia challenges launched in June as part of the GeneratER open innovation challenge program. A total of 28 EOIs were received across the three challenges, including several collaborative bids. From these, 16 solutions were invited to provide more information about their companies and technologies to the challenge owners in a series of virtual pitch sessions. Chevron is now determining which companies will progress to the next round, and are a step closer to securing their pilot solution. HyCapability — Australia’s first hydrogen capability finder Together, NERA and Hydrogen Technology Cluster Australia (H2TCA) network have launched HyCapability — Australia’s first hydrogen capability finder. This free, online, searchable platform maps regional hydrogen ecosystems and supply chain capacity, making it easier for domestic and global markets to identify businesses along the hydrogen value chain that have innovative technology, service and equipment offerings for the hydrogen industry. Official launch of the Gippsland Hydrogen Cluster Last week NERA CEO, Miranda Taylor joined key speakers Dr Alan Finkel, Special Advisor to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, and The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and others to officially launch the Gippsland Hydrogen Cluster. The Cluster is working with all tiers of government, industry, community and research institutes to identify and leverage how regional and specialist expertise will be utilised to achieve the objectives of growing Australia’s hydrogen capability. SA-wide feasibility study into implementing a hydrogen refuelling network South Australian Hydrogen Hubs Inc. (SA-H2H™) is seeking non-binding EOIs from members and non-members to collaborate in an industry-led, SA-wide feasibility study into implementing a hydrogen refuelling network by 2025. SA-H2H brings together the best and brightest to position South Australia as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the global hydrogen supply chain. CODA Connect — September edition out now Ocean energy, engineering and technology Integrated ocean energy marketplace Under this funding, the Australian Ocean Energy Group will work closely with UWA’s Wave Energy Research Centre to align the M4 research program with tangible commercial outcomes. Connecting markets with marine renewable solutions will accelerate adoption for the wave and tidal energy sectors. More NERA news Magneto-EX — the world's first EX-rated inspection robot Last month we hosted the launch of Magneto-EX — the world’s first, fully design approved, EX-rated, robotic, camera inspection device. Built by WA-based robotics firm Nexxis, the spider-like device is the first system to be developed which is suitable for use in hazardous area inspections — a game changer not only for the oil and gas sector, but any industry where there is a need for confined space inspections. Corrosion resistant, stainless steel 3D-printing: a new reality for the O&G industry NERA's financial support means the printing of corrosion resistant, stainless-steel components in remote locations is now a reality for the O&G industry. Melbourne-based SPEE3D produces mobile and adaptable printers which, using metal cold spray technology — the world's most affordable metal additive manufacturing process — can produce industrial quality metal parts in just minutes, rather than days or weeks. Technology Driving Transition Global Summit NERA is excited to be participating in the Technology Driving Transition Global Summit, organised by the Net Zero Technology Centre. As part of the three-day Summit, NERA will join nine other international partners to present on flagship research focussed on the energy transition, discussing the key transition technologies we are exploring to accelerate industries towards net zero. About NERA |