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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:
- the latest from GeneratER, our open innovation challenge program
- the launch of HyCapability, Australia’s first hydrogen capability finder, plus other news from the H2TCA
- how we're future-proofing the Centre of Decommissioning Australia
- and support NERA’s vision of an integrated ocean energy marketplace.
GeneratER open innovation challenge program
Shortlisted applicants present virtual pitch sessions
The 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.
Next: NERA will soon be announcing new GeneratER challenges, so watch this space.
Driving Australia's hydrogen industry
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.
Life extension, repurposing and decommissioning
CODA Connect — September edition out now
In case you missed the latest CODA Connect, the new edition contains an update on the work being undertaken to future-proof CODA for the long term, news of the successful contractors for CODA's first projects, and an update on the NDRI's projects.
Ocean energy, engineering and technology
Integrated ocean energy marketplace
NERA’s vision of an integrated ocean energy marketplace has received a boost with $4.8m of funding being contributed from the WA government, Blue Economy CRC and University of Western Australia.
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
1–3 November 2021
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
NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) is an independent not-for-profit organisation funded through Federal Government grants and collaborative programs by state/territory governments, industry and the science and research community. NERA is working with our partners to catalyse low emissions and digital technologies to support Australia’s energy transition, and to grow innovative SMEs and supply chains. We work with our energy sector partners to improve Australia’s performance in the commercialisation of innovation and the scale-up of technologies and to help Australian industry to diversify and decarbonise. To learn more, visit www.nera.org.au.