'The world is your oyster': Bowen talks up Newcastle's hydrogen future The nation's first commercial hydrogen plant will cut gas consumption by one of NSW's biggest users. Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2023
Albanese government signs off on $70m Newcastle hydrogen plant funding The plant's capacity is five times bigger than any other hydrogen factory at a similar investment stage in Australia. Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023
Japanese, Korean heavy hitters sign on for port's clean energy precinct Senior executives of the global firms have flown into Newcastle to join Energy Minister Chris Bowen at a media conference today. Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023
How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
Orica fined for gas leak that left a worker in hospital Orica did not advise the EPA of the incident until two days later. Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2023
Explosives equipment missing from massive Snowy Hydro work site Worksafe NSW launches investigation as site staff told missing detonator and accelerant require other components to activate The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023
Taxpayers stuck in the middle are paying for all of it I get it, JobSeeker at $350 per week is not much to live on. But as low as welfare payments are, welfare still takes the lion-share of the budget in this country. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2023
Industrial heavyweights call for urgent action on cutting Australia’s emissions In joint statement companies say they are ‘ready to seize opportunity’ of decarbonisation and call on others to join them The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023
Little Avengers assemble: super initiative turning sick kids into superheroes "When she put it on, it brought a smile to her face because she was a superhero and she could do anything," Maryland mother Amy Campton said. Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2023
Orica explains cause of unexpected explosions at Kooragang Island Residents heard as many as five explosions as loud as the Fort Scratchley guns. Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023
Ammonium nitrate: how best to regulate a rare but catastrophic risk Ammonium nitrate and public safety Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2023
Orica and coal industry saying ammonium nitrate changes would make things worse Orica criticises SafeWork ammonium nitrate inquiry Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2023
Orica says federal emissions reduction changes 'a brick through the window' of Kooragang plant Orica slams Canberra over carbon credits Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2023
Heavy industry hitters move towards low-carbon tech NSW is partnering with heavy industry giants such as cement manufacturer Boral to slash 10 million tonnes of carbon emissions. AAP · Feb 2, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023 Low-carbon shifts for Tomago Aluminium, Orica in new state deal Four of the state's highest emitting manufacturers, including Tomago Aluminium and Orica, will be supported to transform into low carbon facilities, following the launch of partnership agreements with the NSW government.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2022 Orica chief says gas prices are not sustainable The head of chemical manufacturer Orica says the current record gas prices are not sustainable.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2022 Winding down Stockton's explosion risk Stockton residents are calling on the state government to tighten laws governing the storage of a massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate less than a kilometre from their homes.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022 Carbon capture company lodges plans for 'world-first' Newcastle plant A clean technology company has lodged plans with City of Newcastle for a $12.7 million carbon capture demonstration plant at Kooragang Island.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022 Origin plans to produce hydrogen at Kooragang in 2025 About 85 per cent of the hydrogen will go to Orica.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2022 Origin and Orica present to council on hydrogen hub The briefing from both corporations will take place during Tuesday night's council meeting.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022 A $40,000 gift boosts Dress for Success to help support women in business "When we read about the plight of Dress for Success, we thought it was important to offer our support."
Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2022 The multibillion-dollar cost of decarbonising Hunter industry An $8 billion investment in transmission storage infrastructure will be needed if Tomago Aluminium, the state's largest power consumer, is to make the switch to clean energy.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2022 Big new Orica tank on road to Kooragang Island on Tuesday Orica hopes to halve emissions from Kooragang Island
Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022 Funding pumps up Hunter hydrogen pilot plants Taxpayer funding for Origin, Orica and others in Newcastle hydrogen studies
Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2022 Business waiting for detail on Labor climate plan Labor's plan to cut emissions has provoked a Groundhog Day talkfest about jobs and carbon taxes, but Tomago Aluminium boss Matt Howell says it is unclear what impact, if any, the policy will have on his company.