Transforming Queensland’s energy supply

Queensland Hydro is urging local businesses interested in supplying to its Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, to register their interest via Gateway by ICN. The proposed Project is a 2,000 MW pumped hydro energy storage scheme located west of the Sunshine Coast. In June 2023, the Queensland Government committed $6 billion to progress the Project, which … Continued

Strategic focus drives POWINS success

In less than 10 years, electrical solutions provider POWINS, has grown from a small business with 15 employees to a significant electrical engineering and manufacturer player in mining and heavy industry sectors. The company, with offices and manufacturing facilities in Brisbane and Perth, now employs more than 100 people, and counts Mineral Resources, BHP and … Continued

Military background kindles passion for fire safety

With military deployments to Afghanistan and the 2020 bushfires, Firevolt’s founder Hayden Heath brings impressive credentials to his new venture.  His experience sparked an interest in fire safety and when he left the military, he worked in a fire safety company as a fire trainer.  While he already ran an e-commerce brand selling plasma lighters, … Continued

Queensland Government launches Battery Supply Chain Database to help manufactures identify opportunities on Gateway by ICN

The Queensland Government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the battery manufacturing industry with the launch of Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database. This innovative initiative, developed in partnership with the Advanced Materials and Battery Council, is designed to support manufacturers in identifying business and supply chain opportunities across Australia. The database is now live on … Continued

Firevolt Pty Ltd – Leveraging ICN Gateway for Monumental Growth

Firevolt Pty Ltd, founded in February 2023, specialises in servicing fire extinguishers, conducting test & tag services, providing fire training, and developing emergency plans and diagrams. As a veteran-owned and operated business, Firevolt is committed to delivering top-notch safety services across Australia. Shortly after launching Firevolt, I was introduced to the Industry Capability Network (ICN) … Continued

Gawara Baya, landmark Indigenous agreement for Queensland wind farm

Landmark Indigenous agreement for Queensland wind farm  A proposed windfarm on a cattle property in Gugu Badhun Country north west of Townsville is expected to provide clean power to 240,000 homes and eliminate 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from Australia’s energy market every year.  In 2022, project owner Windlab signed a landmark Indigenous Land … Continued

Pumped hydro to help meet Qld energy targets

The Queensland Government has committed $6 billion to build the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, about 50 kilometres south west of Gympie.  This funding means Queensland Hydro can progress with exploratory works, as well as an environmental impact assessment and detailed engineering.  Exploratory works will include detailed geological investigations such as geotechnical drilling and excavation of … Continued

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