June 11, 2021
FEnEx CRC CEO, Eric May, to Facilitate APPEA’s Panel Session – Australia’s Hydrogen Future-Turning Promise into Reality
The evolving future of fuel is a high-profile topic in the public sphere, and conversation around hydrogen investment is no exception. The Australian oil and gas industry’s world-class relationship with leading energy customers and expertise in the processing, storage, and transportation of cryogenic fluids can help ensure its place at the table. In this free…
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June 4, 2021
Project Announcement: The Net Zero Australia Project
Project Announcement: The Net Zero Australia Project – A ground-breaking study has begun to analyse how Australia can achieve a net zero economy by 2050. The Net Zero Australia project is a collaborative partnership between The University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, Princeton University and Nous Group. This will be the most comprehensive, rigorous and…
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May 31, 2021
BoilFAST – new free software tool to model boil-off production
To enable their storage and export, natural gas and hydrogen are often cooled to cryogenic temperatures to condense them into a liquid. However, heat inevitably then enters the liquid even in the most well insulated storage tank, causing it to start evaporating. This is termed boil-off, and the production of boil-off gas causes economic loss…
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May 24, 2021
FEnEx CRC welcomes INPEX Australia as a new Core Participant
Perth, Australia – Japanese energy company INPEX today signed an agreement with the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) – the newest industry partner to join the world class research and development of new technologies that will lower the cost and carbon emissions of energy production in Australia. The partnership with FEnEx CRC…
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May 12, 2021
We are hiring – FEnEx CRC is seeking an Administration Officer
FEnEx CRC is seeking an Administration Officer to support the start-up phase of the business. If you are self-motivated and enjoy variety, this role might suit you. Details below, application deadline 28th May 2021, 5pm AWST. FEnEx CRC Administration Officer JD
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May 9, 2021
Project Announcement: Developing a Digital Competencies Framework for the Australian Energy Industry
Developing a Digital Competencies Framework for the Australian Energy Industry: The success of integrated data systems across the LNG and hydrogen sectors will hinge on the ability of the workforce to use digital technologies effectively. Understanding the proficiency of the workforce across data engineering, data science, wireless and networks required for the Internet of Things…
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April 23, 2021
2 Fully-funded PhD Positions Available Now – Open Analytics Interoperability at The University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is welcoming applications for 2 PhD positions in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science to work on the project “Open Analytics Interoperability” fully funded by the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC). Project description Accelerating change in the energy sector is causing many companies to invest heavily in advanced analytical capabilities…
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April 21, 2021
Project Announcement: Digital Twin Feasibility Study
Digital Twin Feasibility Study: Working with Enterprise Transformation Partners, UWA and Curtin University, this consortium will be exploring flexible, low-cost software solutions for digital twins that permit the accurate simulation of operational behaviour throughout LNG and hydrogen plants. The impact of identifying such flexible low-cost solutions includes the attainment of several efficiencies including real-time optimisation…
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March 25, 2021
FEnEx CRC Foundation Fellows Welcomed
A warm welcome to our six new Foundation Fellows who are based with our University partners across the country. These specially designed positions ensure the rapid project start-up phase for the CRC occurs in a smooth and timely manner. Their technical and administrative expertise is diverse and well suited to the integrated Programs, milestones and…
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December 16, 2020
FEnEx CRC CEO joins WA Government and Germany in discussions on renewable hydrogen
On Monday, Minister MacTiernan hosted a WA Government, German and Australian industry roundtable where FEnEx CRC CEO, Professor Eric May was able to provide an update on our plans to establish renewable hydrogen production at the Futures Facility. Eric said “establishing a facility for the broader hydrogen community to use for training, testing and certification…
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