Orica, Alpha HPA join Rio Tinto greener pastures commitment
Orica and Alpha HPA have joined Rio Tinto in signing a
statement of cooperation with the Queensland government, to pave the way to
clean energy in central Queensland.
The companies signing the Central Queensland Statement of
Cooperation is helping to cement the region as an industrial and renewable
energy powerhouse.
“Queensland is renewable ready and central Queensland is
perfectly primed to take advantage of the state’s natural energy advantage
while creating economic opportunities,” Deputy Premier and Minister for State
Development Steven Miles said.
“This statement of cooperation ensures that Queensland can
benefit from the global shift towards decarbonisation, starting in central
Queensland.
“The shared vision, between industry and government, for
renewables in central Queensland is great news for community members, who will
benefit from more jobs right along the supply chain.”
The statement of cooperation will secure the future
competitiveness of Queensland, adding value to a natural energy advantage to
drive employment and economic outcomes.
It will focus on three areas: committing to industry by
establishing certainty for current industry and growing demand, delivering a
globally competitive energy solution that is centred around firmed, low-carbon
electricity for industry, and growing the industries of the future.
“With so much experience in decarbonisation, Orica can help
Queensland become a global leader in renewable energy and succeed in a
low-carbon economy, bringing substantial environment, economic and social
benefits to the state,” Orica Australia Pacific vice president John Cooper
said.
Miles said this was only the beginning of a collaboration
that will continue to grow, meaning more jobs, getting more of the supply chain
and holding on to value for Queenslanders.
“There is a global shift as the world is demanding more
renewable energy to support decarbonisation in both energy generation and low
energy consuming products,” Alpha HPA chief operating officer Rob Williamson
said.
“We want to produce a range of low carbon footprint,
high-purity aluminium products for critical decarbonising technologies whilst
creating jobs for local communities.”
Comments
Post a Comment