Scottish company wins contract for Northern Endeavour decommissioning
SCOTTISH company Zenith Energy has won the temporary power generation contract for the Commonwealth‑led Northern Endeavour Decommissioning Program. The contract for one of...
Woodside hits first gas at Scarborough
WOODSIDE Energy’s Scarborough development has its first gas flowing from the offshore field and the floating production unit (FPU) has been declared ready for start‑up. The...
‘Critical’ plan for Westport rail under way
PLANNING for freight rail upgrades, described as “critical” to the future Westport container terminal in Kwinana is under way. A consortium of engineering firms, Arup Australia...
Austal USA floating dry dock to expand ship repairs
AUSTAL USA is expanding its ship repair capability with the launch of the first dry dock of its kind built for the US Navy in more than 40 years. It has completed and launched its...
Good news weekend for Fremantle Port
IN A GOOD news weekend for the Port of Fremantle the state government has announced record rail container freight numbers and also an earlier than expected completion date for the...
Adam cops another three-years as Infrastructure Australia CEO
THE Commonwealth government has reappointed Adam Copp as the chief executive of Infrastructure Australia (IA) for a further three-year term. Mr Copp has served as the IA CEO since...
New WA oil refinery impact on Pilbara Ports
A PROPOSED new oil refinery for Western Australia is predicted to have a significant impact on the Port of Dampier. A $4 million state and federal-funded feasibility study is...
Contract awarded for Pilbara Ports road reconstruction
A $37 MILLION contract to reconstruct the Utah Ring Road, providing access to one of the Pilbara’s most important freight hubs at Port Hedland, has been awarded to Melchor...
Austal turns to print
WEST Australian based shipbuilder, Austal has thrown its weight behind a research program into making greater use of industrial grade 3D printing for components that would...
Construction begins on Swan River electric ferry fleet
A KEEL laying ceremony has been held for the first of five electric ferries being built to take advantage of an expanded service on Perth’s Swan River. The new ferries being...
Government funding brings Cairns common user facility a step closer
A COMMON user facility at Cairns designed to support vessels, including defence and government fleets, commercial shipping, superyachts and specialist operators is a step closer...
Shiploader creates new opportunities at Port of Esperance
A MOBILE shiploader is opening doors to new clients at the Port of Esperance in Western Australia’s south. Locally owned and operated grain export business, Esperance Quality...
Koolan Island purchase set to create northern logistics base
KOOLAN Island off the Kimberley coast of WA is set to become a logistics hub catering for offshore industry following the purchase of MGX Resources iron ore operation by...
Northam transport and logistics hub delayed
A NEW transport and logistics hub at Northam, around 100 kilometres east of Perth, scheduled for a December completion, has been delayed until November 2027. Director corporate...
Tenders sought for Perth ferry terminals
THE WEST Australian state government is on the lookout for a contractor with “demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of marine infrastructure”, to deliver two new...
