Climateworks Centre

Heat, power and flexibility to future-proof Gladstone

This report focuses on two key opportunities for industrial decarbonisation in Gladstone: replacing fossil fuels used for industrial heat with low-carbon alternatives and complementing this shift with industrial energy demand management.

09.10.25

Australia

Submission to the Victorian Energy Upgrades industrial heat decarbonisation consultation

The Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has sought feedback on proposed new activities in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) to support gas-reliant businesses to decarbonise their industrial heat production.

29.04.26

Australia

Strengthening industrial prosperity through coordinated energy planning: a Gladstone case study

Industrial regions require a rapid transition to clean energy to secure long-term economic resilience and remain competitive in a global market shaped by decarbonisation targets.

12.10.26

Australia

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Heat, power and flexibility to future-proof Gladstone

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