RAFAEL Waters, from the Uppsala University Division of Electricity, has played a leading role in the designing and construction of a wave power plant said to be uniquely durable and maintenance-free.
BOUGAINVILLE Copper says it is getting closer to restoring the Panguna mine on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, which has been closed since 1989.
UNLIMITED Spaces has released a range of products including plant isolation or lockout tagout (LOTO) devices, to ensure the safety of maintenance technicians during isolation procedures.
BALDOR claims its high-reliability gearboxes and bearings have slashed conveyor maintenance and energy costs at a quarry in Ireland.
THE QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy has raised concerns regarding a perceived fall in the installation and maintenance standards of electrical equipment in underground coal mines.
SEVENTEEN power engineering students have received $8000 bursaries from the Queensland Power Engineering Alliance to boost their studies.
MINES and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has announced an $80m upgrade project for the Bowen region’s electrical infrastructure , including a new substation and high voltage power line.
ENERGEX will be embarking on a $2.9m project to upgrade its Bromelton power substation in Queensland.
QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said he has addressed the maintenance concerns raised by unions about the state’s electricity network.
THE Department of Mines and Energy has issued an alert following the failure of a ‘Y’ piece pipe under pressure at a mine preparation plant.