Orica

Orica has serviced the Central Queensland economy for more than 30 years. With more than 600 permanent employees and contractors in the Gladstone and broader central Queensland area, its operations supply critical products to the mining and infrastructure, agriculture, and other industrial sectors. Orica is accelerating its decarbonisation by targeting at least 40% by 2030 reduction in operational emissions, on the path to net zero emissions by 2050. Orica shares the Queensland Government’s vision and is committed to advancing a planned, inclusive regional transition towards low-carbon manufacturing.

Capability and contribution

Orica can accelerate low-carbon manufacturing in the region by drawing on its international experience to deploy low-emissions technology for nitric acid production, enable new renewable generation assets in the region through electricity and ammonia offtake, and advance clean energy based circular economy manufacturing business models through strategic partnerships.