Greener pastures for Central Queensland

Central Queensland is well on its way to cementing its reputation as an industrial and renewable energy powerhouse as two more companies sign the Central Queensland Statement of Cooperation.

Orica and Alpha HPA join Rio Tinto in working with the Queensland Government to pave a way for the opportunities that clean energy presents.

This Statement of Cooperation ensures that Queensland can benefit from the global shift towards decarbonisation, starting in Central Queensland.

Central Queensland is perfectly primed to take advantage of the state’s natural energy advantage while creating economic opportunities.

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 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.
• Growing the industries of the future in Central Queensland by creating an enabling regulatory environment, strengthening regional skills and employment to lower capital intensity, and planning for the infrastructure to enable industry development.

This is 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.

Queensland is renewable ready. Find out why Queensland is the place to get clean energy: https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/industry/queensland-is-renewable-ready