Latest news /cet/ en International recognition for green ironmaking project /cet/news/list/2025/12/19/international-recognition-for-green-ironmaking-project An Adelaide University led project which aims to increase the quality of iron ore while reducing emissions has received a Net-Zero Industries Mission Award 2025 announced at COP30. Dr Alfonso Chinnici, A/Prof Woei Saw, Prof Nigel Cook and Prof Gus Nathan have been recognised for their work on 'Innovative Beneficiation Technologies for Green Ironmaking' receiving the National Award Australia in the category of 'Outstanding Project'. December 19 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/12/19/international-recognition-for-green-ironmaking-project Catalytic Hydrogen Production via Pyrolysis /cet/news/list/2025/12/15/catalytic-hydrogen-production-via-pyrolysis In 2025, Dr Gule 'Ellena' Li was awarded an AEA Ignite grant as lead entrepreneur to accelerate the development of methane pyrolysis technology to produce hydrogen for the 'Catalytic Hydrogen Production via Pyrolysis (CHyPP)' project. December 15 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/12/15/catalytic-hydrogen-production-via-pyrolysis Celebrating CET Research Day 2025 /cet/news/list/2025/11/26/celebrating-cet-research-day-2025 ISER was proud to sponsor another fabulous celebration of the research conducted by students, staff and collaborators of the Centre for Energy Technology (CET), at it’s annual CET Research Day held yesterday at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo. November 26 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/11/26/celebrating-cet-research-day-2025 Introducing AlumiNEXT™: the next generation in alumina refining /cet/news/list/2025/09/23/introducing-aluminexttm-the-next-generation-in-alumina-refining A/Prof Woei Saw, from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Energy Technology, is leading the AlumiNEXT™ project, a flagship HILT CRC project to decarbonise alumina refinineries. September 23 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/09/23/introducing-aluminexttm-the-next-generation-in-alumina-refining 2025 Luxton Memorial Lecture /cet/news/list/2025/08/12/2025-luxton-memorial-lecture Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Change Program Director at the Grattan Institute, will present the 2025 Luxton Memorial Lecture, “From ambition to action: policy to deliver Australia’s net zero ambitions” on Thursday August 21, in the Braggs Lecture Theatre, the University of Adelaide, from 5:00 – 6:30pm.  August 12 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/08/12/2025-luxton-memorial-lecture New technology for cleaner greener steel /cet/news/list/2025/07/23/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel Dr Alfonso Chinnici, from the University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is leading a project through the Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition (HILT) CRC to increase the quality of Australian iron ore, whilst reducing emissions. July 23 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/07/23/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel Adding hydrogen to the renewable energy mix /cet/news/list/2025/07/15/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing carbon emissions. University of Adelaide researchers have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas ratios. July 15 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/07/15/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony /cet/news/list/2025/06/25/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide.  June 25 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/06/25/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony Global HyPT Center members meet in Cranfield /cet/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield Interim ISER Director Prof Gus Nathan and Acting CET Director Prof Greg Metha travelled to the UK earlier this month to attend the second face-to-face meeting of the Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center. June 23 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield Review of CET Research Day 2024 /cet/news/list/2024/12/18/review-of-cet-research-day-2024 Continuing its annual tradition, the CET held another inspiring Research Day last Tuesday December 10, 2024 at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo. It was an event that celebrated the research of students and staff of the Centre, as well as considering the broader challenges and priorities ahead. December 18 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/12/18/review-of-cet-research-day-2024