Port of Newcastle powers ahead as first port in NSW with battery storage approval
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal. This approval further strengthens the Port’s position as the State’s leading logistics gateway for renewable energy infrastructure, providing project owners greater flexibility in the delivery of critical energy projects.
Read MoreFirst massive renewable energy components leave Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm
Port of Newcastle has marked another milestone as the leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales.
Read MorePort of Newcastle bolsters Australia’s supply chain resilience with passenger vehicle first point of entry service
Port of Newcastle has further diversified its trade offering with several car carriers discharging passenger and heavy vehicles at the Port over the Christmas and New Year period.
Read MorePort of Newcastle supports STEM students’ race towards a sustainable future in world’s largest hydrogen competition
In a first for the Hunter Region, Port of Newcastle will give high school students from five local schools the opportunity to race in the international Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), gearing them up for a future in the clean energy technology industry alongside 8,000 students from 25 countries worldwide.
Read MorePort of Newcastle partners with Svitzer, Port Authority of NSW, and Keolis Downer to help bring Women on Water program to life
Port of Newcastle (PON) has joined forces with Svitzer, Port Authority of NSW, and Keolis Downer to make a St Pius X student initiative aimed at attracting more women to the maritime workforce a reality.
Read MoreApplications open for 2024 Your Port, Our Community grants program
With up to $100,000 in grant funding on offer across three categories, Port of Newcastle is calling on local charities and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding for initiatives or projects that deliver community benefit.
Read MoreDoors are opening for Port of Newcastle Deepwater Container Terminal
Port of Newcastle confirms the one-off compensation payment required under the Port of Newcastle Extinguishment of Liability Act 2022 (NSW) has been paid.
Read More$100,000 in funding available in Your Port, Our Community Funding Program
Port of Newcastle has opened applications for its annual Your Port, Our Community Funding Program, which this year will see up to $100,000 awarded to local organisations, community groups and not-for-profits seeking funding to kick-start a project or initiative that supports a vibrant and sustainable Port community.
Read MorePort of Newcastle commits to global hydrogen partnership
Port of Newcastle has joined forces with ten global energy enablers to commit to the Platform Zero Global Partnership for Hydrogen Innovation – a collaborative global partnership to support hydrogen innovation.
Read MorePort of Newcastle recognised globally as finalist at the World Hydrogen Awards
Port of Newcastle’s work toward activating and enabling hydrogen production has been recognised amongst global peers, following the announcement that the Port is a finalist for Port of the Future at the World Hydrogen Awards in the Netherlands next month.
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