Day one of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 🎉 If you’re at IMARC stop past LETA’s Emission Control Centre, located next to the Global Opportunities Theatre. Swing by for a goodie bag and a chat with our team! #IMARC2024
Low Emission Technology Australia
Research
Invests in technologies critical to reducing carbon emissions from industry.
About us
Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) is an investor in technologies critical to reducing carbon emissions from industry. Our collective goal under the Paris Agreement is a zero emission future. But to get there we need to close a widening divide. Low emission technologies are critical to achieving this goal and will help manage the emissions generated by industries and the way we live. Until recently LET Australia was called COAL21. We changed our name because Low Emission Technology Australia much better reflects what we do, which is invest in technologies that significantly reduce carbon emissions. The innovations of these technologies can reduce and remove existing and future sources of industrial emissions. This includes from coal fired and other electricity generation, steel and cement manufacturing, mining processes and other future energy sources, such as hydrogen. The technology doesn’t discriminate against where carbon comes from, but will be critical to reaching a zero carbon emissions future. Since 2006 Australia’s black coal producers have committed $550 million to identify, research and develop technologies that can make a real difference to how we produce energy, steel and other materials so that the carbon dioxide can be captured and permanently stored, prevented, or reused in other applications. LETA continues this important work.
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- 2-10 employees
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Employees at Low Emission Technology Australia
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Steven Kovac
Chief Executive Officer at Idemitsu Australia
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Mark McCallum
Chief Executive Officer at Low Emission Technology Australia
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Damian Dwyer
A highly credentialed public policy professional, with more than 30 years' experience in public policy economics, focussing on climate change and…
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Stephanie Burgess
Executive Assistant to CEO, Low Emmission Technology Australia
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Low Emission Technology Australia - Abroad! The LETA team has travelled to the United States and Canada to to check in on some of our projects, connect with like-minded organisations, and participate in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s annual GHGT17 Conference. Highlights from our trip so far include: - Exploring collaboration opportunities with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - Advancing our project with GTI Energy to demonstrate CO2 reduction at a steel mill - Engaging with 8 Rivers and Siemens Energy Products to learn more about the development of direct-fired supercritical CO2 turbines - Visiting Edmonton, Canada to dive deep into the CO2 capture process at the North West Redwater Partnership's Sturgeon Refinery and the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL). We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made these invaluable experiences possible! LETA is committed to exploring new opportunities and deepening our relationships with international decarbonisation partners. Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on our journey towards a low-emission future.
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Today, the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI) released the 2024 Global Status of CCS Report, showcasing the rapid growth of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiatives worldwide. At LETA, we are pleased to see this global momentum highlighted in the report, with key insights summarised in the snapshot below. In response to the report, LETA CEO, Mark McCallum notes: “CCS is a crucial technology for reaching net zero. The International Energy Agency has made that very clear and GCCSI’s Report demonstrates that governments and industry around the world have heard that message and are responding at pace. “We are particularly pleased to see the increase in the number of projects in the pipeline. A 60% increase in projects from this time last year indicates that the public and private sectors are working successfully together to bring crucial CCS initiatives online. “The Report clearly demonstrates the importance of cross-border collaboration, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. International partners must work together and leverage individual strengths to ensure we can reach the shared goal of global decarbonisation. "We urge the Australian Government to follow the lead of these nations and support the adoption of this vital technology, which offers a net zero pathway while supporting critical Australian industries. We cannot afford to be left behind." "The development of a coordinated national CCS strategy, in consultation with industry, would streamline regulations, provide investor certainty, foster innovation, and support our emissions reduction goals." Read more from our media release here: https://lnkd.in/gaA6yfiC Read the full Global Status of CCS Report here: https://lnkd.in/g9MG6AYK
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INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP UNLOCKING TECHNOLOGY TO LOWER EMISSIONS AND ADVANCE CCS We are pleased to announce that we are increasing support for Australia’s leading carbon capture and storage (CCS) research organisation CO2CRC Limited to accelerate and unlock technology to advance CCS opportunities in Australia. The $4.84 million program will advance research into low emission technologies to reduce and remove existing and future sources of industrial emissions, including electricity generation, steel and cement manufacturing, mining processes, and other future energy sources, such as hydrogen. “LETA is focused on a vision of carbon stewardship — one in which emissions are reduced or removed from every step in the lifecycle of hard-to-abate industries. The work that LETA and CO2CRC are doing together is a crucial component of realising that vision.” - LETA CEO, Mark McCallum. The Enhancing Carbon Storage Opportunities (ECSO) project will assess, mature, and validate a low-cost seismic approach that can measure the performance of CO2 storage operations, which will greatly assist in gaining regulatory acceptance and provide a powerful tool to inform more efficient storage operations. Read more from our media release here: https://lnkd.in/g6A5TfPa
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We are excited to have joined AustCham Korea - the peak body representing Australian and Korean business interests. AustCham's mission is to foster a vibrant Australia-Korea business community through networking, information-sharing, and representation. At LETA, we are committed to decarbonisation through collaboration and work closely with governments, industries, and international partners to reduce emissions across the lifecycle of hard-to-abate sectors. We're looking forward to strengthening relationships within the AustCham Korea community and exploring new opportunities for collaboration!
[New Member] AustCham Korea would like to welcome Low Emission Technology Australia as its newest Corporate Member. Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) is a not-for-profit investment fund that accelerates the development and large-scale deployment of technology solutions to reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions from critical industries like steel, cement and power generation. Initially established by the Australian coal industry, LETA’s membership has expanded to include hard to abate industries, services that support them, as well as research institutions and technology supporters around the world. LETA’s investment in technology unlocks a faster, cheaper pathway to net zero for hard-to-abate industries that are critical to our economy. Since 2006, LETA members have contributed more than A$400m to low emission projects and unlocked a total investment of A$1.1b. LETA members recognise the crucial role of low emission technology in enabling a net-zero future for their industries, their customers, their workforces, and their communities. LETA works with its members, industry, governments, international trading partners and research organisations to unlock new technologies that will help meet global climate targets. To date, LETA has invested around A$400m in leading edge projects that explore opportunities for global decarbonisation across the energy and manufacturing lifecycle, with an investment portfolio focus on: -Reducing emissions from resource extraction and mining operations. -New advanced near-zero emission on-demand power generation and clean fuel technologies like hydrogen, using coal, natural gas or biomass. -Decreasing the costs and improving the efficiency of carbon capture in many industries like steel, cement and fertiliser production. -Facilitating partnerships between Australian industries and trading partners on large scale carbon capture hubs. -Developing large scale and cost-effective transport solutions for captured CO2. -Commercial utilisation of captured CO2, including in food and beverage manufacturing and construction. -Decreasing the costs, improving the efficiency and developing new areas for permanent and safe CO2 storage. LETA’s work ensures low emission technologies are a key part of the energy mix. LETA has taken a leadership role in developing decarbonising technologies in Australia and with our trading partners across the world. Working with Australian industries and international trading partners, LETA is focussed on a vision of carbon stewardship — one in which emissions are reduced or removed from every step in the lifecycle of hard-to-abate industries. To find out more about LETA, visit their website: www.letaustralia.com.au
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We are proud to support CO2CRC Limited and Curtin University in advancing the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. By enhancing high-resolution monitoring capabilities, this body of work has the potential to unlock the next generation of CCS. At LETA, We will continue to collaborate closely with our industry and international partners to accelerate technology development, reduce emissions and drive investment across the lifecycle of hard-to-abate sectors.
"Funding the next generation of CCS technologies" Australia’s leading carbon capture and storage research organisation, CO2CRC Limited, will increase its collaboration with Curtin University to continue development of next generation, higher resolution Carbon Capture and Storage (#CCS) monitoring technologies at the Otway International Test Centre in western Victoria. CO2CRC Chief Executive, Matthias Raab PhD, said the collaboration continued the work of CO2CRC in pursuing technology development and innovation with a wide range of Australian and international partners to enable next generation solutions needed for sustainable emissions reduction. “CO2CRC is keeping Australia at the forefront of scientific achievement,” Dr Raab said. "Our collaborations with Japan, Korea, the US, UK and other countries enable this innovation and intellectual horsepower. Our innovation is ten years ahead, and we are providing the next generation of technologies to the next generation of carbon dioxide removal projects.” “We have been Australia’s practitioners of CCS for over 20 years, and as the role for CCS becomes clearer this work is more needed than ever.” The work with Curtin University leverages the seismic monitoring expertise and cutting-edge knowledge of geophysics researchers from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. This commercially relevant demonstration will be funded through a 3-year, $2.4 million collaboration agreement supported by Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA), as part of the overall $50 million project supported by partners including Chevron, ExxonMobil, bp, BHP, and the Governments of Japan, Korea and Australia. CO2CRC Project Leader, Dr. Hadi Nourollah, said CO2CRC's collaboration with Curtin University takes the industry’s understanding of reservoir performance and CCS project monitoring to another level of detail and sophistication. “More progressive methods are being developed and tested to provide high-resolution, low-cost, and low-footprint seismic data to safeguard the environment and ensure regulatory compliance,” Dr. Nourollah said. Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Professor Melinda Fitzgerald, said the continued partnership with CO2CRC was a prime example of the University making a real-world impact. “Curtin undertakes research in areas which are critical for Australia and the world, both right now and in the future,” Professor Fitzgerald said. “The Federal Government recently released its National Science and Research Priorities, which included protecting and restoring Australia’s environment — our relationship with CO2CRC highlights how we are leading the way with this crucial objective — to make tomorrow better.” Dr. Raab said CO2CRC stands out as one of the few non-government organisations investing millions of dollars in university researchers and students to uphold Australia's leader.... Read full press release - https://lnkd.in/grc8VZ8n
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) explains that we need to use a range of both existing and emerging technology solutions to reach net zero emissions by 2050. It’s not a one size fits all approach!
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Today, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water released Australia's updated National Hydrogen Strategy, announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen. The strategy acknowledges hydrogen’s key role in reducing emissions and advancing a cleaner energy future however, it narrows its focus to exclusively support renewable hydrogen. LETA believes this approach risks restricting Australia’s trade opportunities, net zero efforts, and threatens existing jobs and industries. Our nation's vast energy resources—especially coal and natural gas—along with its strong commercial relationships, significant CO2 storage potential, and technical expertise, make the country well-positioned to build a competitive clean hydrogen industry. “Expanding investment to include all production pathways to clean hydrogen would increase opportunities to decarbonise while ensuring a future for industries that support Australian jobs and households every day,” said LETA CEO, Mark McCallum. At LETA, we believe in a technology-neutral approach to achieving net zero and are actively working with industry and international partners to explore clean hydrogen production opportunities, which will be vital for the global transition. Read more from LETA's submission to the National Hydrogen Strategy Review Consultation Paper here: https://lnkd.in/gmtX24rD Read LETA's full response to updated National Hydrogen Strategy here:
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This week, LETA's Director of External Affairs, Damian Dwyer, joined a panel at the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition, where he discussed advancing low-carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture solutions. Moderated by the Global CCS Institute's Alex Zapantis, the panel discussed the latest innovations in low-carbon hydrogen technologies and carbon capture solutions, with a focus on the policies, regulations, and incentives driving the adoption of these technologies. As highlighted by the panel, globally and in Australia, the development of a clean hydrogen industry, including hydrogen produced from renewables, coal, and natural gas, presents a significant opportunity to support a cleaner energy future. "LETA has consistently advocated that Australia’s vast energy resources, established commercial relationships with domestic and international partners, extensive CO2 storage potential, and technical expertise uniquely position the nation to become a leader in clean hydrogen production and export." - Damian Dwyer The key to decarbonisation is through collaboration and as such, we would like to thank Damian's fellow panelists David Kagi, Tim Murray, Ashley Manners for a valuable discussion. We will continue to work closely with industries, governments, and international partners to reduce emissions and unlock investment across the lifecycle of hard-to-abate sectors.
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