Published Thursday, 03 July, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Darling Downs and south-west Queensland finalists in environmental awards
Three Darling Downs and south-west Queensland projects are finalists in Queensland’s top environmental awards.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Andrew McNamara today announced that Origin Energy, LoC Composites Pty Ltd and InterGen Millmerran Power Station were finalists in the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“Origin Energy’s innovative coal seam gas water treatment facility at Spring Gully, is a fully automatic system that consistently treats nine mega litres per day of coal seam gas water to produce high quality fresh water.
“The reverse osmosis treatment system recovers up to 85% of fresh water while minimising energy requirements.
“Origin’s innovative system to treat coal seam gas water provides a great sustainability model for other coal seam gas mining operations.
“This system uses minimal energy to remove suspended solids and algae from the water, and the clean water generated will soon be provided for use in the community,” Mr McNamara said.
Origin is a finalist in the Resources Industry Award sponsored by Queensland Resources Council which is focused on recognising the sustainability achievements of the mining industry, that face specific environmental challenges.
Mr McNamara said LoC are a finalist in the Innovation in Sustainable Technologies Award, sponsored by Hatch, which is awarded to an organisation or individual for the development of technology that delivers resource conservation and sustainability innovation.
“LoC have developed a fibre composite building panel for the construction industry comparable to the strength and rigidity of hardwood.
“The panel uses less energy to produce and maintain than other building materials and does not require chemical treatment.”
The InterGen Millmerran Power Project uses a combination of innovative technologies to achieve a more sustainable environmental outcome compared to conventional coal fired power stations.
“Millmerran Power and InterGen’s industry-leading power plant, has significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by using high-efficiency boilers to power its turbines.
“They are also using innovative steam condensers and recycled water and have cut water consumption by a massive 90 percent,” he said.
InterGen Millmerran are finalists in the Industrial Eco-efficiency Award category, sponsored by The Fosters Group.
This award recognises outstanding performance in eco-efficiency.
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
The EPA Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Andrew McNamara today announced that Origin Energy, LoC Composites Pty Ltd and InterGen Millmerran Power Station were finalists in the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“Origin Energy’s innovative coal seam gas water treatment facility at Spring Gully, is a fully automatic system that consistently treats nine mega litres per day of coal seam gas water to produce high quality fresh water.
“The reverse osmosis treatment system recovers up to 85% of fresh water while minimising energy requirements.
“Origin’s innovative system to treat coal seam gas water provides a great sustainability model for other coal seam gas mining operations.
“This system uses minimal energy to remove suspended solids and algae from the water, and the clean water generated will soon be provided for use in the community,” Mr McNamara said.
Origin is a finalist in the Resources Industry Award sponsored by Queensland Resources Council which is focused on recognising the sustainability achievements of the mining industry, that face specific environmental challenges.
Mr McNamara said LoC are a finalist in the Innovation in Sustainable Technologies Award, sponsored by Hatch, which is awarded to an organisation or individual for the development of technology that delivers resource conservation and sustainability innovation.
“LoC have developed a fibre composite building panel for the construction industry comparable to the strength and rigidity of hardwood.
“The panel uses less energy to produce and maintain than other building materials and does not require chemical treatment.”
The InterGen Millmerran Power Project uses a combination of innovative technologies to achieve a more sustainable environmental outcome compared to conventional coal fired power stations.
“Millmerran Power and InterGen’s industry-leading power plant, has significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by using high-efficiency boilers to power its turbines.
“They are also using innovative steam condensers and recycled water and have cut water consumption by a massive 90 percent,” he said.
InterGen Millmerran are finalists in the Industrial Eco-efficiency Award category, sponsored by The Fosters Group.
This award recognises outstanding performance in eco-efficiency.
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
The EPA Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004