Thank you to everyone that became part of this momentous event!
The 2021 GEA Major Industry Conference is the ideal vehicle to hear first-hand what future projects existing industries have planned and the progress and development of several exciting new projects.
Looking for information about the Hydrogen Forum and Industry Awards?
The region’s industrial future was outlined at the GEA Major Industry Conference + Hydrogen Forum
The future of existing industries, plans for new exciting industrial projects and the diversification towards renewable energy and hydrogen were discussed at this year's GEA Major Industry Conference + Hydrogen Forum.
Over 300 people from across Australia converged on the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on Thursday 7 October 2021 and Friday 8 October 2021 for this unique event.
Day One - the Major Industry Conference included presentations from QAL, BSL, Shell QGC and Gladstone Area Water Board. Queensland Resource Council provided an insight into the future path of resources in Queensland, Neoen and Energy Estate provided updates on their wind and solar farm projects, Alpha HPA advised when production at their precursor plant would commence, Inter-Port Global delivered an insight into the proposed Inland Rail link between Gladstone and Toowoomba while Hydrogen Utility spoke about their proposed hydrogen project.
Day Two - the Hydrogen Forum included presentations from Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni, CS Energy, NERA, Sumitomo, Powerlink, Australian Gas Networks, Hyzon Motors, BOC, CQU, Stanwell Corporation, ARUP, GPA Engineering, Iwatani and Fortescue Future Industries focussing on why Central Queensland is the focus of the emerging hydrogen industry, what this involves and what work has been done to capitalise on this opportunity.
Those who attended the two-day event were also provided with the opportunity to take the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai for a test drive.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
John Abbott
Inter-Port Global
Vivienne Roberts
NEOEN
Keith Pitt
Minister for Resources and Water
Roger Stewardson
Queensland Alumina Ltd
Andrew Barger
Queensland Resource Council
Sreeraj Balachandran
Rio Tinto
Krishna Venkatesan
Shell's QGC business
Phil Richardson
New Energy Projects
Stanwell Corporation
Attilio Pigneri
The Hydrogen Utility
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Enjoy a fantastic private evening while experiencing the Gladstone harbour tour at our Speakers and Sponsors Harbour Cruise the day before the big events. This is the perfect opportunity to connect and network with project speakers, leaders and event sponsors on an exclusive dinner environment.
The GEA Major Industry Conference, being held on Thursday 7 October is the ideal vehicle for you and your organisation to hear first-hand what future projects existing industries have planned and the progress and development of several exciting new projects.
Continue to network and unwind with conference speakers and attendees at the Lightbox Cafe.
The CQH2 Hydrogen Forum will shine the light on the emerging hydrogen industry. Speakers will explain how Central Queensland is preparing to capitalise on this unique opportunity, what it means for CQ and the potential projects that could materialise as this industry develops.
Join us at our annual Industry Awards and Gala Dinner. It's our community’s opportunity to celebrate the spirit of innovation, excellence and collaboration that was fostered within our highly competitive industry supply chain.
Conference Schedule
Major Industry Conference Presenters
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Conference & Hydrogen Forum (7-8 OCT)
2-day GEA
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Morning tea
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2 lunches & 4 drinks
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Conference & Hydrogen Forum
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MAJOR INDUSTRY Conference only (7 OCT)
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GEA INDUSTRY AWARDS & GALA DINNER only (8 OCT)
2021 Conference partners
AESTEC Services is an Australian owned Civil Construction and Industrial Maintenance Company based in Gladstone Queensland. The business was founded in 2005 and has fast become one of the chosen service providers and employers in the region.
To offer a holistic approach to the services for AESTEC clients, a state of the art fabrication workshop along with the mobile maintenance workshop was included in their head office expansion. This allowed them to develop their own service team to maintain the AESTEC fleet of vehicles and machinery.
Today AESTEC Services is the proud employer of 200 local employees across a multitude of trades and skill backgrounds. They have assisted 20 Apprentices to complete their trade qualifications including dual trades. Today AESTEC boasts 11 apprentices including 2 adult apprentices. In 2021 AESTEC’s apprentice program is taking on an additional 6 apprentices.
The growth in business has allowed AESTEC to support the local community including Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Boyne Tannum Hookup, The Art Gallery Gladstone Hospital and many sporting groups and organisations.
Ampcontrol
What sets us apart is our ability to engineer unique solutions that deliver on both performance and reliability. To achieve this, we work in partnership with our customers, lending our electrical engineering expertise to their operational challenges. From the most complex electrical infrastructure to the most hazardous industrial environments, we engineer solutions which focus on whole of life optimisation.
Drawing on the multi-disciplined technical resources within our business, we step outside the conventions of traditional problem solving, and seek new ways to improve electrical infrastructure design through smart electronics, intelligent data gathering, and operational networking and control. We then back this up with inhouse manufacturing, commissioning, testing, electrical engineering and maintenance support teams.
- Phone:1300 267 373
Aurecon
Hydrogen is one of the enablers for the global transition to net zero and Aurecon is working with public and private sector clients to develop hydrogen as a future energy or fuel technology to unlock the benefits the technology presents for a zero-carbon emissions future, with long-term benefits for industry and communities.
Decarbonisation is a long-term strategy and Aurecon works with clients across the resources, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors helping them to shape how they set up their businesses to reduce emissions, starting with a strategic assessment of their climate risk and understanding what they are wanting to achieve and why.
We are successfully working with hard-to-abate industry clients to help them navigate the technical as well as strategic challenges, developing scenarios, setting targets, identifying the right investments and technologies and implementing the right projects and pathways. Government and industry has a significant impact to make collectively and we want to help them achieve this.
- Phone:07 4962 0600
- Email:gladstone@aurecongroup.com
Australian Gas Network
The AGN gas distribution networks deliver gas to over 1.3 million homes and businesses in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. We are one of Australia's largest natural gas distribution companies, with over 25,000 kilometres of distribution networks and 1,000 kilometres of transmission pipelines. AGN receives a portion of the Energy Retailer natural gas invoices to consumers, which covers the costs of transporting natural gas from the high pressure transmission pipelines to your street and home.
We operate natural gas networks in population centres in South Australia (covering the greater Adelaide region), Victoria (Melbourne CBD to the north and north-east, and south east of Frankston and Cranbourne to regional towns as far as Bairnsdale), Queensland (north of the Brisbane River), and regional centres including Albury, Wagga Wagga and Alice Springs. Each year, we invest around $250 million to maintain and grow our networks by 30,000 new customers each year.
- Phone:1300 001 001
Cell Engineering
- Phone:0409 284 224
- Email:admin@celleng.com.au
Clough
Clough is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts, a multinational group that focuses its expertise on delivering sustainable and fit-for-purpose project engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance solutions. The Group delivers its capabilities into the resources, industrial, energy, water and specialised infrastructure sectors.
- Phone: 1 300 55 3051
CQG Consulting
Our experienced and qualified staff are ready to help you with practical, professional advice to achieve timely, reliable and cost effective solutions.
We work closely with our clients to ensure their goals are achieved through innovation and tailored, sustainable solutions.
CQG embraces creative thinking to find better ways to do things to minimise impacts on the natural environment and to protect cultural values.
- Phone:07 4976 9252
- Email:admin@cqgroup.com.au
Emerson
- Phone: 1 300 55 3051
Fortescue Future Industries
Our vision is to make green hydrogen the most globally traded seaborne energy commodity in the world with an aim to produce over 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 – increasing to 50 million tonnes per year thereafter.
FFI is fully committed to addressing the issue of global warming. Our goal is to become the world’s leading, fully renewable energy and green products company.
- Phone: 1 300 55 3051
McCosker Contracting
This enables McCosker operations to successfully service industrial and mining projects throughout Queensland.
We believe our great success has been achieved through an open, honest and productive culture. We foster a cooperative management style and commitment to common business objectives with our clients in order to deliver a product and service that exceeds expectations. Our long term client base is testimonial to this commitment.
We take pride in our work and our goal on any project is to achieve a ‘win-win-win’ outcome for the client, employees and the community through a genuine dedication to safe, sustainable and responsible operations. McCosker’s success is widely recognised by our peers and industry and we rank among some of the top private companies in Queensland.
- Phone:07 4970 0122
- Email:reception@mccoskers.com.au
S and C Electric Company
Improving power reliability has been S&C’s priority since day one. For the 100+ years we’ve been in business, every technology we’ve developed, and every service we’ve provided, works toward achieving perfect power.
Even as the grid continues to change, reliability should never suffer. Using our unique expertise, we’re implementing long-lasting solutions and innovating toward your needs on the horizon. Through it all, we hold ourselves accountable to deliver higher quality power—power everyone can truly rely on.
- Phone:+61 1800 549 596
- Email:paul.bonavia@sandc.com
Stanwell Corporation
We own and operate Stanwell Power Station west of Rockhampton, the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine near Kingaroy, and Mica Creek Power Station near Mount Isa.
As a company that operates coal-fired power stations, it is Stanwell’s job right now to keep providing reliable electricity at prices that are affordable as the industry transitions to a lower carbon future.
We can ramp generation from our coal-fired power stations up and down as needed, to let solar generation shine in the middle of the day, and still provide the electricity people need in the mornings and evenings. We keep the lights on for our customers.
We can deliver lower cost energy as we own two of the most efficient coal-fired power stations in Australia. Our Meandu Mine provides affordable fuel for our Tarong power stations, and we have long-term coal deals in place to fuel Stanwell Power Station near Rockhampton.
While providing reliable and affordable energy for today, we are also exploring new generation and storage technologies that will help reduce emissions for tomorrow.
- Phone:1800 300 351
Coates
In FY21, Coates celebrated 136 years of commitment to supporting their customers who help build Australia.
With a national footprint of over 150 branches, more than one million pieces of equipment and over 1,900 highly skilled employees, Coates provides expert equipment solutions for nearly 19,000 customers.
This includes end-to-end solutions for temporary works, traffic management, water management, industrial shutdowns, maintenance, training services and events
In regards to the upcoming conference I have asked for approval of the Silver package by tomorrow so will be in touch as soon as I have sign off.
- Phone:13 15 52
GECC
Nestled in the Heart of the Gladstone CBD, The GECC is the centre point of the city’s entertainment precinct. Surrounded by eateries and only a short walk from the Gladstone Marina, GECC’s central location makes it the place to be any day or night of the week!
GECC’s Dynamic and adaptable spaces allow the venue to cater to any event – large or small and can (and does) host multiple events at once. With an intelligent layout and multi-level design, GECC can accommodate small meetings, full theatrical performances and Gala events.
Our experienced and dedicated team are committed to delivering high quality, professional events for our patrons, clients and guests. Our innovative team deliver an annual season of diverse, entertaining and world class events.
So come and experience the GECC! Let us help to craft your stories of the GECC experience – evenings spent with friends, memories to be treasured and shared.
- Phone:07 4972 2822
- Email:geccboxoffice@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Monadelphous
Our success and sustained growth are built on a reputation of producing solid, quality work, maintaining a clear customer focus and providing safe, reliable, innovative and cost-effective service solutions.
We employ people across seven countries, with major offices in Perth, Western Australia, and Brisbane, Queensland, supporting our operations in projects, facilities and workshops spread across Australia, New Zealand, Chile, China, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia and the Philippines.
Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) is limited by shares listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and included in the S&P/ASX 200 index.
- Phone:07 4979 3344
- Email:monadel@monadel.com.au
Ventia
Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. We proudly provide the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities. We have a diverse and proud heritage combined with a track record for delivering the best outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we operate. With an unwavering focus on safety, we operate around the clock to get the job done. Done safely, sustainably, cost-effectively and together.
Walz Group
Walz Group consists of a number of operating divisions, each of which is able to provide services independently, but which also enables an integrated services solution to be provided on projects on an as required basis.
Key project categories include:
• Coal, gold, copper and metal ores processing and materials handling plants
• LNG upstream and downstream facilities
• Coal export terminals
• Petro chemical plants
• Marine infrastructure
• Utilities infrastructure
Walz Group employs highly skilled staff across a range of resource infrastructure projects in Queensland and throughout Australia.
The company’s continued growth and success comes from a commitment to employing the best people, understanding client needs and delivering jobs safely, on schedule and with assured quality.
- Phone:07 4976 7999
- Email:sales@walzgroup.biz
Central Apartment Group
Our philosophy is to create a “home away from home” service for the mining sector in regional and capital cities.
Our focus is on providing quality accommodation and personalised service in superior locations.
This philosophy gives our clients assurance their most important asset, “their people”, are looked after.
We are a 4.5 star hotel group with 17 hotels ranging from full service to apartment hotels located in 12 destinations offering over 1,000 rooms and apartments.
We pride ourselves on serving the coal, steel, mineral processing and transport sectors Australia-wide.
As a result of this client base we have extensive experience in catering for client’s specific projects including shutdown work and can provide all meals daily.
With access to a full range of amenities and services we have been able to tailor packages for a variety of locations for clients such as Conoco Philips, BHP, Rio Tinto, Bechtel, Aurizon, Shell, Gladstone Port Authority, Gladstone City Council, and both state and federal governments.
Damstra Technology
Our core products include workforce management, access control, asset management, learning management and HSE management. These products are integrated onto one platform, allowing users of multiple products to have access to real-time data on their workforce across all product offerings. Each product is a designed in a modular approach and all our software is mobile enabled for use on remote sites or by mobile workforce.
- Phone:1300 722 801
- Email:i.garcia@damstratechnology.com
GPA Engineering
We develop, engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the oil & gas, defence, water treatment & distribution, mining & minerals, and power generation & distribution sectors. With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity, our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to advise on project and risk management.
Our commitment to safety and the environment extends to our own business, and this is evidenced by the fact that GPA has never had a lost time injury within its workforce, or a reportable environmental incident in its 30 year history.
We are dedicated to best practice, and our people are active participants in many industry bodies including Engineers Australia, and the Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre (EPCRC). By contributing in this way, we ensure that we remain on the cutting edge of developments in engineering, and that we can imbue these in our client work.
Based in Australia with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth, GPA has provided project and engineering support to clients located in Australia, or internationally.
- Phone:07 3551 1300
- Email:enquiries@gpaeng.com.au
Homeground Gladstone
We are extremely well placed and well experienced to ensure your workforce remains happy, healthy and productive. Homeground Villages sets a new standard in quality and affordable workforce accommodation.
Our flagship property, Homeground Gladstone is located in the fast-growing Gladstone region.
Gladstone’s primary industries are mining-related and we offer a specialist workforce accommodation service.
Our site boasts 1392 spacious rooms, making booking workplace accommodation easy, convenient and affordable.
Your workforce can rest and recharge with four star recreational facilities including swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, gym, onsite personal trainers, recreation centre, theatre room, licensed tavern and games room.
- Phone:07 3640 4645
- Email:accommodation@homegroundvillages.com.au
Inglis Consultants
Whilst respecting the energy solutions employed to date to get us to this point in our society – there needs to be impetus to move to a more sustainable energy system in the future. Inglis Consultants intends to assist and guide the training, competency and skills requirements to support this important energy transition.
Services:
- General advice and guidance for vocational training, competency, reskilling and upskilling.
- Continuous improvement - system effectiveness and auditing.
- Vocational entry program design, collaboration and support.
- Intermediary - stakeholder linkage, solutions agent and facilitation.
- Phone:0412 304 228
- Email:Brian@inglisconsultants.com.au
Masters Surveying
We have provided services to private, corporate and government clients for over 25 years.
With branches located in key commercial, industrial, and mining centres throughout Queensland and New South Wales, our geographic coverage enables us to effectively service the energy and resource rich regions, construction and public sectors.
Our 70 plus workforce operates from offices in Mackay, Gladstone, Longreach, Rockhampton, Wollongong and Brisbane.
With a combined skill set, dedication to technical proficiency, contemporary professional practices and experience, we are well equipped to satisfy the most challenging operational requirements and maximise the return on any project.
- Phone:07 4972 3209
- Email:bd@masterssurveying.com.au
Rayment Excavations
At Rayment Excavations we’re committed to safe work practices on every job we are involved with, ensuring the safety of both our team and our clients. Each of our team members is trained in the correct safety procedures and protocols, equipped with safety resources, and always wears regulation protective gear.
Whether we’re working on a large infrastructure project, a development site preparation, or a small residential landscaping job, our commitment is to providing friendly, personalised service and ensuring our clients get the results they want.
- Phone:07 4978 9200
- Email:admin@raymentexcavations.com.au
4PS Software
The system has been developed to track the day to day requirements of running either a small- or large-sized business.
It keeps both you and your employees up to date in real time about any aspect of your business that requires monitoring and management and is especially valuable as a tool for project management.
Take the manual and tedious aspect of rummaging through paper files out and experience the time-saving benefits of using 4PS to organise your business like never before.
Our easy to use and set up system will help you keep track of employees and equipment, and serve as a central repository for storing and updating your processes and procedures.
Using 4PS, your business’ information is accessible from anywhere with internet access.
You can be assured your information is always up-to-date and kept in one central location. There is no need to refer to others to find and monitor key pieces of information; such as the expiration of fleet vehicle lease renewals, the location of standard report templates, identify gaps; in certifications, and all aspects of running your business.
Andersons Auto City
Our friendly and experienced local team are here to help you find exactly what you’re looking for and will assist you every step of the way.
A family owned and operated dealership we are proud to have contributed to the areas of employment and business growth in our community.
At our Gladstone car dealership, we are Mazda, Mitsubishi, Holden and LDV specialists.
It’s important to our team that our customers drive away from our Gladstone dealership in a car suited to their needs, budget and lifestyle.
In addition to stocking a range of new and used cars for sale, we also offer a selection of finance and insurance options, as well as car servicing and parts.
- Phone:07 4973 1300
- Email:email@andersonsautocity.com.au
Aussie Gold
Established in 1994, Aussie Gold is 100% Australian family owned and operated, employing 16 staff.
Our drivers currently deliver to the majority of Central Queensland, covering an area of nearly 200,000sq kilometres with the ability to increase our coverage. With dedicated routes to supply the mining industry and major projects within our state, we are known for our ease of ordering, reliability and promptness.
Aussie Gold Natural Spring Water is single origin water, extracted and bottled within our HACCP accredited bottling plant. Our aquifer and bottling plant are located on our family property ‘Karingal Springs’ on the slopes of Mt. Barmoya – north of the Capricorn Coast. We chose the aboriginal word ‘Karingal’ meaning Happy Camp as it reflected our family’s values and traditions when we purchased the property 35 years ago.
- Phone:07 4939 3946
- Email:admin@aussiegold.net.au
Hughes et al
Prior to 2006, Ben’s specialism was building global employment models for projects with large uptakes of labour over a defined period of time. Working across Europe and Asia clients included Rio Tinto, Hewlett Packard and UBS Warburgs. Projects scaled up to 32,000 recruits per annum.
Ben is a proud member of the Queensland Local Content Leaders Network. He provides advice at a Federal and State Ministerial level and was the expert paper writer for the Local Content for the Queensland Gas Supply and Demand Action Plan. Researched and written by Ben “Project Director’s Local Content Guidance Note” is available free at www.hughesetal.com.au
Ben Hughes & Suzanne Mitchell have facilitated regional businesses improving their procurement, supply chain and business development, building capability and delivering on local content commitments for organisations such as Adani, BHP, Clough, ASMTI Shoalwater Bay, Snowy 2.0 and Secure Energy Joint Venture.
- Phone:0417 885 138
- Email: suzanne.mitchell@hughesetal.com.au
Gladstone Regional Council
The region is a rapidly growing hotspot, home to 60,000 people, and boasts national parks, state forests, beaches, islands and is the doorway to the Great Barrier Reef. Gladstone is a prosperous region built on major industry, including two of the world's largest alumina refineries, an aluminium smelter, power station, cement and chemical manufacturers and Queendland's largest multi-commodity port. In addition, the Gladstone State Develoment Area continues to attract large industry to the region, including the current construction of three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants on Curtis Island, a short distance off the coast of Gladstone, with approval for a fourth.
With a permanent workforce of around 750, servicing over 200 different business functions, Council employees strive to do the every day things well, every day, and maintain the standard of our current environment amid the impacts of rapid growth and development.
- Phone:07 4970 0700
The Hydrogen Utility
H2U is a pure-play, specialist developer of green hydrogen infrastructure. We are based in Australia and operate throughout the Asia Pacific.
- Email:info@hydrogenutility.com
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Following the GEA Major Industry Conference and CQH2 Hydrogen Forum, is the 18th GEA Industry Awards and Gala Dinner, Central Queensland’s industry supply chain’s night of nights.
The Industry Awards and Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 8 October at 6:30pm til late.
We invite business leaders and partners to come together to recognise and celebrate the spirit of excellence that was fostered in our highly-skilled industry supply chain.
What delegates said
Overall a very well organised event with great networking opportunities. The speakers were ineresting and informative, as well as the MC Dr Keith Suter. Catering for the day was very good too. The Gala Dinner & Industry Awards Night was a good, social event, and a chance to liaise with businesses in a more relaxed environment.
The GEA Major Industry Conference has been the gold standard for industry events in Central Queensland for 16 years, and I see no reason why this will not continue well into the future. Well done to everyone involved in the day - speakers, sponsors and the GEA Team - you’re a credit to the Gladstone Region community.
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