The NT Government awarded 14 contracts in the last week to a total of $3.1 million with the largest being awarded to LA Build Pty Ltd for Renovations and Alterations to Existing Property at 7 Bray Street, Elliott, Tennant Creek Region.
NT Resource Week to discuss vital advances in NT’s mining industry
Informa Connect Australia will be hosting the 17th Mining the Territory Conference as part of this year’s Northern Territory Resources Week on September 13 and 14 at the Darwin Convention Centre.
NT Resource News – August 23
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include DeSoto Resources starting drilling works at its Fenton gold project, BPH ups stake in Clean Hydrogen to 17.5 per cent, Core Lithium commencing drilling of its BP33 mine, and Santos’ profits down due to lower production.
NT Government tenders released – August 22
In the last week the NT Government has released 11 tenders, including Provision of Design and Build Services for The Development of An All-In-One Whole of Northern Territory Government Employment Website.
$1.35M Darwin CBD laneways ‘action plan’ launched
A joint funding announcement of $1.35 million from the five-year-old Darwin City Deal will “transform” Darwin’s laneways and minor streets to be more attractive and enticing places for locals and visitors, the Fyles Government has said, but failed to mention ongoing nightly crime in the CBD that has led to one popular eatery closing its doors.
NT Government tenders released – August 15
The NT Government released seven requests for tender in the last week, including Tower Hill Access Upgrade – Adelaide River.
International Laksa Festival returns this October
Darwin’s Laksa Festival will kick off October 1 this year to encourage locals and visitors to sample their way through as many laksas as possible, and vote for their favourite laksa to be the winner of the 2023 Golden Bowl at the Festival Finale.
Darwin Airport runway upgrade schedule announced, Jetstar cancels Bali flights for a period
Jetstar has announced it has cancelled flights between Darwin and Bali for about three weeks in October because of runway upgrades at Darwin Airport, with the federal Defence Department’s works schedule announced and the main runway to be closed for 9.5 hours a day for close to two months.
NT Government tenders awarded – August 10
The NT Government awarded nine contracts in the last week to a total of $3.6 million with the largest being awarded to Darwin Energy Group Pty Ltd for Repairs and Maintenance of Repeater Stations for a Period of 36 Months – Katherine Region.
NT Resource News – August 10
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include Tamboran’s SPP raising capital above $54 million, Empire Energy signing an agreement with APT for gas infrastructure development, and Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd announcing new well in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.
Equivalent of three coal-fired power stations worth of emissions annually from new LNG plant: Report
Australia’s carbon emissions from Beetaloo Basin gas fed through Tamboran Resources’ planned liquefied natural gas processing and export facility at Darwin’s Middle Arm precinct would be the equivalent of more than three coal-fired power stations annually when operating at full capacity, the Australia Institute says in a new report.
EOI released for new solar farm as three others sit unconnected to grid
Jacana Energy is seeking expressions of interest to supply up to 100MW of solar power for the Darwin-Katherine region by 2027, an announcement which follows a Utilities Commission report warning of blackouts within three years unless the government deals with the anticipated nearly 50 per cent reduction in peak electricity generation capacity.