It was announced today that CSBP will receive a grant of $7.5 million from the Federal Government to help accelerate our transition to Net Zero. The grant, awarded through the Powering the Regions Fund, will be used to install a low emission waste gas incinerator at AGR’s (CSBP’s (75%) JV with Coogee (25%)) sodium cyanide […]

WesCEF is leading the way within the Wesfarmers group with investment in Aboriginal suppliers. We recognise the importance of positive engagement, and the great impact it has on Aboriginal communities where we work. In FY24, WesCEF more than doubled our spend on Aboriginal suppliers (across 28 suppliers) from the previous financial year. Category Advisor Michelle […]

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) today announced it has agreed to sell its liquified petroleum gas (LPG) distribution and its liquified natural gas (LNG) distribution businesses to Supagas and Clean Energy Fuels Australia (CEFA) respectively. The divestments are independent of each other, and each is subject to certain consents and approvals including from the […]

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers’ (WesCEF) CSBP business has been awarded $32.9 million from the Commonwealth Government to accelerate its decarbonisation journey. The funding, received through the Powering the Regions Fund, will be used to install tertiary abatement catalysts in two of its older Nitric Acid Ammonium Nitrate (NAAN) Plants at CSBP’s Kwinana facility, which […]

WesCEF has taken an important step on its net zero journey with further investment in Jupiter Ionics, who is developing an exciting zero emission ammonia technology. Climate Opportunities Manager Jodie Kimber said that Jupiter’s technology was an important part of WesCEF’s net zero ambitions. “Jupiter is developing an ammonia production method that does not require […]

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) has announced its community grant program recipients for 2023/24, with opportunities to connect to Aboriginal culture a clear focus. Two of this year’s four grant recipients, Ngalla Yorga Waangkan Aboriginal Corporation (NYWAC) and Warnbro Primary School, will use their grant funding to run Aboriginal cultural programs. NYWAC will present […]

Covalent Lithium, a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Wesfarmers Limited and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile’s (SQM), has officially recognised the successful construction and commissioning of the Mt Holland lithium mine and concentrator at an opening ceremony today that was presided over by the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia. Commissioning represents […]

On the work front, there have been many highlights for David over the past 30 years, including being a part of commissioning two key production sites.