The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), the University of Western Australia (UWA), and Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the establishment of a WA Industry Transformation Hub.
The agreement brings together expertise from Australia and the UK to support Western Australia’s industrial transition to net zero, aligning with government priorities including decarbonisation and the LNG Jobs Taskforce.
“This hub’s focus advances the WA CCUS Action Plan vision of establishing a world-leading CCUS industry to decarbonise heavy industries while supporting economic diversification.
“It also supports the Made in WA agenda by building local advanced manufacturing capability and skilled jobs, keeping WA at the forefront of global market shifts through strong industry support and innovation infrastructure.” – Francis Norman CODA CEO
Core areas of focus include:
- Industrial emissions reduction (including CCUS technologies)
- Circular economy and advanced manufacturing
- Knowledge exchange and work-integrated learning
Each organisation brings unique strengths to the collaboration: CODA’s extensive Australian and international decommissioning networks, UWA’s track record of supporting Australian industry with applied research, and NZIIC’s strong research base and industrial partnerships in the UK.
“The international network established by this MoU will provide a springboard to deliver innovation not just in net zero technologies themselves, but in their process of discovery.” – Professor Hélène de Burgh-Woodman, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Training) at UWA
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in building a globally connected, locally focused innovation ecosystem.” – Dr Gari Harris, Director of NZIIC
The MoU builds on the shared industrial heritage of Teesside and Western Australia and reflects a commitment to evolving toward lower-carbon futures through international collaboration.
Posted 2 September 2025
