/cet/ en /cet/news/list/2025/09/23/introducing-aluminexttm-the-next-generation-in-alumina-refining A/Prof Woei Saw, from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É's School of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Energy Technology, is leading the AlumiNEXTâ„¢ project, a flagship HILT CRC project to decarbonise alumina refinineries. September 23 2025 Jennifer Thomas /cet/news/list/2025/09/23/introducing-aluminexttm-the-next-generation-in-alumina-refining /cet/news/list/2020/08/04/commercialising-alumina-refining-using-solar-heat Approximately 27% of Australia’s industrial carbon emissions come from alumina refineries, which burn fossil fuels to heat the process. However, concentrated solar thermal energy could provide up to half of the heat required. August 04 2020 Jennifer Thomas /cet/news/list/2020/08/04/commercialising-alumina-refining-using-solar-heat