Maryvale Energy from Waste consortium signs $48.2 million MMI grant agreement
The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project, led by consortium partners Opal, Veolia and Masdar Tribe
Australia, is going from strength to strength following the signing of the grant agreement for $48.2 million
under the Manufacturing Collaboration Stream of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). This project
received the grant funding from the Australian Government as part of the Modern Manufacturing Strategy.
Media release
June 21, 2023
Category: Media releases
Opal and JBS Australia win WorldStar global packaging award
Opal and JBS Australia are delighted to have won a 2023 WorldStar global packaging award in the transit category for their innovative corrugated cardboard dunnage solution.
The dunnage was previously awarded Gold in both the Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year Industrial sub-category and Outside of the Box Design of the Year at the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards in 2022.
Maryvale Energy from Waste project announces inaugural Council supply agreement
Maroondah City Council has been announced as the first Council that will supply municipal solid waste to the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) facility to be built in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria.
Victoria’s first Bottom Ash Recycling facility approved for development
In a major step forward, an $8 million Bottom Ash Recycling facility has been approved by EPA Victoria. It is the first facility of its kind to be approved for construction in the state and will be located with the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) facility.
Opal announces major packaging investment in regional Victoria
As a major manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Nippon Paper Group, Opal is committed to driving growth in sustainable packaging and supporting local jobs.
Opal Paper Division price update
Opal’s Paper Division has announced that it will implement a surcharge on orders for copy and printing paper, envelopes and stationery.
Opal and Mondelez launch a uniquely designed, limited edition box for Cadbury Roses
Opal has collaborated with Mondelez to develop and produce a beautifully designed limited edition Cadbury Roses chocolate box that features the creative artwork of First Nations Wiradjuri artist, Karen Lee.
$30 million funding confirmed for Latrobe Valley Aquaculture project
MainStream Aquaculture and Opal welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of a $30 million grant for the Latrobe Valley Aquaculture project.