Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Queensland Govt sparks new battery supply chain database

Queensland Manufacturing Minister, Glenn Butcher, has today launched Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database (the Database) – a new initiative to support manufacturers looking to gain a competitive advantage in the emerging battery manufacturing industry.

The Minister said the Database is a tool that will help battery technology companies identify business and supply chain opportunities to support domestic production. Manufacturers outside of the battery supply chain can also use the database to identify new customers and markets, and to connect with the battery supply chain and potential investors.

The Database is now live following the launch by Minister Butcher at the Quest Hub in Banyo.

“This is a great step forward to support an emerging battery industry, and to showcase the potential of Queensland’s manufacturing industry to supply components of the global value chain,” said Mr Butcher.

“Importantly, Queensland’s regions will play a major role in supporting new battery technology, with huge dividends expected through the creation of new jobs and more economic growth and long-term prosperity.

“This can be a valuable tool, that will give a boost to emerging battery technology companies who will be able to identify national business and supply chain opportunities to support domestic production.

“By getting in early, we can ensure Queensland manufacturers have the pioneer’s advantage, staking a claim in the marketplace and becoming established early.”

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Grace Grace said the Government’s ambition is to make Queensland the battery industry capital of Australia.

“By creating strong partnerships between industry and government, Queensland is in a position to grow a sustainable battery supply chain to meet local and domestic demand,” she said.

“This could translate to more than 9,100 jobs and contribute $1.3 billion to our economy by 2032.”

Advanced Material and Battery Council CEO, Quentin Hill said the Database was a great initiative for the local manufacturing industry and stakeholders that supports a young battery industry.

“There has already been significant progress and substantial investment made to support battery manufacturing, including investment in battery projects across the state,” he said.

“This database is a practical tool to further enhance the ecosystem.

“And it’s a necessary practical step to promote government, industry and research knowledge sharing in an emerging industry, which is critical to accelerate commercialisation and investment thereby unlocking significant social, environmental and economic benefits to Queensland.”

QUT Director Energy Storage Research Group, A/Prof Joshua Watts said Government, academia and industry working together presents a formidable opportunity to make great strides in an emerging sector such as energy storage.

“This database will strengthen collaboration and unlock further opportunities for local businesses to connect and generate resilient and sustainable supply chains to provide Australia and the world with much needed battery commodities and products,” he said.

The Battery Supply Chain Database is an action of the Queensland’s Battery Industry Strategy 2024 – 2029.

The Database will be hosted on the Industry Capability Network (the ICN). The ICN is a network of industry procurement and supply chain specialists that connects businesses to projects across Australia and New Zealand.

Relevant businesses will be able to add their details, including what they produce or manufacture all along the value chain, including componentry.

Visit https://gateway.icn.org.au/battery to access the Database.

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