The first Burdekin Industry Breakfast for 2024 was held earlier this week welcoming two guest speakers to illuminate the morning event.
The Burdekin business community gathered at the Burdekin Theatre on Wednesday, February 21 to hear from Rhian Aguirre, the Senior Manager of Operations and Maintenance of Ark Energy Corporation and Ranee Crosby, CEO of Port of Townsville.
Mr Aguirre discussed Ark Energy’s goals, completed projects and future plans for the company, outlining the importance of opportunities for the involvement of north Queensland businesses.
Established in 2021, Ark Energy has become a leader in Australian renewable energy company specialising in wind, solar, and hydrogen, and is dedicated to the decarbonisation of the energy supply of their parent company, Korea Zinc Co.
Following Mr Aguirre, Ms Crosby provided an overview of the Port of Townsville, of current and future projects, and of how the Port influences and supports the Burdekin region and its industries.
The Port of Townsville is Northern Australia’s largest container and vehicle port, and the country’s leader in export of copper, zinc, lead, sugar, fertiliser, and molasses.
Caption 1: Ark Energy Corporation Senior Manager – Operations & Maintenance Rhian Aguirre, Burdekin Shire Councillor and Emcee Kaylee Boccalatte and Port of Townsville CEO Ranee Crosby
Caption 2: Ranee Crosby and Michael Kern
Caption 3: David Jackson and Pierina Dalle Cort
Caption 4: Eusebio and Laura Aguirre
Caption 5: Jarrod Vassalini and David Pedley
Caption 6: Kaylee Boccalatte
Caption 7: Rhian Aguirre
Caption 8: Ranee Crosby
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