Resources and Energy finalists

Ardexa provides software services for the global renewable energy industry.

Ardexa enables renewable generators and storage companies to cut the time, cost and complexity of digitising remote plant operations.

Leveraging proven cloud-native technology and advanced cybersecurity methods, Ardexa provides control over data, plants and energy production.

One of Ardexa’s strengths is its ability to handle data from any type of plant equipment, where users can unify and normalise data and control signals from different systems.

Ardexa's client base includes large global companies, with connections as far afield as Latin America and Africa. Its top export markets are Europe and the US.

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Green Gold Energy was founded to provide sustainable and turnkey renewable energy solutions that reduce carbon footprints. The company specialises in the development, engineering, construction, operation and general contracting of renewable energy projects.

Since its inception in 2017, Green Gold Energy has maintained close ties with local government and network providers. A pioneer in the Australian renewable energy industry, Green Gold Energy, as a project developer and EPC contractor based in Australia, facilitates investment from a range of countries, including China, Japan, Singapore, and European countries. It now provides its services to a global market. Green Gold Energy’s top export market is Thailand.

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Founded in 1988, Hawk Measurement Systems (HAWK) specialises in advanced level, positioning, asset monitoring and flow measurement technology. 

HAWK’s products are engineered to be simple to install and easy to operate, maximising operational efficiency. The company supplies a range of industries, including mining, mineral and chemical processing, water supply and management, power generation, cement production, pulp and paper, and food.

Headquartered in Melbourne, HAWK also has a facility in Medina, Ohio. The company’s top export market is the US.

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MicroBioGen specialises in developing superior yeast micro-organisms for industrial application. It holds a proprietary technology platform and library of elite yeast genetics developed over 20 years.

The yeasts are commercialised through long-term licensing and collaboration agreements with international industry partners. This allows for efficient, low-risk entry into global markets. MicroBioGen is improving the capabilities of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This yeast underpins around US$2 trillion in products annually.

MicroBioGen’s top export markets are the US and Brazil.

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Mine Energy Solutions (MES) is an engineering company delivering sustainable solutions to help reduce mining emissions. The company has developed world-leading dual fuel systems that replace diesel with gas in large mining vehicles.

MES technology enables resource companies to replace up to 75% of the diesel they consume with compressed gas. This reduces emissions and costs, as well as the risks associated with reliance on a single fuel source. It also benefits the communities around the mines by reducing the need for diesel transport.

Mine Energy Solutions’ top export market is the US.

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Xcalibur Smart Mapping is the world's largest and most experienced airborne geophysical group. Xcalibur acquires and interprets geophysical data to support the exploration and management of energy, minerals, groundwater and geothermal resources. 

Xcalibur believes the responsible mapping of natural resources is critical for a more sustainable global economy. It allows countries to be informed about the resources they contain, facilitating fairer decision-making. With more than 40 aircraft and 400 employees worldwide, Xcalibur has surveyed more than 50 million linear kilometres of data across six continents.

Xcalibur exports its services to most countries. Top export markets are Japan, Uganda, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

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