The Net Zero Authority has profiled Hunter-based clean technology company MCi Carbon, outlining how its novel technology is being developed in Newcastle to reduce industrial emissions while supporting local jobs and manufacturing capability.
The article, Meet MCi Carbon, turning industrial emissions into secure jobs in the Hunter (published 9 February 2026), explores the company’s demonstration plant on Kooragang Island, its workforce drawn largely from emissions-intensive industries, and the region’s role in supporting new low-carbon materials production. It also details the company’s partnerships, investment support and plans to scale its technology for domestic and international markets.
MCi Carbon’s work reflects broader changes across the Hunter’s industrial base, where established skills in energy, manufacturing and heavy industry are being applied to emerging clean technology operations. The Net Zero Authority article describes how the company’s Myrtle demonstration plant converts carbon dioxide and industrial waste into materials for low-carbon concrete and other products, while creating employment pathways for local workers.
The feature also examines why the Hunter has become a base for the company’s expansion, citing access to industrial infrastructure, research partners, port facilities and a skilled workforce. It positions MCi Carbon as one example of how the region’s existing capabilities are being applied to new forms of industry as Australia moves toward lower emissions production.
