LITHIUM VALLEY
Establishing the Case for Energy Metals and Battery Manufacturing in Western Australia
Engaged by the Federal Government, InfraNomics co-wrote Lithium Valley a benchmark report on the industry that has been widely complemented and referenced.
DRONEHUB
WA DroneHub
Engaged by the Federal government to review the drone industry in WA and complete the preliminary business case on how to development DroneHub in WA. Also completed drone transport feasibility studies for a major infrastructure company.
DEVELOPING LITHIUM VALLEY
Development of the Lithium Valley Specialised Industrial Park
Founder and sponsor of Lithium Valley. InfraNomics has contacted hundreds of companies internationally and domestically to assist in establishing operations in WA or facilitating relocations. Working with these companies InfraNomics guides companies through the approval processes, government relationships, securing land, infrastructure delivery, development and stakeholder engagement. InfraNomics advises on preferred suppliers. Lithium Valley's headquarters is in Rockingham WA.
MICROGRIDS
Utilities/ local governments
Developed and installed microgrid/ stand-alone power systems. Founder and sponsor of the Australian Microgrid Centre of Excellence
FINANCE RAISING
Clients not disclosed
Raised finance for unlisted SMEs from traditional lenders, alternative financing and external investors. Submitted multiple Federal and State government grant applications on behalf of clients.
GOVERNMENT RISK WORKSHOPS, TEMPLATES AND MATRIX
Risk identification and mitigation
Recurring provider to WA State government departments on risk identification, mitigation and team risk matrix. Engaged under the State government CUA AFA2018 – Common Use Arrangement.
OUTER HARBOUR/ WESTPORT ADVICE
Industry led review of Westport
InfraNomics completed the first published industry-led review and analysis on Westport. These detailed reports focused on trade flows, corporate governance, structuring, logistics, international port market analysis development and new technologies.
IRRIGATION OPTIONS ANALYSIS
Market Led Proposal
Engaged by one of the largest speciality exporters in Australia, InfraNomics completed a major constraints report, business case and Market Led Proposal.
ENERGY
STRATEGIES
Global transformation of energy
InfraNomics has written numerous energy strategy reports for ASX listed companies, private companies, local government, industry groups and individuals. The focus is the global transformation of energy and how to position for these changes.
TRAIN STATION OVERBUILD
New train station and mixed use precinct
Engaged by local government, InfraNomics completed a detailed economic and social analysis for a new train station overbuild and mixed-use community development. Clarified the commercial basis for the project and identified investors. Also clarified Land Value Capture options.
BUSINESS CASES AND VALUE CREATION
Creative solutions to complex problems
InfraNomics' core recurring areas of business are developing sustainable business plans suitable for investors or government across various infrastructure sectors, most recently port related activities and industrial parks. InfraNomics are currently doing a detailed business case for an unsolicited proposal in the utility sector. Specialist in WA State government Market Led Proposals.
INDIAN OCEAN TRADE FLOWS
Increasing exports
InfraNomics completed a detailed review of trade flows of Indian Ocean rim countries to and from China. Advised how to improve sustainable exports & jobs and infrastructure development. Recommendations to increase bilateral trade and capture greater economic, social and environmental benefits.
BATTERY CELL MANUFACTURING
Value adding raw materials
Working with AMTE Power (UK) to develop battery cell manufacturing in Australia. The focus is on Australian made cells using local materials and ethical, net zero carbon and sovereign supply chains that are traceable. The joint venture is called Bardan Cells.
INTEGRATED INVENTORY AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
Increasing profits
InfraNomics scoped, selected, implemented, operated and trained staff for an advanced inventory and financial system, unique in the Australian market, that was within time and budget and increased Monthly Net Profit by over 800%.
FOUNDER AND SPONSOR OF THE AUSTRALIAN MICROGRID CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Democratisation of Energy
The Australian Microgrid Centre of Excellence (AMCOE) is a not-for-profit organization which intends to develop a physical facility that provides resources enabling the development and implementation of reliable, economic and sustainable energy solutions. It will also act as an inclusive centre of activity and coordination for the many organizations (public, private, commercial, non-profit, and academic) in Australia, and globally, that are addressing distributed or remote energy issues.
LOCATION AND GRANT ADVICE
International Graphite
InfraNomics completed a detailed review of various sites around Australia for the future International Graphite plant location and recommended Collie in WA. InfraNomics assisted with grant applications and introduced the company to the local government and development authorities. infraNomcis supported International Graphite in meetings with the WA State government.
International Graphite's new facilities are now in Collie and they successfully received State government grants. As a measure of our support we also directly invested into International Graphite.
COVID RESPONSE
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs
During the COVID crisis of 2020 InfraNomics provided advice and triage services to multiple companies. Some of the services were sourcing new financing, restructuring, organising new sales and customers, implementation of new accounting systems, cash flow forecasting, HR reviews, government reporting and support to management. InfraNomics established new companies in preparation for the future.
VENTURE CAPITAL
Bardan cells
InfraNomics provided the original long term patient venture capital to invest into Bardan Cells Ltd. Bardan Cells is on track to make lithium battery cells and is part of the Curtin University Trailblazer program which aims to value add to Australian critical raw materials. Bardan is based in WA.
