Who We Are

Australian Ocean Energy Group is an industry-led cluster. We facilitate collaboration amongst the ocean energy industry to create significant value for Australia.

Our founding partners include leading energy organisations, Australian research institutions, innovators and SMEs across Australia and the world.

Our history

Formed by a group of wave and tidal technology developers at the first Australian Ocean Energy Conference in 2016, the Australian Marine Energy Taskforce (AMET) vowed to speak for ocean energy in one united voice, working to accelerate commercialisation of the industry.

It was in early 2018 that AMET realised it could intensify efforts by operating as an economic cluster and not an industry body. Pursuing and receiving funding from National Energy Resources Australia and Climate KIC Australia, AOEG launched its ocean energy innovation pathway. This project funding and industry support provided an important catalyst to attract engagement and collaboration within Australia’s energy sector.

Following the outcomes of a market development summit in 2019, AOEG began another transition — from a coordinating organisation, to one that provides a mechanism for end users to come together.

Through AOEG, we’re striving to mobilise the power of our cluster — and its foundations of innovation and collaboration — to generate national market demand for ocean energy.

Mission and Goals

Our mission is to accelerate commercialisation of Australia’s ocean energy as the next frontier in low carbon generating capacity, and add ocean energy to Australia’s energy resource mix.

We accomplish this through the following goals:

Increase collaboration

We work together to strengthen partnerships — leading to collaborative projects amongst diverse organisations and other industrial sectors — to accelerate development of ocean energy projects in Australia.

Apply innovation

We help translate good ideas that lead to value for the industry. We collaborate on new ways to reduce the time from concept to commercialisation, and overcome barriers for ocean energy development projects.

Expand market opportunities

We provide a platform for business-to-business, industry-to-industry, and cluster-to-cluster collaborations — extending the global reach for AOEG partners. Ocean energy has synergies with offshore oil and gas, subsea sectors, defence, maritime operations, and island communities.

Engage with government

Our work aims to educate, engage, and gain policy and regulatory support for ocean energy development and its role in the country’s renewable energy portfolio.

Inform and connect

We help accelerate innovation in the ocean energy sector through assertive communication and engagement. We generate a broad base of stakeholder support for ocean energy development, while expanding active involvement in the cluster.

Reduce costs and increase efficiencies

We reduce costs and increase efficiencies through shared resources, expanded program engagements amongst all participants, and focused knowledge transfer.

Members

Our members are essential to creating and upholding a strong, innovation-driven, entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are very proud to have the support of such great organisations and individuals.

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AOEG continues to build a networked community of national and international experts in wave and tidal energy. Join us in our pursuit of strengthening ocean energy resources — in Australia and around the world.

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