The Australian government has announced a A$40-million investment to establish the Future Energy Exports (FEnEx) cooperative research center (CRC) and a further A$29.5-million for the CRC for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME). Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the FEnEx CRC would help Australia maintain its position as a leading global energy exporter, while the CRC TiME would help keep jobs in regional communities, building on the strength of the resources and energy sectors.