Clarke Energy team members recently attended the 2026 WA Mining Conference & Exhibition in Australia.
We enjoyed connecting with customers, contractors, project developers, engineering firms and supply chain partners from across the mining, resources, infrastructure and supporting industries.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with organisations planning, operating and supporting power generation requirements across current and future projects.
Throughout the event, conversations focused on the practical considerations that influence power generation decisions on site, including equipment availability, lead times, operational uptime, lifecycle costs, remote site requirements and the role of diesel generation within broader hybrid power systems.
Read on to discover the key takeaways from the event…
Connecting with customers across the mining and resources sector
The WA Mining Conference & Exhibition brought together a broad range of organisations involved in the planning, delivery and operation of mining and resources projects.
For Clarke Energy, the event created an important platform to strengthen relationships with existing customers and supply chain partners across Australia, while also engaging with new end users and project stakeholders.
These discussions provided valuable insight into the power challenges customers are managing across mining, dewatering, construction, infrastructure and remote power applications. They also reinforced the need for power generation solutions that are practical, reliable and supported by experienced teams who understand Australian operating conditions.
Understanding site power priorities
For customers operating in remote or high-demand environments, power generation decisions extend beyond the equipment itself.
Availability, serviceability, response times, spare parts access and long-term support all play an important role in project confidence and operational performance. This is particularly important for customers managing remote sites, compressed project timelines or operations where downtime can affect productivity, safety and continuity.
The conversations at the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition reinforced the value of working with organisations that can support customers beyond initial equipment supply, providing technical advice and aftermarket capability across the life of the asset.
Introducing the new Clarke Energy generator range
As part of its presence at the event, the team also introduced the new Clarke Energy diesel generator range, developed in partnership with LEES Power.
The range has been developed for Australian conditions, with a focus on reliability, durability and ease of maintenance, and combines LEES Power’s generator packaging and manufacturing experience with Clarke Energy Australia’s power generation expertise and aftermarket support capabilities.
Dave Keefer, Regional Diesel Power Sales Manager WA at Clarke Energy Australia, said the event provided an important opportunity to introduce the range while speaking directly with customers about their broader power generation requirements.
“The 2026 WA Mining Conference & Exhibition provided the perfect opportunity to introduce our new Clarke Energy diesel generator range to the market. The response from customers was extremely positive, particularly around the partnership we’ve established with LEES Power and our ability to provide a locally backed power solution. Customers are looking for reliable equipment supported by organisations they can trust, and that’s exactly what this new range delivers.”
Supporting future project requirements
Clarke Energy’s attendance at the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition reinforced the importance of ongoing industry engagement, particularly as customers continue to plan for reliable power across complex and remote operating environments.
For organisations planning power requirements for mining, construction, infrastructure, industrial or remote site applications, Clarke Energy has been supporting these industries for over 25 years within Australia and is renowned for its technical expertise and aftermarket service.
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