Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2014
The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.
Cuts could show little interest in northern fix
Cuts to the office in charge of developing northern Australia mean remote communities will continue missing out, some say.
Small agencies to feel streamlining sting
The parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer has warned federal public servants that under-performing agencies could be cut.
Banks recoil from risky port
Major banks say they are not keen on Queensland coal port expansions, which are also the subject of a damning scientists’ report.
Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation
The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.
New frack fight site set up
AGL is moving ahead on a hydraulic fracturing plan for coal seam gas wells near Gloucester, setting up specialist equipment on a number of sites.
Samsung building a role in gas game
Tech giant Samsung is getting into gas, with word of a near-$1 billion deal to build an advanced liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.
Tassie's old renewable efforts get historic tick
On the 100 year anniversary of Hydro Tasmania, the Great Lakes power scheme has been awarded heritage listing.
Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand
Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.
Uranium spill brings a few new rules
The Ranger Uranium mine has been officially ordered to improve its safety procedures, after investigations into the failure of a tank in December last year.
US group slams QLD coal plans
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value
The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.
Easy mix for great power fix
Scientists at China's Nanyang Technology University (NTU) have developed ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.Chinese scientists have developed batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.
Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house
As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.
Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow
Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Hockey flubs facts on gas
Treasurer Joe Hockey has faced a fiery questioning over Australia’s environmental, economic and diplomatic place in the world.
Slim spill fines line EPA up for inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.