Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - December, 2018
Activists are trying to stop insurance companies from backing Adani’s Carmichael mine project.
Dam spill case approved
A local judge has ruled that a class action against BHP Billiton can proceed.
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
Inpex death detailed
A report into the death of an NT gas worker says workplace health and safety guidelines were regularly ignored.
CSIRO doubts Adani water plan
CSIRO says Adani's water management plan for the proposed Carmichael coal mine is seriously flawed.
Power sector outlines new price
Energy retailers have come up with their own system to help consumers shop around.
Summit reaches emissions deal
The UN climate summit has come up with universal, transparent rules on how to cut emissions and curb global warming.
Holes in pole sale reviewed
NSW’s auditor-general says the State Government revealed its Ausgrid asking price too early.
'Canter' could come from loophole
Australia could be on track to meet its Paris 2030 emissions reductions because of a loophole.
Hume Coal impacts loom
The NSW planning department has warned of the impacts of a new coal mine near Sydney ...
State launches broad hydro plan
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative to harness dam storages for hydro-electricity.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Fossil fuel fumes rise
Stats show global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen sharply for the second year in a row.
Port reaches gas agreement
A South Korean company has signed a deal to build a huge floating gas terminal at Newcastle Port.
Bight study finds new species
The search for oil has led to the discovery of 400 new species in the Great Australian Bight.
New court action for Adani
Adani faces a new legal challenge over its plan to pump billions of litres of water ...
Audit explores RCR collapse
Failed engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has debts of up to $250 million owed to about 4,000 subcontractors and suppliers.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
Adani faces hard road to rail
Adani is rushing ahead on its Carmichael mine plans, but may soon be forced to wait.