Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - January, 2018
Seventy councils representing almost a third of Australia’s population are taking action to tackle climate change ...
Indigenous groups allege title rort
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Big new bid for AWE
A bidding war for oil and gas producer AWE is heating up, with Australian, Japanese and Chinese interests all at play.
Pole check tech rolling out
Essential Energy says new technology will help keep pole inspectors safe, and save money.
Coleambally solar marks milestone
French firm Neoen has reached financial close on its 150MW Coleambally solar project in NSW.
EPA to check Wheatstone CO2
The WA Government has been accused of putting jobs at risk by reviewing greenhouse gas emissions from the Wheatstone natural gas project.
Exciting study for future solar
Australian researchers have made a discovery that could influence the future of solar cell material design.
Oaky lock-out continues
Six months into their lockout blockade, a group of Queensland coal miners say they will wait six more if they must.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.
Basslink battle to drag
An expert has warned the legal battle over the Basslink power cable failure could last several years.
Ciobo probed on Adani funding
A Federal Government body has explored the option of taxpayer support for Adani's embattled coal project.
Green money expected to slide
Renewable energy investment hit a new high in 2017, but analysts have warned that investment could collapse ...
SAPN loses power play
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to recover an additional $250 million in revenue.
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Woodside takes rosy view
Woodside Petroleum says its LNG estimates for 2018 are up significantly on 2017 actual figures.
Mayor changes airstrip claim
Two Queensland councils appear to have changed their tune over the ownership of an airstrip for Adani.
Concern over SA gas plans
Conservationists say the SA Government should not allow an underground coal gasification project ...