Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Cement factory cited in deadly claims
An urgent investigation has been launched into the treatment of an asbestos-laden factory, which was also a popular playground for many years.
EU approves arguable basis for British nuclear
The EU has made a ruling that will allow the UK to build its first nuclear power station since the nineteen-nineties.
Fuel-movers make break for better state
There have been moves toward improvement in the petroleum fuel transport sector.
Liberals pledge to take back solar costs in QLD
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says he will cut the cost of the solar bonus scheme from electricity prices if he wins the upcoming state election.
Study shows power bills weigh down broadly
New surveys show a large section of Australian society is struggling to cover power costs.
Alliance outlines farmers' power/water worry
Graziers, growers and the Greens have again found themselves allied against a Federal Government that appears unfriendly to farmers’ needs.
Brains say Australian hands can build the future
While government figures seem to provide bad news with few solutions, CSIRO is looking to build a future for Australian manufacturing.
Big fund gets $600m cold feet over green power
Global fund managers have responded to the warnings from the renewable energy target review, seeing a write-down of Pacific Hydro for a few hundred million dollars.
Gas giant brings new numbers to old game
An industrial giant has unveiled its next level of gas-fired electricity generators – and they are really big.
CSG brings "inevitable" need for close look
The NSW Chief Scientist has helped pave the way for coal seam gas expansion in the state.
SA steps up green goal while Feds sit on sideline
South Australia says moves to increase its Renewable Energy Target to 50 per cent by 2025 should be a loud call to the Federal Government.