Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2017
US researchers are developing a battery that can use incredibly abundant and cheap materials; sulphur, water, air and salt.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Basslink payback continues
There is a standoff occurring over the cost of mitigating last year’s energy crisis in Tasmania.
Battery supply chain assessed
Materials scientists say Australia should anticipate long-term growth in demand for electric vehicles and start planning now.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
NSW bill to keep Springvale firing
The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to get around a land court ruling and keep the Springvale mine open.
Solar race wraps, quest continues
The World Solar Challenge has wrapped up in Adelaide, but the race to real solar transport continues.
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
WorleyParsons seeking UK seas
Australian engineering firm WorleyParsons is buying its way into the UK North Sea petroleum market.
Asbestos triggers Opera walk-off
Electricians working on $200 million Sydney Opera House renovations have walked off the job following the discovery of asbestos.
Australia set to top gas game
Australia is on track to become the world’s largest gas producer, with the value of gas exports to surge by nearly 60 per cent in the next two years.
Carmichael FIFO plans set out
FIFO workers for Adani’s Carmichael mine will come from both Townsville and Rockhampton, the company says.
Coalition could dodge CET
The Federal Government may soon change its plans for a clean energy target.
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
ARENA backs Hydro Tas studies
Authorities are looking at expanding two hydro-electric power stations in Tasmania ...
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Green power rising in NSW
Renewable sources contributed one fifth of the NSW's power needs last year.
MCA chief stepping down
Brendan Pearson will step down as Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) CEO after almost a decade with the lobby.
Origin lets Lattice go
Origin Energy has agreed to sell its oil and gas business, Lattice Energy, to Beach Energy for $1.585 billion.