Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2021
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Condensers set for more green power
Technology to stabilise South Australia’s energy grid has been successfully installed.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
Microbe carbon sinks coming
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has backed efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere using microbes.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Woodside plans blue/green site
Woodside wants to build a giant hydrogen and ammonia production hub on government land south of Perth.
Call for more cable talks
An Aborignal group has called for more consultation on a multi-billion dollar cable plan.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
Ley picks risks
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved three new coal mines, but is skeptical about a giant renewable project.
Lithium boost backed
The Federal Government has invested in a company that claims it can revolutionise lithium production.
NT approves Beetaloo digs
Empire Energy has secured full approval for more fracking in the NT’s Beetaloo Basin.
UN warns of fossil rise
The UN says fossil fuel production is set to ramp up alongside new emission pledges.
Big fine for solar issues
A solar installer has been fined $500,000 for issues at multiple unsafe worksites.
Energy spending forecast
US and Chinese researchers say climate change may lead to a reduction in how much the world spends on energy.
Global gas woes could hit Australia
Experts say international gas price rises will be felt in Australia.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Solar share hits new height
Solar power met more than half of Australia’s grid demand for the first time over the weekend.