Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2022
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.
Big funds for energy shift
The Federal Government has pledged to create jobs and spur investment in new energy industries.
CEFC backs ACEN works
Taxpayer funds are helping developer ACEN to build an 8 GW renewables portfolio.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
PM mulls power play
The Prime Minister says he will consider electricity market intervention, with prices predicted to soar.
Powerline pay to rise
A new scheme should see landholders compensated for hosting new high-voltage powerlines.
Satellites set on power probe
Experts say satellites can track power station emissions in real-time, leaving polluters nowhere to hide.
ASIC opens greenwashing spree
An energy company has been fined in ASIC’s first action taken over corporate greenwashing.
Green light for New Acland
The New Acland coal mine is set to restart after the Queensland government approved a key part of its plan.
Old fuel threatens health
Experts say the world’s dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten human health.
AER releases equity strategy
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it is starting a journey towards energy equity.
Australia to join methane deal
The Federal Government says Australia will sign up to a global pledge to reduce methane emissions.
EPA coal probe challenged
A Supreme Court challenge has been launched on the Victorian EPA's review of coal-fired power stations in Latrobe Valley.
NT gas field drops
A drop in gas field production has forced the shutdown of the Northern Gas Pipeline.
Wind plan faces bird fight
Conservationists are fighting against a planned wind farm to be built by Australian firm Fortescue Future Industries.
Gas boom gets missed
Experts say Australia’s tax system is failing to deliver the benefits of the gas boom.
Journals make joint call for Africa
More than 250 health journals have come together to urge world leaders to deliver climate justice for Africa.
Husic warns science body
The science minister has warned CSIRO not to ‘rent out’ its brand to gas companies.
Alinta sees future rise
Alinta Energy says retail electricity prices may increase by more than 35 per cent next year.
Coal to continue amid green shift
Coking coal production is set to increase in Queensland, despite the state’s bold clean energy plan.
Copper boost backed
The CEFC says its latest investment could supercharge solar panel efficiency and drive down costs.