Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2023
Expert silence questioned
Concern has been raised about the integrity of NSW inquiry into mining health impacts.
Private poles probed
Western Power has issued defect notices to hundreds of households in Western Australia, prompting the costly replacement of private power poles.
WA backs off pumped plan
The WA Government has decided against using pumped hydro as a replacement for the state's closing coal-fired power plants by 2030, citing feasibility issues.
Woodside seeks change
Woodside Energy wants the offshore approval system reformed, saying the current system is putting a major project at risk.
Fossil fuel decline plotted
Global authorities have issued a stark warning about fossil fuel demand.
BHP sells major mines
Mining giant BHP has sold its Blackwater and Daunia coal mines to Whitehaven Coal for over $6 billion.
Ergon charged for farm death
Ergon Energy has received a $300,000 fine in relation to a workplace fatality.
AER reports drop
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has reported a significant decline in wholesale energy prices and demand.
NSW takes wiring loan
New South Wales has become the first recipient of a loan from the Australian government's $20 billion Rewiring the Nation fund.
Snowy issues probed
A sinkhole, toxic gas release, and massive cost overrun have disrupted the Snowy 2.0 project.
Solar driving NEM shift
The National Electricity Market has experienced a remarkable shift, driven by abundant solar power.
EV tax deemed invalid
The High Court has invalidated Victoria's tax on electric vehicles, ruling that only the Commonwealth could enact such legislation.
Ocean uranium sought
Australian scientists are working on a simple and effective method for extracting uranium from seawater.
No charge in pill probe
WA authorities have wrapped up an investigation into the loss of a tiny yet dangerous radioactive capsule.