Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - November, 2019
Kimba backs waste dump
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
SA battery scheme sluggish
South Australia's subsidised home battery scheme has got off to a limping start.
Solar stems developed
Researchers in the US have developed a material that bends and moves to face the light, just like sunflowers.
Green power hits new peak
Australia has met half of its net electricity demand with renewables for the first time.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
ETU to maintain pressure
The electricians' union says it will not relent in its attacks on crossbench senators over anti-union laws.
Farmers lose coal fight
Queensland farmers in the grip of drought have lost a legal fight against a coal project.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.