Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - November, 2014
Australian engineers are working on superconductor-powered wind turbines, complete with some mind-blowing improvements.
Planning papers help locals build strong response
A new report will help planners manage the impact of sea level rise, as local government pick up the slack of climate change inaction.
Shooters open fire on Baird's pole plan
Gun-nuts and fisher-folk could see the New South Wales Government keep its electricity infrastructure under state-ownership.
Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.
Green power grab in hippie heartland
Byron Bay residents could form Australia’s first community-owned, not-for-profit, clean energy generator and retailer.
Watchdog wants lobbyists to leave their names
Queensland’s new Integrity Commissioner says in-house lobbyists should have to declare their contact with government ministers.
Action taken on 'cartel' unions
The consumer watchdog is taking the CFMEU to court over claims the union engaged in boycott conduct directed at concrete company Boral.
Fuel ship sit-down continues
The crew of a Victorian petrol ship is refusing to make a voyage they say will end with their sacking.
Nuclear probe creates crazy conditions for science
A new report details some of the mind-boggling conditions inside a nuclear reactor during a meltdown.
Phone claims empower ACCC against EnergyAustralia
The consumer watchdog is taking EnergyAustralia to court for its phone selling practices.
Sparkies stop work after Lend Lease lock-cutting claim
A dangerous safety breach has seen more than 40 electricians stop work at a Sydney construction site.
WA digs for money over jobs
Western Australia’s resources sector workforce will be smashed over the coming decade, as companies cut costs during production and increase FIFO staff arrangements.
BHP split spruiked amid low iron price, high concern
Environmental concerns have come into play in BHP’s decision to split itself in two.
Future Fund quizzed on tax and gas
A fiery Senate estimates hearing in Canberra has seen former treasurer Peter Costello forced to defend the Future Fund's investment decisions.
Power play by city groups to grab renewable stocks
Three Melbourne councils have joined forces to sidestep state and federal energy policies, buying power directly from renewable providers.
New day for nuclear coming
Lobbyists say Australia’s uranium industry is waiting for Japan’s nuclear power industry to fire up once more.
Barnett breaks away to swoop on young vote
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has broken step with the Federal LNP, encouraging the state to move itself away from coal-fired power.
Fresh eyes on East West with shift at IA
Big changes at Infrastructure Australia mean the group is yet to form an opinion on Melbourne’s multi-billion-dollar East West Link.
New German deal pursued with fresh zeal
The Australian Government has announced it will seek a new free trade agreement, this time with the nation of Germany.
Power deal seen as less effort for some
Experts have picked apart a 'game-changing' renewable energy deal between China and the US too see if it can match its own hype.
Gas money goes to NSW farmers and locals
A new compensation scheme has been opened for NSW farmers, which will see the state opened up for new coal seam gas (CSG) mining licences.