Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - December, 2020
Energy firm AGL has been issued a $1 million penalty for polluting a creek in NSW.
Coal block gets official
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia will seek restitution for China’s ban on Australian coal.
Colac gets organic power
Victoria’s regional town of Colac is taking high-tech measures to generate new electricity.
Gas decline predicted
A new report predicts offshore Victorian gas output will decline rapidly from around 2023.
Smelter paid to power down
The Federal Government says it will underwrite Alcoa's giant Victorian smelter to ensure stability during peak power-usage periods.
Turbine syndrome re-studied
Researchers have taken another look at whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing of nearby residents.
Wind farms drive price drop, volatility
New research shows wind farms are lowering electricity prices but increasing price volatility in the national energy market.
Blueprint lays green path
Authorities say the COVID-19 recovery period is a good time for one state to focus on sustainability.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
Basslink pays for cable fail
Basslink has been ordered to pay the Tasmanian Government almost $40 million in compensation...
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Solar fires spotted
Authorities are cracking down after a spike in solar panel-related house fires in NSW.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Climate risks extend to rich
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
LNG controls concern firms
Australia’s big east coast LNG exporters will soon face formal price controls for the first time.
Miner fined for misinterpretation
Bravus, formerly Adani, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” its environmental approval conditions.
Database aims to boost fusion
Researchers have created a database of electron-molecule reactions in the pursuit of nuclear fusion power.