Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2019
A new electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales could lower power costs ...
Call to change 'sneaky' fees
The Federal Government says it is cracking down on “sneaky” late power payment fees.
Plant power pilot launched
A new pilot plant will test technology for turning sugarcane waste into fuel.
'Big stick' hanging back
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government is committed to its “big stick” energy policy, despite choosing not to bring it on for a vote in parliament.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
Abbot Point release reported
Queensland’s monsoonal rainfall has led to the release of water from Adani’s coal terminal.
BHP seeks bio-remediation
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Paper waste plant turns new page
Australian Paper has completed a feasibility study on Australia’ first waste-to-energy plant.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
CO2 scrubbers improved
Researchers have developed a new way to remove carbon dioxide from coal-burning power plant emissions.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Firms form powerful charter
Australia's biggest electricity companies are putting together a new energy charter.
Low-power light reactions tested
RMIT experts say using solar power to drive chemical manufacturing would lead to enormous energy savings.