Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2021
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
New carbon cycle discovered
Scientists have discovered an immense, but hitherto unknown, hydrocarbon cycling system in the world’s oceans.
New Acland stoush continues
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
AER boosted by new fines
Regulators have announced stronger penalties for energy businesses that breach consumer protections.
CEP launches big battery plan
Plans have been unveiled for the “world’s biggest battery”, to be built in NSW.
Farm emissions may be ignored
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has suggested excluding agriculture from long-term climate targets.
New funds test home storage
Rheem has received government funding to see if it can store excess solar with hot water systems.
SA leads green grid share
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.