Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2020
Equinor has become the third major fossil fuel producer to scrap plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Patents pass for new fusion
Australian engineers have secured patents for a new kind of fusion energy generator.
Collinsville coal questioned
A leading economist has warned a proposed coal-fired power station could leave taxpayers exposed.
Green plane deal for SA
An Adelaide company is planning to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft, having signed an agreement with a European designer.
New funds for cut-off communities
Progressive firms have announced plans to provide standalone solar and battery storage systems for victims of bushfires and storms.
Push to put eyes on air
With environmental risks on the rise, experts are calling for a new air pollution monitoring body.
Rio goes for cheap new power
Rio Tinto says a large solar farm will feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Engineers work on solar skin
Queensland researchers are working on solar power technology that can be used as a flexible ‘skin’ over hard surfaces.
Melbourne mulls new target
Melbourne City Council is considering a target for zero emissions by 2040.
Tech response expected
The Prime Minister may adopt a technology investment target to avoid zero greenhouse gas targets.
AER records price drop
Authorities say there has been a drop in wholesale prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Capacity boost called
Authorities have called for ‘critical’ funding to increase the capacity of an interstate energy transmission corridor.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
AER issues meter fines
The AER says customers should not be forced to put up with a faulty meter because their energy retailers’ systems and processes are inadequate.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.