Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2020
An official report has questioned compliance in Queensland’s CSG regulation.
Synthetic cell filters well
Researchers have pioneered a new filtration technique that could change the future of power.
Experts turn durian into Duracell
Scientists say the world’s smelliest fruit could boost energy storage.
Australia buys offshore oil
The Federal Government has struck a deal to tap into the US government’s tightly guarded emergency fuel reserves.
Gas rights on outback rivers
The Queensland Government has given energy company Santos extended rights to explore environmentally significant areas for potential commercial gas extraction.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
Trillions at play in tech report
A new report says the technology to reach negative emissions by the 2040s is already available.
Court set for Linc leaders
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.
Pollution costs top war
Air pollution appears to shorten people's lives more that wars, malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking.
Mine death laws questioned
Experts have criticised new laws designed to address fatalities in the Queensland resources sector.
Caltex fields big bids
Caltex Australia has rejected a $3.9 billion-plus buyout proposal from Britain's EG Group.
Data slips from energy firm
Alinta Energy has been slammed for its “reckless” cyber security and data protection systems.
Gas field threatens Paris deal
The Federal Government has been warned that emissions from one fracking scheme in the Northern Territory could threaten its Paris targets.
State caps price rises
Power price rises will be limited to once a year under rule changes in Victoria.
Tasmania issues hydrogen plan
The Tasmanian Government is spending $50 million to develop a hydrogen energy industry in the state.
Tech plan offloads solar
The Energy Minister has suggested research programs into wind and solar could be dumped.