Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2024
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Shareholder push resisted
Woodside Energy has defended its chairman, Richard Goyder, amid a campaign by activist shareholders against his re-election.
Solar rolls break record
CSIRO scientists have reported a new record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells.
New offshore zone set
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Bowen knocks nuclear claims
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.
Gas fire cuts off Gladstone
Authorities have responded after a fire cut gas supplies to the industrial city of Gladstone.
Green funds flow to neighbours
Australia has announced a $2 billion green energy fund for southeast Asia.
SQM eyes local expansion
Chilean lithium giant SQM has unveiled plans for an 'aggressive' expansion in Australia.
Waste energy firing up
A pioneering waste-to-energy project has been announced amid job cuts in Victoria.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
AEMO chair announced
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has officially announced Professor Mary O’Kane AC as its new Independent Chair of the Board.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Price tops power concerns
Polling suggests that Australians are more concerned with the price on their power bills than the environmental footprint of their electricity.