Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2021
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Billions back Barossa gas
Santos says it is getting the money together to develop a major new gas field off the coast of Darwin.
State rejects FLNG
The Victorian Government has rejected plans for a 300-metre-long floating gas terminal off the Mornington Peninsula.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Capture system set on cement
Queensland researchers have come up with a carbon-capture process that could significantly reduce emissions from concrete production.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
Ad-hoc energy scheme flawed
The Department of Industry's $10 million reliable energy infrastructure grants program has been found to be flawed.
AEMO reports on future shortage
A new gas import terminal could help Australia avoid a looming gas shortage.
CSIRO backs battery software
Experts are working on a ‘defence-grade cybersecure’ battery management system.
NAIF aimed at new areas
The Federal Government wants to modify a major investment scheme, and could use it to underwrite new fossil fuel projects.
Pipe life cut short
The expected lifespan of Australia’s longest natural gas pipeline has been slashed.
Rooftop export fee suggested
Regulators have proposed charging Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
CSIRO sees battery billions
CSIRO is looking at options to build a multi-billion-dollar battery recycling industry in Australia.
Water tech tested in remote NT
The NT Government has launched a project to make hydrogen fuel out of water extracted from the desert air.
Green limits miss key emissions
New pollution limits have been imposed on Victorian power stations, but greenhouses gases will not be limited.
MCA claims uranium 'sustainable'
Australia’s main mining lobby wants the EU to define nuclear power as ‘sustainable’.
SA uses panel power
SA authorities have remotely switched off thousands of household solar panels, using its new powers for the first time.
Smelter gets demand deal
Alcoa has secured a five-year electricity supply deal for its Portland aluminium smelter.