Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2022
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Locals drive laser fusion
An Australian company is working on generating limitless power with giant lasers.
Senate stops CCS bid
The federal Senate has blocked Angus Taylor’s efforts to have ARENA fund CCS projects.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
Green port plan coming
A new project will see a major NSW port run on 100 per cent renewable shore power energy.
Light used to bend electrons
Researchers say it may be possible to change the electrical properties of a material using light.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
States link for hydrogen highway
A new ‘hydrogen highway’ agreement has been signed by NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
WA blackout review lands
A review into power outages that affected more than 100,000 people in WA last year has been released.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
APPEA backs consultation
A major gas lobby says no fracking will occur in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin without consent.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
Green light for Liddell battery
AGL has secured approval for a 500 megawatt (MW) battery at the Liddell coal power plant.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
AusNet blocked in pole probe
Energy company AusNet has faced a blockade of farmers while attempting to scout new sites.