Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - April, 2017
AER says AEMO's estimates off
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) miscalculated the likelihood of a blackout in February.
Australia shoots for Japanese hydro
Japan is pushing to become the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled nation, and Australian companies are eager to help.
Community renewables gaining capital
Investors are snapping up opportunities in the community-funded renewable energy sector.
Government to force gas onshore
The Federal Government will impose export restrictions to secure domestic gas supplies.
Tas. to cap power price
The Tasmanian Government is looking to cap the wholesale power price for 12 months.
Clean power requires batteries and backing
The CSIRO says an active transition to a zero-carbon electricity system will need financial incentives.
SA driving hydro-fuel rise
South Australia is lining up to become a leader in hydrogen fuel production.
ACCC to probe gas contracts
The ACCC is investigating confidential gas contracts and the documents behind them.
ATO chasing Chevron's missing money
The ATO is chasing what could be Australia’s largest ever tax bill, from oil and gas giant Chevron.
Battery factory considered for Far North
An international consortium is looking at setting up a high-tech battery factory in regional Australia.
More charges in emissions scam
Volkswagen has been ordered to pay a $US2.8 billion criminal penalty for cheating emissions tests.
Tasmania could be Australia's battery
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Tasmania could become the “battery of Australia”.
Weekend events take science to the street
Scientists and supporters of science will march in support of science this Saturday.
Gas links gaining traction
The Federal Government is looking at ways to link Australia's gas networks.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Adani backed by Twitter army
An army of Twitter users are pushing suspiciously similar messages in support of Adani’s Carmichael mine plans.
Bruny plans battery fix
The residents of Bruny Island are looking at what could be a solution to the nation’s energy issues.
Companies come out for SA power bid
Thirty-one companies have registered their interest in building South Australia’s new $260 million gas-fired power station.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.