Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - May, 2018
Two companies have now been fined over an incident in which an apprentice was seriously burned after making contact with powerlines.
WA looks for lithium boost
The WA Government has set up a taskforce to capture more of the lithium battery production process.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
BHP makes deal with QLD
BHP has reached an “in principle” agreement with Queensland over a $288 million coal royalty dispute.
Bulb ban coming soon
An upcoming ban will see halogen lights disappear from Australian stores within two years.
SA keeps battery plan
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
T-Gen counts solar hit
Territory Power has slashed its value by $150 million due in part to the threat posed by solar power.
World Bank reports carbon return
The World Bank says global carbon markets are back from the brink of collapse.
Liddell emissions revealed
The Liddell power station appears to be emitting nearly three times the recommended amount of toxic nitrogen oxide.
State faces big cladding bill
A taskforce has found as many as 12,000 Queensland buildings could contain flammable cladding.
AGL knocks back Alinta on Liddell
AGL says it has received and rejected an offer for its ageing Liddell coal fired power plant.
Bitcoin power cost counted
New research suggests the digital mining of virtual coins has a very tangible cost.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Victoria expands exploration
Victoria has released new oil and gas reserves for exploration off the west coast.
Canavan plugs Bight plans
The resources minister says energy supply issues could lead to drilling for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Regulator set on power claims
The energy regulator has been asked to investigate allegations of price gouging by power companies.
Concern over CCS plan
Some residents have rejected a key part of a Victorian Government energy plan.
CSG-earthquake link studied
Scientists say geology is important when it comes to CSG and earthquakes.