Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - June, 2019
Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad says it is time for the gas industry to pay more.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
Adelaide looks at asteroid mines
Australian researchers are developing techniques for asteroid mining.
BHP boosts seafloor tech
BHP is working on ways to drill deeper into the ocean floor in the search for oil.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
Dust disease van funded
The Queensland Government is funding a mobile health screening service for coal workers.
Gore ignores Adani
Al Gore has visited Queensland to talk about climate change, but managed not to mention the Adani coal mine.
Nats want bigger stick
The Federal Government will soon attempt to pass its ‘big stick’ energy laws.
Renewables to rise unaided
New modelling shows Australia is on track to achieve 50 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 without government intervention.
Trad quiets coal talk
Queensland’s Treasurer wants people to stop talking about Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.
Adani bird plan backed
Queensland has approved Adani's endangered bird plan, leaving it just one step away from building its contentious coal mine.
Study tests CO2 for fracking
Chinese scientists say CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing fluid than water.