Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - June, 2016
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Rio relocating offshore funds
Rio Tinto says it is moving its money away from tax-dodging offshore havens.
Waste dump plans unpicked
A scientific review has found that the economic benefits of South Australia's nuclear waste storage proposal are based on shaky assumptions and may be unethical.
Delays cost big as opponents dig in
Economic analysts say delays to major projects will cost Queensland $3.9 billion over the next decade.
Asbestos survey extended
A major survey of health concerns of people in Mr Fluffy houses has been extended.
Coal cuts life short for millions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says coal power leads to about 6.5 million premature deaths per year.
Poles protected by $620 mil effort
Authorities say there should be a much lower fire risk following a $620 million upgrade of wooden power poles in WA.
SA price hike investigated
The South Australian government may launch a review of power price hikes by AGL, Origin Energy, and Energy Australia.
Big bill volleyed at Volkswagen
Insiders say the Volkswagen Group will pay more than $US10 billion ($13.3 billion) over its emissions scandal.
Telstra taking hold of mine automation
Telstra is looking to acquire the minesite network firm CBO Telecommunications.
Gas extraction greened by CO2
Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water to fracking fluids could improve the efficiency of gas extraction, new reports say.
Voices missed as Feds storm North
The Federal Government is rushing to develop northern Australia, but ignoring...
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Call for more coal health checks
Experts say Australian coal dust exposure limits are not meeting international standards, and should be more stringent.
Light sheets to illuminate new chips
Engineers have developed a new way to turn electricity into light.
Locals improve quantum view
Australian tech-heads have improved the method for detecting the entanglement of quantum particles.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
Power merger passes in QLD
Queensland’s state-owned power companies will soon merge into a $24 billion entity.
Salt bath gives battery boost
Australian researchers have found a way to squeeze more out of rechargeable lithium batteries.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.