Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - July, 2022
Regulators want the federal government to consider intervening in the gas market.
AEMO predicts big issues
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says wholesale power costs hit unprecedented levels in the three months to June 30.
Energy body details need
The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) says Australia’s oil and gas industries need thousands of additional workers by 2027.
Wave tests successful
Trials of a wave energy generator off Tasmania have been dubbed “a huge success”.
Target fail foreseen
The Albanese Government’s emissions target could be wiped out by new coal and gas projects.
Experts eye silicon supply
Experts want to bring attention to critical silicon sustainability in solar cell production.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Greens aim at new works
The Greens have pledged to block any new federal funding for existing coal and gas projects.
Shell slams Prelude action
Shell says it will stop paying workers at its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility if they continue industrial action.
Solar fuel tower tested
Researchers have reported on a new solar-powered tower that makes carbon-neutral jet fuel.
Activist warns of Greens risk
A leading environmental activist has warned the Greens not to sink Labor’s 43 per cent emissions cut target.
New options with powdered gas
Researchers say they have made a breakthrough with cheap, safe, powdered hydrogen.
Algae tapped for new fuel
Scientists are working on ways to produce biodiesel, aquaculture and livestock food from fast-growing microalgae.
EV highway heads west
Queensland is extending its electric vehicle charging network into remote areas.
AER issues performance report
The AER has released its electricity network performance report for 2021.
Connection tech tested
A new testing platform has been launched to fast-track large scale grid connections.
Funding backs battery boost
Federal funding has been provided for a 150 MW battery at Darlington Point to strengthen the NSW grid.
Green savings tallied
New stats show building wind and solar saved $81 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2021.