Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2020
Chevron has kicked off the multi-billion-dollar sale of its one-sixth stake in Australia's largest producing oil and gas project, the North West Shelf.
Gas plan brings water risk
Scientists say the Narrabri coal-seam gas project is too great a risk to water supplies.
Green light for coal expansion
Plans to expand Whitehaven Coal's Vickery mine in north-west NSW have been approved.
AER welcomes COVID support
New support is being provided for the energy market, as retailers continue to help customers impacted by COVID-19.
ARENA backs car grid
ARENA has announced $838,000 in funding for an electric vehicle (EV) smart charging trial across the NEM.
Parkes telescope honoured
‘The Dish’ – Australia’s iconic Parkes radio telescope – has been added to the National Heritage List.
Beer brewed into green power
Millions of litres of beer that expired while the SA hospitality industry was shut down has been used to brew renewable energy.
Experts inspect hydrogen flight
A project by Boeing and the CSIRO has found hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions.
Fake masks found at mines
Coal workers say COVID-19 is leaving them short on good masks, with a number of fakes turning up on worksites.
Old PPE could fuel future
Experts say used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels.
Quantum force used to move
Researchers have developed a new way to use incredibly tiny forces to control objects.
AEMO plots quick shift
The Australian Energy Market Operator says Australia is in the midst of possibly the world’s fastest energy transition.
ARENA asks about transition
ARENA has undertaken a new initiative that will ask industry figures about ways to reduce emissions.
Oxygen excites light
Australian researchers have achieved a world-first in light conversion that has big implications for solar photovoltaics.
Solar backed for jobs boost
A $600 million renewable energy project is being planned for the Queensland city of Mount Isa.