Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2024
Research suggests shutting down coal-fired power stations can be profitable for investors.
Undermined supplies studied
Experts say mining-induced damage to peatlands threatens Sydney’s water supply.
Deaths cause mine pause
Authorities have shut down operations at a Queensland coal mine after two fatalities in just three weeks.
AGL overcharging slammed
AGL has been found to have overcharged vulnerable customers and failed to issue refunds.
Bills sit over DMO
Many Australian households say they are paying electricity bills that far exceed the government benchmark.
CFMEU leaders shunted
The federal government has placed the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU under administration.
Green light for SunCable
The Federal Government has granted approval for what could be the largest solar farm in the world.
Methane panel forming
Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley will lead a new expert panel on methane emissions reporting.
Middle Arm fuel issues raised
The role of fossil fuels in the NT’s “sustainable development precinct” has been questioned.
More boring for slowed project
Snowy Hydro Limited is buying a fourth tunnel boring machine (TBM) in a bid to keep the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project on track.
AER head reflects on summit
Two of Australia’s biggest regulators have come together for a major summit.
Energy spend claims labour
Analysts say energy projects are taking away funding for housing and road infrastructure.
Green power systems rise
Official reports show Australian power systems are on a path to greater renewable integration.
Origin profits rise with bills
Origin Energy’s profits are surging as Australians struggle with energy costs.
School land move opposed
The WA Government is facing backlash over a planned land seizure for a new school.
EPA finds Woodside risks
Woodside Energy's gas drilling project off Western Australia's north-west coast has been labelled “unacceptable”.
Hot water shift suggested
Analysts say Australia should change how it uses hot water systems to make better use of its solar power.
Oxygen enhances closed loop
Barwon Water has received $3 million from ARENA to advance its Oxygen for Wastewater Project.
AUKUS nuclear deal advanced
Australia has signed agreements to receive nuclear power materials as part of the AUKUS deal.