Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - September, 2014
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is refusing to let the Federal Government cut the Renewable Energy Target (RET) without a fight.
Industry looks to trim foreign flow before 457 moves
Local professionals should be protected from competition with 457 visa-holders in certain industries, AusIMM says.
Japan starts on new season of nuclear
Japan has approved the restart of some of its nuclear reactors, in a move that could pave the way for the nation’s nuclear systems to fire once more.
Moves to secure gas as tech issues darken Darwin
The Northern Territory Government will review its processes as the capital city suffers through more blackouts.
Oil needs drop to new low
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has called a sharp drop in global oil demand “nothing short of remarkable”.
New round in offshore gas game
Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.
Big deals seal next phase at Bowen Basin
Australian firm Clough Ltd has scored a $70 million contract for a gas project in Queensland.
Space mining defined for age of meteoric profit
The ASTEROIDS Act has been tabled in the US House of Representatives, seeking to define the rules for a new era of resource exploration in space.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Nuclear moves for safety's sake
Australia will sell uranium to India under a deal that may improve the country’s poor nuclear safety record.
Premier moves to sink foundation of pole price rise
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine wants to stop power companies from charging customers for work to improve the safety of powerlines in bushfire-prone areas.
Training slide shows power sale ahead, union says
A community campaign has been launched to stop the partial privatisation of the New South Wales power network.
States take lead on lunge for clean power
State governments and small communities are filling the gap left by a Federal Government that seems unwilling to change.
New green fuel for short path to power
Researchers in the US are working on designer bacteria that eat sunlight and can be burned for fuel.
Queensland sets scene for new drilling means
The Queensland Government is getting into newer, deeper forms of gas and oil drilling, which could bring big risks for water supplies.
Big business rails against effective change
A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.
Jobs drift on gas inaction, Combet says
A former climate change minister says coal seam gas is the solution to soaring energy costs and carbon reduction needs.