Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - September, 2017
Malcolm Turnbull has told the NT Chief Minister to “pull the trigger” and remove the ban on fracking.
AGL switching SA power plan
Power giant AGL has put the brakes on its “Virtual Power Plant” project in Adelaide.
ARENA to bring big names together
Electricity retailers and tech companies are joining forces for an ARENA program to help avoid blackouts this summer.
Black lung response backed
The Queensland Government has moved to accept most of the recommendations made by its black lung committee.
CFMEU marks memorial with safety call
A union leader has called for harsher penalties to prevent mine deaths.
Nats want subsidies scrapped
The Nationals have called for subsidies for renewables to be phased out.
New cells spell lower risk
Researchers have developed a lithium-ion battery with far lower fire and explosive risks.
Uranium bounce predicted
The deep slump in uranium pricing could soon turn around, according to Bannerman Resources director Brandon Munro.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Government wants Liddell to live on
The Prime Minister is very keen on keeping one of Australia’s oldest coal-fired power stations open ...
Bug's eye gives new view on solar
Engineers are working on a way to pack solar cells together like the lenses in a bug's eye.
QLD LNP makes bold power claim
Queensland’s LNP says it will freeze bonuses for bosses of state-owned energy companies until prices drop.
Rio's Yancoal deal goes through
Rio Tinto has completed the $2.69 billion sale of thermal coal business Coal & Allied ...
MUA to move against onshore gas
A major union is pushing to prevent gas fracking in the Northern Territory.