Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - September, 2019
Energy minister Angus Taylor wants Australia’s coal-fired power generators “running at full tilt”.
VW settles diesel dispute
Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.
Climate wargames go quiet
A bureaucratic effort to understand Australia’s climate risks appears to have slowed down.
AEMO opens connector plans
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and TransGrid have opened consultation on plans for the interconnector between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW).
Big PNG project progressed
Papua New Guinea has given Australia’s Oil Search approval to proceed with a $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Car-buyers leaning green
The number of people considering buying electric vehicles has tripled this year.
Darwin targeted for methanol site
Proponents have released plans for Australia’s only methanol plant, to be built in Darwin Harbour.
WA seeks net-zero standard
The WA Government has released a new greenhouse gas emissions policy for projects assessed by the EPA.
Green ambitions to stay low
The Energy Minister says Australia’s renewable target will not be raised.
Hydro project to flush gold town
Proponents are plugging a big pumped hydro project at Kidston in north Queensland.
Carnegie calls for more
Ailing wave energy firm Carnegie Clean Energy has made a final bid for survival.
Coal deal carries Paris provision
The new United Wambo open cut coal ‘super pit’ for NSW’s Hunter Valley has been approved with export conditions.
Coal workers cut in QLD
New Hope has sacked 150 New Acland coal mine workers after a bizarre standoff with the Queensland Government.
Trade deal could clean fuel
The EU is expected to push Australia to clean up petrol standards as part of a new free trade deal.