Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
Prelude pause ends
The world’s largest floating object is once again producing liquified natural gas (LNG).
Class action on power prices
Lawyers are preparing a massive class action against two of Queensland's largest electricity generators.
Plasma backs ammonia advance
Australian researchers have come up with a cleaner and greener way to make ammonia.
ANSTO aids cathode quest
Australian experts are helping design new cathodes for high-performing sodium ion batteries.
ARENA backs coal-hydro plan
Government money will be used to investigate using an underground coal mine for pumped hydro storage.
Cameco approval uncovered
Media investigations reveal a curious timeline for the approval of a new uranium mine.
Origin access questioned
Energy firm Origin is seeking petroleum leases across 225,000 hectares of one of the world’s biggest free-flowing river systems.
Itochu ditching coal
A partner in the Maules Creek coal mine has announced it will divest from thermal coal mines by 2024.
Ranger closure prompts rehab call
The rehab plan for an old NT uranium mine has been deemed “woefully inadequate”.
AER approves reliability call
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has, for the first time, approved a request to trigger the Retailer Reliability Obligation.
Health head calls for green focus
Experts want the health sector to show the same leadership on climate change as during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Origin hit for price claim
Origin Energy has paid a penalty for allegedly misleading electricity customers.
SA boosts green scheme
The SA Government has extended and expanded a major energy efficiency scheme.
Japan pushing for new fuel
Japan says it will eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 20 years.