Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Santos CSG approval planned
A timeline has been set for the approval of the Santos Narrabri gas project.
AEMO engages on future moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is working with the renewable energy industry to develop priorities for Australia’s energy transition.
Authority works on new trades
The AEMC says it is still working to let large customers trade their energy use more easily.
Bendy electrodes for next-gen tech
Australian researchers have developed a new type of flexible, recyclable electrodes for next-generation technology.
CO2 turned useful
Engineers are converting carbon dioxide emissions into chemical building blocks for fuel and plastics.
Taylor talks reserves
The Energy Minister says he is working to bolster Australia’s domestic fuel security and ease pressure on refineries.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
Gas spikes at inactive mine
An exclusion zone has been set up after repeated gas incidents at a Queensland coal mine.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
ConocoPhillips buy-out complete
Santos now owns all of ConocoPhillips’ oil and gas assets in northern Australia and Timor-Leste.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Locals set CCS record
Australian researchers have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using a high-tech sponge filled with tiny magnets.