Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
OPEC+ has reached a deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Solid-state batteries advanced
New developments mean the world may soon see all-solid-state battery technology.
Nanobelts stacked for hydrogen boost
Griffith engineers are using ‘nanobelts’ to increase the production of hydrogen fuel.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Fossils lobby under cover of COVID
Reports say the fossil fuel industry is using COVID-19 to push for deregulation or dismantling of environmental protections.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
AEMO issues VPP report
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a report on its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Demonstration.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.
New pumped hydro coming
Approval has been granted for what could be Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years.
Skyrmions scoped for new data
Australian researchers are looking at strangely-shaped magnetic fields as a new way to store data.
CCS checked for QLD
A new study suggests carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be a real option for Queensland.