Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.
Pollution costs top war
Air pollution appears to shorten people's lives more that wars, malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking.
Mine death laws questioned
Experts have criticised new laws designed to address fatalities in the Queensland resources sector.
Caltex fields big bids
Caltex Australia has rejected a $3.9 billion-plus buyout proposal from Britain's EG Group.
Data slips from energy firm
Alinta Energy has been slammed for its “reckless” cyber security and data protection systems.
Gas field threatens Paris deal
The Federal Government has been warned that emissions from one fracking scheme in the Northern Territory could threaten its Paris targets.
State caps price rises
Power price rises will be limited to once a year under rule changes in Victoria.
Tasmania issues hydrogen plan
The Tasmanian Government is spending $50 million to develop a hydrogen energy industry in the state.
Tech plan offloads solar
The Energy Minister has suggested research programs into wind and solar could be dumped.
Bight drill plans ditched
Equinor has become the third major fossil fuel producer to scrap plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Patents pass for new fusion
Australian engineers have secured patents for a new kind of fusion energy generator.
Collinsville coal questioned
A leading economist has warned a proposed coal-fired power station could leave taxpayers exposed.
Green plane deal for SA
An Adelaide company is planning to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft, having signed an agreement with a European designer.
New funds for cut-off communities
Progressive firms have announced plans to provide standalone solar and battery storage systems for victims of bushfires and storms.
Push to put eyes on air
With environmental risks on the rise, experts are calling for a new air pollution monitoring body.
Rio goes for cheap new power
Rio Tinto says a large solar farm will feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Engineers work on solar skin
Queensland researchers are working on solar power technology that can be used as a flexible ‘skin’ over hard surfaces.
Melbourne mulls new target
Melbourne City Council is considering a target for zero emissions by 2040.
Tech response expected
The Prime Minister may adopt a technology investment target to avoid zero greenhouse gas targets.
AER records price drop
Authorities say there has been a drop in wholesale prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM).