Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Authorities have called for ‘critical’ funding to increase the capacity of an interstate energy transmission corridor.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
AER issues meter fines
The AER says customers should not be forced to put up with a faulty meter because their energy retailers’ systems and processes are inadequate.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
CSIRO scrubs for beer
CSIRO has found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and put it into beer.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Pro-nuclear Pitt gets ministership
The appointment of a new resources minister has raised questions about Australia’s nuclear industries.
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Timor oil probe denied
Labor and the LNP have joined forces to shoot down a senate inquiry into East Timor's controversial oil and gas project.
ARENA funds green market
New funding will see Australia create a world-first trading marketplace platform for renewable energy.
Cardiac risk in low pollution
New research suggests there is an increased risk of deadly cardiac arrests from short-term exposure to air pollution, even at concentrations that meet global standards.
Gas plan paying off
A new review finds the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) has helped lower domestic prices.
Hundreds back bushfire link
Over 250 Australian scientists have signed a public statement showing the peer-reviewed links between climate change and bushfires.
NSW trades gas for green
New South Wales will increase fossil fuel activities in exchange for emissions-reduction money.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.