Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Leaks suggest one of the major contractors for the Carmichael mine has been rocked by internal dissent.
Firm faces bushfire fines
State regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has laid six charges against energy company Powercor ...
Norway oil fund hits new height
The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has grown to a record 10 trillion Norwegian crowns ($A1.6 trillion).
Origin boss calls for certainty
Origin Energy boss Frank Calabria says the era of new coal power is over.
Pod power coming to remote region
A council-funded self-generating power pod is being trialled on a cattle property in rural Queensland.
State link fast-tracked
The federal and NSW governments have announced plans to upgrade the NSW interconnector with Queensland.
SAPN to pay back
South Australia’s sole electricity distributor has been found to have overcharged SA councils and their ratepayers by millions.
Cut-offs cause concern
An average of 60 West Australian homes and businesses are having their electricity cut off each day.
Native title/mining bill revived
The Morrison government wants to change native title laws to so that hundreds of mining leases can be progressed.
Adani seeking rail deal
Adani has received some rare support from an Australian business for its Queensland plans.
PM's support questioned
Opposition energy spokesperson Mark Butler has accused the PM of “pretending” to support renewable energy.
WA iron site to run green
Government funding has been provided for Australia’s first Solar Gas Hybrid project.
ASX slams gas failure
Oil and gas exploration company NSE has been suspended by the stock exchange over its rehabilitation liabilities.
Santos buying up NT
Santos is moving to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.
Smart switch causing complaints
There has been an increase in complaints about the installation of digital or smart meters across NSW.
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Rix Creek expansion approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved an expansion of Bloomfield Collieries’ Rix’s Creek south mine.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.