Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
ExxonMobil has announced plans to sell its assets in the Gippsland Basin, off Victoria's south-east coast.
New group pushes hydrogen
A new team of Australian experts has formed to support an Australian hydrogen industry.
Pipes required for WA boom
Experts are waiting to see whether fracking in WA will become economically viable.
Taylor threatens Liddell
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has waved the government’s ‘big stick’ at the Liddell power plant.
Residents rallied in climate plan
ACT residents have been asked to do the heavy lifting in combatting climate change.
Wind farm rejection questioned
Reports say Josh Frydenberg ignored his departmental experts to block two wind turbines on Lord Howe Island in 2017.
Battery deal to push next generation
Some of Australia’s top scientists have teamed up with a Japanese chemical firm to build next-gen batteries.
'Big stick' looms again
The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Bight oil could drain SA
A Great Australian Bight oil industry would require decades of subsidies, experts say.
Labor launches green review
The ALP is overhauling its climate change policies, and could scrap its 45 per cent emissions-reduction by 2030 target.
New cell runs on cold space
Research engineers have come up with a cheap, thermoelectric device that harnesses the cold of space to generate electricity.
Oil attack ripples worldwide
International oil prices have jumped following an attack in Saudi Arabia.
Taylor wants coal maintained
Energy minister Angus Taylor wants Australia’s coal-fired power generators “running at full tilt”.
VW settles diesel dispute
Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.
Climate wargames go quiet
A bureaucratic effort to understand Australia’s climate risks appears to have slowed down.
AEMO opens connector plans
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and TransGrid have opened consultation on plans for the interconnector between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW).
Big PNG project progressed
Papua New Guinea has given Australia’s Oil Search approval to proceed with a $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Car-buyers leaning green
The number of people considering buying electric vehicles has tripled this year.
Darwin targeted for methanol site
Proponents have released plans for Australia’s only methanol plant, to be built in Darwin Harbour.
WA seeks net-zero standard
The WA Government has released a new greenhouse gas emissions policy for projects assessed by the EPA.