Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Energy Minister says Australia’s renewable target will not be raised.
Hydro project to flush gold town
Proponents are plugging a big pumped hydro project at Kidston in north Queensland.
Carnegie calls for more
Ailing wave energy firm Carnegie Clean Energy has made a final bid for survival.
Coal deal carries Paris provision
The new United Wambo open cut coal ‘super pit’ for NSW’s Hunter Valley has been approved with export conditions.
Coal workers cut in QLD
New Hope has sacked 150 New Acland coal mine workers after a bizarre standoff with the Queensland Government.
Trade deal could clean fuel
The EU is expected to push Australia to clean up petrol standards as part of a new free trade deal.
La Trobe plugs high-tech changes
La Trobe University is pushing to become Victoria's first carbon-neutral tertiary facility.
Report denies nuclear need
Australia's renewable energy boom allows it to leapfrog nuclear power, a new report says.
Legal action over traditional rejection
Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being sued after she rejected a heritage protection bid in favour of a Chinese coal project.
Next gen threads printed
Research engineers have used laser printing technology to produce waterproof e-textiles in minutes.
ACCC lights up gas issues
The ACCC says gas prices and margins remain too high despite easing market pressures.
Big lobby gets power money
The Federal Government has paid a lobby to help small businesses navigate the energy market.
Coal towns see sulphur spike
An international review has found Australian regions with coal-fired power stations are among hot spots for sulphur dioxide pollution.
Nuclear barge gets started
A giant floating nuclear power plant has set sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk.
Revived coal plant to burn cleaner
Hunter Energy says the recommissioned Redbank power station will be cleaner and greener than before.
Three approved in solar spree
Three controversial solar farms have been approved near Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.
Bight blasting delayed
A plan to search for gas and oil in the Great Australian Bight has been postponed until next year.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Victoria launches nuclear probe
Victoria will hold its own inquiry into the feasibility and suitability of the nuclear power.