Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Most Australians accept mining and have positive views of its economic role, but they hold low levels of trust in in the industry, according to a new survey.
State goals to beat NEG
State governments are investing enough in renewables to render the Turnbull government’s energy policy useless.
Critic questions big gas loss
Australia has lost $90 billion in revenue from some of its most valuable resources, according to an Oxford University expert.
Proton prototype shows promise
RMIT engineers have demonstrated a world-first, working, rechargeable “proton battery”.
QLD gas price smashes average
Queensland residential gas prices are over twice the national average.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Solar hits top score
A record 3.5 million solar panels were installed on Australian rooftops last year.
Caltex accused of huge non-compliance
A new report slams Caltex for widespread breaches of workplace laws.
AGL outlines Bayswater boost
AGL is undertaking a $200 million upgrade of the Bayswater Power Station, amid reports of a looming shortage.
Central seeks new supplies
The Northern Territory’s largest onshore gas producer is ramping up production.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Rio faces court on coal claims
ASIC is taking legal action against Rio Tinto and two former executives over an African coal investment.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Experts reject NT gas
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Gap in Oaky protest
Oaky North miners will soon return to work after spending 230 days on the picket.
New layer for future windows
Australian engineers have come up with a smart window material that lets in more heat during the cold and blocks the sun’s rays on hot days.