Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Aurizon has withdrawn its application for NAIF funding to build the Galilee Basin rail line.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Engineers advance wireless power
Researchers are working on a new wireless power source that uses triboelectricity - a green energy source.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Origin drops office jobs
Origin Energy is cutting 650 Queensland jobs, primarily from its head office in Brisbane.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
Council climate coalition grows
Seventy councils representing almost a third of Australia’s population are taking action to tackle climate change ...
Indigenous groups allege title rort
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Big new bid for AWE
A bidding war for oil and gas producer AWE is heating up, with Australian, Japanese and Chinese interests all at play.
Pole check tech rolling out
Essential Energy says new technology will help keep pole inspectors safe, and save money.
Coleambally solar marks milestone
French firm Neoen has reached financial close on its 150MW Coleambally solar project in NSW.
EPA to check Wheatstone CO2
The WA Government has been accused of putting jobs at risk by reviewing greenhouse gas emissions from the Wheatstone natural gas project.
Exciting study for future solar
Australian researchers have made a discovery that could influence the future of solar cell material design.
Oaky lock-out continues
Six months into their lockout blockade, a group of Queensland coal miners say they will wait six more if they must.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.