Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Power spike expected to flow down
Businesses have been hit with a record increase in wholesale electricity prices in the past year.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
New glass gives choice of transparency
Australian scientists have designed a new nano-material that can reflect or transmit light depending on the temperature.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Garnet mine signs wind/solar deal
The world’s largest industrial garnet producer, GMA Garnet, is backing a three megawatt wind and solar farm in Western Australia.
Hydro backs Tassie wind plans
The proponents of a $280 million Tasmanian wind farm have struck an in-principle deal for energy supply.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
New papers for today's nuclear debate
There are not many topics in Australian public debate more polarising than nuclear power, but a new report could update the conversation to at least contain more recent facts.
Rio agrees to China coal deal
Rio Tinto shareholders have agreed to sell its NSW coal assets to China-backed miner Yancoal for AU$3.5 billion.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Court starts on 2015 oil spill
A Panama-based company faces millions in fines for allegedly spilling tonnes of oil near the Great Barrier Reef.
ACCC asked to check Acland ads
Opponents of a Queensland coal project have called on the ACCC to investigate what they say is misleading advertising.
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
AMEC questions WA department
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been slammed for leaving a mine safety levy and trust fund $10 million in debt.
Seafloor surveys kill krill
Acoustic surveys exploring the seafloor for oil deposits have been linked to a two to three-fold increase in the death of plankton.
Rio boss goes down in British probe
Rio Tinto director John Varley has resigned after being charged by Britain's Serious Fraud Office.
Algal fuel moving forward
Researchers have taken a new step toward commercial-scale, sustainable biofuel from algae.
WA bans new uranium
The WA Government has banned uranium mining, but will allow four projects that have approval to proceed.