Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government should look at new renewables, not CSG.
Science cuts strike at Australia's future
There is a lot of concern about the future of Australian science and technology, with hundreds of jobs cut from the leading government organisation.
Shell sheds thousands in oil price pinch
Royal Dutch Shell is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide on the back of an 87 per cent plunge in annual net profits.
Tasmania fires up forest power
Tasmania is looking to ease its energy woes by burning native forests as biomass.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Clive's big bill outlined
Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.
Ratings run down in mining decline
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are taking hits amid the ongoing commodities crunch.
Mega-blades segmented for strength
A new design for a turbine featuring blades over 200 metres long could see the birth of 50-megawatt (MW) offshore windmills.
Minister moves to approve ACT solar
Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.
Musk moves on Hyperloop pods
Designs for a new form of high-speed, low-energy transport are steaming ahead.
Nuclear waste not wanted at Hill End
One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.
Green view down amid corruption uptick
Australia’s environmental performance is down this week, but it looks like corruption is rising.
City experts praise green view
Experts say using water properly could make Australian cities cooler and more environmentally-friendly.
Mining decline could cause metal shift
The heart of the Australia resources sector – iron and coal – continues to wane in value, and analysts say lesser-known commodities will not fill the gap.
Renewable route could free farmers
A new report says renewable energy could be the key to getting much-needed water supplies to farmers.
Colombian power link inked
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, forging formal links between the two nations’ energy sectors.
Deep-thinking study boosts memory maths
Experts have updated their assumptions of the brain’s memory capacity.
Government won't give help to Hydro
The Tasmanian Government will not provide extra funding for Hydro Tasmania.
More effort needed to meet green goals
A well-known expert says Australia could become a powerhouse of renewable energy