Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The WA port city of Bunbury will play host to the trial of an exciting new power source.
TasNetworks workers report on rough conditions
A union survey of TasNetworks staff has shed light on issues of morale and bullying.
Woodside fails bold bid for more barrels
UPDATE 15/09: The Oil Search executive board has unanimously rejected Woodside’s proposal, saying it was “highly opportunistic and grossly undervalues the company”.
Scullion plugs Indigenous help in ChAFTA
Nigel Scullion says the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will have a positive effect on Indigenous communities.
Nuclear hearings told of renewable boost
The royal commission into nuclear fuel cycles has opened in Adelaide, and its first witness has warned that Australia needs to catch up with other countries in combating greenhouse gas.
Outspoken CCA chair steps down
Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Tiny neighbours want tougher stance
The nations of the Pacific islands are again raising their voices to prevent the destructive effects of climate change.
Blighty's bid for big new breeze
Approval has been granted for what will be England’s largest onshore wind farm.
Bold coal claims in black rock ads
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched its ‘Little Black Rock’ [http://littleblackrock.com.au/#home]advertising campaign to plug the benefits of the coal industry.
Cloud-chasing tech to cut solar costs
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a high-tech method that could bring down the price of solar energy.
Pay deal to get Gorgon going again
Future strikes could be averted at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas project on Barrow Island off WA, with reports that unions have reached an agreement with the employer.
Phone calls show the weight of union heavies
The trade union corruption inquiry has heard secretly-recorded phone calls that allegedly reveal thuggery and workplace manipulation in action.
Sims says all would benefit from Harper changes
The head of Australia’s competition watchdog has backed big reforms from a recent review.
Hawaii sees return of sea power
Engineers in the US are reviving an old method of generating electricity using the change in ocean temperatures.
Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead
Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.
Power companies' push shouldn't hit users
The Queensland Government has given evidence at a budget estimates hearing that suggests electricity customers should not fear higher power bills.
Big find to bring gas for years
Italian energy firm Eni has found a massive new natural gas field, which could be one of the world’s largest.
Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA
Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.
Labour worries could scuttle China deal
The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.
NSW scores low in green stakes
Stats show New South Wales is under-achieving in the field of renewable energy.
Ipswich runs old coal out of town
Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.