Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Shell's big shot for top of pile
Oil and gas giant Shell is making an aggressive bid to become the world’s biggest LNG provider.
Woodside's new find could be tied-in
Woodside Petroleum has come across some new gas off the West Australian coast.
NSW calls for monitors as CSG increases
The New South Wales Government has put up tenders for the monitoring of coal seam gas impacts on groundwater, but some residents say it may be too late.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Coal makes rebound on handy tax cut
The Federal Government’s move to cut the carbon tax and favour the coal industry is paying off.
Deal done for unprecedented dam
A subsidiary of global giant Leighton Holdings has won a $799 million contract to build a “mega reservoir” in Qatar.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Experts say to jump on the sun-wagon
Local experts say investing in solar energy can now bring solid returns while being friendly to the Earth.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
LHC relaunched with antimatter ahead
Large-scale particle-smashing can begin again, with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) firing up after a two year downtime.
Biofuel saves by taking food off tables
An international report has found that many biofuel policies only work by depriving people of food.
Game of letters for slow RET moves
Clean energy lobbies have written on behalf of the industry to the Federal Government, hoping to clear an impasse in renewable energy target (RET) talks.
Lack of talk raised while NT plugs gas jobs
The Northern Territory Government has put out new oil and gas exploration licences which cover large amounts of Aboriginal land.
More fines for EnergyAustralia's sneaky sales
The Federal Court has ordered EnergyAustralia to pay $1 million for breaching Australian Consumer Law in its telemarketing practices.
Power and knowledge in big QLD solar
A new age of solar energy and information is dawning in Queensland.
Wind farm health checks continue
More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.
Power lobby slams Labor's water warning
Labor’s NSW leader Luke Foley has pledged to reverse his own party’s policy, to protect water supplies and agriculture.
Report plots polluters against improvement
A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.
Ex-union man wants CFMEU brought into line
A former union boss has backed the return of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), saying certain unions must be “brought to heel’’.