Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

The Federal Government has again delayed its decision on approval for the planned multi-billion-dollar expansion of a major Australian coal port.

RBA takes cautious view with mines, jobs in decline

The Reserve Bank has moved on recent reports of a decline in mining profits, cutting its forecast as downturn ripples through industries.

Weatherill sold on wind-driven expansion

The South Australian Government has defended its multi-million dollar spend on wind energy, saying the renewable source is a solid investment for the state’s future.

First miner charged for desecration

OM Manganese has been handed a hefty fine for desecrating a sacred Aboriginal site in the Northern Territory.

Graphene placed to plug renewable gap

Australian researchers have made progress on a new technology to greatly increase the capacity and efficiency of many electrical energy devices.

Miner hits back at insolvent trading claims

Fortescue Metals is facing claims it traded during insolvency during the recent decline in iron ore, which may have resulted in a contract falling-through to the tune of more than $8 million.

Minister still to make the call on Abbot Point

Work on the massive Abbot Point coal port expansion project will possibly continue regardless of changes in the political landscape this year, with the Environment Minister still set to make a decision this week.

Solar revolution radiating nationwide

Figures are out showing Australians have taken to solar energy with great gusto, a report shows how eager people are to cut down their electricity bills.

Wave-power progress from Germany

German scientists have demonstrated a new technique for harvesting electricity from ocean waves.

Australian return of the Nuclear Engineer

The University of New South Wales is bringing back its formerly-axed Nuclear Engineering degree, thirty years after cutting it from the curriculum.

Best of two worlds in solar/hydro breakthrough

German scientists have developed a new device for converting solar energy into hydrogen fuel in a much more effective and efficient manner than before.

Carbon-catching could continue in QLD

A trial of carbon capturing devices at a Queensland power station has been hailed as successful by the CSIRO.

Trillions to be lost through climate inaction

Estimates from global economists suggest the current rate of climate change will wipe $60 trillion from the world’s economy over the next few decades.

Break-through in solar stoush

There has been some success in the negotiations between European and Chinese Authorities to curb EU imports of solar panels from China in exchange for exempting the shipments from punitive tariffs.

Cougar retracts its claws

Cougar Energy has ditched its multi-million dollar law suit against the Queensland State Government over the forced closure of an underground coal gas project.

New tech could help embattled TEPCO

International nuclear authorities have unleashed a tirade on Japanese operators, condemning their perceived incompetence in recent melt-down disasters.

Nation-wide shale policy plugged

A report on the cost and impact of shale coal mining says Australia needs to adopt nation-wide legislation before the practice escalates.

Fukushima fallout confirmed

Radioactive water is leaking from the broken Fukishima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, with rumours now confirmed by the plant’s operator.

Mine funds pumped for dumping

Investigations have led to charges for several Queensland mining operators, after it was found they had improperly dumped wastewater into local systems.

Uranium upswing illuminates outlook

The Federal Government is glowing over uranium - looking toward a radioactive future to boost Australian jobs and the economy, despite a global drop in nuclear power production.