Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Peabody Energy will cut 400 positions across its NSW and QLD coal mines, pointing to challenging market conditions as the reason for sackings.
Hot rocks take off
The pilot site for geo-thermal energy generation in Western Australia is bubbling along, reportedly operating better than expected.
Origin says ETS could push coal
The chief of Origin Energy has said the price of carbon would have to be a great deal higher before the company would think of moving away from coal.
Rare earth gold rush in US
The US Geological Society is encouraging people to comb through the left-overs of old mining operations and look for materials they may not have known were valuable in the past.
Tidal power rolls in to WA
Western Australia will be the site of a new tidal energy trial, seeking to harness the power of waves for human use.
QLD Council pushes for solar utility
The Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland is planning to supply half of its total energy needs from a large solar farm announced this week.
Billion dollar bill to axe tax
The Prime Minister has announced the cost of his plan to terminate the carbon tax.
Solar power tower site picked
A site has been proposed for the creation of the largest thermal solar power demonstration model in Australia.
Water result; CSG stopped in Illawarra
In a big win for people power, water safety and environmentalism, 16 planned coal seam gas wells will not be built after the Planning Assessment Commission disapproved the projects.
We could be billions better off, energy-wise
Researchers have found Australia's poor investment in energy efficiency is costing tens of billions of dollars in potential economic growth.
AGL makes $100 million move
AGL Energy has shown that if you can’t beat your competitors, you can always buy them out.
Ports boss claims no risk to Reef
North Queensland Bulk Ports Chief Brad Fish says the planned Abbot Point coal port terminal expansions do not threaten the Great Barrier Reef.
Rudd wants ETS ASAP
The Prime Minister says the Government is changing its plan for the price on carbon, shifting the country to an Emission Trading Scheme earlier than planned.
Tremors triggered by fractured practice
A US study says injecting wastewater from gas drilling operations back into the ground can create geological instability, which can be triggered by tremors in other parts of the planet.
Wind farm fire fears answered
An industry spokesman for wind power has helped allay fears about wind turbines in bushfires.
SA Welfare wants power over power
The South Australian Council of Social Service says the state’s government should stop cutting off power and gas supplies for people who cannot afford them, as residents struggle with utility price increases.
ACCC seeks more security in solar
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have proposed a voluntary code to set standards for the marketing and sale of solar power systems for retail businesses.
Contract to keep Victorian fires burning
An Australian engineering firm has been awarded the contract for upgrades and maintenance on one of Victoria’s prime power plants.
Gas sector wants green energy support
The industry association for gas works has called for gas suppliers to be able to access government support currently for renewable energy.
Governments clash on floating gas
The Federal Resources Minister and the West Australian Premier are butting heads over the federal government's push for the rapid development of Woodside Petroleum's multi-billion-dollar liquefied natural gas project.
Mine bosses decry green tape doubling
The country’s mining and resources sector says it shouldn’t have to go through such lengthy processes for environmental approval, targeting duplication of ‘green tape’ as a key election issue.