Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Plans for a contentious wind farm project near World Heritage-protected rainforests in Far North Queensland have been changed.
Australia failing green goal
Experts say Australia must drastically accelerate its emissions reductions to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Chevron strike to escalate
Unions are planning a significant escalation of industrial action at Chevron’s WA plants.
AEMO outlines grid risk
AEMO has unveiled its 2023 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report.
Equinox eyes local coast
Equinor, the global leader in floating offshore wind farm operations, has set its sights on Australia.
HESC progress opposed
Environmental groups are opposing plans to produce hydrogen from coal in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.
Link deal to continue cable
A new agreement secures the Victoria/Tasmania Marinus Link undersea power cable project.
Mirrors move for new solar
RayGen has officially opened its $27 million solar and thermal power plant project in Carwarp, north-west Victoria.
Power plan stays on surface
The NSW Government is moving forward with plans to construct overhead power lines across the state, rejecting calls to bury them underground.
WA deals with shortage
Western Australia, a resource-rich state, is grappling with a dwindling gas supply.
Snowy costs rise
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Alinta seeks Eraring deal
Alinta Energy has proposed distributing electricity from the Eraring coal power station if the NSW government can extend its life.
Chinese swoop tallied
Chinese companies have bought half of the world's largest lithium mines since 2018.
Green bill rises
Australia needs $100 billion and bold policies for its green energy goals, experts say.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
King backs maligned method
The resources minister has endorsed carbon capture despite recent shifts on the idea within her party.
CEFC eyes grid
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will soon make investments in the power grid.