Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.
$30 million for Queensland exploration
The Queensland Government has announced it will invest a further $30 million over three years to support the state’s resources and exploration industries.
Water and energy reforms to deliver savings says Queensland
Major electricity and water sector reforms will start delivering more than $3 billion in savings, Queensland Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark McArdle said.
Government announces solar research fellowships
The Federal Government has announced 25 solar researchers will share in $3 million to pursue their ground breakering work to make solar technologies cheaper, more efficient and more accessible.
Mid West Energy Project hits milestone
The Western Australian Government has announced that the first power lines for the Mid West Energy Project (MWEP) are being delivered.
New rig to join hunt for oil off SA
The South Australian Government has welcomed the announcement that a new $775 million offshore drilling rig has been commissioned to join in the hunt for oil off the state’s coast.
Queensland releases final energy prices
Queensland’s independent regulatory, the Queensland competition Authority (QCA), has announced the final price rise determination for general household electricity will be set at 22.6 per cent.
Queensland opens up new land for exploration
The Queensland Government has announced it has opened up a further 8700 square kilometres for petroleum and gas exploration at the recent annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference.
CSIRO hits Ctrl+P on newest solar tech
A team of scientists from the CSIRO have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in the country – up to 10 times larger than what has previously been able to be produced – using a new solar cell printer.
Government announces gas study
The Federal Government has announced a major new study into the ‘rapidly changing’ eastern Australian gas market.
Government announces petroleum management reform
The Federal Government has flagged its intention to reform the way major petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are assessed and approved.
Government announces resources management assistance
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan of how it intends to assist developing nations sustainably develop their mineral and energy resources.
Government broadsides Green's gas plan
The relationship between the Federal Government and their erstwhile political allies the Greens has deteriorated even further after Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, blasted the Green’s proposed blanket ban on all new coal seam gas exploration and production.
Government reveals petroleum exploration acreage
The Federal Government has revealed the 2013 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acerage Release, covering 31 areas across six basins in Commonwealth waters offshore of the Northern Territory, Ashmore and Carier Islands, Western Australia and Victoria.
Territory strikes gas MOU with Commonwealth
The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will aim to provide security over long term gas supply to the Territory.
AGL opens Altona plant
AGL has officially opened its $45 million co-generation facility in Altona, which will provide energy supply and steam for polyethylene producer Qenos.
Manufacturing sector facing gas crisis
Australia could be facing a gas supply crisis if the Federal Government fails to intervene and ensure competitively price gas supply, according to the latest report released by Manufacturing Australia.
AGL slammed with door to door selling
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has won a case against energy provider AGL, which has been slapped with a $1.555 million fine for its ‘illegal door-to-door selling practices’ by the Federal Court’.
Selectronic takes show on the global road
Victorian solar power inverter producer Selectronic has struck a major deal with one of the world’s biggest solar companies to distribute their cutting edge solar inverters around the globe.
Victoria cracks two million smart meter milestone
The Victorian Government has announced that two million smart meters have now been installed across the state, with 80 per cent of households in the state now having one installed.
Chair appointed for Tasmanian Network Transition Board
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of Dr Dan Norton as the inaugural Chair of the new electricity company to be established following the merger of Transcend Networks and Aurora Energy.