Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.

NT flags review of Power and Water Corporation

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the state-owned Power and Water Corporation, after findings emerged that showed it to be in dire financial straights.

Solar panels to blow out electricity bills says Queensland

The Queensland Competition Authority (ACA) has released research that suggests that rooftop solar costs are projected to add over $240, or 12 per cent, to the average electricity bills within five years.

Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan

The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.

WA signs gas JV

The Western Australian Government has signed the Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement with JV partners Buru Energy and Mitsubishi Corporation.

Fraser Coast solar farm up and running

The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.

BG Group announces China deal

LNG giant BG Group has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the sale of its Curtis LNG project for $1.93 billion.

NBN denies electricity allegations

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has flatly denied claims by the New South Wales Government that the rollout of the service would lead to a rise in electricity prices and the disruption of communities.

Energy efficiency grants open

The Federal Government has announced new funding rounds for three energy efficiency grants have now opened in a bid to drive smarter energy use in business, local government, households and communities.

King steps down from Power and Water Corporation

Judith King has announced her resignation as Director of the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation, having served in the role since 2000.

Queensland seeks more input on Kevin's Corner

The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking additional feedback on environmental investigations into the proposed $4.2 billion Kevin’s Corner Coal Project in the Galilee Basin.

Report finds coal economy has serious impacts

Reliance on coal mining has serious health and social impacts, according to a new report released by the University of Sydney.

Victoria announces rural powerline upgrades

The Victorian Government has announced upgrades to powerlines in the state’s rural regions in a bid to reduce risk of fires in the coming bushfire season.

Queensland announces uranium committee

The Queensland Government has announced the membership of the Uranium Implementation Committee tasked with establishing the best-practice framework for the recommencement of uranium mining in the State.

WA outlines pipeline corridor

The Western Australian Government has selected a preferred corridor and operational model for a new 350 kilometre natural gas pipeline to be constructed from Bunbury to Albany.

WA releases Browse determination

The Western Australian Government has released the final determination of the appeals leveled against the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) final report and recommendations for the proposed Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.

CCA releases renewable energy target paper

The Climate Change Authority has released its long awaited discussion paper reviewing the Renewable Energy Target (RET), outlining a number of key recommendations based on the response from the issues paper released in August.

New alliance forms against energy prices

A new alliance of business groups, consumer advocates and charities has formed to ‘fix a broken system’ that has seen electricity prices increase by over 50 per cent over the last five years.

Bonaparte given the go ahead

The Federal Government has announced it has given environmental approval for the construction of the Bonaparte Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Project in the Northern Territory.

Queensland to explore energy efficiency options

Increasingly hefty subisides have led the Queensland Government to announced plans to explore potential electricity supply options for the Ergon Energy Queensland (EEQ) retail load, including potential supply arrangements with State-owned electricity generators CS Energy and Stanwell.