Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Whirehaven Coal’s Maules Creek Coal Project has been granted approval by the New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission, subject to what it calls ‘stringent conditions’.
Work begins on stage two of Snowtown Wind Farm
The South Australian Government has announced work has begun on the $439 million Snowtown II site.
ACCC weighs in on energy debate
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Chairman, Rod Simms, has called for focus in the country’s ongoing energy reform debate, saying it must address the ‘real drivers of the unnecessary electricity price increases’ in Australia.
WA pledges to counter energy price rises
The Western Australian Energy Minister has opened the 2012 Energy in Western Australia Conference be reiterating his Government’s commitment to ‘placing downward pressure’ on energy costs and announcing the makeup of an industry, consumer and Government roundtable to develop the State’s energy future.
AGL announces c-suite changes
Energy wholesaler AGL has announced a number of changes to its executive team, with longstanding manager Ken Hodgson standing down.
Australia joins IIASA
Australia has become the newest member nation of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, a group that specialises in the application of advanced systems analysis to examine complex systems, such as energy, water, food, climate change and population growth.
CEC backs SA wind farming rules
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has publically backed the South Australian Government’s policy on the future of wind farms, saying it strikes the right balance between hearing the community’s concerns and supporting the industry.
Oil and gas labour demand still strong
Demand for skilled labour in the oil and gas industries is continuing to show growth, according to Hays’ Oil and Gas Global Job Index.
AGL to suspend Dalton project
Energy wholesaler AGL has announced it will suspend the development of the first stage of its 1,000 MW Dalton power station in New South Wales following an extensive viability investigation.
Gas a double-edged sword finds AI Group
More should be done to ensure the emerging gas boom in Australia benefits the general population, according to a new report into the benefits and potential costs associated with the boom, according to a report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PAICA).
PB wins Karratha contract
Parsons Brinckerhoff has won the tender to construct a 20MW GE TM2500 turbine for Horizon Power at Karratha in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Queensland to recommence uranium mining
The Queensland Government has announced it will convene a three-member implementation committee to oversee the recommencement of uranium mining in the state.
SANTOS shale gas operations begin
Santos has commenced commercial operations of its first shale gas well in South Australia, with unconventional gas now set to be used in homes around the state.
King joins WHL Energy
Australian energy company WHL Energy has announced the appointment of ‘highly regarded’ oil and gas executive Gary King to the company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Overhaul energy market says Commission
The Productivity Commission has published a draft report that has found that regulation and ownership arrangements of electricity networks ‘require overhaul’ to create a more consumer-orientated energy market.
SA inquiry to investigate solar thermal energy
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a parliamentary inquiry into the possible use of solar thermal energy.
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
More CCS the answer argues institute
Actively using carbon capture and storage (CSS) is a critical plank in building the low carbon economies of the future, according to a recent report released by the Global CCS Institute.
Tasmania promises electricity price certainty
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will push the current retail energy price determination will be rolled forward to next year to ensure power price rises are controlled.
Country's biggest solar farm opens
The country’s largest utility-scale solar farm and biggest solar photovoltaic power project has commenced feeding energy into the State’s grid.
CSG Scientific Committee to form
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will establish the Independent Expert Scientific Committee that will provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining to the Government.