Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Chevron Australia has congratulated transformer producer Wilson Transformer Company on becoming the first Australian firm to become a qualified global supplier for Chevron.
The Wilson team was joined at the company’s Glen Waverley plant by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet and Chevron Australia’s General Manager for the Wheatstone Project, Eric Dunning, to celebrate the company’s achievement and first purchase order.
The $21 million purchase order for all power and distribution transformers for use in the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project was awarded recently by Wheatstone’s Liquefied Natural Gas plant engineering, procurement and construction contractor Bechtel.
CEFC Board appointments made
The Federal Government has confirmed the appointment of Jillian Broadbent as the chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Board for a five-year term. Also announced were the appointments of Michael Carapiet, Ian Moor, Anna Karbek and Andrew Stock as the inaugural members of the Board.
NCA seeks input over Tuggeranong solar plant
The National Capital Authority has invited public comment on a draft Development Control Plan aimed at guiding future development of a 40-megawatt large-scale solar generation facility in Tuggeranong.
Queensland rules out privatisation
The Queensland Government has ruled out the privatisation of any of its electricity assets ‘unless it has a mandate from voters.’
Resources supplier advocates appointed
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of three industry executives as the new Resources Sector Supplier Advocates.
Sell electricity assets urges IPA
The New South Wales Government has released its long awaited Commission of Audit Final Report, outlying key ways to improve public sector management and service delivery in the State.
New approach to renewable energy storage
Murdoch University researchers have developed a new battery to store power from renewable sources for use in non-generation times.
Power bills 'the new petrol prices' says PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the surging costs of household power bills to petrol prices in her address to the Energy Policy Institute of Australia (EPIA).
Victoria launches power bill blitz
The Victorian Government has launched its new Switch On campaign aimed at helping households reduce their power bills and ease the cost of living.
Feds and Victoria strike deal over Latrobe coal
A new $90 million partnership between the Federal and Victorian Governments will aim to ensure a ‘bright future’ for the state’s Latrobe Valley coal industries in a future low emissions economy, according to Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.
Queensland announces new Energy and Water Ombudsman members
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a new Chair and senior members of the Advisory Council to the state’s Energy and Water Ombudsman.
SA publishes feedback on infrastructure review
The South Australian Government has launched an independent analysis of industry and community views on infrastructure required to support the growing mining and energy sector in the state.
Queensland seeks feedback on flood-prone electrical infrastructure
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback to improve the resilience of electrical infrastructure in buildings located in flood-prone areas.
City of Sydney embarks on Australia's largest building-mounted solar program
The City of Sydney has selected Solgen Energy to undertake a $6 million project to fit solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to more than 30 sites over the next two years to generate 12.5 per cent of the electricity needs of all City properties.
68-turbine windfarm proposed for Collector
RATCH-Australia, a company jointly owned by Thai power generation company, Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL and Transfield Services Limited, is proposing a $350 million wind farm in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.
Electricity cost study predicts a different energy future
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics has released its Australian Energy Technology Assessment (AETA) Report and Model, prepared in consultation with WorleyParsons, the Australian Energy Market Operator, CSIRO, and a stakeholder reference group drawn from industry and research/academic organisations with interests and expertise in a diverse range of electricity generation technologies.
HRL Dual Gas Project funding withdrawn
The Australian Government will not proceed with funding the Dual Gas Project in Victoria after operator HRL did not meet the required conditions set out in the funding deed.
Chairman appointed to Australian Energy Research Institute
The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow – an energy specialist who previously headed up Ausgrid, Australia’s largest electricity network - as its inaugural Chairman.
COAG considers report on environmental approval processes and electricity pricing
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting this week received a report from its Future Competition and Regulatory Reform Taskforce which has been consulting with peak business bodies and organisations including conservation groups which have an interest in environmental regulation reforms.
Van Breda appointed CEO of Stanwell Corporation
Richard Van Breda has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Government owned electricity generator Stanwell Corporation Limited.