Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Authorities are responding to a recent fatality at the North Rankin offshore oil and gas facility.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Iridium advance reported
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant progress in improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts for renewable energy.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Transition timing questioned
Some big players have weighed in on Australia’s energy transition progress, or lack thereof.
CEFC backs waste power
Federal funds are backing new green hydrogen technology that turns waste into energy.
Gas plans for NT site
Gas company Tamboran Resources has unveiled plans to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Middle Arm near Darwin.
Grattan studies gas needs
The Grattan Institute is urging Australian governments to phase out natural gas by 2050.
Hazelwood enters new age
The former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Victoria, has successfully transitioned to battery power.
Macquarie leads EnergyAus bids
Macquarie is positioned as the frontrunner to acquire a stake of up to 50 per cent in EnergyAustralia, the third-largest electricity and gas supplier in Australia.
State spruiks green jobs
Victoria says its clean energy transition is projected to generate 10,000 jobs annually.
WA ploughs millions into Griffin
The WA Government has exceeded its budget to keep a failing coal mine afloat.
AGL reveals rosy outlook
Australia's largest electricity and gas supplier has announced it expects a significant increase in core net profit for the next financial year.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.