Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Up to $100 million was spent on Snowy 2.0 geotechnical surveys before a tunnel-boring machine broke down.
Climate body conflicts raised
Conflict of interest concerns have been raised around the Climate Change Authority.
Hydrogen supply laid out
Australian experts have come up with a new supply chain model to assess the viability of the seabound hydrogen economy.
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Offshore wind workers needed
Experts say Australia lacks the workforce for an aggressive offshore wind expansion.
APA eyes new REZ
One of Australia’s major gas pipeline companies says it can bounce back from recent disappointment.
Coal averages cause concern
Coal producers are highlighting nuances in the face of new emissions plans.
Net Zero agency outlined
The Albanese government is set to establish the National Net Zero Authority (NNZA) ...
Big funds for hydrogen
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest could be one of the federal budget’s biggest winners.
Power plans aim to save
The Albanese government has announced a $1.6 billion “energy savings plan” that aims to make Australian homes more energy-efficient and cheaper to run.