Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Former CEO of Snowy Hydro, Paul Broad, has described the Australian Government's green energy plans as “bullshit”.
Gas ban basis questioned
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
Liddell closure marked
The Liddell Power Station, located in the NSW Hunter Valley, has officially ceased its operations after 52 years of generation.
Gas cap to continue
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.
Origin secures wind deal
Origin Energy is partnering with Renewable Energy Systems (RESS) to develop two offshore wind projects in Gippsland.
Power fail probed
Investigations have been launched after Victoria's wholesale electricity market was suspended due to a failure of the critical power market monitoring system, SCADA.
Super funds face Santos claims
Indigenous people are taking legal action against super funds over mining investments.
New tech for water splits
The rise of hydrogen as an important future renewable energy source is accelerating – and South Australian researchers have taken a step forwards in understanding the stability of photocatalysts for water splitting to improve potential production methods.
Whitehaven goes for smaller digs
Whitehaven Coal has announced a $150 million investment in a smaller version of its Vickery project ...
AER shows price slide
Electricity and gas prices in Australia have continued to fall during the first quarter of this year, according to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
IEA backs efforts
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognised the Albanese government's commitment to ...
Liddell closure looms
The Liddell Power Station, which has supplied electricity to New South Wales (NSW) for more than 50 years, will retire this week.
Powerful payouts in ACT
ACT electricity distributor Evoenergy says it is paying compensation to residents who suffered damage to their home appliances caused by a power surge.
Study plots green shift
Experts say Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market’s power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050.