Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
ERA has been allowed to dip into its mine security bond to pay for the clean-up of the Ranger uranium mine.
Bins lost in power plan
Some WA councils say an energy deal means they must resist government pressure to introduce a third bin.
CEFC backs enzyme recycling
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing an ‘infinite recycling’ scheme.
Coal fail downplayed
Queensland’s energy minister has downplayed the risk of blackouts after a serious breakdown ...
Gas help dubbed "thought bubble"
The Federal Government has knocked back growing calls for Australia to establish a domestic gas reservation.
Graphene battery gains traction
A Brisbane company says its new cells charge 70 times faster than a lithium ion battery and can be reused thousands of times.
Green feed in BHP deal
Wind and battery power will be used in a new baseload renewables contract with BHP.
Leaky well papers surface
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.
Big funds for energy shift
The Federal Government has pledged to create jobs and spur investment in new energy industries.
CEFC backs ACEN works
Taxpayer funds are helping developer ACEN to build an 8 GW renewables portfolio.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
PM mulls power play
The Prime Minister says he will consider electricity market intervention, with prices predicted to soar.
Powerline pay to rise
A new scheme should see landholders compensated for hosting new high-voltage powerlines.
Satellites set on power probe
Experts say satellites can track power station emissions in real-time, leaving polluters nowhere to hide.
ASIC opens greenwashing spree
An energy company has been fined in ASIC’s first action taken over corporate greenwashing.
Green light for New Acland
The New Acland coal mine is set to restart after the Queensland government approved a key part of its plan.
Old fuel threatens health
Experts say the world’s dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten human health.
AER releases equity strategy
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it is starting a journey towards energy equity.
Australia to join methane deal
The Federal Government says Australia will sign up to a global pledge to reduce methane emissions.