Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
A cartel of oil producers have agreed to cut production to drive up prices.
AGL speeds Loy Yang closure
AGL Energy has announced it will close Australia’s biggest-emitting power plant a decade earlier than planned.
Bitcoin costs beat entire nations
Experts have made new estimates on the environmental cost of Bitcoin mining.
Methane missed in flaring guesses
A new study from the US says methane emissions from natural gas flaring have been vastly underestimated.
State sets big green goal
Experts say Queensland’s plans to become a “global renewable energy superpower” face some serous obstacles.
Old foes agree on BOOT change
A new deal between unions and the business sector could lead to simplified enterprise bargaining.
EV grants still open
The NSW Government is offering funding for councils to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
Lobby slams coal hike
A major mining looby says the Queensland Government’s coal royalty hike is damaging the industry and killing investor confidence.
Origin stakes snapped up
Tamboran Resources has bought out Origin Energy's Beetaloo Basin gas exploration stakes.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
Singapore green deal coming
Singapore and Australia are expected to sign a new “green economy agreement” next month.
State set on big wind
The Queensland Government has announced plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm.
World Bank boss dubbed denier
The president of the World Bank has faced calls to resign after refusing to acknowledge fossil-fuel burning is warming the planet.
Hydrogen needs highlighted
Experts say Australia has a severe lack of hydrogen skills and training capabilities.
EPA expands pollutant bill
The NSW EPA has released a climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits.
Hydro build backed
Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant will be built in the Pilbara region of WA.
Origin dumps NT plan
Origin Energy is abandoning plans to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.