Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Australian engineers are working on nanoparticle ink for printing solar cells.
Bacteria fuel launching in labs
Researchers in the US are trying to use the special properties of bacteria to make jet fuel.
Fines over life tech failures
Endeavour Energy has been fined almost $500,000 for customer life support breaches.
Lockdown drop needs repeating
CSIRO says the drop in emissions during COVID-19 is what the world needs each year to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Methane mix enhanced
Binding methane with metal could be a new way to recycle the potent fossil fuel.
US court kneecaps EPA
The US Supreme Court has significantly weakened the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bowen goes for carbon review
The federal government has launched an expert review of Australia’s carbon credit system.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
AEMO ends market play
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has restored the National Electricity Market (NEM) to full operation ...
Big warning on hydro-leaks
Scientists are warning that hydrogen fuel could make climate change worse.
State backs bigger batteries
The Queensland Government wants energy independence without solar battery rebates.
State body rejects coal plan
A NSW government agency has come out against a proposed coal mine extension.
Sun Cable makes IA list
More progress has been made on the world’s biggest solar and battery project.
Court action over gas risk
Conservationists are seeking to halt the $16 billion Scarborough gas project due to its risk to the Great Barrier Reef.
Slick BP avoids spill damage
Stats show the largest marine oil spill in history did not harm BP’s stocks in the long term.
ACCC reports on rises
The competition regulator has issued a report showing the scale of recent power price rises.
ARENA backs greener steel
The Federal Government is funding a study of low emissions steel production at Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Big firms back huge cuts
Research backed by some of Australia's biggest players says the country can cut 88 per cent of heavy industry emissions.
Energy board seeks capacity solution
The Federal Government is working on a “capacity mechanism” to ensure stability in the national electricity grid, paying coal and gas generators for reliable supplies.