Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Woodside’s CEO says people care less about carbon when security issues are at play.
EV Metals buys battery firm
A Perth company is lining up to become one of the first outside of China to control its entire battery supply chain.
Green shift suggested
Local green banks say they need new rules to help finance an energy transition.
Schools graduate to VPP
New South Wales has launched the largest school-based renewable energy trial in Australia.
CSIRO regrets CCS silence
One of Australia's leading science bodies says it should have been more vocal in its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Pay disparities targeted
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to stop businesses paying labour hire workers less than direct employees for the same work.
Hydrogen claims unpicked
New analysis throws doubt on the ability of a Victorian project using brown coal to make hydrogen.
Regulator awards questioned
The outgoing head of Australia’s offshore oil and gas regulator has been accused of being “too close” to industry.
ATSE requests STEM focus
Tech advocates are urging the new Australian Government to urgently decarbonise the economy and invest in the STEM workforce.
Solar battery recall continues
Federal authorities are warning of fire risks in solar energy storage batteries.
Energy expended on tax dodge
Five of Australia’s biggest energy and gas companies have paid no income tax for at least the past seven years.
Grok covers AGL options
A billionaire’s investment firm has laid out a series of strong suggestions for AGL Energy.
Night light powers new cells
UNSW researchers have worked out how to harvest energy from light at night.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
NT drops premium deal
The Northern Territory government is ditching its premium solar panel tariff scheme.
Tractor tech hitting infrastructure
High-tech tractors have been linked to powerline damage in South Australia.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.