Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will be led by gas, according to the Federal Government.
Hazelwood chimneys chopped
The iconic chimneys of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station have been knocked down.
Perovskite passes key test
Next-generation perovskite solar cells have passed strict international tests.
Roadmap leads to gas, mostly
The Energy Minister has released a discussion paper on technologies to drive economic recovery in Australia.
Uranium rehab questioned
A fight has broken out over funding for monitoring the rehabilitation of a uranium mine.
Fossils creep into green remit
The Federal Government may allow its clean energy agencies to fund carbon capture and storage from fossil fuels.
Hazelwood fined for 45-day fire
The operator of Hazelwood mine has been fined over a major fire that burned for several weeks in 2014.
Report shows resource improvement
A new WA mining safety report shows one mine worker is seriously injured in the state every day.
Court looms for open-cut coal
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Gold mine going green
A major Australian gold mine will soon get most of its power from renewable sources.
Origin reports on cloud shift
Origin Energy has revealed some of the techniques it is using to maintain services in an increasingly digital era.
Red tape cut for brown hydrogen
New federal legislation removes regulations to allow the production of hydrogen from brown coal.
Coal price pushing industry to brink
The global spot price for thermal coal has fallen 25 per cent per cent in the past month.
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
Ammonia emerging as new industry
The race to find cheap, efficient, non-polluting ways of storing hydrogen could lead to a new ‘ammonia economy’ in Australia.
Experts to review QLD explosion
Independent experts will examine the leadup to a gas explosion that injured workers in North Queensland last week.
BP hit hard
BP says it is keeping its commitment to net zero emissions, despite rising costs pressures and reduced profits.
Green power for local rebirth
A new report says Australia could power a manufacturing ‘renaissance’ using renewable energy.
New site for powerful comparison
Australian consumers should be able to find better energy deals with a new, official comparison website.