Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
CSIRO aids high-def carbon study
CSIRO has achieved a world first – mapping the potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon.
New gas fields given out
The Queensland Government has named the firms set to explore more than 3,000km2 of new gas acreage.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Ribbons harness walking power
Chinese engineers have come up with a device that can gather energy from the breeze made by a person walking.
ZEBRA seeks recyclable blades
Engineers are working on the first fully-recyclable wind turbine blades.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
AER assesses pole costs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers are now paying less for the transportation of electricity.
Air-con stress suggested
Experts say air conditioners will be a huge stress on power grids this summer, with many more people working from home.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
ANSTO aids cheap carbonation
New mineral-recovery techniques could make some low-grade mines more viable.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
Hydro-hubs in planning
A central Queensland city could be home to a $300 million hydrogen production facility – the first of several.
NAB chief highlights coal risk
NAB’s CEO has explained why the bank is moving away from coal investments.