Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Engineers are experimenting with phosphorus to make super-thin solar cells.
States to let NEG continue
State energy ministers have given conditional support to the NEG, allowing it to move ahead.
'Hothouse' forecast for Earth
New research suggests the Earth is at risk of entering a hothouse climate, which would be devastating ...
CSIRO hydro gaining traction
CSIRO has a new way to make hydrogen fuel from ammonia, which would allow it to be stored and transported much more easily.
Lawyers question QLD loophole
Environmentalists say new Queensland laws would allow companies to avoid rehabilitating some mine sites.
Sea Shepherd sails for Adani
Sea Shepherd is changing course in an attempt to stop Adani's Carmichael coal project.
States hold out on NEG
A new survey finds over 70 per cent of Australians want the government to set a high renewable energy target.
Sydney street shock reviewed
A report into a the near-electrocution of a girl on a Sydney CBD street has created some questions for contractors.
Coober Pedy power deal slammed
Some SA councillors have been accused of “one of the most serious examples of maladministration” ...
Adani makes smaller port plan
Adani has lodged a slimmed-down plan to expand the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Alinta goes for green projects
Alinta Energy has called for expressions of interest for over 50 MW worth of renewable projects.
BHP offloading oil
BHP is moving to sell its onshore US oil and gas assets for a total of $14.2 billion.
CEFC would back waste plan
The CEFC says it is open to funding projects that would see rubbish burned for energy.
EV inaction called out
A Senate inquiry has heard Australian drivers could pay the price for inaction on electric vehicles.
NEG sessions could be split
A two-stage process might be used to get the national energy guarantee (NEG) happening.
Nuclear rods head off
Nuclear fuel rods that have underpinned Australia’s high-tech research and medicine are on their way to France.
Santos CSG reviews questioned
Santos has been accused of missing big points in a scientific review of its proposed 850-well Narrabri coal seam gas project.
NEG set to drive down bills
New modelling has found Australian households would save about $150 every year on their power bills under the NEG.