Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
WA’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal to stop development of a uranium project in the Northern Goldfields.
Call for NT exploration pause
The head of the Northern Territory’s fracking inquiry is considering measures that would delay exploration.
Linc case hears safety warnings
A court has heard Linc Energy workers were told to drink milk and eat yoghurt to protect their stomachs from acid.
Rail firm backs off NAIF request
Aurizon has withdrawn its application for NAIF funding to build the Galilee Basin rail line.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Engineers advance wireless power
Researchers are working on a new wireless power source that uses triboelectricity - a green energy source.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Origin drops office jobs
Origin Energy is cutting 650 Queensland jobs, primarily from its head office in Brisbane.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
Council climate coalition grows
Seventy councils representing almost a third of Australia’s population are taking action to tackle climate change ...
Indigenous groups allege title rort
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Big new bid for AWE
A bidding war for oil and gas producer AWE is heating up, with Australian, Japanese and Chinese interests all at play.
Pole check tech rolling out
Essential Energy says new technology will help keep pole inspectors safe, and save money.
Coleambally solar marks milestone
French firm Neoen has reached financial close on its 150MW Coleambally solar project in NSW.
EPA to check Wheatstone CO2
The WA Government has been accused of putting jobs at risk by reviewing greenhouse gas emissions from the Wheatstone natural gas project.
Exciting study for future solar
Australian researchers have made a discovery that could influence the future of solar cell material design.