Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Six months into their lockout blockade, a group of Queensland coal miners say they will wait six more if they must.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.
Basslink battle to drag
An expert has warned the legal battle over the Basslink power cable failure could last several years.
Ciobo probed on Adani funding
A Federal Government body has explored the option of taxpayer support for Adani's embattled coal project.
Green money expected to slide
Renewable energy investment hit a new high in 2017, but analysts have warned that investment could collapse ...
SAPN loses power play
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to recover an additional $250 million in revenue.
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Woodside takes rosy view
Woodside Petroleum says its LNG estimates for 2018 are up significantly on 2017 actual figures.
Mayor changes airstrip claim
Two Queensland councils appear to have changed their tune over the ownership of an airstrip for Adani.
Concern over SA gas plans
Conservationists say the SA Government should not allow an underground coal gasification project ...
ACCC issues gas report
The ACCC says Australia's domestic gas supplies are growing, but prices are still too high.
Christmas power promise criticised
The Tasmanian Government has been accused of failing to deliver a promised energy bonus on time.
NT power firm to push for price rise
NT’s Government-owned power generator is broke, and may increase power prices.
SA ignites thermal power plan
South Australia is planning to build the world’s largest solar thermal plant.
Adani airstrip questioned
Queensland’s Local Government Department has been asked to investigate the Townsville council's ...
Frydenberg backs big battery
The energy minister says Snowy 2.0 upgrades will be expensive but necessary.
BHP questions lobby membership
BHP has released a review questioning its membership of the World Coal Association (WCA) and Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) over energy policy.