Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Coal station up for sale
Alinta Energy is working on a $1.2 billion deal to buy the Loy Yang B coal-fired power station.
NT makes powerful pledge
The NT Government has announced a push for a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
NEG survives COAG assault
The Federal Government has managed to keep its latest energy policy alive.
New Bass plans released
There has been a mixed response to the release of a $20 million business case study into a second Bass Strait electricity cable.
TEPCO considers controlled leak
Japan is still deciding what to do with a million tonnes of radioactive water being stored at the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Tesla claims success in SA
Tesla has completed construction on what is described as the world's most powerful lithium ion battery.
Biofuel farm pilot funded
A demonstration facility to produce biofuels and other renewable chemicals from crop and forestry wastes has been funded.
CSU starts huge solar setup
Charles Sturt University has switched on a 6,000-panel rooftop solar system.
Diverse groups demand energy action
A joint letter from 16 groups across the political and social spectrum has called for immediate action on the National Energy Guarantee.
ACOLA wants storage focus
Experts say Australian industry is missing out on the booming battery storage sector.
AGL has its own supply plan
AGL wants to modify an existing gas storage site in NSW to provide emergency supply.
BHP gives broad update
BHP boss Andrew Mackenzie says the company is finding its own ways to develop renewable systems while maintaining consistent supply.
Santos sale falls through
Some have been encouraged by a failed $9.5 billion takeover of Santos, but the SA Government is not impressed.
Towns test billing-cutting power app
WA households are testing a new app that allows people to monitor their power consumption and pay their bills.
ICAC receives Coober Pedy claims
The Local Government Association of SA has reported allegations against it to the authorities.
Five face mine fire charges
The owners of Victoria's Hazelwood coal mine will face accusations of causing air pollution during a mine fire.
AEMO models summer struggles
South Australia could soon face the first of its summer power issues ...
FWC favours cursing miner
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a foul-mouthed miner’s job be reinstated ...