Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Australia plump with pumped sites
A new ANU study says there are more than enough potential pumped hydro sites to power the nation.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
Big firms seek power in the bush
Major energy companies are scouring the rural property market for places to build wind and solar farms.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.
Empire Oil appoints administrators
Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration.
Green subsidies keep powering
AGL has over $230 million in direct grants to fund its flagship solar generators...
Nuclear still has little backing
Proponents have reflected on the chance of nuclear power getting a run in Australia.
Adani solar site rising
Adani says work will begin on a solar energy plant at Moranbah in Queensland by the end of the year.
PM tells NT to fire up gas
Malcolm Turnbull has told the NT Chief Minister to “pull the trigger” and remove the ban on fracking.
AGL switching SA power plan
Power giant AGL has put the brakes on its “Virtual Power Plant” project in Adelaide.
ARENA to bring big names together
Electricity retailers and tech companies are joining forces for an ARENA program to help avoid blackouts this summer.
Black lung response backed
The Queensland Government has moved to accept most of the recommendations made by its black lung committee.
CFMEU marks memorial with safety call
A union leader has called for harsher penalties to prevent mine deaths.
Nats want subsidies scrapped
The Nationals have called for subsidies for renewables to be phased out.
New cells spell lower risk
Researchers have developed a lithium-ion battery with far lower fire and explosive risks.
Uranium bounce predicted
The deep slump in uranium pricing could soon turn around, according to Bannerman Resources director Brandon Munro.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Government wants Liddell to live on
The Prime Minister is very keen on keeping one of Australia’s oldest coal-fired power stations open ...
Bug's eye gives new view on solar
Engineers are working on a way to pack solar cells together like the lenses in a bug's eye.