Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
Algae farming effort grows
The world faces two massive global challenges – food and energy security – which could be solved by farming.
Bendy batteries for the body
Researchers have created bendable batteries for implanting in the body.
Power firms urged to use 'plain English'
Power companies must relay costs to customers “in plain English”...
QLD gas plan re-jigged
Controversial plans for a gas-fired power station in Queensland are back on the table.
Review reveals Vic power gouge
Victorians pay an average of 21 per cent more than the cheapest price on offer for electricity and gas...
Smart windows stepping up
Stanford University engineers are working on dynamic windows that can switch from transparent to opaque or back again in under a minute.
AGL and Origin head opposite ways
Reporting season has revealed the mixed fortunes of two of Australia’s biggest energy companies.
Green group digs up coal concerns
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Powerful plan to enhance gas
Engineers are testing a system that could see excess renewable energy converted into hydrogen fuel and inject into SA’s gas network.
BHP setting Olympic records
BHP is pouring $600 million into its Olympic Dam operations in South Australia.
Council funds greener garbage
A Melbourne council is converting its garbage trucks to hydrogen fuel.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
Mandatory E10 falling short
A NSW government program mandating the use of E10 ethanol-blended petrol is under fire.
New Hope has little hope for workers
New Hope says time is running out for the people who rely on the Acland coal mine for jobs.
Wave power coming to WA
Australian firm Carnegie Clean Energy is evaluating sites for its CETO 6 wave power technology.
Adani ads forget coal
Adani has launched a massive Australian ad campaign that does not mention coal.
Free power for electric drivers
Queensland is creating an electric vehicle “super highway” from the Gold Coast to Cairns.