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Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing anxiety among its neighbouring countries.
South32 slapped for thirst
Mining company South32 after admitting to draining drinking water in NSW.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Lines review launched
The federal government has launched a review of planning processes for high-voltage transmission lines.
NT blackout risk warned
The electricity grid in the Top End is at risk of blackouts within the next three years.
Radical batteries coming
Australian scientists are working with Chinese counterparts on the next generation of batteries.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Thermal standards demanded
Thermal efficiency standards are needed to meet net zero goals, experts say.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Resource exports set to drop
Australia's resources export market is expected to face a significant downturn ...
Synergy to pay for overcharge
Synergy, a major electricity provider in Western Australia, has been fined $30 million for excessively raising wholesale prices.
Tasmania inks hydrogen links
Tasmania could become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030, according to a new feasibility study.
WA to probe gas policy
WA Parliament will investigate the state’s gas reservation policy amid concerns about its effectiveness.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
Battery leader's passing marked
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
NOPSEMA issues offshore reminder
Authorities are responding to a recent fatality at the North Rankin offshore oil and gas facility.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).