Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The heirs to one of the world’s great oil empires are getting out of the family business.
Calls for big tax grab as giants hide their wealth
Australia will seek to claw back billions of dollars that big mining, building and technology companies funnel out of the country to avoid tax.
Health and business boost worth price on carbon
Research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shown that carbon pricing and climate action are not just for greenies – they can have real economic benefits as well.
New energy body shows importance of storage
A new peak body has been set up to represent the interests of the energy storage sector in Australia.
Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing
A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.
Green light to keep lid on Gloucester protests
One local government has approved a development application for large, permanent protesters’ campsite.
Concern stirred by rise of nuclear New South Wales
New South Wales is getting a gauge of its uranium supplies, in a move that many consider a step towards new mining ventures.
Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy
Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.
Union demands better deal for tanker drivers' safety
The Transport Workers Union has slammed safety standards for truck drivers in oil, fuel and gas transport.
Clear view for powerful new tech
One of the toughest engineering quests is to create a transparent solar panel, and a team in the US has taken the biggest step so far.
Hint of green shift prompts strong call from CEC
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is refusing to let the Federal Government cut the Renewable Energy Target (RET) without a fight.
Industry looks to trim foreign flow before 457 moves
Local professionals should be protected from competition with 457 visa-holders in certain industries, AusIMM says.
Japan starts on new season of nuclear
Japan has approved the restart of some of its nuclear reactors, in a move that could pave the way for the nation’s nuclear systems to fire once more.
Moves to secure gas as tech issues darken Darwin
The Northern Territory Government will review its processes as the capital city suffers through more blackouts.
Oil needs drop to new low
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has called a sharp drop in global oil demand “nothing short of remarkable”.
New round in offshore gas game
Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.
Big deals seal next phase at Bowen Basin
Australian firm Clough Ltd has scored a $70 million contract for a gas project in Queensland.
Space mining defined for age of meteoric profit
The ASTEROIDS Act has been tabled in the US House of Representatives, seeking to define the rules for a new era of resource exploration in space.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Nuclear moves for safety's sake
Australia will sell uranium to India under a deal that may improve the country’s poor nuclear safety record.
Premier moves to sink foundation of pole price rise
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine wants to stop power companies from charging customers for work to improve the safety of powerlines in bushfire-prone areas.