Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Toll Group has inked a hefty deal with Japanese energy company Inpex, which will bring in $90 million over 10 years.
Big bid may seal the deal on Aurora sale
Several major energy companies may end up bidding to takeover Australian firm Aurora Oil & Gas.
Coal train leaks show opinion prevails prior to science
Government documents allegedly show the New South Wales environment department had picked a side on the coal train dust issue, before seeing the results of a report it commissioned.
Gains in gathering power from good vibrations
Researchers are trying to crack open an extremely common source of electricity – vibrations.
Millions at risk as bad air finds new home
Thick clouds of toxic pollution are strangling the population of New Delhi, which may have become the world’s most polluted city.
Nuclear not so hot as companies search elsewhere
A slump in uranium prices is starting to hit producers, with one Paladin Energy mine closing and a major miner saying the outlook is not good.
Rock scan pays off in spades
A university project using advanced technologies to look for crude oil has sold for $76 million.
Energy bosses want extra options for new direction
The entire $120 billion energy industry wants its own set of options in the government’s Direct Action policy, asking to be exempt from the bulk of new laws.
Gas group gathers to boil down CSG concerns in NSW
A federal government taskforce is being formed to get coal seam gas flowing freely in New South Wales.
Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost
A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.
Deals mean drops for some, lower price rise for most in NSW
New South Wales residents may expect to see a drop in their energy bills, with three major companies locking-in reductions over the next five years.
Drilling for liquid heat steams up in Iceland
Iceland is going deep for its next new energy supply - drilling a 2.1 kilometre hole through the Earth’s crust to draw power from its liquid interior.
RET warnings say solar slump could become drastic drop
Research suggests jobs in the solar PV industry could be cut in half if the Federal Government reduces its Renewable Energy Target.
Shell may sell servos, or ditch Australian digs
Shell may be looking to sell its 900 Australian petrol stations, after it reported a 39 per cent drop in annual profits.
Unions question power sale, citing slim support
Unions NSW has questioned the New South Wales Government over its decision to sell the state’s power plants, saying most residents want them to remain as public assets.
Video shows big effort for bigger dish to catch tiny travellers
The United States’ Department of Energy has posted a video to show the construction of an incredibly large neutrino detector.
Waves from WA could be key to future power
An Australian company says it has achieved is the world’s most economical wave energy generator yet.
Local protections prompt false gas claims
Some authorities have accused Australian gas companies of cooking up a domestic gas crisis to pressure governments for more approvals.
Big players say RET can drop, and be met for less
Some major energy providers have made their pitch ahead of the Renewable Energy Target review this year, claiming the figure should now be lowered.
Safety worries dissuade true place of nuclear, experts say
With nuclear energy seemingly at its least popular in years, many have begun to neglect the benefits of the power source that never really made it.
Small power firms want price control in ACT
Some of the smaller players in the ACT electricity market want prices adjusted to improve competition.