Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released four consultant reports to inform its review of the state of energy retail competition in New South Wales, prior to its first public forum on 20 March.
New deal to unlock Galilee potential
Rail logistics giant Aurizon and GVK Hancock have announced the signing of a new agreement to deliver a multi-million joint rail and port infrastructure project to unlock the massive coal reserves of Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
NT secures resources water security
The Northern Territory Government has announced it has secured over $10 million worth of water piping to support future growth of oil and gas developments at Middle Arm and Blaydin Point.
Australian market ripe for change says CEC boss
The Australian energy market is uniquely poised for massive changes in its production, according to the Clean Energy Council's Chief Executive David Green.
Call the CSG bluff urges experts
Claims by the coal seam gas industry that the recent sector reform in NSW will quash the energy market and drive up prices are overblown and the bluff should be called, according to a collaboration of clean energy experts.
New COO for Pacific Hydro
Pacific Hydro has announced the appointment of Joseph Keenan as the company's new Chief Operating Officer, effective from 15 April this year.
Tasmania promises energy price freeze
The Tasmanian Government has announced it believes it's energy market reforms will mean the recent electricity price hikes will soon be 'a thing of the past'.
Government chips in to help solar shine
The Federal Government has announced a $1.86 million grant to help Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor develop technology to reduce the cost of photovoltaic systems, making them more affordable and practical for homes and businesses.
SA exploration cracks $600 million
The value of mineral and petroleum exploration in South Australia has cracked the $600 million mark for the first time, according to the latest figures released by the State Government.
Grants to fund energy investigation
The Universities of Queensland (UQ), Sydney, Newcastle and New South Wales have been awarded a $3.3 million CSIRO grant to investigate the most economically efficient energy network of Australia’s future.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
New single compliance scheme begins
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced a new single regulatory compliance mark (RCM), aimed at illustrating a device’s compliance with telecommunications, radiocommunications and electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Reforms will save billions says Queensland
Queensland Minister for Energy, Mark McArdle, has said that energy market reforms currently being developed will save the State’s suppliers billions of dollars.
AWU launches energy security campaign
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has launched a new campaign aimed at securing the country’s energy future, arguing that Australia has no safeguards to ensure that domestic supply is protected.
Perth on the cusp of geothermal revolution
Perth could become the world’s first geothermally cooled city, with potential of achieving zero emissions, under the new federally funded CSIRO Geothermal Project.
Chevron ups onshore gas efforts
International gas giant Chevron has announced it has reached an agreement with Beach Energy to acquire two onshore gas blocks covering an estimated 810,000 acres in the Cooper Basin.
Water-cooling for new supercomputer
In an Australian first, the CSIRO has announced it will be using geothermal water-cooling to keep the new $80 million Pawsey Centre supercomputer in Western Australia icy cool.
New board to oversee energy merger
The Tasmanian Government has announced the ‘next major step’ in the overhaul of the State’s electricity industry with the creation of a new board to oversee the merger of Aurora Energy and Transend.
ACCC greenlights collective water bargaining for coal producers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the go ahead for central Queensland coal producers to begin collective bargaining for water supply with SunWater.
Giants sign gas agreement
ConocoPhillips and PetroChina have announced the signing of a agreement that will see the two companies increase their stakes in three major oil and gas projects.
Origin confirms staff cuts
Origin Energy has confirmed it will be cutting its workforce by 850 by the end of the 2013 calendar year.