Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Recruitment specialist Hays has released the first Quarterly Report into skills demand for 2013, concluding that demand for energy professionals is continuing to grow, bolstered by major mining and resources project in Western Australia and Queensland.
NT ups Gove gas efforts
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has left for a round of high-level negotiations in Canberra, Singapore and Europe in a bid to secure the future of the Gove refinery.
Report defends mining and resources sector practices
Education is up and employment is growing in the nation’s mining and resource regions thanks to the activity of mining companies and their mobile workforce, according to a new report released by the Minerals Council of Australia.
SA signs up to energy framework
South Australia has formally signed up to the new National Energy Customer Framework, with State Minister for Energy, Tom Koutsantonis, saying it will equates to a ‘new era’ of deregulation for the state’s energy sector.
Top solar expert joins CSIRO
World renowned solar researcher, Dr Manuel Blanco, has joined the CSIRO’s Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) as its new Director.
Uranium committee set to hand down recommendations
The Queensland Government appointed Uranium Mining Implementation Committee is set to hand down its recommendations on best practice of the development of the state’s uranium assets.
Victoria approves Mortlake wind farm
The Victorian Government has granted approval for the construction of Acciona’s new Mortlake South Wind Farm in the state’s south west.
Pipeline runneth dry in 2013
The investment pipeline of mega-resources projects is set to begin to decline after a report released by Deloitte shows that such projects are ‘hurtling towards a peak, likely in 2013’.
SA sitting on $20 trillion worth of shale oil
South Australia is on the verge of a shale oil boom after two separate prospective resource reports confirmed a massive reserve of oil, which initial estimates value at in excess of $20 trillion.
New agreements for Ranger Uranium Mine
The Federal Government has signed off on a suite of new agreements with Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) for the Ranger Uranium Mine.
New power station for the Pilbara
WA Energy Minister Peter Collier has announced electricity supplies in the Pilbara will be increased with confirmation that work will begin soon on a new $125million power project in South Hedland.
Green light for ActewAGL solar farm
ActewAGL has been granted environmental clearance for its plans to construct a large-scale solar farm south of Canberra.
Victoria calls for feedback on business energy saving
The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on a plan to expand the opportunities for Victorian businesses to participate in the Energy Saver Incentive scheme to reduce their energy use.
Australian US initiative to research solar technologies
Australian and US photovoltaic research centres are combining forces to develop the next generation of solar technologies.
Callide Oxyfuel project extended
The Federal Government has announced additional funding to extend the demonstration phase of the Queensland-based Callide Oxyfuel project by fifteen months.
Renewables drive major changes in Australia's energy use to 2050
Renewable energy sources are projected to account for about half of Australia’s electricity generation by 2049-50, according to the Australian energy projections to 2049-50, released by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
CSIRO to lead solar initiative
The Federal Government has announced the CSIRO will lead a new $87 million solar research initiative aimed at significantly improving the viability of solar technology.
SA finalises unconventional gas road map
The South Australian Government has finalised its road map to developing its unconventional gas resources, saying that it will chart the way for the State to tap into its ‘vast gas potential’.
Tasmania rolls out smart grid technology
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the roll out of smart grid technology, with Deputy Premier Bryan Green saying it will help deliver downward pressure on electricity prices.
Tasmania opens new energy and water institute
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the new Entura Clean Energy and Water Institute, which it says will strengthen the state’s position as a leader in renewable energy.
AGL to challenge right to review
Energy giant AGL has announced it has commenced legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of South Australia in a bid to challenge the South Australian Essential Services Commission's (SAESC) right to amend its price determination of 14 December 2010.