Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Professional services specialist Hays has published its Quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April-June quarter for this year.
The report finds that non-boom states are struggling to contend with employers in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory thanks in part to a number of large projects maturing.
Western Australia and the NT are recording high demand for professionals within most disciplines of engineering for the construction and operation of new Coal Seam Gas projects and projects in the North-West Shelf.
Crean calls for cooperation for Latrobe transition
Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean has called on local leaders to work cooperatively in the Latrobe Valley to help identify new opportunities to assist the area transitioning to a clean energy future.
Expert committee appointed for Clean Tech programs
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of an independent expert committee to assist and advice Innovation Australia to deliver $1 billion in Clean Technology Investment programs.
Geoengineering "risky" says Chief Scientist
Geoengineering is regarded as “risky” by the Office of Australia’s Chief Scientist, with the sector struggling under little governance or broader policy frameworks according to a recently published report.
Government seeks comment on IAA for Woomera area
The Federal Government has announced it is seeking comment after the release of a standardised Deed of Access for exploration in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA).
Hays Quarterly Report: Energy
Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.
Wongai project declared significant
The Queensland Government has announced a proposed $500 million coking coal mine has been declared a ‘Significant Project’ by the state’s Coordinator-General.
Verve Energy appoints new CEO
Verve Energy have announced the appointment of Jason Waters as CEO of Verve Energy, WA’s leading electricity generator.
Public consultation begins for Gladstone EIS
The Queensland Government has opened the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed multi-billion dollar Arrow liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Gladstone.
Work starts on Greenough PV project
The Greenough River Solar Farm is a 10-megawatt facility 50km south of Geraldton, with construction of the above ground electrical works starting four months ago to support the 150,000 solar panels across an area of 80 hectares.
BAF to see off red tape
The Business Advisory Forum (BAF) has agreed to reform that will expedite environmental approvals and assessments at its inaugural meeting.
Leighton wins $420 million Indonesia contract
Leighton Asia has announced it has won a seven-year, $420 million contract to provide mining services to PT Marunda Grahamineral in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Qantas to undertake biofuel study
Qantas has announced it will conduct a feasibility study into the potential of an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry, backed by funding from the Federal Government after the company conducted a successful test flight of an Airbus A330 fueled by a 50-50 blend of biofuel and regulat jet fuel.
Storm brews over NER reform
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien, has warned that his government may have no other choice but to reconsider its support of COAG’s National Energy Retail (NER) Law Bill if the Federal Government does not provide assurances that the Australian Energy Regulator will be sufficiently funded.
BHP closes mine
BHP Billiton Misubishi Alliance has closed Norwich Park Mine because it’s been losing money for several months, in a move which makes the company the first miner to close a coalmine in Australia since the GFC.
New CEO of the Clean Energy Council appointed
Clean Energy Council appoints UK clean energy pioneer David Green as its new Chief Executive Officer.
$12 million for solar development
The Federal Government has announced close to $12 million in funding to bolster developments in the solar technology sector.
Chevron starts Wheatstone recruitment drive
Chevron has launched its first major recruitment drive to find operations personnel for the company’s $29 billion Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project.
WA passes gas services bill
The Western Australian Government has passed the Gas Services Information Bill, with State Energy Minister Peter Collier saying the legislation will play a key role in securing the state’s gas supply and security.
Dow and UQ to establish Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
The Dow Chemical Company and The University of Queensland have unveiled a strategic partnership that will establish the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation.
University researchers and BlueScope partner to pioneer new solar technology
The University of Wollongong and BlueScope Steel have joined forces with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, one of the world’s leading renewable energy and sustainable building research organisations, in a new solar technology research and demonstration project with the support of $477,000 from the Australian Solar Institute.