Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

Bandanna Energy has announced the appointment of mining executive Michael Gray as the company’s new CEO, effective from January next year.

Mr Gray has more than 20 years of experience in the planning and development of major mining projects, including resource feasibility and development, project finance, project execution, environmental management and Native Title issues. He is currently serving as CEO of Middlemount Coal, where he has had overall responsibility for developing the greenfield Middlemount project from exploration to operation.

Bandanna Energy Chairman Jeremy Barlow

Ichthys SPA signed

INPEX Corporation has announced a Sales Purchase Agreement that will see an estimated 70 per cent of all LNG produced at the $20 billion Ichthys Project delivered to Japan.

Queensland solar farm gets green light

The Queensland Government has nominated Ingenero its preferred bidder in the tender for the $6.76 million Cloncurry Solar Farm.

Musselroe wind farm construction to start

The Tasmanian Government has announced that construction on the $400 million Musselroe wind has been given the go ahead.

CEC publishes sustainable energy report

A report published by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows that solar panels installed in Australian homes have increased 35-fold over the last three years.

ALP lifts uranium ban

The Australian Labor Party has voted to change its platform on exporting uranium to India following an impassioned debate at the party’s national conference.

WA announces next underground power initiative

The Western Australian Government and the City of Perth have signed off on the residential Salter Point area to be provided with underground power.

Senate establishes skill shortage inquiry

The Federal Government has announced the formation of a Senate inquiry into the growing demand for infrastructure delivery and shortage of appropriate engineering and trade related skills in the country.

Brisbane short term gas market starts operations

The Short Term Trading Market (STTM) hub in Brisbane has commenced natural gas trading operations.

Arrow Energy's acquisition to be unchallenged by ACCC

Arrow Energy’s acquisition of Bow Energy will go unchallenged by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Government opens Energy Security Fund

The Federal Government has announced it is now accepting applications from eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security Fund.

Energy and resources exports show healthy increase

The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics’ (BREE) September quarterly report shows a 4 per cent increase in the value of Australia’s resources and energy exports. The increase brings the quarterly export value to a record $48.8 billion.

Major WA gas deals signed

Chevron Australia has announced the signing of two major gas contracts in Western Australia.

SA passes Olympic Dam bill

BHP Billiton will be free to commence its Olympic Dam expansion after the South Australian Government passed legislation in support of the plan.

Federal Government seeking input for energy efficiency grant structure

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) has called for input from stakeholders on the design options for the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program.

Queensland announces major power upgrades

The Queensland Government has announced major power upgrades, worth over $130 million, to nine significant projects to boost electricity supplies in and around Redcliffe, Caboolture, Morayfield, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Kallangur, Petrie, Narangba and Burpengary.