Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2012
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has publically backed the South Australian Government’s policy on the future of wind farms, saying it strikes the right balance between hearing the community’s concerns and supporting the industry.
Oil and gas labour demand still strong
Demand for skilled labour in the oil and gas industries is continuing to show growth, according to Hays’ Oil and Gas Global Job Index.
AGL to suspend Dalton project
Energy wholesaler AGL has announced it will suspend the development of the first stage of its 1,000 MW Dalton power station in New South Wales following an extensive viability investigation.
Gas a double-edged sword finds AI Group
More should be done to ensure the emerging gas boom in Australia benefits the general population, according to a new report into the benefits and potential costs associated with the boom, according to a report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PAICA).
PB wins Karratha contract
Parsons Brinckerhoff has won the tender to construct a 20MW GE TM2500 turbine for Horizon Power at Karratha in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Queensland to recommence uranium mining
The Queensland Government has announced it will convene a three-member implementation committee to oversee the recommencement of uranium mining in the state.
SANTOS shale gas operations begin
Santos has commenced commercial operations of its first shale gas well in South Australia, with unconventional gas now set to be used in homes around the state.
King joins WHL Energy
Australian energy company WHL Energy has announced the appointment of ‘highly regarded’ oil and gas executive Gary King to the company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Overhaul energy market says Commission
The Productivity Commission has published a draft report that has found that regulation and ownership arrangements of electricity networks ‘require overhaul’ to create a more consumer-orientated energy market.
SA inquiry to investigate solar thermal energy
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a parliamentary inquiry into the possible use of solar thermal energy.
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
More CCS the answer argues institute
Actively using carbon capture and storage (CSS) is a critical plank in building the low carbon economies of the future, according to a recent report released by the Global CCS Institute.
Tasmania promises electricity price certainty
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will push the current retail energy price determination will be rolled forward to next year to ensure power price rises are controlled.
Country's biggest solar farm opens
The country’s largest utility-scale solar farm and biggest solar photovoltaic power project has commenced feeding energy into the State’s grid.
CSG Scientific Committee to form
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will establish the Independent Expert Scientific Committee that will provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining to the Government.
WA approves first uranium mine
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted environmental approval for the construction of the state’s first uranium mine.
Government releases Powering Australia
The Federal Government has released the sixth volume of the Powering Australia publication, which it says will help inform Australian energy policy making in a period of significant reform.
QRC publishes 'sobering' coal royalty figures
The Queensland Resources Council (QRA) has published a survey that shows that all coal producers expect to cut costs in response to the increase to the royalty rates recently announced in the State Budget.
Victoria bolsters mining laws
The Victorian Government has introduced amendments before Parliament aimed at strengthening the enforcement powers of the State’s mining and extractive authority.
Second stage of Alpha mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved the joint GVK/Hancock Coal proposed new coal terminal at the existing Port of Abbott Point.
WA announces Localised Enhancement Project recipients
The Western Australian Government has announced nine Localised Enhancement Projects were successful in round five of the State Underground Power Program.