Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

A new manufacturing technique has led to an increase in the energy-gathering abilities of solar panels.

Two genes yield exponential increase in oil

A team in the United Sates has identified the genes responsible for increasing the oil content of plant leaves, in a discovery which could lead to great advances in the fields of agriculture and biofuel production.

Bureau believes big storms will come, as they do

Australia is set for a tempestuous end-of-year, with forecasts predicting an 11-cyclone season.

Abbott drafts plan to wind back carbon laws

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has released draft legislation to repeal the Carbon Tax, including the abolishment of the Climate Change Authority, Clean Energy Act, and other measures designed to combat pollution.

Exploration process cut from years to months in QLD

Moves are afoot to halve the time it takes to get mining exploration approval in Queensland, with the State Government moving to slash the process.

Industry push to get gas nationwide

Lobbyists for the gas resource industry are pushing the Federal Government expand offshore and coal seam projects to avoid a predicted shortage in supply.

Surging ahead after single layer success

A breakthrough at the Australian National University’s School of Chemistry could open a path for further size reductions in some of the world’s smallest electronics.

India and Australia hitch-up for green fuel run

A $6 million research partnership should allow a clean-burning synthetic fuel to hit the market, with CSIRO and its Indian equivalent coming together to light-up the new power supply.

Investors blow-up renewable boom, overseas

A survey has revealed a considerable boom in the issue of patents for and investments in renewable energy.

Life gives lemons, UQ makes jet fuel

Researchers at the University of Queensland have hit upon a pretty sweet idea, which could see lemons used to create clean, renewable jet fuel.

Price hikes unlikely as NT Gov. keeps promise

The Treasurer of the Northern Territory says the Government will not take on recommendations that say it should hike up utilities prices.

'Progress' on plans for NT nuke dump

Plans to build a facility that would store nuclear waste from around the world at a station in the Northern Territory are reportedly “progressing”.

Calls for Hunt to get solid on liquid and gas

There has been concern from a New South Wales environment group over the intentions of Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt, calling on him to publicly commit to thorough investigations of coal and gas projects near water supplies.

Premier sweet-talked over saline water risks

Residents of a town in New South Wales have taken their ongoing battle over coal seam gas drilling to the state’s Premier.

Passing accessories to nuclear ignition

A milestone has been passed on the path to a paradigm shift in energy production.

White lights on new LED technique, solar boost possible

A new polymer has been created which emits white light more efficiently than organic LEDs.

Coalpac's big dig dealt second blow

A government department has recommended knocking back a proposal for a coal mine which may threaten the World Heritage listed Ben Bullen State Forest.

Race kicks off at the speed of Sun

Years of work, millions of dollars but only a few kilograms of weight will be shooting down the highway from Darwin this weekend, with the start of the 3000 km World Solar Challenge race.

Rio's robots drive tension, save money

Mining giant Rio Tinto is helping usher in the robot revolution, with its plan to replace some of the world’s highest-paid train drivers with robotic equivalents.