Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to aurhorise Endocoal, Whitehaven Coal, Yancoal Australia, QC Resource Investments and Linc Energy to collectively bargain with Adani Mining for access to its new coal terminal at Dudgeon Point and with Aurizon Network for access to below rail infrastructure to transport their coal to the terminal.
“This decision allows coal miners to conduct more timely and efficient negotiations to secure terminal and rail capacity, which is likely to reduce the risk of unnecessary delays in the construction of this terminal and coal export growth,” ACCC Commissioner Joe Dimasi said.
“The ACCC is satisfied that the voluntary nature of the arrangements, the limited composition of the collective bargaining group and the limited scope of the negotiations means there is little, if any, public detriment.”
Tasmania courts offshore oil and gas sector
Tasmania has rolled out a publicity campaign aimed at courting large-scale oil and gas industry players by selling the state as a prime base for offshore oil and gas operations.
Government incorporates Koongarra into Kakadu National Park
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill before Parliament that will repeal the Koongarra Project Act – which allows uranium mining at Koongarra – and incorporate the region into the Kakadu National Park.
Global factors driving petrol prices finds ACCC
Global factors such as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and the continued depletion of conventional crude oil supplies have been identified as key factors in determining petrol prices, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Laramide moves to list on ASX
Canadian mining company Laramide has announced it has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) ahead of the company’s planned listing on the ASX in March.
WA approves multi-billion Pilbara plan
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval to a number of proposals by Rio Tinto to expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
Hays tracks energy skills demand
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.