Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - July, 2013
Researchers have found Australia's poor investment in energy efficiency is costing tens of billions of dollars in potential economic growth.
AGL makes $100 million move
AGL Energy has shown that if you can’t beat your competitors, you can always buy them out.
Ports boss claims no risk to Reef
North Queensland Bulk Ports Chief Brad Fish says the planned Abbot Point coal port terminal expansions do not threaten the Great Barrier Reef.
Rudd wants ETS ASAP
The Prime Minister says the Government is changing its plan for the price on carbon, shifting the country to an Emission Trading Scheme earlier than planned.
Tremors triggered by fractured practice
A US study says injecting wastewater from gas drilling operations back into the ground can create geological instability, which can be triggered by tremors in other parts of the planet.
Wind farm fire fears answered
An industry spokesman for wind power has helped allay fears about wind turbines in bushfires.
SA Welfare wants power over power
The South Australian Council of Social Service says the state’s government should stop cutting off power and gas supplies for people who cannot afford them, as residents struggle with utility price increases.
ACCC seeks more security in solar
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have proposed a voluntary code to set standards for the marketing and sale of solar power systems for retail businesses.
Contract to keep Victorian fires burning
An Australian engineering firm has been awarded the contract for upgrades and maintenance on one of Victoria’s prime power plants.
Gas sector wants green energy support
The industry association for gas works has called for gas suppliers to be able to access government support currently for renewable energy.
Governments clash on floating gas
The Federal Resources Minister and the West Australian Premier are butting heads over the federal government's push for the rapid development of Woodside Petroleum's multi-billion-dollar liquefied natural gas project.
Mine bosses decry green tape doubling
The country’s mining and resources sector says it shouldn’t have to go through such lengthy processes for environmental approval, targeting duplication of ‘green tape’ as a key election issue.
Ore sorting simplified with sensors
A new technology is being trialled to improve the efficiency and ore output of mines, using atomic sensors to detect and separate valuable substances from the ore than surrounds them.
Protesters blow down turbine plans
Protesters on the site of a planned wind farm may have won their battle, with the NSW Government shelving plans for the facility near Goulburn and the company in charge citing “land security” issues.
View cleared for Japanese nuclear
Japanese authorities have requested safety inspections at power plants that have been offline for nearly three years, signalling their intention to get the country’s nuclear network running again.
Workers join protest on coal site
Workers have walked off the job at a Whitehaven Coal mine in New South Wales, protesting plans they say will destroy local heritage sites.
$50 million for more wind in Victoria
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has made its first foray into the wind sector, putting up $50 million for Victoria’s MacArthur Wind Farm.
Energy Professor deflates blown-up gas claims
Energy economics researcher Professor John Foster has called on power-generators to rethink an industry shift from coal to gas, saying the benefits may not be as great as first thought.