Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

The South Australian Government has promised to trim the electricity bills of rural and remote residents, but the Opposition says it has not explained how.

New design to make protons flow for hydro-battery boost

Researchers have combined the best elements of hydrogen fuel cells and traditional battery-based electrical power, to create a concept battery using proton power.

Old lens shines more light for solar efficiency

Micro-machining technologies could allow solar panels to wear contact lenses, enhancing their electrical efficiency.

Toll scores $90 mil offshore shifting deal

The Toll Group has inked a hefty deal with Japanese energy company Inpex, which will bring in $90 million over 10 years.

Big bid may seal the deal on Aurora sale

Several major energy companies may end up bidding to takeover Australian firm Aurora Oil & Gas.

Coal train leaks show opinion prevails prior to science

Government documents allegedly show the New South Wales environment department had picked a side on the coal train dust issue, before seeing the results of a report it commissioned.

Gains in gathering power from good vibrations

Researchers are trying to crack open an extremely common source of electricity – vibrations.

Millions at risk as bad air finds new home

Thick clouds of toxic pollution are strangling the population of New Delhi, which may have become the world’s most polluted city.

Nuclear not so hot as companies search elsewhere

A slump in uranium prices is starting to hit producers, with one Paladin Energy mine closing and a major miner saying the outlook is not good.

Rock scan pays off in spades

A university project using advanced technologies to look for crude oil has sold for $76 million.

Energy bosses want extra options for new direction

The entire $120 billion energy industry wants its own set of options in the government’s Direct Action policy, asking to be exempt from the bulk of new laws.

Gas group gathers to boil down CSG concerns in NSW

A federal government taskforce is being formed to get coal seam gas flowing freely in New South Wales.

Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost

A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.

Deals mean drops for some, lower price rise for most in NSW

New South Wales residents may expect to see a drop in their energy bills, with three major companies locking-in reductions over the next five years.

Drilling for liquid heat steams up in Iceland

Iceland is going deep for its next new energy supply - drilling a 2.1 kilometre hole through the Earth’s crust to draw power from its liquid interior.

RET warnings say solar slump could become drastic drop

Research suggests jobs in the solar PV industry could be cut in half if the Federal Government reduces its Renewable Energy Target.

Shell may sell servos, or ditch Australian digs

Shell may be looking to sell its 900 Australian petrol stations, after it reported a 39 per cent drop in annual profits.

Unions question power sale, citing slim support

Unions NSW has questioned the New South Wales Government over its decision to sell the state’s power plants, saying most residents want them to remain as public assets.