Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - April, 2014
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Less is more for hydro-cell improvement
Energy labs in the US have reported a new material for generating hydrogen fuel, cutting the time and cost of the next-generation power supply.
Gas check to build baseline as CSG explodes
Researchers are investigating whether coal seam gas (CSG) activity could be causing methane seeps in Queensland.
Coal site prompts loud online opposition
The coal industry’s digital weapon against environmentalists has launched to a flurry of online dislike, but some industry members say it is doing what it was meant to do.
Curtains drawn on innovative energy saving
A new innovation will add to the energy-saving potential of buildings, with the addition of technology to normally drab drapery.
Emissions plan will pay low, expect high, deliver little
The Federal Government has unveiled its white paper on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), a main component of the Direct Action plan to combat climate change.
Island nations' energy mix fixed by helpful neighbours
New Zealand is helping out its Pacific neighbours by supporting the construction of the region’s largest solar panel array.
New power paper for easier grid access
Queensland’s energy provider Ergon has put out a new charter to simplify the processes of setting up new connections to the grid.
Padbury's port plan unlikely after Premier's comments
Another twist in the strange attempt to build a port in Australia, with the WA Premier saying Padbury Mining’s $6 billion plan probably won’t happen.
People power takes atomic toll in Taiwan
Mounting opposition means work will stop at the fourth nuclear power plant on Taiwan.
Solar solutions bringing perpetual flight closer
A company in Europe is moving closer to its goal of creating a solar-powered plane that can fly indefinitely.
Anti-aging plastic provides huge energy savings
Australian researchers have created a new material which prevents plastic from aging, and should be a huge boost to the energy industry.
Project to probe people risk in oil and gas fields
International authorities are coming together to develop solutions to the risks in one of the world’s most dangerous workplaces.
Deal to see uranium trade for UAE
Millions will be made after Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s visit to Abu Dhabi, signing a deal to sell Australian uranium to the United Arab Emirates.
Eyes on profits prior to power pole sale
A plan to sell one state’s power poles and cables has already prompted parties to claim a share of the hypothetical profits.
No mirage in 1000 MW desert solar plan
Work will soon begin on a truly immense solar power project in Pakistan, which will one day generate up to 1000 megawatts of electricity.
Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.
Debt deal for North Korea helps Russia move gas south
Russia has waived about $10 billion of North Korean debt in exchange for a gas pipeline through the secretive country to South Korea.
Old power giants up and down in latest numbers
Two major oil and gas firms have reported mixed results in their latest production level figures.
Renewable review stalls green works in Tassie
Clean energy companies say the threat of changes to the renewable target scheme is spooking investors.
Hunt sees years of coal, says carbon will be captured
The Federal Environment minister has given his support for coal as an energy source, saying it will provide power for “decades and decades” to come.