Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - May, 2014
Fortescue has called for a “use it or lose it” policy with regard to Western Australia’s domestic gas reserves.
Cuts to save now leave future in better shape too
Though it may not be enough to stop the tide of unemployment rising in Australia’s automotive-manufacturing sector, one expert has a suggestion for way energy efficiency can boost local industries.
Nines sites awarded for offshore oil digs
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.
Poor price takes toll on coal workers
The coal price is being blamed for a string of job cuts on local mine sites.
Hawke hunts for dollars from dumping
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke says Australia should once again consider becoming a storage ground for the world’s nuclear waste.
Bad switch leaves tradies with the bill
The collapse of a solar company in the middle of recalling a faulty product means electricians will wear the cost in Queensland.
Big birds prompt power line re-jig in QLD
Ergon Energy has embarked on a half-million dollar effort to stop birds running into powerlines.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Energy sale slammed to preserve price balance
The Australian Competition Tribunal has heard that customers will see increased costs if AGL is allowed to buy Macquarie Generation.
One tree could see fire costs fall on supplier
The energy company embroiled in legal action from Blue Mountains residents knew for over a year about a risk from cables running through trees in a bushfire-prone area.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
Floating gas giants fail to fill industry's demands
An industry body has warned that mining and processing natural gas in giant offshore factories will cost thousands of onshore Australian jobs.
Victoria sees $50 mil to show lignite's new legs
A joint state and federal funding scheme will see millions spent showing new ways to use brown coal.
Coal fire shows cost of old methods, unpreparedness
The Victorian Environment Department says a long-running underground fire at the Hazelwood coal mine has “created a choking reminder of the real price of relying on coal for electricity”.
Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW
One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.
Nuclear firm says frozen wall could work
Japan's Industry Ministry has given a glimpse of the soil-freezing technique it hopes will stop the spread of a radioactive material from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.
Uncertainty could keep green power dollars down
Analysts say the future of renewable energy investment in Australia is looking rough.
Touring factory brings tech edge to Top End
A high-tech road show is making its way across the Northern Territory, bringing futuristic methods to ancient practices.
Oil boss appointment forms gulf for investors
Some investors are outraged at the decision to appoint Tony Hayward as the new chairman of Glencore Xstrata.
Off-grid centres still waiting on power pledge delivery
More than a dozen communities have been waiting on word about a promised power price reduction.
Green thinking moves to working after federal fund fix
Australian treasury cost-cutters appear to have scoured legislation for any mention of “clean”, “green” or “renewable” spending, and promptly hacked it down.