Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.

Power companies' push shouldn't hit users

The Queensland Government has given evidence at a budget estimates hearing that suggests electricity customers should not fear higher power bills.

Big find to bring gas for years

Italian energy firm Eni has found a massive new natural gas field, which could be one of the world’s largest.

Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA

Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.

Labour worries could scuttle China deal

The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.

NSW scores low in green stakes

Stats show New South Wales is under-achieving in the field of renewable energy.

Ipswich runs old coal out of town

Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.

Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image

Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.

NT seeks ways to get gas east-bound

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says NT gas will flow to east coast markets by 2018.

ACT's green goal could grow

The ACT Government has announced Canberra will run entirely on renewable energy by 2025.

Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive

Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.

Grape fuel finding leaves experts bubbling

Australian engineers have found that the solid waste left over from wine-making could make a competitive biofuel.

Oil drop makes heads roll at Santos

Santos’ half-year profits have slumped 82 per cent to $37 million, tumbling alongside global oil prices.

Victoria's 'road map' for new power revealed

Victoria has outlined a modest aim to get at least 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.

Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million

Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.

Locals score world's best water-splitting

Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.

Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers

Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.

Tasmanians push for e-car network

Tasmanian electric car enthusiasts want a public network of chargers for the high-tech vehicles.

Expert says light-speed travel just needs power

Astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis says light speed space travel between galaxies may actually be possible.

Gorgon backers under ATO's lens

The Australian Taxation Office is looking at the funding of the massive Gorgon natural gas project, amid claims that it will make billions of dollars tax-free.