Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - November, 2016
SA’s Natural Resources Committee says there should be no unconventional gas work without a social licence.
Stanwell slammed for cold coal deal
Six executives at a Queensland Government-owned power company have been criticised for accepting bonuses while subcontractors go unpaid.
AEC sheds light on SA solar risk
The Australian Energy Council has warned South Australia about the risks of solar power.
Australia missing big gas capture
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Climate cuts need smart plans
Experts say Australia’s climate change response could depend on planning.
Concrete sinks hold CO2
Almost half the CO2 released during the process of making cement over the last 70 years has been re-absorbed by the material through a process called carbonation, say international scientists.
Green gathering to tackle looming risks
Thousands of researchers have been brought together with the launch of the Future Earth Program this week.
LNP scores bill breakthrough
A single late-night session was all it took to pass legislation that forced people to the polls earlier this year.
Chevron keeps Bight plans
Chevron will still drill four exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight, but oil giant BP has withdrawn from exploration of the region.
Treasurer says waste advocates 'silent'
SA’s Treasurer says a “silent majority” want the state’s nuclear waste dump ...
Wesfarmers look at way out of coal
Wesfarmers says it may back out of its loss-making coal business.
Power plays on coal closure
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.
QLD bill kills looming water rort
Queensland has tightened groundwater licence requirements for mines, without angering Adani.
Cash wants ABCC for women
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has added gender to the push for the ABCC to be revived.
Weatherill wants dump put to people
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants a referendum on a nuclear waste dump.
Big trade left at wayside
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Charges laid on Linc leaders
Five former Linc Energy executives have been charged with environmental offences.
Experts make coastal power claim
Engineers say wave power along the southeast coast of Australia is a viable source of renewable energy.