Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - May, 2017
Adani will soon make a final financing decision for the Carmichael coal mine after reaching a royalties deal ...
CEFC could expand into CCS
The Turnbull government wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in carbon capture and storage.
Hydro drives green power rise
New figures show renewable sources provided 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2016 – a 3 per cent increase on the year before.
Water warning issued for CSG plans
An expert has warned that a Santos CSG project in NSW could endanger drinking water supplies.
Oil Search and Exxon exploring PNG
Sydney-based Oil Search has bought a 30 per cent stake in five PNG exploration licences.
10,000 takes on Narrabri EIS
Santos is responding to over 10,000 submissions on its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the planned Narrabri Gas Project.
Australia could lead nuclear tech
An energy policy expert says Australia can help make nuclear power safer.
Call for new authority in CWP report
A new report says Queensland suffered “catastrophic failings” in its handling of black lung.
Coal commitment shrinking in QLD
The Queensland Government will not give away royalties for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Oil cuts continue
The OPEC oil cartel has extended its self-imposed production cuts, but the market has not responded as intended.
Price high for Hydro plans
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s “supercharged” Snowy Hydro plans will cost close to double the initial estimates.
Adani steps back amid bickering
Adani has indefinitely delayed a meeting that was set to decide the future of the Carmichael coal mine.
CSIRO tech map for heavy innovation
CSIRO has released a technology roadmap to guide Australia’s $90 billion mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
ACCC allows big SA power bids
The ACCC has approved plans for 27 South Australian businesses to bulk buy electricity.
Late reveal for WA spill
A leak from an offshore oil well in WA has been publicly reported more than a year after it happened.
Swiss vote for power switch
Swiss voters have backed billions of dollars in subsidies for renewable energy and a ban on new nuclear plants.
'Holiday' plan shows QLD keen for coal
The Queensland Government wants to sweeten its deal with Adani by offering a “royalties holiday” worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but not everyone is on board.
Court delays for sunken giant
A 3,000-tonne wave energy generator has been sitting off the coast of Adelaide since it sunk over three years ago.
Noxious NOx effects checked
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel vehicles like cars, buses and trucks could be to blame for around 38,000 premature deaths a year.