Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - July, 2017
Adani ads forget coal
Adani has launched a massive Australian ad campaign that does not mention coal.
Free power for electric drivers
Queensland is creating an electric vehicle “super highway” from the Gold Coast to Cairns.
PS veteran bows out
The secretary for the Department of Environment and Energy after Gordon de Brouwer has quit “to pursue other interests”.
Geoengineering options reviewed
Experts have reflected on ideas to combat climate change through ‘geoengineering’.
Hospital helps coal claim
Queensland’s Mater hospital has put its name to an advertising campaign for the New Acland stage 3 mine.
Local LNG heating up
Analysts expect Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to erupt next year.
Unlikely friends allied against fracking
The Conservation Council and One Nation have joined forces to call for a ban on fracking in WA.
Energy Minister steps back over emails
Annastacia Palaszczuk has sidelined Energy Minister Mark Bailey ...
UNESCO Reef claim downplays risks
UNESCO has decided not to include the Great Barrier Reef in its latest ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’.
Joyce says clean target needs coal
Barnaby Joyce says the Nationals would support a clean energy target, if the Liberals agree allow high-efficiency coal in the mix.
QLD LNP makes bold pledges
Queensland’s LNP has vowed to push for the promotion of coal mining and “fully resist environmental groups”.
States making ground on target
State governments are moving towards a new clean energy target, but the Federal Government wants to take it slow.