Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2017
Adani says India still needs imported coal, even though the Government is pushing for self-sufficiency.
PM denies new coal
Malcolm Turnbull says his Government will not build new coal-fired power stations ...
RTF open to green ideas
The SA Government wants to expand its clean power industry beyond just generation with the $150 million Renewable Technology Fund (RTF).
Adani to fight spill fine
Adani is contesting a $12,000 fine from the Queensland Government over a sediment stormwater spill at the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Carmichael claim denied
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has lost its latest appeal against the Carmichael coal mine.
QLD bans UCG
The Queensland Government has passed legislation banning underground coal gasification (UCG).
Renewable rise reviewed
Australia’s first Renewable Energy Index report has been released, showing the growing role of clean power...
Experts review what Exxon knew
Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
ARENA backing SA battery
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will fund a new $12 million battery in South Australia.
Gas guns make whales turn tail
Queensland researchers have found that machine noise can cause whales to turn tail.
Insider questions union moves
A senior CFMEU official has questioned the looming merger of Australia’s biggest unions.
Engineers make zinc-air advance
Australian researchers have removed a major stumbling block preventing zinc-air batteries from overtaking lithium-ion.
Frydenberg reflects on power game
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has reflected on the changing state of Australia’s energy system.
Bight review finds species, supplies
Australian scientists have completed a $20 million survey of the Great Australian Bight, uncovering new aquatic species and oil reserves.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...
Aurora launched for Port Augusta
Port Augusta is set to host a new $650 million, 150MW solar thermal power plant.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
Algae farming effort grows
The world faces two massive global challenges – food and energy security – which could be solved by farming.
Bendy batteries for the body
Researchers have created bendable batteries for implanting in the body.