Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - September, 2017
AGL is still not on board with the Federal Government’s push to keep the Liddell power station open beyond its scheduled closure in 2022.
Study details powerful evaporation
Engineers are working on ways to harvest energy from evaporating water.
Feds claim gas win
The Federal Government has secured an agreement with major firms on gas export controls.
Logan backs battery build
Logan Council near Brisbane is going off the grid and installing a solar and battery system power provided by Telsa.
Sea exloration linked to scallop damage
Marine research says noise from oil and gas exploration could be harming scallops.
Abbot spill investigated
Queensland authorities say there is no evidence the release of stormwater from Abbot Point Coal Terminal caused widespread contamination of the nearby Caley Valley Wetlands.
New link for green steelmaking
A steel baron and climate change expert have teamed up to make Australian factories greener.
Australia plump with pumped sites
A new ANU study says there are more than enough potential pumped hydro sites to power the nation.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
Big firms seek power in the bush
Major energy companies are scouring the rural property market for places to build wind and solar farms.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.
Empire Oil appoints administrators
Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration.
Green subsidies keep powering
AGL has over $230 million in direct grants to fund its flagship solar generators...
Nuclear still has little backing
Proponents have reflected on the chance of nuclear power getting a run in Australia.
Adani solar site rising
Adani says work will begin on a solar energy plant at Moranbah in Queensland by the end of the year.