Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2018
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Gap in Oaky protest
Oaky North miners will soon return to work after spending 230 days on the picket.
New layer for future windows
Australian engineers have come up with a smart window material that lets in more heat during the cold and blocks the sun’s rays on hot days.
Charity calls for basic bills
A NSW Upper House inquiry has been told electricity providers should make “no-frills” plans available to low-income households.
Exxon considers expensive effort
ExxonMobil could buy up contaminated farmland near the Longford gas plant.
Nano-bowtie taps new source
Engineers have developed a device that can tap into the infrared energy of the Earth.
Offshore oil sale withdrawn
BHP and ExxonMobil have backed down on the planned sale of their ageing oil platforms in the Bass Strait.
Temperature powers new tech
MIT researchers have come up with a device that harvests energy from changes in temperature.
Court opens path to Adani ILUA
The Federal Court has rejected a native title group’s move to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement
Adani passes second check
The federal environment department investigated into Adani’s failure to disclose links to a mining company convicted of causing serious environmental harm, but found it was not enough to sway the approval of the Carmichael mine.
Hydro-fuel site supported
South Australia's renewable technology fund has backed a plan for a hydrogen plant at Port Lincoln.
Lock The Gate gives CSG apology
The Lock The Gate Alliance has apologised to Origin Energy and the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT for its “scandalous allegations”.
Morwell gets heritage nod
The asbestos-riddled old Morwell Power Station and briquette factory has been granted heritage listing.
NEG discussion starts
Authorities have proposed allowing energy retailers to defer some of their emissions reductions under the NEG.
Report backs renewable 'love'
The Climate Council has released a report celebrating Australia’s “love affair” with renewable energy and battery storage.
Uni launches future power centre
Monash University has launched a new innovation hub to address the electricity sector’s changing needs.
Woodside rolls out patrol 'bots
Woodside Energy is testing semi-autonomous robots for patrolling and inspecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.
Origin cops impaired profits
Origin Energy has posted a net loss of $207 million for the first half of the financial year.
Uranium appeal dismissed
WA’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal to stop development of a uranium project in the Northern Goldfields.