Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - January, 2019
An expert team is examining ways that Queensland councils can reduce their energy bills.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
ARENA studies geothermal homes
ARENA wants to study the benefits of geothermal energy in the residential sector and greenfield estates.
Big rise for casual coal staff
Permanent contracts will be offered to casual coal workers in NSW after a landmark agreement between the mining union and the colliery's operator.
Blackouts hit heated state
Over 200,000 Victorian homes plunged into darkness in heatwave conditions on Friday.
Coal terminal fight continues
Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) workers are set to strike in their fight for job security.
Works starts on Sunraysia solar
Construction is underway on the 255MW Sunraysia solar farm in NSW – one of Australia’s largest.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Labor launches hydro plan
Labor has announced a $1.1 billion plan to build up Australia’s hydrogen industry.
NT on track to 10% green power
The Northern Territory should get 10 per cent of its power from renewable energy by the end of the year.
Private power costs counted
New research suggests the privatised electricity sector costs Australian households over $200 per year.
SA battery backup grows
Authorities have announced the official completion of a grid-scale battery at the Dalrymple substation on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Tesla trims workforce
Electric and self-driving car-maker Tesla is cutting 7 per cent of its workforce.
Yancoal moves on new demand
Yancoal is ramping up work in New South Wales to meet rising consumer demand for coal.
Oil plans approved off SA
Regulators have approved oil and gas testing in the Great Australian Bight this year.
Green light for 800MW wind farm
Approval has been granted for an 800MW wind power project in Victoria’s Golden Plains Shire.
LNG exports rise
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export revenue has risen 67.8 per cent since 2017.
Low fuel stores cause warning
The Federal Government has been warned that Australia’s low fuel stockpiles could leave the nation dangerously exposed.