Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - June, 2019
A new report has warned of a toxic “ticking time bomb” of coal ash waste.
Coal plans aim for Aboriginal advance
A bid has been launched to build a $2 billion Indigenous-led coal-fired power station in Collinsville in North Queensland.
New cells boosted
Australian researchers say hyper-thin ‘nanosheets’ could be a key ingredient for next-gen solar cells.
Union slams Middlemount response
The mining union has lashed out at the “unacceptable” response to a fatality in a Queensland mine.
APRA warns of climate ignorance
APRA says businesses that ignore climate change could face a ‘Kodak moment’.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Solar to top WA supplies
AEMO says demand for electricity from households and businesses in WA is set to fall for the first time.
Stations seek gas admission
Billionaire businessman Brett Blundy has launched court action against Origin Energy over a plan for gas exploration on a Northern Territory cattle station.
"Tears shed" over Adani approval
Queensland's Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch says she shed tears over her government’s approval of Adani's Carmichael coal mine.
Big cheques for NT gas aids
Four NT public servants are being paid up to $390,000 a year to help the gas industry.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Adani gets green light
The Queensland Government has given the final green light to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
NT opens gas exploration
The Northern Territory Government has cleared remaining roadblocks to exploration fracking.