Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2019
La Trobe University is pushing to become Victoria's first carbon-neutral tertiary facility.
Report denies nuclear need
Australia's renewable energy boom allows it to leapfrog nuclear power, a new report says.
Legal action over traditional rejection
Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being sued after she rejected a heritage protection bid in favour of a Chinese coal project.
Next gen threads printed
Research engineers have used laser printing technology to produce waterproof e-textiles in minutes.
ACCC lights up gas issues
The ACCC says gas prices and margins remain too high despite easing market pressures.
Big lobby gets power money
The Federal Government has paid a lobby to help small businesses navigate the energy market.
Coal towns see sulphur spike
An international review has found Australian regions with coal-fired power stations are among hot spots for sulphur dioxide pollution.
Nuclear barge gets started
A giant floating nuclear power plant has set sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk.
Revived coal plant to burn cleaner
Hunter Energy says the recommissioned Redbank power station will be cleaner and greener than before.
Three approved in solar spree
Three controversial solar farms have been approved near Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.
Bight blasting delayed
A plan to search for gas and oil in the Great Australian Bight has been postponed until next year.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Victoria launches nuclear probe
Victoria will hold its own inquiry into the feasibility and suitability of the nuclear power.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
Small fine for PFAS evaporation
Gas company Inpex has been fined $12,600 for evaporating water containing PFAS over Darwin Harbour.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
Arc flash warning issued
Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is issuing an urgent callout to electrical workers, telling them to reset their safety focus and test before they touch.
AEMO opens VPP project
AEMO has opened registrations for participation in its virtual power plant (VPP) demonstration program.