Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - November, 2020
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
Alinta fined for health risk
Alinta Energy has been hit with a $200,000 fine for putting vulnerable customers at risk.
Big boost for heat-power
Australian researchers say their new breakthrough could unlock body-heat powered personal devices.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
EV tax could hold back goals
Experts say electric vehicle taxes will put Australia even further behind in the market.
Funds for first micro-hydro
New funding has been provided for Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
Biomethane injections tested
Federal funds will allow gas firm Jemena to test injecting biomethane into the NSW natural gas network.
No action on plant death
After 2 years, questions are being asked about the lack of prosecution following the death of a man at a Victorian power plant.
PM may not use Kyoto trick
Scott Morrison has suggested he may not use Kyoto ‘carry-over’ credits to help meet Paris agreement targets.
Vic seeks EV tax
Authorities are questioning the Victorian Government’s planned electric vehicle tax.
NT blackout linked to gas
The NT Government-owned electricity provider says a generator glitch recently knocked out power from up to 60 per cent of customers in the Darwin-Katherine system.
Cables cut from Hub plans
The company planning to build the world's largest wind-and-solar power generator in Australia has changed its plans.