Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - June, 2020
Australian researchers have developed a new type of flexible, recyclable electrodes for next-generation technology.
CO2 turned useful
Engineers are converting carbon dioxide emissions into chemical building blocks for fuel and plastics.
Taylor talks reserves
The Energy Minister says he is working to bolster Australia’s domestic fuel security and ease pressure on refineries.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
Gas spikes at inactive mine
An exclusion zone has been set up after repeated gas incidents at a Queensland coal mine.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
ConocoPhillips buy-out complete
Santos now owns all of ConocoPhillips’ oil and gas assets in northern Australia and Timor-Leste.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Locals set CCS record
Australian researchers have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using a high-tech sponge filled with tiny magnets.
Solar systems tested
Research engineers say double-sided solar panels which tilt to follow the sun may be the most cost-effective model.
Green light for new gas
Environmental approval has been granted for a new gas project in Queensland.