Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - November, 2021
The Federal Government has officially picked a location for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Killing stations could save lives
Retiring the world's worst power stations could save six million lives.
AusNet line upsets locals
Electrical transmission company AusNet Services has announced a proposed route for a new power line through western Victoria.
BHP buyout progressing
A deal to form one of the biggest energy companies in the world has been signed off.
CAT scheme urged for new cuts
Experts are working on better ways for countries to collaborate on carbon credits.
DFAT denies state efforts
The Morrison Government has intervened to stop state and territory governments from cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Scarborough looms closer
Woodside says it is moving ahead with its $16.5 billion Scarborough project off Western Australia.
Solar issues in China link
Politicians are calling for efforts to ensure Australia’s solar industry is not exposed to China's human rights violations.
AER updates gas info
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has put out an information paper on issues facing gas pipeline regulation.
ANU warns of fugitive emissions
ANU experts have issued a warning about fugitive emissions from producing hydrogen using fossil fuels.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Silicon recovery enhanced
Scientists have developed a new technique to recover pure silicon from end-of-life solar cells.
Woodside readies big gas boost
Woodside is soon expected to make a final investment decision on a major LNG project.
Rolls-Royce readies small reactors
Rolls-Royce says it has the funding to develop mini nuclear reactors, and is encouraging Australia to get involved.
AusNet compensation slammed
The buy-out of AusNet has been approved, while the company battles angry landowners.
Basslink bows to administration
Basslink has gone into administration owing $70 million to the Tasmanian government.
Solar city could self-power
Covering buildings in solar panels could see Melbourne generate almost all the energy it needs.