Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - April, 2021
The Coalition has proposed using a government-owned company to build its own gas-fired power station.
Super funds face green votes
Australian super funds have threatened to vote against company directors not tackling the climate crisis.
Alinta plans big new battery
Alinta Energy is planning a 100MW big battery next to its Wagerup peaking gas and diesel plant.
APRA outlines green risk
One of Australia’s main finance regulators has given companies a gentle nudge on climate change risk.
Cross-border costs backed
Regulators have approved planned costs for upgrading the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector.
Fossil subsidies top $10b/year
A new report shows Australian governments spend $19,000 a minute in fossil fuel subsidies.
NSW pays out mine plans
The NSW government is paying $100 million to stop coal mining on prime agricultural land.
NT scraps gas study
The Northern Territory has torn up a $1.3 million contract for a Beetaloo Basin fracking study.
Solar airports suggested
Experts say Australian airports could generate enough solar energy to power a regional city.
APLNG applies for expansion
A giant joint project is seeking federal approval to drill up to 7,700 new gas wells in Queensland.
CEFC backs new buildings
The CEFC is paying for green upgrades at two Australian industrial projects.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
New tech for drinking seawater
Australian researchers say a new technique can deliver safe drinking water using cheap materials and free energy.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Fukushima flows to ocean
Japan has announced plans to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the ocean.
'Winter problem' backs gas need
Experts say two weeks of winter are holding Australia back from a 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid.
Arrow gas plan questioned
An independent report has raised concerns about the risk of drilling new gas wells near contaminated land.