Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - June, 2021
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
Hazelwood harms continue
Experts have assessed the lungs of people exposed to the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014.
AER eyes consumer needs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers will be a major priority in the coming year.
ARENA aids Rio improvement
Rio Tinto is receiving government funds to investigate whether its alumina refining could be improved with renewable hydrogen.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Consumers cheer price drop
Australian energy consumers are reporting record levels of satisfaction amid falling prices.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
ADF powering storm-hit Victoria
The Australian Defence Force is delivering generators to Victorian households without power.
ARENA changes challenged
A Coalition-controlled committee says proposed changes to ARENA may be illegal.
Avgas switch could cut emissions
Skies around the world are criss-crossed with contrails - fluffy white streaks left by airplanes.
Funds pulled after coal boss appointed
The University of Newcastle has been blacklisted by philanthropists after appointing coal mining boss Mark Vaile as its new chancellor.
New firm aims at off-grid options
A new startup is seeking to solve some of the hardest problems in the transition to renewable energy.
News of nuclear leak seeps out
The Chinese government has acknowledged there are damaged fuel rods in a reactor at a nuclear plant near Hong Kong, days after denying the incident.
NSW charges for EV boost
The NSW Government has announced $490 million worth of new incentives, tax cuts and infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs).
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
ARENA backs hybrid site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is helping fund a $30 million ‘solar hydro’ power plant trial.