Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2022
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Gas asset risk detailed
Experts warn that Australia is locking in its fossil fuel dependency, and could be left with billions of dollars in stranded assets.
Green battery bites at metals
Australian researchers have demonstrated an organic polymer battery that can deliver 2.8 volts.
Green play by tech billionaire
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has invested a further $200 million into renewables.
Mine boss backs independence
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says global conflict shows Australia must push to become “energy independent”.
New neuron implanted in plant
Swedish researchers have used an artificial neuron to control a Venus flytrap.
Probuild issue pauses big works
Major builder Probuild has entered into voluntary liquidation, leaving billions of dollars in projects in limbo.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
Snowy flows fall short
Experts say the environmental water flow agreement for the Snowy River has never reached its annual target.
Custom bugs build from gas
Experts say engineered bacteria can turn greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
ACCC sees gas constraint
Regulators have forecast a gas supply shortfall emerges for Australia’s southern states.
ARENA funds fleet shift
Over $100 million in government finds is being offered to fleets to shift to zero emissions vehicles.
Big AGL bid rejected
Investors have been knocked back after trying to take over AGL Energy and shut down its coal power plants earlier ...
CEFC backs cleantech fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a specialist cleantech fund manager.
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Ex-advisor slams gas influence
A former Woodside lobbyist and engineer has accused the gas industry of misleading the public.
Greens plug huge energy shift
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Origin announces big battery
Origin Energy has brought forward plans to shut Australia's largest coal-fired power plant - Eraring Power Station.
AGL updates closure plans
Energy giant AGL says it will bring forward the closure of the Loy Yang A coal plant in Victoria, but will still run it until the 2040s.