Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2022
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable in 2020.
Power boon at SA site
A wastewater site in South Australia has been generating more electricity than it requires.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Hospital cuts could save lives
Experts say decarbonising the health sector could save thousands of lives.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Dam drop prompts power plans
Tasmania’s dam levels have dropped below a safeguard threshold introduced in 2016.
Greens back emissions bill
The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
Water drives paper battery
International researchers have developed a water-activated disposable paper battery.