Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - September, 2022
The creeping death of a loss-making coal mine in WA reveals the industry's “dire” prospects, an analyst says.
Global development slips
The UN says human development has declined for the first time since it started measuring it.
High-tech flight backed
Major investors have poured millions into an Australia flying vehicle start-up.
Unions seek coal guarantee
Unions want job guarantees for coal workers in the shift to low carbon industries.
HESTA warns fossil stocks
Superannuation giant HESTA has advised AGL Energy, Origin, Santos and Woodside it may offload their stocks ...
Prototype pulls hydrogen from air
Local researchers are testing a prototype electrolyser that can convert the humidity in the air into hydrogen.
AEMO outlines grid issues
AEMO has warned electricity supplies for Australia's eastern grid are forecast to fall short of demand within three years.
Coal takeover in action
A Japanese-owned WA power station is moving to take over an Indian-owned coal mine.
Contracts sold despite claim
Weston Energy has sold two gas supply contracts that were claimed by AGL.
Court to hear 'greenwash' case
Santos is being taken to court over claims it has been ‘greenwashing’ its clean energy credentials.
Green profits spelled out
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put forth a business case for reducing emissions in Australian mines.
Home-made help for new cells
A DIY device that started life as a COVID-19 hobby could help to unlock the next generation of solar energy.
Pole chargers backed
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a trial of electric vehicle chargers on street side power poles.
State link submissions sought
Officials have called for submissions on the planned Victoria to New South Wales interconnector.