Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2023
The Albanese government is reportedly considering a tax hike on gas producers' soaring profits.
School sees hydro needs
Australia appears to lack the hydrogen skills and training capabilities it needs to achieve its newly-legislated carbon reduction targets.
Storage needs detailed
Adequate storage is the next big hurdle in Australia's renewable energy transition.
Safeguard deal reached
Labor and the Greens have cut a deal to get a key piece of climate policy through the parliament.
Ex-AEMO head expects intervention
A leading energy expert has given some context for major government interference in the sector.
FFI claims breakthrough
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has achieved a “breakthrough” by successfully processing ‘green’ iron ore.
Dead panel plan detailed
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Students to drive hydro boost
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
UK backs space reactor
The UK Space Agency is backing research into the use of nuclear power on the Moon.
Woodside pushed for green cred
Legal avenues are being used to pressure Woodside Energy over its climate strategy.
Bowen seeks safe passage
The Federal Government says not supporting its climate policies will make matters worse.
Fuel shift questioned
Questions have been asked about a new fuel being trialled as an emissions-reduction measure by BHP.