Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - April, 2023
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.
Origin secures wind deal
Origin Energy is partnering with Renewable Energy Systems (RESS) to develop two offshore wind projects in Gippsland.
Power fail probed
Investigations have been launched after Victoria's wholesale electricity market was suspended due to a failure of the critical power market monitoring system, SCADA.
Super funds face Santos claims
Indigenous people are taking legal action against super funds over mining investments.
New tech for water splits
The rise of hydrogen as an important future renewable energy source is accelerating – and South Australian researchers have taken a step forwards in understanding the stability of photocatalysts for water splitting to improve potential production methods.
Whitehaven goes for smaller digs
Whitehaven Coal has announced a $150 million investment in a smaller version of its Vickery project ...
AER shows price slide
Electricity and gas prices in Australia have continued to fall during the first quarter of this year, according to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
IEA backs efforts
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognised the Albanese government's commitment to ...
Liddell closure looms
The Liddell Power Station, which has supplied electricity to New South Wales (NSW) for more than 50 years, will retire this week.
Powerful payouts in ACT
ACT electricity distributor Evoenergy says it is paying compensation to residents who suffered damage to their home appliances caused by a power surge.
Study plots green shift
Experts say Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market’s power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050.
EV plan lands
The Albanese government has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at eliminating barriers to EV adoption.
Green money urges change
A group of clean energy investors, including BlackRock, Macquarie, Snowy Hydro and Squadron Energy, are pushing for coal-fired power to be phased out faster.
NT releases gas report
The NT Government says a decision on the future of the fracking industry is just weeks away.
Sun sets on German stations
Germany is shutting down its last three nuclear reactors, ending six decades of nuclear power as a key part of the country's energy mix.
Microwaves drive solar boost
New microwave technology invented in Australia should improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.