Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Bid flushed with Belgian funds
Belgian money is being directed towards offshore wind power in Australia.
Big bill for NSW green shift
The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new ...
Union responds to Pluto
A recent incident has ignited a clash between unions and Woodside Energy, and raised concerns over worker safety.
AER lays out rise
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has unveiled its final determination for the 2023–24 Default Market Offer (DMO).
Big spend before Snowy bogged
Up to $100 million was spent on Snowy 2.0 geotechnical surveys before a tunnel-boring machine broke down.
Climate body conflicts raised
Conflict of interest concerns have been raised around the Climate Change Authority.
Hydrogen supply laid out
Australian experts have come up with a new supply chain model to assess the viability of the seabound hydrogen economy.
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Offshore wind workers needed
Experts say Australia lacks the workforce for an aggressive offshore wind expansion.