Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2023
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Alinta seeks Eraring deal
Alinta Energy has proposed distributing electricity from the Eraring coal power station if the NSW government can extend its life.
Chinese swoop tallied
Chinese companies have bought half of the world's largest lithium mines since 2018.
Green bill rises
Australia needs $100 billion and bold policies for its green energy goals, experts say.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
King backs maligned method
The resources minister has endorsed carbon capture despite recent shifts on the idea within her party.
CEFC eyes grid
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will soon make investments in the power grid.
EnergyAus joins offshore bid
EnergyAustralia has joined the race to develop offshore wind farms off Victoria's coast.
Gas handouts studied
Gas pipeline owners have been accused of using huge financial concessions to offset the early obsolescence of...
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.
Zinc-air cells tested
Batteries built from zinc and air could be the future power source for electric vehicles.
New count for climate
A new tool to track climate progress shows most fossil fuel producers are coming up short.
AEMO preps grid shift
AEMO has been running a grid connections “boot camp” for clean energy projects.
New wind plan unveiled
Spanish energy company Acciona Energia has revealed its proposal for the Nyaninyuk wind farm.