Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
New standard for federal buys
A new sustainability initiative imposes stricter standards for government contracting.
AI causing energy crunch
Energy supplies could be holding back the next generation of artificial intelligence services.
Powercor pleads guilty
Powercor, the electricity distribution giant, has pleaded guilty to 104 charges stemming from failures in vegetation management around power lines, which led to a dangerous bushfire.
Queensland lays green road
Queensland is taking new steps on its path to sustainable energy and climate management.
Woodside to face green push
Major investors are challenging Woodside Energy’s climate strategies ahead of the company’s AGM.
Ammonia advance reported
New techniques promise energy-friendly ammonia production for fertilisers and alternative fuel.
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
ARENA backs better metals
Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Coal mine ownership shifts
After the exit of a Chinese backer, Stanmore Coal has acquired full ownership of Queensland's Eagle Downs mine.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
Processing suggested for Darwin hub
The possibility of new fossil fuel activities have stirred controversy in the Northern Territory.
Woodside stares down green revolt
Woodside Energy is at a crossroads with environmentalists and investors over its climate strategies.
Local focus for new funds
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new effort to reshape Australia's economic and industrial framework.
Fossil rise seen since Paris
Most fossil fuel companies have ramped up production since the signing of the Paris Agreement, a new study finds.
Adani in FIFO fight
A dispute has erupted between mining giant Adani and a town that once welcomed it.
Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.