Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Australia will put up billions of dollars to help Rolls-Royce improve the UK’s nuclear reactor production line.
Offshore issue spotted
Australia’s Biodiversity Council has questioned a proposed environmental law carve out for the offshore oil and gas industry.
Sulphur drives rapid batteries
Engineers are working on new, fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries.
CEFC continues lithium boost
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a commitment of up to $110 million to support a lithium project.
EDO engages SC review
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.
Low cost scheme outlined
Economists have proposed a ‘HECS-for-solar’ scheme to slash power bills and help the climate.
Pocock questions gas talks
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Shareholder push resisted
Woodside Energy has defended its chairman, Richard Goyder, amid a campaign by activist shareholders against his re-election.
Solar rolls break record
CSIRO scientists have reported a new record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells.
New offshore zone set
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.
Bowen knocks nuclear claims
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.
Gas fire cuts off Gladstone
Authorities have responded after a fire cut gas supplies to the industrial city of Gladstone.
Green funds flow to neighbours
Australia has announced a $2 billion green energy fund for southeast Asia.
SQM eyes local expansion
Chilean lithium giant SQM has unveiled plans for an 'aggressive' expansion in Australia.
Waste energy firing up
A pioneering waste-to-energy project has been announced amid job cuts in Victoria.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
AEMO chair announced
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has officially announced Professor Mary O’Kane AC as its new Independent Chair of the Board.