Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Big business lobbies are fighting hard against the mere suggestion of a ‘climate trigger’ in energy project approvals.
Gas 'giveaway' slammed
Recent analysis has ignited concerns over Australia’s management of its natural gas resources.
Green link funded
A new project is set to link renewable energy generation and storage in regional New South Wales to the national electricity grid.
Jabiluka action launched
Legal action has been launched after the lease for Jabiluka uranium mine was scrapped.
Photon finding for solar boost
Australian scientists are laying the groundwork for a serious solar panel efficiency boost.
PRRT changes pushed
The Albanese Government has unveiled significant reforms to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) ...
AEMO freezes retailer
AEMO has suspended Maximum Energy Retail from trading in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Ampol paid to improve stations
A new partnership between the CEFC and Ampol has been created to reduce transport emissions.
Callide report costs big
The cost of the 2021 Callide Power Station explosion in Queensland has been revealed, placing a significant financial burden on taxpayers.
Humelink money cut
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved cost-cutting for Stage 2 of Transgrid’s HumeLink project.
New grants for cheaper solar
ARENA has announced over $3.2 million in funding for two solar projects aimed at achieving ultra low-cost solar power.
Slow shift studied
Analysts at BloombergNEF have issued a report on Australia's progress in its green energy transition.
Powerful poll finds misinformation
New polling has found that a growing number of Australians fear renewable energy will exacerbate financial pressures.
Coal fire finally quietened
Anglo American says a fire at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland is believed to be extinguished, almost 4 weeks after it started.
ARENA backs AEMO work
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is investing in the Australian Energy Market Operator's Engineering Roadmap.
Offshore permits opened
The Australian government has finalised a series of new offshore exploration permits aimed at bolstering gas supply.
Big money to reduce pollution
A $91 million federal investment has been made in a bid to slash over 1 million tonnes of climate pollution annually.
CFMEU reviews pledged
An independent MP wants a new watchdog to address the “toxic elements” within the CFMEU.
Licences pulled for powerline issues
SafeWork SA has suspended the licences of three workers over safety breaches involving powerlines.