Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2018
Setting up a national energy policy is not rocket science, according to a leading energy chief executive.
NT independence questioned
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Renewable register coming
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Criscon charged over Eagle Farm deaths
A Brisbane construction company has been fined $405,000 over the deaths of two workers.
Palmer proposes new coal
Clive Palmer wants to build a new 700MW coal-fired power station in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
York Civil to be liquidated
Creditors of construction company York Civil have voted to liquidate the firm.
Analysis shows renewable rise
Australia would have 100 per cent renewable electricity by the early 2030s if the current rate of installations continues, analysis shows.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.
Green help from board balance
A new study has found companies with more gender-balanced boards are better for the environment.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
CleanCo forms in QLD
The Queensland Government says it will put downward pressure on electricity prices through a new renewable energy body.