Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2021
Technology to stabilise South Australia’s energy grid has been successfully installed.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
Microbe carbon sinks coming
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has backed efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere using microbes.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
Sub decisions quizzed
Questions have been asked about American shipbuilding executives on an official government advisory panel.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Compo fraud caught
A truck driver who secretly worked while receiving workers' compensation payments has been ordered to pay over $70,000.
Woodside plans blue/green site
Woodside wants to build a giant hydrogen and ammonia production hub on government land south of Perth.
Call for more cable talks
An Aborignal group has called for more consultation on a multi-billion dollar cable plan.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
Ley picks risks
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved three new coal mines, but is skeptical about a giant renewable project.
Lithium boost backed
The Federal Government has invested in a company that claims it can revolutionise lithium production.
NT approves Beetaloo digs
Empire Energy has secured full approval for more fracking in the NT’s Beetaloo Basin.
UN warns of fossil rise
The UN says fossil fuel production is set to ramp up alongside new emission pledges.
Billions issued in closed grants
A review has found $25 billion in Coalition grants have been made through closed processes with no competitors.
State reveals big train splash
The Queensland Government has announced its first big purchase for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Big fine for solar issues
A solar installer has been fined $500,000 for issues at multiple unsafe worksites.