Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2017
Adani will soon make a final financing decision for the Carmichael coal mine after reaching a royalties deal ...
CEFC could expand into CCS
The Turnbull government wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in carbon capture and storage.
Hydro drives green power rise
New figures show renewable sources provided 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2016 – a 3 per cent increase on the year before.
Oil Search and Exxon exploring PNG
Sydney-based Oil Search has bought a 30 per cent stake in five PNG exploration licences.
Record payout for asbestos in SA
A terminally ill South Australian man will receive a $1 million payout from former asbestos supplier James Hardie.
Tinkler taking forced break
Nathan Tinkler has been banned from managing companies for over three years, after failing to uphold his duties as director.
10,000 takes on Narrabri EIS
Santos is responding to over 10,000 submissions on its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the planned Narrabri Gas Project.
Australia could lead nuclear tech
An energy policy expert says Australia can help make nuclear power safer.
Call for new authority in CWP report
A new report says Queensland suffered “catastrophic failings” in its handling of black lung.
Coal commitment shrinking in QLD
The Queensland Government will not give away royalties for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Analysis urges Defence acceleration
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has warned the world is “going to hell”, and the Defence Department is not ready.
BlueScope plugged in Broken Hill pipe plan
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro has given details on the planned Broken Hill pipeline.
CSIRO studies NT dam sites
CSIRO researchers have identified eight potential dam sites in the Northern Territory's Darwin catchment.
Price high for Hydro plans
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s “supercharged” Snowy Hydro plans will cost close to double the initial estimates.
Adani steps back amid bickering
Adani has indefinitely delayed a meeting that was set to decide the future of the Carmichael coal mine.
CSIRO tech map for heavy innovation
CSIRO has released a technology roadmap to guide Australia’s $90 billion mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
Drivers protest ALDI deals
The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) is at war with ALDI over alleged underpayment and unfair treatment of workers.
Forrest drops major money
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has announced a $400 million philanthropic donation.
West Gate details lacking
Infrastructure Australia is waiting for details on the Victorian Government’s proposed $5.5 billion West Gate Tunnel.
ACCC allows big SA power bids
The ACCC has approved plans for 27 South Australian businesses to bulk buy electricity.