Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2019
Researchers are doping new solar cells to improve their performance and speed up their run to commercialisation.
Boat regulation probed
A senate hearing has heard maritime safety standards are being compromised because the peak regulator is too busy.
Battery plan for LNG plant
Texas-based petroleum giant ConocoPhillips is installing a 4MW battery storage array at its Darwin LNG plant.
Irrigators slam speculation
Irrigators say a lack of transparency and speculation by big players could add to price increases.
Stats show huge solar demand
Official figures suggest the first phase of the Victorian Government's rooftop solar rebate program would never have satisfied demand.
Earthquake linked to exploration
An international review has found high-pressure water injection from geothermal exploration caused South Korea's Pohang earthquake in November 2017.
Safety concerns at NT mine
A major union has accused Rio Tinto of “putting production over safety” at a Northern Territory mine.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
Joyce pushes new coal
Barnaby Joyce says building a new coal-fired power station is a moral imperative.
Howard minister to head MCA
A former government minister has been appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Mango project bears fruit
Queensland researchers have tested the world’s first mango-harvesting robot.
SA Cleanaway case underway
A court has heard waste management company Cleanaway failed to properly train a driver ...
Truckies union slams gig workers
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) is preparing rolling stoppages to protest technological changes.
BHP faces big dam claim
Mining giant BHP is facing a US$5 billion claim over Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Equinor still has eyes on Bight
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is not changing its plan to look for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.