Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2020
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
AEMO orders faults fixed
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says there are unacceptably high fault levels in North Queensland.
Old forest CCS assessed
Research suggests the carbon-capturing abilities of some forests may not be as expected.
OPEC+ to cut production
OPEC+ has reached a deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Super raid proves popular
Hundreds of thousands of Australians want to raid their superannuation to help ease financial hardship.
Female truckies may be safer
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Fossils lobby under cover of COVID
Reports say the fossil fuel industry is using COVID-19 to push for deregulation or dismantling of environmental protections.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.