Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will soon run a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial.
WA to host big battery hub
Western Australia will soon host a national hub for future battery research.
Drone delivery approved
Safety regulators have allowed Google to launch a world-first drone delivery system in Canberra.
FMG green lights new iron
Fortescue has approved its second major iron ore mine development in just 12 months.
NRMA calls for gear change
The NRMA says Australia is lagging way behind in the adoption of low-emission vehicles.
Safe Work wants new dust levels
Authorities want input on new acceptable levels for respirable crystalline silica and respirable coal dust.
Union responds to factory fire
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) wants tighter regulation following a giant factory fire in Melbourne.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
Taylor comments on power list
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Federal Government will consider underwriting a coal baseload power station.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Big lithium build begins
Construction has started on what is expected to be the world's largest lithium refinery.
Mercury emissions reported
New data shows Victoria's coal-fired power plants released over a tonne of mercury into the atmosphere during 2017-18.
Oil and gas tax credits top $324b
Oil and gas giants have accumulated $324 billion worth of tax credits in 2017-18, meaning many will not pay tax for years to come.
Japan receives our first green hydro
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
Labor goes for green cars
The ALP has put together a climate change policy that includes tax breaks for businesses to buy electric cars.
Court looms over SA rates hike
The operator of SA’s Port Pirie smelter has launched legal action over a council rates hike.
Emissions hit record in 2018
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2018.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.
Wesfarmers makes rare earth play
Wesfarmers wants to use money from the spin-off of Coles, the sale of its coal assets and Kmart Tyre and Auto, to buy rare earths miner Lynas.