Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2022
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Origin announces big battery
Origin Energy has brought forward plans to shut Australia's largest coal-fired power plant - Eraring Power Station.
Paradise Dam funds matched
The Federal Government has agreed to fund the remaining $600 million cost of fixing Queensland’s Paradise Dam.
Court rules on waterproof boycott
The Federal Court has found building giant Hutchinson breached consumer law by supporting a boycott.
AGL updates closure plans
Energy giant AGL says it will bring forward the closure of the Loy Yang A coal plant in Victoria, but will still run it until the 2040s.
Basslink deal binned
The Tasmanian Government has effectively scrapped its commercial contract with Basslink.
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.
Power claims unpicked
The sales pitch for a proposed power station in North Queensland is shifting from ‘baseload’ to ‘flexible’ supply.
Big cost in TAHE move
An audit has found the NSW government's 'poor' accounting has led to an extra $5 billion in rail payments.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
Local firms have slave links
Many Australian companies are failing to comply with modern slavery laws.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Big funds for graphite plan
Federal investment in a new graphite project should benefit electric car development.
Carbon hit concentrated
A new study has found two Queensland councils will be particularly badly impacted by carbon failure.
Peabody figures unpacked
The Clean Energy Regulator says Peabody Energy has been filing inaccurate emissions reports.
Power price dip plotted
Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
Facebook to face criminal claim
Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has launched a criminal case alleging Facebook breached anti-money laundering laws.