Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2022
Fortescue and Incitec Pivot are planning to convert an ammonia facility in Queensland to run on green hydrogen.
Gas risks reviewed
A new report says gas exploration in Queensland's Channel Country is likely to be abandoned.
Green shift costs assessed
A set of new reports say Australia’s renewable energy transition will lower power costs, but will be an expensive process.
PM to tighten military purse
The Albanese government says it will set up an “early warning” system for military projects running late and over budget.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.
Station shut to save coal
The WA government has switched off a power station to conserve the state's coal supplies.
Wave sites spotted
Two locations in south-western Victoria have been identified for above-water wave energy power generation.
Oil cabal cutting production
A cartel of oil producers have agreed to cut production to drive up prices.
Automation study predicts change
A new report finds young Australians face a lifetime of labour change.
Electric truck demands made
Industry insiders say government inaction is preventing the uptake of electric trucks.
ERA execs resign
The chairman and two directors of a company meant to clean up a uranium mine in the NT have announced their intention to resign.
AGL speeds Loy Yang closure
AGL Energy has announced it will close Australia’s biggest-emitting power plant a decade earlier than planned.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.
State sets big green goal
Experts say Queensland’s plans to become a “global renewable energy superpower” face some serous obstacles.