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Powering the next 100 years
Energy Journalist, , Features, Hydro Power, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0In April, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unveiled plans for a massive expansion of Tasmania’s hydropower system, establishing the state...
The challenge of using batteries to stabilise the grid in remote areas
Energy Journalist, , Batteries & Storage, Features, Renewable Energy, 0In order to combat the growing problem of power instability in remote parts of Australia, utilities are deploying large-scale...
Energy in transition: getting the balance right
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, Gas, Hydro Power, Networks, Renewable Energy, 0EnergyAustralia has a vision for how modern energy suppliers can operate, providing customers with a product that is cleaner,...
Smart meters – maturing in cyber security but still at risk?
Energy Journalist, , Cyber Security, Features, Smart Energy, Smart Meters, 0Data security is a critical focus area for modern, digital utilities, with smart meters at the frontline for potential...
Guy Chalkley: transforming a utility against a backdrop of industry change
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, People & Appointments, 0Guy Chalkley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Western Power in August 2016, after acting in the role from...
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism consultations begin
Energy Journalist, , Features, Gas, News, Policy, 0Formal notice has been given to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers of the government’s intent to intervene, if necessary,...
Matt Canavan resigns as Minister for Resources
Energy Journalist, , Features, Gas, News, People & Appointments, 0Senator Matt Canavan has stepped aside from the Ministry and resigned as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia after...
New solar power purchase agreement
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0EnergyAustralia has announced the signing of a long-term agreement to buy 100MW of new renewable energy from the 150MW...
Jemena appoints new CFO
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, Gas, News, People & Appointments, 0Jemena has announced the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) following an extensive six month global search....
Energy ministers approve 49 out of 50 Finkel recommendations
Jessica Dickers, , Electricity, Features, Gas, News, Pipelines, Policy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0Australian energy ministers have agreed to implement all but one recommendation of the Final Report of the Independent Review into...
Lockhart River solar project reaches new milestone
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Solar, 0Lockhart River, located on the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, is continuing its transition from a...
What Tesla’s investment in SA means for the Australian energy market
Lauren Cella, , Batteries & Storage, Civil Construction, Electricity, Features, News, Projects, 0The world’s largest lithium ion battery will be installed in South Australia under a historic agreement between the South...
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has issued its draft decision on Australian Gas Networks’ (AGN) Victorian and Albury access...
Central Queensland transmission towers to be replaced
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Powerlines, Substations, 0Electricity transmission towers damaged during Tropical Cyclone Debbie are set to be replaced as part of a $7.8 million...
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has recommended that the current system of GST revenues sharing be...
Jemena’s changing approach to asset management
Energy Journalist, , Asset Management, Electricity, Features, Gas, News, Renewable Energy, 0Recent changes in Australia’s energy landscape have meant the gas pipeline sector must adapt its approach to asset management....
The South Australian State Budget fully funds the State Government’s $550 million energy plan. Implementation of the plan, titled...
APA Group has announced it will construct a new gas transmission pipeline and a gas–fired power station to supply...
Alice Springs transitions to renewable energy
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Renewable Energy, 0The Northern Territory Government has announced the construction of a new five megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in...
The Federal Government’s announcement of measures to reform the Australian energy industry – in response to the Finkel Report...
Power and Water Corporation’s new Chair
Energy Journalist, , Company news, Electricity, Features, News, People & Appointments, 0The Northern Territory Government has announced a new Chair for Power and Water Corporation. John Langoulant has been appointed...
New waste facility powers water operations
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Renewable Energy, 0Yarra Valley Water’s $27 million waste to energy facility has opening in Wollert, Victoria, reducing landfill, cutting greenhouse emissions,...
AEMO report shows no need for export controls
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, Gas, News, Policy, 0A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), confirms that there is no need for the Commonwealth to...
Industry leaders welcome Finkel Report
Energy Journalist, , Asset Management, Demand Management, Electricity, Features, News, Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, 0Government and industry leaders have welcomed the findings of the Finkel Report, commenting that its recommendations were necessary to...
What the Finkel report means for Australia’s energy
Energy Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Policy, 0A Clean Energy Target and a NEM-wide integrated grid plan, and increased notice for generator closure, are among the...
Northern Gas Pipeline construction granted consent
Energy Journalist, , Civil Construction, Features, Gas, News, Pipelines, 0The Northern Territory Government has granted Jemena consent to construct the first 344km portion of the Northern Gas Pipeline...
Diversification the key to a resilient energy market
Lauren Cella, , Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sponsored Editorial, 0Australia’s energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of...
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