NT green light to Beetaloo basin dev’t to supercharge major industries like manufacturing
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) said the Northern Territory government’s recent go-ahead of the Beetaloo Basin development will support thousands of new employment, bring in millions of dollars for regional towns, and increase the country's east coast's energy security.
Analysis shows strong fuel efficiency standards crucial for reaping $13b gain for Aussies
Australians can save up to $1,200 per year on vehicle operating expenses if the federal government implements strong fuel efficiency standards, according to new modelling commissioned by the Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council.
Research reveals potential role of electric vehicles in Australia’s remote parts
A study from the Australian National University has highlighted how electric vehicles (EV) can benefit communities in remote and regional parts of the country.
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Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
Dutch team gears up for Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge at CDU
In the lead-up to the impending Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge, a group of international students hailing from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the University of Twente in the Netherlands is currently fine-tuning their solar-powered vehicle at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Australian gov’t solicits feedback on gas security mechanism reforms
The Australian Government is seeking comments on proposed changes to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM), which will guarantee that Australia has enough gas to meet domestic demand while safeguarding long-term international agreements.
Offshore wind farms to unlock investments and jobs for Newcastle
The City of Newcastle welcomes the possibility of attracting billions of dollars of investment and new local jobs from Australia's second offshore wind zone.
Natural gas crucial in bolstering Australian manufacturing amid Safeguard Mechanism downplay – says APPEA
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) chief executive Samantha McCulloch has underscored the role of natural gas in achieving net zero while also powering Australian manufacturing, in response to the planned tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism, which ignores the central role of natural gas in meeting Australia’s climate goals.
CERENERGY battery project moves closer to funding milestone, Altech reports
Altech Batteries Limited has reported steady progress in securing funding for its CERENERGY sodium-chloride solid-state battery project in Saxony, Germany, with both debt and equity financing processes advancing in parallel.
Report: green hydrogen to see scarcity without decisive policy push
The green hydrogen supply chain is facing short-term scarcity and long-term uncertainty amid investment risks and the lack of decisive policy push, according to...


























