Massive coal approval hands Bowen a COP headache - AFR
Massive coal approval hands Bowen a COP headache AFR
Origin quietly abandons wind project citing 50pc cost increase - AFR
Origin quietly abandons wind project citing 50pc cost increase AFR
Victoria knocks down planning hurdles for contentious transmission project in “gazetting blitzkrieg” - RenewEconomy
Development process rolls on for 190 km transmission project as state planning minister moves to exempt the project from council planning requirements.
Gas network giant buys majority stake in what will be Queensland’s first fossil fuelled peaking plant in a decade - RenewEconomy
The new 400 MW gas peaking plant will be the first for a decade in Queensland, and will source its fossil fuels from a company jointly owned by Gina Rinehart.
Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-federal bailout - RenewEconomy
One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters has secured a government bailout alongside a five-year power deal at a "globally competitive and lowest-possible price." The post Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-...
Final turbine goes up at huge Queensland wind farm, but two projects remain stuck in state planning purgatory - RenewEconomy
The last of 83 turbines has been installed across a two-stage wind farm part owned by a developer that has had two other projects "called in" by the state LNP government.
New auctions are the last chance saloon for NSW wind, and its ability to replace coal - RenewEconomy
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.
Project Energy Connect goes live today (Thursday 1st October 2026) - WattClarity
Today is Thursday 1st October 2026 which means that there are a number of milestones achieved today with respect to the NEM – including Project Energy Connect going live.
Turbine giant lands contract for Australia’s biggest wind project in two years, its second deal in two days - RenewEconomy
Vestas has landed a contract to supply turbines to the biggest wind project to begin construction in Australia in more than two years.
We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a plan - RenewEconomy
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.
CleanCo posts loss as it exits wind and pumped hydro investments, doubles down on gas generator - RenewEconomy
CleanCo annual loss comes as it ditches plans to buy large wind farm and convert a gold mine into pumped hydro project, and commits to 20 year extension of gas-fired generator.
“Largest climate policy failure:” Giant NSW coal mine extension approved, with conditions attached - RenewEconomy
Controversial plan to extend one of Australia's biggest coal mines for almost two decades secures local jobs but locks in heavy carbon emissions that bring a climate sting.
One Nation sparks coal, gas, and nuclear’s return to the energy debate - AFR
One Nation sparks coal, gas, and nuclear’s return to the energy debate AFR
Another Australian wind project reaches financial close as global oil giant sells out - RenewEconomy
The flurry of new wind financing deals continues, this time with the banking of Australian banks and after the global oil giant partner sold out of the project.
AEMO (briefly) directs Powerlink to disconnect Mt Emerald Wind Farm for System Strength reasons – Tue 29th September 2026 - WattClarity
Semi-Scheduled units are constrained down (or off) reasonably regularly in QLD and in some other regions for System Strength reasons.
Earthworks begin on key substation for inland transmission line that could unlock Queensland renewable riches - RenewEconomy
Earthworks begins on key substation for the Copperstring transmission line that will unlock some of the country's biggest renewable energy projects and mining province.
World’s tallest wind turbine reaches full height of 365 metres atop “telescopic” lattice tower - RenewEconomy
Technology used to build world's tallest wind turbine, to tap into high altitude winds, similar to the self-lifting tower technology being used by Fortescue's Nabrawind.
Whyalla’s blast furnace is dead but green steel moonshot worth it - AFR
Whyalla’s blast furnace is dead but green steel moonshot worth it AFR
Manufacturers say gas reservation plan won’t work - AFR
Manufacturers say gas reservation plan won’t work AFR
Owner of Australia’s largest wind farm seeks federal approval for one of its biggest batteries, in coal country - RenewEconomy
Plans by the owner of Australia's biggest wind farm to build a new stand-alone battery, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt and four hours of storage, join federal queue.