Gutwein Government refuses to release documents showing advice it received before the signing of an agreement with the federal government on major energy projects.
Premier directed Hydro Tasmania to enter into loss-making deal, utility says
Documents show Tasmania’s publicly-owned companies expect to lose tens of millions on ‘onerous’ wind farm contracts.
New renewables cost data shuts door on coal power’s CCS escape route
Latest power generation costs data reveals that coal industry’s preferred climate escape route of promoting CCS on coal power plants has disappeared as a financially viable option.
Trevor St Baker’s coal power blues
As opposition to renewables from Australia’s largest electricity utilities has faded, Trevor St Baker has emerged as one of the few dissenting voices left.
IEA debunks St Baker claim on wind and solar limits
Coal plant owner Trevor St Baker wants Australia to impose limits to limit wind and solar to 50% of energy output at any one time, citing International Energy Agency guidelines. The IEA says no such guidelines exist.
Adani’s desperate bid to sell Carmichael coal to Vietnam
Adani’s attendance at a Hanoi “energy roundtable,” facilitated by the Australian government, signifies the desperate challenge it faces getting Carmichael coal project off the ground.
Adani’s vain hope global coal market will save Carmichael mine
Adani pins hopes for beleaguered Carmichael coal mine on the Asia–Pacific market. But the Australian government’s own resources forecaster is less confident.
BHP gives World Coal Association the cold shoulder – but it’s no climate saint
BHP axes membership with global coal lobby group, citing “material difference” over its climate advocacy. But is this hypocrisy?
Global new coal plant pipeline keeps shrinking
Number of coal plants in permitting and planning process fell another 22% in 2017 – a 59% fall over the last two years.
South32’s shift away from thermal coal puts BHP to shame
Where South32 has moved to divest from thermal coal, BHP is increasing its exposure – and undermining its climate credentials.
