Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

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Michael Mazengarb is a climate and energy policy analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience, including as a contributor to Renew Economy. He writes at Tempests and Terawatts.

Coal

Could pumped hydro come to the rescue of failing coal mines?
Media billionaire Kerry Stokes reportedly floats idea of repurposing Muja coal mine for a pumped hydro storage project – a solution to rehabilitation costs?
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 9, 2021

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Coal

Nationals ready to sell out farmers for coal in push for zero-carbon carve out
National party backbenchers set to sideline farmers in federal climate policies – a move key farming groups say is a huge mistake.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 9, 2021

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Victorian Liberal-Nationals oppose controversial gas import terminal
Plans to construct a gas import terminal in Victoria met an unexpected opponent, with the state Liberal National party announcing they oppose the project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2021

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Hydrogen

New joint venture to develop hydrogen port on Victorian south coast
A new joint venture plans to develop a hydrogen terminal in southern Victoria, but will it use renewables?
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2021

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Victorian government backs new hydrogen research facility with $10m injection
Australian hydrogen research gets a $10m boost from the Victorian government, with funding dedicated to boosting women’s participation in the sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2021

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Kidston pumped hydro project gets $147m state government boost
Genex locks in a $147m funding commitment from the Queensland government to establish new network link to Kidston pumped hydro project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 5, 2021

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Coal mine expansion rejected as “unacceptable” risk to drinking water
NSW Independent Planning Commission rejects proposal to expand a coal mine under major drinking water catchment, describing it as “not in the public interest.”
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 5, 2021

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Hydro powered big battery approved for southern New South Wales
A hydro power station in southern NSW set to be joined by a 20MW/40MWh battery after planning approval granted for the project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 5, 2021

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Coal

More than $1 billion wiped off value of Queensland coal and gas power stations
Queensland Audit Office cites falling prices and growing renewables for $1B cut to value of state’s fossil fuel plants, including one that’s now worth zero.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Australian firm launches $120m share placement to fund zero emissions lithium plant
ASX-listed lithium producer Vulcan Resources progresses plans to develop one of Europe’s first major sources of lithium to meet surging demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon offset prices jump on surging corporate demand
Australian carbon offset prices rise to new 12-month high, as corporate emitters move to get in early in anticipation of stricter emissions targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Australian invented ‘catalyst’ may be key to creating a global hydrogen economy
Australian invented hydrogen-to-heat catalyst gets a boost, with its inventors signing major MoU with Philippine government to deliver decarbonisation plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 3, 2021

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