Archived News for Engineering Professionals - May, 2020
The Federal Government may allow its clean energy agencies to fund carbon capture and storage from fossil fuels.
Hazelwood fined for 45-day fire
The operator of Hazelwood mine has been fined over a major fire that burned for several weeks in 2014.
Report shows resource improvement
A new WA mining safety report shows one mine worker is seriously injured in the state every day.
Court looms for open-cut coal
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Gold mine going green
A major Australian gold mine will soon get most of its power from renewable sources.
Hybrid chips for light computing
Australian researchers are working on photonic chips that have huge potential for the future of computers and telecommunications.
Implants allow blind to 'see'
Researchers are working on new prosthetics that restore sight by delivering visual information directly to the brain.
Red tape cut for brown hydrogen
New federal legislation removes regulations to allow the production of hydrogen from brown coal.
Coal price pushing industry to brink
The global spot price for thermal coal has fallen 25 per cent per cent in the past month.
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
Ammonia emerging as new industry
The race to find cheap, efficient, non-polluting ways of storing hydrogen could lead to a new ‘ammonia economy’ in Australia.
Five-way waves excite surfers
A new wave machine has been developed in Australia that creates waves for surfers from the centre of a pool.
Sound drives next-gen chips
Australian engineers are working on new microchips that use light and sound rather than electricity.
WA mines playing major role
Experts say WA’s decision to keep mines open is helping prop up Australia’s economy.
BP hit hard
BP says it is keeping its commitment to net zero emissions, despite rising costs pressures and reduced profits.
Former MP gets spy tech role
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly has found a new job with a global giant in spy technology, just days after retiring from Parliament.
Green power for local rebirth
A new report says Australia could power a manufacturing ‘renaissance’ using renewable energy.
QLD opens fossil fuel fields
The Queensland Government’s latest COVID-19 stimulus measure is to open up almost 7,000 square kilometres of land for coal and gas exploration.
Sleeping brain seen 'replaying'
Scientists have observed a brain organising new thoughts as its host body sleeps.