Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2022
Regulators want the federal government to consider intervening in the gas market.
AEMO predicts big issues
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says wholesale power costs hit unprecedented levels in the three months to June 30.
Energy body details need
The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) says Australia’s oil and gas industries need thousands of additional workers by 2027.
NASA laments rocket drop
A Chinese rocket has fallen back to Earth, but NASA says it would have been nice to know where it would end up.
Wave tests successful
Trials of a wave energy generator off Tasmania have been dubbed “a huge success”.
Diverse STEM scheme opens
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has opened applications for its new women in STEM program.
Locals hired for quantum hub
Google has hired Australian researchers to build apps for its quantum computer.
Pretzel process improved
ANU researchers have developed a new way to synthesise bicyclic peptides, which could have major implications for drug research.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
Russia to leave ISS
Russia is pulling out of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024 to focus on its own version.
Target fail foreseen
The Albanese Government’s emissions target could be wiped out by new coal and gas projects.
Experts eye silicon supply
Experts want to bring attention to critical silicon sustainability in solar cell production.
MCA plugs green goals
The mining industry says it is doing its part to protect the Australian environment.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Local cubesat launch booked
The Australia Space Agency’s first spacecraft has been booked for launch.