New south wales

Virtual power plant

Origin Launching Loop Virtual Power Plant for Aussie Customers

Origin Energy is launching a virtual power plant for customers in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, with spots available for homes to get involved.

Coal Mine

Australia Approves South32 Coal Mine Extension

The New South Wales (NSW) government has declared Australian-South African mining firm South32's proposed A$956mn Dendrobium coking coal mine expansion in the I…

Coal Trade

Australia’s September NCIG Coal Exports Hit 13-mth High

The Newcastle Coal Infrastructure terminal at Newcastle in September shipped the most coal since August 2020, but this was partially offset by weaker throughput…

Hydrogen Project

Lockheed Martin, Omni Tanker, UNSW to Develop Cryogenic Tank Solutions for Liquid Hydrogen

Omni Tanker, Lockheed Martin and the University of New South Wales have joined forces to develop technology that solves the challenges of transporting and stori…

Wind Farm

Telstra Wind Farm Deal Boosts Renewables Commitment

Telstra detailed plans to further reduce its carbon footprint and become a leader in renewable energy, unveiling a new wind farm partnership in New South Wales.

Coal Mine

NSW Commission Consents to Tahmoor Coal Mine Extension

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has granted development consent for a proposed extension to the Tahmoor Coal Mine, on Sydney’s southwestern…

Solar Power Plant

Work Begins on 720MW Solar Farm with Battery Storage in New South Wales, Australia

Construction has started on what claims to be Australia’s largest hybrid solar and battery energy storage facility.

Coal Trade

Severe Storms Disrupt Australian Coal Exports

Rail network manager Australian Rail Track has closed the Hunter Valley railway, halting coal deliveries to the 211mn t/yr capacity port of Newcastle in New Sou…

Coal Trade

Australia Resumes Coal Shipments to China

Australian shipments of coal to China have resumed, after the port of Gladstone in Queensland sent a shipment bound for Hong Kong and with initial shipping data…

Thermal Coal

Indonesia's Salim Plans Australian Coal Mine Growth

The Indonesian owners of Australia's 8mn t/yr Mount Pleasant high-grade thermal coal mine in New South Wales have applied to expand the mine to 17mn t/yr and ex…

Solar Power Plant

100 MW Springdale Solar Farm Project Springs to Life with IPC Approval

Negotiation, community consultation, and ultimately an IPC approval that clearly addresses local concerns, gives the green light to this RES Australia developme…

Solar Power Plant

Nexans in Deal for Six Australia Solar Farms

Nexans has been awarded contracts for six major new solar projects in the states of Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

Coal Mine

Glencore to Close Four Australian Coal Mines

Switzerland-based trading and mining firm Glencore plans to close three Australian coal mines in New South Wales and one in Queensland state by 2023.

Solar Power Plant

Oz Solar Ggiant Enters Ccommissioning Phase

Energy consultancy Vysus Group is working with Belectric Australia on the commissioning phase of the 250MW Limondale photovoltaic plant in New South Wales, ahea…

Hydrogen Technology

New South Wales Moves Forward with Hydrogen Plans

New South Wales has taken a step forward with its plans for a green hydrogen industry as the Australian state on Thursday passed the Electricity Investment Bill…