Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2017
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Battery supply chain assessed
Materials scientists say Australia should anticipate long-term growth in demand for electric vehicles and start planning now.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Solar race wraps, quest continues
The World Solar Challenge has wrapped up in Adelaide, but the race to real solar transport continues.
NSW to lock in old water rules
The NSW Government has been accused of weakening water laws to favour mining development.
WorleyParsons seeking UK seas
Australian engineering firm WorleyParsons is buying its way into the UK North Sea petroleum market.
Australia set to top gas game
Australia is on track to become the world’s largest gas producer, with the value of gas exports to surge by nearly 60 per cent in the next two years.
Carmichael FIFO plans set out
FIFO workers for Adani’s Carmichael mine will come from both Townsville and Rockhampton, the company says.
Coalition could dodge CET
The Federal Government may soon change its plans for a clean energy target.
Light shone on Shonky products
From useless to deadly, consumer group Choice has handed out its annual Shonky Awards to the dodgiest products in Australia.
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
Turnbull responds to NBN issues
The Prime Minister says he is “keenly aware” of NBN issues, but says he is “absolutely on top” of them.
Big prize for microscopic advance
Three experts have received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on the cryo-electron microscope.
Defence aims at maths minds
The Defence Department wants to recruit Australia’s top new mathematicians.
ARENA backs Hydro Tas studies
Authorities are looking at expanding two hydro-electric power stations in Tasmania ...
Sea rise could swamp Perth
An oceanographer has warned key infrastructure near Perth's Swan River could be permanently flooded by 2100.
SMEC slapped by World Bank
A major Australian engineering firm has been banned from receiving World Bank money.
Local space firm gets $500k boost
South Australian nanosatellite maker Inovor Technologies has been granted almost half a million dollars and linked with the largest private space company in Italy.
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Light rail could have heavy cost
Reports say Newcastle’s new light rail will cost $220 million per kilometre to build and operate.