BP’s $1 billion Kwinana biorefinery has received ministerial approval at the recommendation of the Environmental Protection Authority, subject to a target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
An Indigenous-backed clean energy project targeting offtake deals with the Pilbara’s major resources firms has gained a crucial land-use deal to progress the $1 billion first stage.
Government utility Western Power has defended large forecast hikes to discontinued tariffs still applied to some business customers, as it continues moves to reform its product offering.
WA’s government-owned ports and offshore project expertise place it in the box seat to build an offshore wind industry, but consultation will have to improve.
Constraints which blocked Karratha residents and businesses from connecting residential solar to the North West Interconnect System grid have been removed, Horizon Power has revealed.
A state government-supported green hydrogen plant mooted for the outskirts of Northam has been knocked back over concerns it would not produce green hydrogen.
A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
Zinc bromine and sodium sulphur batteries will be tested at microgrids in regional Western Australia, as Horizon Power looks to beat the impacts of heat on its remote storage solutions.
A Fortescue Energy plan to erect 10 wind turbines under the flight path into the eastern Wheatbelt town of Southern Cross has been knocked back by state planners.
Western Power will contract emergency power support from third parties in the Goldfields, as it seeks to avoid a repeat of the disruption caused by severe outages in January.
The Australian Energy Market Operator has asked for almost $100 million to be added to its budgetary allowance, funded by market participants, as it grapples energy transition expenses.
A proposed $3.2 billion solar and hydro project led by Kimberley traditional owners has attracted Federal support to test the waters for what would be one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects.
The $1.6 billion Collie battery, that is expected to be one of the biggest grid-scale batteries in the world, is one step closer towards a 2025 completion.
Infrastructure WA has expressed doubt over Western Power’s ability to deliver a series of critical upgrades to the northern part of the South West Interconnected System by 2027.
The Water Corporation's business plan for its $2.8 billion Alkimos desalination plant did not detail how the facility would be powered, despite a public commitment that the project will run on renewable energy.
Andrew Forrest has used a National Press Club address to hit out at fossil fuels and nuclear energy, while calling on Australian policymakers to “get on with” facilitating a renewable revolution.
The Shire of Ashburton has stepped up its legal battle with Onslow Marine Supply Base, issuing three new stop work notices to halt decommissioning work for Chevron.
The first Indonesia-built modules for a second LNG production train at Woodside Energy’s Pluto plant have arrived at Karratha, in a milestone for the company’s Scarborough project.
Shares in Strike Energy plummeted a further 25 per cent today as the company updated on well testing at its South Erregulla gas project in the Perth Basin.
Infinite Green Energy has signed a binding joint development agreement with Switzerland-based Axpo, in a bid to develop the Valle Peligna hydrogen project in Italy.
The federal government has proposed a vast area 20 kilometres off the South West coast for wind farms, with at least four proponents already showing interest.
The state and federal governments aim to achieve production from a long-mooted Pilbara hydrogen hub by 2028, having formalised a $140 million funding agreement.
US chemicals giant Albemarle has warned that low lithium prices could stifle investment decision-making but has faith in the long-term vision of the business.
A newly formed nationwide group will seek to present a unified voice to protect and consult on sea country, where flashpoints between traditional owners and industry are emerging.
Perth Basin gas producer Strike Energy says it is disappointed with well testing results from its South Erregulla project, but will use the data gathered to guide the project’s modelling.
Roger Cook has conceded a policy that requires 100 per cent of onshore gas to be used domestically will mean little if it stifles investment, as his government explore its domgas settings.
