The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the proposed $30 billion liquefied natural gas hub at James Price Point, imposing 29 strict conditions on the proposal.
Perth Zoo has completed its jumbo-sized solar panel installation - stretching partly across its elephant enclosure - making it the city's largest single source of sun power.
The state’ economic watchdog has released its final report on its inquiry into electricity retailer Synergy, saying the utility would have to hike residential bills by 29 per cent on average to ens
One day before it was due to be released, Environment Minister Bill Marmion has announced that he is seeking legal advice on the Environmental Protection Authority’s report into the proposed gas hu
Mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto will not be affected by new laws in the United Kingdom requiring firms to list their greenhouse gas emissions because they say they already do so.
People hoping for some relief from the carbon tax debate after the pollution price begins in 10 days shouldn't hold their breath, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet says.
The competition watchdog has told the business community it should not rush to raise consumer prices before it can evaluate the impact of the carbon tax on costs.
The cost of building the Gorgon LNG jetty and marine structures has doubled to $1.8 billion, Leighton Holdings has disclosed, citing an increased scope of work along with "technical and other chall
Resource Equipment has lowered its profit guidance for this financial year, placing the blame on unexpected delays in major companies’ decision making.
The regulator overseeing the federal government's carbon tax has listed 46 additional organisations that will be liable, including Rio Tinto subsidiary Pilbara Iron and the City of Rockingham.
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder are among seven Western Australian recipients of grants under the federal government’s Community Energy Efficiency program.
The DomGas Alliance has called for a national domestic gas reservation policy and said the current system is not in the national interest because it is leading to seriously low gas supplies and esc
Australia needs to learn lessons from countries such as Denmark, Germany and China to develop its clean energy technology industry, a global environmental group says.
Plans for a $400m waste to energy plant at Kwinana have progressed to the next stage with John Holland agreeing to collaborate with project proponent Phoenix Energy.
There has been a 375 per cent increase in the number of complaints made to Western Australia's energy ombudsman since 2008, a budget estimates hearing has been told.
Woodside Petroleum's works on a proposed $30 billion Kimberley gas hub, where more than 100 riot police were shipped in recently to keep protesters away, may turn out to be illegal.
Woodside Petroleum says its recently-commissioned $15 billion Pluto project is operating at almost two thirds capacity, creating opportunities for spot sales to Japan.
Engineering contractor Laing O’Rourke and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have been awarded a contract to deliver four cryogenic tanks for the $34 billion Ichthys LNG project, with Perth-based engineerin
Takeover target Eureka Energy has shrugged off criticism about its new $50 million debt facility after suitor Aurora Oil & Gas threatened to withdraw its offer.