ZNX Network Services Victoria has renewed their operations and maintenance contract with United Energy (UE), with an option to extend to June 2021. The contract, worth approximately $475M, covers the 24/7 operations, maintenance and augmentation of the northern region of the UE electricity distribution network in Victoria, covering over 315,000 customers. Kevin McGrath, General Manager of ZNX, commented, “We will […]
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The winner of the Global Most Active TAG Member Award has been announced at the 100th TAG Innovation Forum held recently in Athens. Unitywater has won the prestigious TAG award – given by the partnership between global consultancy Isle Utilities and water authorities from around the world to look at fast-tracking the adoption of new inventions and innovations to benefit […]
Seqwater has congratulated Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group for their receival of the Rural and Agriculture category award at the Healthy Waterways Awards (QLD). Eleven individuals and organisations were honoured at the event for their work to protect and improve South East Queensland’s waterways. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Peter Dennis, said the work undertaken by finalists had contributed significantly towards […]
The winner of the inaugural Clean Energy Award at the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2015 has been announced in Melbourne. ARENA has taken home the award which recognises the efforts of those working towards a more sustainable future through the development and deployment of renewable energy programmes or processes. “ARENA is honoured to be the […]
Ergon technology receives international recognition
Utility Journalist Company news, Condition Assessment, News 0Ergon Energy has received the US-based Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI’s) 2015 International Edison Award for one of their new asset assessment technologies. The technology creates a virtual version of the real world to allow the fast and accurate inspection and assessment of electricity networks. Ergon Energy Chief Executive, Ian McLeod, said the award was tremendous recognition for everyone at Ergon […]
Dr Kerry Schott awarded AO
Utility Journalist Company news, Demand management, Desalination, News, Water 0Sydney Water’s former Managing Director Dr Kerry Schott AO has been congratulated by the company for her appointment into the order of Australia. Serving as Sydney Water’s Managing Director from 2006-2011, Dr Schott AO oversaw a number of vital infrastructure projects that helped to protect Sydney’s drinking water supply during time of prolonged drought. Sydney Water’s acting CEO, Eric de […]
Utility Services Group acquired by Spotless
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, Gas, News, Water 0Spotless has signed a conditional acquisition agreement for the purchase of Utility Services Group (USG). Operating under the Skilltech, Fieldforce and Utility Asset Management brands, Utility Services Group (USG) is an Australian provider of retail meter reading and installation services in the electricity, gas and water sectors. Spotless Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Bruce Dixon said: “The acquisition of […]
QCLNG pipeline acquisition complete
Utility Journalist Company news, Gas, News, Pipelines, Projects 0APA Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition from BG Group of the Queensland Curtis LNG Pipeline. The final acquisition price is US$4.6 billion. As part of the completion process, APA has renamed the pipeline to the Wallumbilla Gladstone Pipeline. APA Managing Director, Mick McCormack said, “We are very pleased to have completed this acquisition which extends the […]
Origin Energy Limited Chairman, Gordon Cairns has announced the appointment of Steve Sargent to the Origin Board. Mr Sargent will fill the position of Independent Non-executive Director. Mr Sargent also joins the Health, Safety & Environment and Remuneration committees. Mr Sargent has more than 36 years of global corporate experience in industries including mining, energy and banking and finance. He […]
Swift decision for Harcourt Rural Modernisation project
Utility Journalist Company news, Land access, News, Pipelines, Water 0Coliban Water has taken back Redline Mining and Infrastructure’s delivery of the remaining works of Harcourt Rural Modernisation Project. The corporation announced today it has now stepped in and taken the work out of the hands of its contractor. Coliban Water will continue to work through contractual matters with Redline, but the corporation’s focus is getting the project finished. These […]
Telstra enters $23 million deal with Komatsu
Utility Journalist Company news, Digital Utilities, Land access, News, Telecommunications 0Telstra has announced that it will continue to partner with Komatsu, a leading mining and construction equipment manufacturer.The agreement will see Telstra facilitate the future of Komatsu’s ICT and Machine to Machine (M2M) strategy in a whole of business deal worth $23 million over the next three years. Building on a 15 year relationship, Telstra will provide the core telecommunications […]
Yarra Valley Water (YVW) has recognised Comdain Infrastructure as a provider of Exemplary Service during the delivery of the Craigieburn Link Water Main project. Comdain’s Senior Project Manager Adam Maher, Project Manager Ronan Daly, and two YVW personnel, were presented with an award from YVW’s Managing Director, Pat McCafferty earlier this month. Although Adam and Ronan were presented awards, it […]
United Energy awards $180m contract
Utility Journalist Company news, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News 0United Energy has awarded an $180 million contract for 24/7 network operations, maintenance and augmentation services. Downer EDI Limited (Downer) was awarded the three-year contract which will see 300,000 consumers benefiting from their services. Downer has been United Energy’s electricity network service provider for their southern electricity region since 1 January, 2012. “The renewal of this contract is testament to […]
The NSW Government has confirmed it will not appeal the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate Metgasco’s right to drill the Rosella E01 well. The two are now expected to meet out of court to discuss Metgasco’s claim for damages. Metgasco’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Henderson said “The Supreme Court decision, handed down on 24 April, was strongly in Metgasco’s favour, […]
Sime Darby and the IntelliGas Group have entered into a unique partnership which will see the production of cutting edge technology, set to significantly reduce fuel costs for miners and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mine Energy Solutions (MES) Executive Director, Craig James, said MES was a joint venture between the Queensland-based gas technology specialist, IntelliGas and multinational Sime Darby to […]
BG Group has announced that the operational control of Train 1 at its Curtis Island LNG plant (QLD) has been officially transferred to QGC, BG Group’s Australian subsidiary, from Bechtel Australia, which constructed the facility. In addition, the company has announced that approval for the sale of its QCLNG gas pipeline has been received from BG Group’s Train 1 equity […]
ActewAGL has announced its proposed number of job losses as a result of the AER’s final decision on the ACT’s electricity distribution network. ActewAGL Chief Executive Officer, Michael Costello said, “the AER’s decision, especially the 36 percent cut to our operating expenditure, will have a major impact on ActewAGL and its staff. This continues to be an extremely difficult time […]
Guy Chalkley has been appointed Chief Financial Officer by the Western Power Board of Directors. Previously Head of Business Planning and Reporting, Chalkley has been acting in the role for three months since former CFO, Stewart Hart, moved to BGC Contracting. Prior to his position at Western Power, Chalkley was the Director of Finance and Regulation at Veolia Water, UK’s […]
AER decision may cost thousands of power industry jobs
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, News 0According to Networks NSW, a total of 2,750 jobs will not be funded next financial year across the NSW electricity distribution network, including 1,100 at Ausgrid, 250 at Endeavour Energy and 1,400 at Essential Energy. The losses come as a result of the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) decision to cut network funding. Networks NSW CEO, Vince Graham, has briefed electricity […]
Safety and reliability the focus of Networks NSW
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, News, Policy 0Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy will be considering the implications of the AER’s final determinations against the National Electricity Laws according to Networks NSW CEO, Vince Graham. “Our priority is to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity in the interests of 7.5 million people in NSW,” Mr Graham said. “Our customers have told us that while electricity affordability is […]
The recent Group Training Northern Territory Awards (GTNT) held in Darwin (NT) revealed Power and Water Corporation’s apprentices and supervisors to be the biggest winners at the event, with nine employees receiving top prizes. Darwin based Power Networks’ Jimmy Bouhoris claimed the prestigious Supervisor of the Year Award; Shane Jovanovic won Outstanding Apprentice 1st Stage and Dylan Cowan won Outstanding […]
Reposit Power (ACT) will now combine its GridCredits storage system with Tesla’s Powerwall Home Battery. The intelligent GridCredits system has been designed to work with battery storage hardware and will be available with other batteries in addition to Tesla’s. Reposit launched a Canberra based trial of GridCredits late last year, supported by $445,000 ARENA funding. It received a great deal […]
Jemena set to reduce charges and deliver savings
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, News 0Jemena has proposed to reduce charges for its almost 300,000 residential customers by 8.2 per cent over the next five years in its submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on network prices for 2016-2020. If the AER accepts Jemena’s proposal, average residential customers will save $138 over this period, and typical small business customers will save $376. Network charges […]
Subcontract awarded for Gorgon Project
Utility Journalist Company news, Contracts awarded, Gas, News, Projects 0An Australian mining and energy sector service company has been awarded a subcontract for the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project on Barrow Island (WA). Tempo Australia has been awarded the subcontract and will provide construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning services to the project. Tempo will provide skilled personnel to support the ME&I scope on a call-off basis and has the potential to create […]
ACTEW Water will now be known as ‘Icon Water,’ as part of Canberra’s new water and sewerage utility brand phase-in. The Icon Water brand will soon be visible on all vehicles, clothing and identification, buildings and signage around the ACT. David Hohnke, Manager of Communications at Icon Water, said that the community will start to see the new brand phase-in […]
Job losses and markdowns for Arrow Energy
Utility Journalist Coal seam gas, Company news, Gas, News 0The Australian Newspaper has reported that Arrow Energy has taken a $700million writedown on its Bowen Gas Project (QLD) since mid 2014. Job losses of up to 40% of the company have also taken place over the past year. This impairment to the CSG project is the third of three major writedowns within the oil and gas industry, following BG […]
Winner of the National Energy Globe Australia award
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, News, Solar, Sustainability 0The National Energy Globe Australia Award has been awarded to a project which saw the creation of a suite of live generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools. The Australian PV Institute (APVI) has been the successful recipient of this significant win. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, congratulated the APVI on the achievement and for its ongoing efforts to improve the […]
New Chair for Energex board
Utility Journalist Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments 0The Queensland Government has appointed a new Chair for the Energex board, following the resignation of Shane Stone. Director Kerryn Newton has been appointed the position, after having been a non-executive director on Energex’s Board since 2008. She has also had recent roles as Chairman of the Board’s Regulatory Committee and a member of the Network and Technical Committee. Ms […]
TPG has recently won an in-court dispute with NBN (formerly known as NBN Co) over the use of power plugs in its fibre-to-the-basement (FttB) rollout. TPG is now allowed to provide power supplies to sites where it installs equipment for its FttB broadband network. The company will be rolling out fibre-to-the-basement to approximately 500,000 homes and businesses in Sydney, Melbourne […]
The Australian Financial Review recently reported that Beach Energy is currently in discussion with its South Australian Cooper Basin venture partners in regards to the possible sale of processing and pipeline infrastructure. The assets being considered for sale are thought to include the 695 kilometre Moomba-Port Bonython oil products pipeline and the company’s stake in the Moomba oil and gas […]
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