Energy & Utilities
Who’s out: The rich get poorer, sometimes
| Andrew HeathcoteSixteen people, including Lachlan Murdoch, left the BRW Rich 200 this year.
Linc up at a masterclass
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BRW is offering three readers the chance to do a masterclass with Rich 200 member Peter Bond.
Under pressure
| Damon Frith
Fracking makes gas extraction viable but there are big questions over the environmental risks.
Manufacturing innovation put to the test
| Georgina DentTwo decades from now manufacturing will look different and those that will prosper will need to invest in infrastructure to facilitate robust innovation and energy efficient processes.
How safe is fracking?
| Jeanne-Vida DouglasFracking is a literal breakthrough technology. Is it too dangerous a process, or can it be carried out safely?
Biofuels come a cropper
| DAMON FRITH
The investment case for biofuels sourced from crops is being hampered by regulation.
How the Rich 200 invest: Shi Zhengrong
| By Andrew Heathcote
How the Rich 200 Invest | Solar power has certainly had brighter days.
Demons find there’s hell to pay
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
D'Angelo Fisher | Business man Ben Polis discovered the cons of anti-social media the hard way.
BHP Billiton
| kate millsThere was a positive response to news about BHP offshore oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and the miner was also in the news for a coalmine closure.
Sustainability too high maintenance
| Damon Frith
Green power comes with a big price tag and doesn’t mix with manufacturing.
Enough energy to expand
| Michael Bleby
The rising global need for energy is likely to be a key driver of growth for engineering firm SKM.
Site reveals energy pulse
| Michael BlebyInvesta Property Group is publishing online the energy consumption details of 35 buildings it owns and runs.
How the Rich 200 invest: Peter Bond
| KC Low
How the Rich 200 Invest | The managing director of Linc Energy has ventured outside his comfort zone to buy a Queensland island.
Special economic zones
| Michael BlebyThe current economic orthodoxy prevents a discussion of developing special economic zones that are common in other countries.
Jungle hunters
| Tony Featherstone
Featherstone | Australian explorers with assets in Papua New Guinea are a tough sell in this market.
Under a cloud
| Jackie Range
When the government seemingly arbitrarily decides to stop an industry subsidy, the affects can be severe.
Cleaner future
| Jackie RangeA fall in emissions shows the nation on track to hit its greenhouse gas reduction target.
Gas less solid
| David James
The US may start exporting LNG and its rapidly increasing gas production is changing global pricing dynamics.
Grants for grabs: energy efficiency program
| Samantha Hutchinson
The companies to fare best under the carbon tax will be the bright-sparks who get involved with low carbon programs like this.
Objections not what they seam
| damon frith
Frith | The coal seam gas agenda is being hijacked by parties using scare mongering and reams of false information.
Refreshingly down to earth
| Damon Frith
Geological research group Earth Data has grown rapidly, amid big demand for coal seam gas.
Rock stocks to watch
| Dan Hall
Companies with exposure to Queensland’s coal terminals and a few resources groups with finds much further afield are ones to watch.
Code blue
| Damon Frith
While no stock is shockproof in volatile times, investors can expect these 10 blue chips to weather the storms.
On your marks
| Kath WaltersThe world economy is uncertain, but the BRW Fast Starters are sure-footed, global and delivering results.
Going national: Peta Mantzarapis
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
Peta Mantzarapis has guided the Maloney Field Services from South Australia to being a national enterprise.
Cleaning up helps ride out times of instability
| Kath WaltersDecontamination work provides a stable source of income for a firm faced with wild revenue fluctuations.
SMEs power up for a switch
| Kath WaltersDemand has been running hot since One Big Switch offered consumers 16 per cent off their power bills.
Check the fine print for carbon pitfalls
| Leo D’Angelo Fisher
Businesses have been urged to review current contracts to ensure that they are able to pass on higher costs associated with the federal government’s carbon price scheme that comes in effect on July 1 next year.
Yellowcake trade won’t feed business
| Jackie Range
Uranium trade could improve India-Australia relations, but isn’t likely to help businesses struggling in India now.
Wine takes on mining
| Georgina Dent
Wine makers are urging the New South Wales government to stop coal seam gas mining in the Hunter Valley.
A question of services
| Tony Featherstone
Featherstone | A rapidly expanding project pipeline could see flow-ons to mining services companies.
Public dependance a dud investment
| Damon frith
Frith | Renewable energy investment carries huge risks.
What’s in a business card?
| Samantha Hutchinson
Their usage is declining in the era of everything instant but cards can still be vital.
Olympic opportunities
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
The expansion of Olympic Dam is great news for a state stymied by unemployment and pessimism.
Small but mighty
| Georgina Dent
Advising small players in the energy and resources sector is a successful niche for HopgoodGanim.