Energy & Natural Resources

A judge hearing a challenge to Woodside's North West Shelf extension will hear arguments from a UN special rapporteur on the relevance of international law, including an International Court of Justice opinion that held countries have an obligation to protect the climate from greenhouse gas emissions.

Two bidders are vying to acquire troubled steelmaking facility Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia, beating out more than 70 competitors.

After pocketing a partial settlement in the case, the funder behind a class action over the collapse of mining company CuDeco has copped criticism by a judge for defaulting on orders for security for defence costs.

Hamilton Locke has brought on four new partners to boost its expertise in areas in high-demand among its clients. 

The federal government is moving forward with a plan under recently passed changes to the environmental laws that will help speed environmental approvals on major projects.

The federal government is underwriting 19 new wind, solar and battery projects in the largest tender yet under its Capacity Investment Scheme, which will unlock $17 billion in private investments.

Ex-South Australian senator and self-proclaimed transparency warrior Rex Patrick has been hit with a higher maximum costs order in his case seeking documents about the $12 billion Snowy 2.0 renewables project.

Arafura will proceed with development of a landmark rare earths project in the Northern Territory, following Australia's deal with the US to shore up the countries' critical minerals supply chain.

Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance, which boasts one of the leading projects and energy transition teams in the UK, is deepening its expertise in Australia, hiring a lawyer from HSF Kramer to build an environment and planning team. 

The Victorian government has approved an environment effects statement for WestWind Energy's Warracknabeal energy park, which will be the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere.