The two rare events that drove NEM wind power in 2024
Two unprecedented weather events during 2024 had a dramatic impact on wind power generation in the National Electricity Market, with the ebbs and flows keeping the market on its toes. A combination of the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai...
Warmest night in decades spikes energy demand in WA
After a searing hot day, Western Australians sweltered through a near record warm night last night causing energy demand to surge. The uncomfortable days and nights are being caused by extremely hot and dry easterly winds flowing over the...
Port and mining operations in the Pilbara impacted by Severe Cyclone Sean
Tropical Cyclone Sean has intensified into a severe Category 3 storm, with record-breaking rainfall and damaging winds likely impacting mining, rail and port operations in the Pilbara region. Overnight, it lashed Western Australia’s Pilbara coastline with extremely heavy rain...
Pilbara mining and ports on high alert as cyclone threat looms
A developing low pressure system off Australia’s northwest coast has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone this weekend, with the potential for heavy rain and wind to impact some mining and port clients in the Pilbara. Two...
Wild winds, heavy rain, hazardous surf impact NSW ports
It has been a big week for NSW Ports. After a massive band of storms crossed the state on Wednesday, a low off the coast is now generating strong winds, rain and hazardous surf to coastal districts, especially from...
Severe thunderstorm outbreak may cause power outages across eastern Australia
Violent thunderstorms will pummel parts of NSW, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT over the next couple of days, with potential for supercells and a dangerous squall line late on Wednesday. These thunderstorms have the potential to cause power outages...
Tropical cyclone risk increasing next week potentially impacting mining operations
The Australian tropics could be on the verge of awakening, with growing signs that heavy rain and increased tropical cyclone risk could impact mining operations next week. Despite frequent showers and thunderstorms over parts of northern Australia in the...
La Niña declared by US Climate Prediction Center – here’s what it means for Australian businesses
The US Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has just declared that La Niña is underway in the tropical Pacific Ocean, meaning the ocean and atmosphere are now synchronised in a pattern that is likely to influence Australia’s weather and climate...
