Energy News

The World Energy Council - Australian Member Committee, supported by Future Energy Leaders Australia, is proud to now announce the inaugural Australian Energy Issues Monitor - Country Report 2026. The Country Report is a yearly reflection on the state of the energy transition, nationally, informed by the insights in the World Energy Council’s 2026 World Energy Issues Monitor as well as roundtables conducted with senior leaders at the start of this year.

WINNERS – 2026 WA ENERGY AWARDS 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 We are delighted to announce the winners of last Thursday night’s 2026 WA Energy Awards.

YEP Melbourne was delighted to collaborate with Young Engineers Australia Victoria (YEAV) for a special edition of the monthly Coffee Catch Up series (YEP Yap!) Held at the Engineers Australia Victoria Division office, the event brought together young professionals from across the energy and broader engineering sectors for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation and connection.

Women in Energy (WIE) and Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Perth committees welcomed industry professionals from all over Australia to The Net Zero Countdown to 2030 breakfast panel session held at The Ritz-Carlton Perth as part of the Energy in Western Australia Conference 2026. The event brought together leaders from across the energy sector to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering a successful energy transition.

YEP Melbourne was delighted to participate in the Melbourne University Environmental Engineering Society (MUEES) and Students in Renewable Energy (SiRE) Networking Night at the University of Melbourne. Representing both YEP and the broader AIE community, the YEP Melbourne team welcomed students to the stall and discussed careers in the energy sector, the value of building professional networks, and the opportunities available to young professionals entering the industry.

The Australian Institute of Energy was proud to support the World Energy Council’s recent World Energy Tour: Australia, bringing together Australian energy leaders to share perspectives on our rapidly changing energy system with more than 200 participants from over 40 countries.

YEP Melbourne recently hosted an engaging panel discussion exploring the real challenges shaping Victoria’s energy transition. The event brought together four experienced speakers Emily Dioguardi from CSIRO, Samuel Frisby from the , Renee Meaney from TotalEnergies Australia and Abhey Kumar from AGL Energy. Drawing on perspectives from government, industry and research, the panel examined the practical realities of transforming Victoria’s energy system.

We are excited to now officially announce the inaugural member cohort for Australia’s first National Future Energy Leaders (FEL AUS) program. FEL AUS is co-chaired by Jim Rijks and Michelle Howie, both Global Future Energy Leaders, and is a sub-committee of the AIE. The National program brings together a diverse group of emerging leaders from across the energy sector, to build capability, foster collaboration, and contribute to Australia's energy transition.

The Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) Perth Branch was proud to present on the 27 May 2026 “A Conversation with our WA Energy Minister”, bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, and the broader energy community to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Western Australia’s energy future.

The Australian Institute of Energy (AIE SA), in partnership with MinterEllison and Amplitude Energy, recently hosted its second Rising Stars Lunch in Adelaide. This invitation-only event brought together a carefully curated group of AIE members, sponsors, and leaders from across South Australia’s energy industry, alongside emerging female “Rising Stars” identified as future market shapers.