AGL Energy slams government intervention, posts H1 loss
AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, coal plant outages and challenging energy market conditions.
energy and resource
Post-pandemic bounce temporary as rate rises threaten
Generous incentives have supported business investment in recent years but further interest rate rises could "unnecessarily" tip Australia into recession.
Greens threaten to derail emissions clamp
Labor's plan to reduce the ceiling on carbon emissions for some big companies doesn't go far enough, the Greens say.
Qld govt keen on Copperstring takeover
The Queensland government has indicated it will take over a 1000-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.
Energy cap takes sting out of price hikes
Treasury forecasts indicate wholesale electricity prices won't rise as high as earlier predicted after the government imposed a gas price cap.
Gas price cap places pressure on retailers
Retailers have been struggling to access affordable long-term gas for their industrial and commercial customers, raising questions about energy policy.
Gas cap rules ‘sound and workable’: ACCC
The gas industry continues to voice concerns about the design of the government's big stick interventions designed to keep energy prices contained.
Big emitters get help to manage emissions
New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.
Fed-NSW deal firms up future renewables
The Albanese government has committed almost $8 billion in a deal to unlock renewable energy zones and connect Snowy hydro-electricity to the east coast grid.
Action plan to create solar cell security
Australia is again the lucky country with abundant silicon and an action plan for a sovereign solar cell supply chain to break China's stranglehold.
Leaders strike agreement on energy relief
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed a deal with eastern states to provide power bill relief for households and businesses.
Glencore reviews Qld coal mine plan
Swiss multinational Glencore is reviewing how its plan for a new $2 billion coal mine in central Queensland fits with its aims to cut emissions to net zero.
agriculture
coal
economy, business and finance
energy
energy and resource
mining
natural gas
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics
renewable energy
Call to cap diesel rebate, sting oil firms
Experts warn subsidies for coal- and gas-fired plants could derail cleaner, cheaper power as energy ministers prepare for crucial talks in Brisbane on Thursday.
Russia defiant in face of G7 oil price cap
A G7 price cap on Russian seaborne oil is now in force, however a defiant Russia says it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
Commodity economy ‘not a source of shame’
Fossil fuels have given Australians an "awesome" standard of living but the economy needs to become more varied, international investors have been told.
Putin open to talks on Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks about a possible settlement in Ukraine after Joe Biden said he was willing to meet.
‘Hands off our generators’: Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned she will not sacrifice Queenslanders' energy rebates as the federal government looks to intervene in the gas market.
‘Be honest’ on bill shock from new energy
Origin Energy says the push for clean energy is "out of step" with consumers, warning of bill shock for years from the cost of building new renewable assets.
economy, business and finance
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
industrial production
metal and mineral
mining
politics
Alumina refines credible path to net zero
Clean energy and local expertise could transform alumina refining, which has been one of toughest sectors to crack in decarbonising the Australian economy.
Call for renewable energy storage target
Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.
Queensland report backs future for coal
Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.
Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
Shifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.
Qld govt reveals northern energy super hub
Two major infrastructure projects have been revealed by the Queensland government as part of a clean energy super hub in the state's north.
Billionaire secures AGL board overhaul
Four candidates nominated by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes' private company, Grok Ventures, have been elected to AGL Energy's board of directors.
‘Carbon capital’ plots transition road map
Australia's "carbon capital" Gladstone has developed a detailed plan for 10 years of change so no one gets left behind in the race to net zero emissions.
BHP adapts to ‘megatrends’, sorry for harm
BHP is looking for assets at the right price as the world demands more minerals to build a net-zero economy, but doesn't see a future in green steelmaking.
economy, business and finance
energy and resource
natural gas
oil and gas - downstream activities
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics
Australia’s gas economy tops $70bn a year
Amid pressure for an extra tax on gas profits, the industry is mounting a defence of its importance to the Australian economy.
Gas takes top bill in politics of power
As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.
PM promises action on power price relief
The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies that don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of savings.
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine
A Russian-installed official says Moscow will likely pull troops from the west bank of the Dnipro river in Kherson, but Kyiv fears it might be a trap.
‘Mission critical’ time for mining players
Pressure is building for Australia to use global standards for more sustainable minerals as the surge in clean energy demand brings risks of dodgy dealings.