Consumers hit in decade-long ‘jihad on gas’, users say
Investment delays or ending projects to develop gas reserves could result in a worse supply outlook, a regulator warns, as pressure on the industry intensifies.
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‘Deliberate demand destruction’ stinging gas consumers
Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.
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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all
Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.
Traditional owners ‘sick of being bullied’ by gas firms
A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.
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Clean energy investment slowdown threatens 2030 target
A record year for big batteries and love of rooftop solar is not enough to shake off coal generation and go largely renewable by 2030, the industry warns.
Underground pipeline gas leak, fire triggers probe
Authorities are investigating after an underground gas pipeline leak sparked a fire in Queensland, with emergency services setting up an exclusion zone.
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Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share
Ministers have agreed on steps to fill the nation's energy gap but a former deputy central bank governor says $625 billion in clean energy investment is needed.
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Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls
Critics say Woodside Energy's carbon reduction plans are "meaningless" as the oil and gas giant expands to meet decades of demand expected for Australian LNG.
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Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value
Gas giant Santos has been accused of eroding shareholder value with a record dividend and no update on the future after Woodside merger talks were terminated.
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Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says
Big batteries and fast-start gas plants will keep the lights on across Australia and help to stabilise highly volatile power costs, Origin Energy says.
Offshore drilling barred with Australia-first state law
NSW is shutting the door on offshore drilling and mining operations in its waters, sabotaging PEP-11 and other projects.
AGL Energy back in the black, but sights set on green
AGL Energy insists there is a "very, very competitive" market after bouncing back into profit and reserving billions of dollars to replace coal-fired power.
Bill shock to ease as cost of power falls, solar shines
Consumers are set to benefit as the national electricity grid uses less coal and gas-fired electricity and the share of renewable energy hits a record.
Water trigger ‘too vague’ to stop onshore gas expansion
Tweaked environmental laws remain too loose to safeguard water supplies and tackle threats to food growers and country from onshore gas wells, research shows.
Indigenous groups and gas giants promised clearer rules
A failed legal bid to stop the construction of an underwater gas pipeline has sparked a promise for clearer rules around consultations with traditional owners.
Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push
A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.
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‘Real, growing risk’ of power generation falling short
Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Santos given green-light for Barossa drilling project
Santos has marked a key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles are threatening to derail the project.
Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit
The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.
Santos permitted to start works on Barossa pipeline
Santos is allowed to begin laying a pipeline near the Tiwi islands but could be swiftly blocked by a successful federal court challenge by a traditional owner.
Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills
Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.
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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices
Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.
Santos in the dock over ‘clean gas’, net-zero by offset
Australia's biggest gas supplier Santos faces many months of costly wrangling with shareholder activists in the federal court over allegations of greenwashing.
Don’t limit gas supply during green move: energy boss
Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.
Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas
A long-time engineering and construction contractor to oil and gas giants says it has a chance to play both sides of the energy and resources transition.
Gas price spike as plant workers down tools on pay deal
Employees have stopped work on three massive Chevron natural gas sites in WA amid a pay dispute, sending prices soaring on European markets.
Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change
The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.
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Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit
Origin Energy expects another tough year for cash-strapped customers after posting an FY23 net profit of $1.06 billion as it prepares for a foreign takeover.
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Tool exposes ‘risky’ assumptions behind climate pledges
Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.
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Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring’s future unknown
No decision has been taken by Origin Energy on keeping coal-fired power station Eraring running for longer, but some say it's not needed to keep the lights on.