Greens to support climate mechanism, with one condition
The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
natural gas
consumers
economy, business and finance
energy
energy and resource
natural gas
politics
renewable energy
AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
AGL Energy posts first-half loss amid decarbonisation
AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, outages and challenging energy market conditions.
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.
Morrison’s offshore drilling veto could be overturned
The Federal Court could overturn a controversial call by former prime minister Scott Morrison to veto a gas drilling project off the NSW coast.
Wholesale energy prices, emissions falling
Wholesale electricity prices and carbon emissions dropped in the December quarter as solar and wind became "most valuable player" in the Australian market.
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 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.
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mining
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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.
Qld to seek coal, gas cap compensation
Queensland will oppose market interventions, such as wholesale gas and coal price caps or windfall taxes if the state isn't compensated, the premier says.
That sinking feeling: Queensland farms need protection against gas subsidence
Queensland needs a new watchdog to assess and make determinations about the impacts of gas production subsidence on farms, a new report says.
Qld wants NSW, Vic to fund gas pipeline
The Queensland premier has rejected fossil fuel price caps, instead calling for other states and the federal government to fund a gas pipeline.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
‘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.
Santos to meet NSW premier over Narrabri
Premier Dominic Perrottet has intervened in mining giant Santos' $3.6 billion Narrabri Gas Project vowing to cut red tape and speed up approvals.
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environmental pollution
natural gas
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics (general)
Qld urged to speed up Lake Eyre protection
Activists are calling on the Queensland government to publicly release its assessment of plans to protect the Lake Eyre Basin before Christmas.
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energy and resource
natural gas
oil and gas - downstream activities
oil and gas - upstream activities
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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.
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natural gas
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics (general)
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Rusting Qld gas wells leaked: activists
Queensland activists have obtained documents showing some coal seam gas wells have been leaking due to rust, which they say could be a widespread problem.
Businesses could shut as energy costs soar
Soaring energy prices will burn a hole in the pockets of Australian businesses as growing gas dominance triples the cost of wholesale electricity.
Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship
Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.
Origin Energy upgrades outlook on gas gain
Origin Energy has upgraded its outlook as gas earnings surge amid the global supply shock, with Australian power bills set to rise into 2024.
Gas windfall ‘war profits’ surge to $40b
Gas producers face pressure to share their profits with taxpayers to help households and businesses pay bills, but it's been ruled out for next week's budget.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
West rejects Putin’s gas sabotage claim
President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of sabotaging the Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, a claim the US has dismissed as outlandish.
Agreement reached on domestic gas supply
The federal government and gas exporters have struck a new heads of agreement to ensure domestic supply of gas to the market for 2023.
Seismic Santos tests may hurt koala trial
Seismic tests planned by mining company Santos could compromise important research on a vaccine to help endangered koalas survive the ravages of chlamydia.
Origin exits Beetaloo for ‘cleaner’ energy
Origin Energy has sold its stake in the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin for a loss, sparking calls from Traditional Owners and environmentalists for others to leave.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
Energy regulator triggers supply guarantee
Australia's energy regulator has triggered a gas supply guarantee as Victoria faces a gas shortage.
Chalmers takes aim at petrol price gouging
The Australian Energy Market Operator has triggered the gas supply guarantee diverting gas from Queensland to NSW after shortages in Victoria.