Australia's biggest energy infrastructure company has defended the role of gas in the nation's energy security and industry, after committing to a new pipeline.
Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest.
Australia should stop approving new gas projects and phase out use of the fossil fuel to protect public health as well as the environment, a report says.
Gas explorers and pipeline layers have enthusiastically outlined the vast potential of the controversial Beetaloo gas field at a resources conference.
Gas from a controversial fracking project has been switched on as protesters prepare to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence.
Fuel maker Viva Energy is working to repair a key processor for premium fuels to restore a fire-damaged refining facility to 100 per cent capacity.
Ampol, which owns one of Australia's two onshore oil refineries, has turned in a stellar first-half profit after oil market dislocation boosted its earnings.
The company that owns one of Australia's two oil refineries says the Middle East war underscores the need to keep that capability, as the conflict continues.
Motorists will face higher fuel prices at the bowser in the coming weeks as the federal government flags the end of the temporary cut to the excise.
President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.
Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.
The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share.
Shareholders have jeered as protesters concerned about the environment repeatedly disrupted a meeting hosted by Australia's biggest oil and gas company.
Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East.
Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
Leaders from remote Papua New Guinea villages have turned up at a shareholders meeting of gas giant Santos to question the board about a controversial project.
A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.
Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.
The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.
An energy expert is pointing to logistical and political hurdles to oil drilling in Australia as climate campaigners pour cold water on a proposal.
A state premier is urging the federal government to fast-track approval to drill for oil in response to the fuel crisis, bypassing environment protection laws.
A court has fined an oil company $5 million and its chairman $1 million for cartel conduct in a case brought by the competition watchdog.
Israel and Iran have launched fresh attacks on each other, a day after Tehran struck an Israeli oil refinery.
Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.
The latest escalation in the Iran war heightens the disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for US President Donald Trump.
The government has temporarily lowered Australia's fuel quality standards to boost supplies as the war in the Middle East disrupts global markets.
Australia's biggest oil and gas producer has posted record output, but a global supply glut and the energy transition could hinder future profits.
Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Beach Energy is concerned about the impact of a looming east coast gas reservation policy.
President Donald Trump claims US oversight of Venezuela could last years, but the Senate is a step closer to a vote to restrict his actions towards the country.
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