Government approves Senex Energy's Surat Basin gas expansion plans

1 week, 6 days ago

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby approves 50-year extension of North West Shelf gas project

ABC

WA's environment minister has approved the 50-year extension of a major liquefied natural gas project following a six-year approvals process. Extending the life of the North West Shelf's Karratha Gas Plant to 2070 is a major step in Woodside Energy's plans to develop the Browse LNG project off WA's north coast. "We look forward to the finalisation of the federal …

Environment Environmental West Project North Minister Decision

1 month ago

Empire Energy’s Beetaloo Basin plan for nine new gas wells approved despite opposition from traditional owners

ABC

Native title holders say they are insulted by the NT government's decision to approve a plan to drill nine new gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin before they've decided whether to support the project. But interim chief executive Jessie Shaecken said while the NLC had facilitated discussions between traditional owners and Empire Energy, that consultation was "inadequate" and the NT …

Environment Energy Empire Land Traditional Gas Project

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland’s new premier says work is underway to find prospective sites for new pumped hydro project

ABC

Elation, relief, and hope for the community … these are the things Eungella locals expressed after a town hall with Queensland's new premier. David Crisafulli visited the small town, west of Mackay, to confirm he has scrapped the former government's controversial Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project slated for the area. LNP scraps pumped hydro project Photo shows A farmer in front …

Land Project Queensland Crisafulli Mr Crisafulli Hydro Project Hydro

3 months ago

Government green-lights three NSW coal mine extensions, angering environmental groups

ABC

Three New South Wales coal mines have been given federal government approval to extend their operations for the next 30 to 40 years. The approvals are for MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant Optimisation project and the Ashton Coal Operations' Ravensworth Underground Mine, both near Muswellbrook, and the Narrabri Underground Mine Stage 3 Extension Project owned by Whitehaven Coal. "This goes to …

Environment Labor Climate Environmental Mines Greens Mount Pleasant

3 months ago

Should Australia embrace nuclear energy? Peter Dutton to unveil bold power plan today

Daily Mail

The Coaltion's push to build nuclear power plants around Australia will be fleshed out on Monday when Peter Dutton reveals more about the proposed seven sites across five states. Mr Dutton's will address the Committee for Economic Development of Australia about the nuclear energy plan which is set to become a pivotal issue in the next election campaign. Mr Dutton …

Energy Nuclear Energy Australia Nuclear Power Plan Build

3 months ago

A small WA seaside town was forced to switch off gas, becoming a 'prototype' for the green energy transition

ABC

A couple of years ago, Sharon Vermiji got a rude shock when she opened a letter from her energy provider. "When we started the project, we were hoping to get Esperance to about 50 per cent renewable energy," Ms Unwin says. Ms Unwin says the transition off gas for many customers was "scary" – most were worried about losing something …

Energy Gas Power Transition Cent Renewable Wood

6 months ago

Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants

ABC

In short: The Coalition has unveiled seven sites in five states where it proposes to build nuclear power plants if it is elected. The seven sites are: Tarong in Queensland, north-west of Brisbane Callide in Queensland, west of Gladstone Liddell in NSW, in the Hunter Valley Mount Piper in NSW, near Lithgow Port Augusta in SA Loy Yang in Victoria, …

Labor Nuclear Plants Nuclear Power Power Small Sites

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pumped hydro's future uncertain in Queensland ahead of looming budget and state election

ABC

In short: The LNP in Queensland has accused the government of not being "fair dinkum" in its pumped hydro proposal. The Queensland government has not been "fair dinkum" with the public on its ambitious pumped hydro plans, the state opposition says. David Crisafulli says the government hasn't been "fair dinkum" in its handling of pumped hydro. "There'll be further investment …

Energy Projects Project Renewable Queensland Abc Pioneer

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pumped hydro will be central to Queensland's energy and jobs plans, but locals are concerned

ABC

Win and Jim Arnold live in a tropical paradise. The Queensland government's Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project would drown most of their property. Grattan Institute energy and climate change director Tony Wood said the production of hydro-electricity had "been around for many, many decades", with the Snowy Mountain Hydro Scheme one of the country's most prominent. Wivenhoe Hydro Power Station west …

Energy Climate Change Projects Francis Jim Queensland Abc

7 months, 1 week ago

Climate change impact won't play into coal, gas approvals after major court blow for environmentalists

ABC

In short: An appeal by the Environmental Council of Central Queensland over two coal mine extensions has been dismissed by the Federal Court. The Federal Court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek does not have to consider the environmental impacts of emissions when approving coal and gas projects. "We're afraid this decision will open the floodgates for the minister …

Climate Change Change Climate Environmental Court Impact Gas

8 months ago

NT government signs deal with Tamboran Resources to buy Beetaloo Basin gas

ABC

In short: The agreement with Tamboran Resources will provide the NT with 40 terajoules of gas per day starting in 2026, NT chief minister Eva Lawler says. The agreement with Tamboran Resources will provide the NT with 40 terajoules of gas per day starting in 2026, NT chief minister Eva Lawler says. The Northern Territory government has signed a nine-year …

Energy Supply Gas Resources Northern Deal Buy

9 months ago

Outback Australia enters green hydrogen race with multi-billion-dollar project given government backing

ABC

In short: The federal government has committed $1.6 million towards a feasibility study for one of Australia's first large scale green hydrogen projects in the Kimberley. The federal government has committed $1.6 million towards a feasibility study for one of Australia's first large scale green hydrogen projects in the Kimberley. A multi-billion-dollar clean energy project that could become Australia's biggest …

Energy Australia Traditional Green Green Hydrogen Owners Study

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Only three wind farms were connected to the power grid last year. Here's what's holding up Australia's clean energy transition.

ABC

Like many things, solving the climate crisis is all about science and maths. But according to the Clean Energy Council, only three wind farms with a total of 115 turbines were commissioned and connected to grid across Australia last year. Analysis by law-firm Herbert Smith Freehills and the Clean Energy Investor Group found that for the last five years, the …

Energy Clean Energy Wind Power Renewable Approval Clean

1 year ago

NSW energy minister rules out government takeover of Origin Energy's Eraring power plant

ABC

New South Wales Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has confirmed the state government will not consider taking over Australia's largest coal-fired power plant. Key points: Origin Energy plans to close Eraring in 2025, but a government review has recommended it stay open Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the government will not consider taking over Eraring The power plant meets 18 per …

Power Origin Plant Nsw Sharpe Energy Minister Eraring

1 year ago

Australia inches closer to 2030 emissions target, amid debate over renewable energy push

ABC

The government says Australia is on its way to hitting its 2030 climate targets as it faces criticism from conservation groups for support of fossil fuels. Key points: Australia is on track for a 42 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030, according to new government data The government announced a renewable energy scheme this week, targeting 82 per cent …

Energy Australia Climate Projects Emissions Cent Renewable

1 year, 1 month ago

Australia to significantly bolster green energy investment

Hindustan Times

Australia plans to dramatically expand its policy to lure renewable energy investment to the country, Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said, as concerns grow that the government is on track to miss its 2030 green energy targets. The center-left Labor government has expanded Australia’s action to tackle climate change since coming to power in May 2022. The government had …

Energy Climate Change Australia Power Green Energy Renewable

1 year, 1 month ago

Taxpayers to subsidise renewable energy projects as government concedes Australia set to miss targets

ABC

The federal government is massively expanding a taxpayer-funded scheme to subsidise and underwrite new renewable energy projects, in an admission that Australia is not currently on track to reach its 2030 target for the power grid. Key points: The energy minister has conceded Australia is not on track to meet its 82 per cent renewables target A scheme to subsidise …

Energy Investment Power Commonwealth Projects Transmission Cent

1 year, 1 month ago

The hints have been coming for a while, but now it's official: Australia isn't on track to meet its climate targets

ABC

The first official concession came three weeks ago. The engineering brain drain facing Australia's renewable energy sector Photo shows Aerial shot lookingn straight down at big battery project under construction The renewable energy sector says large investment is urgently needed to keep up with the United States' landmark IRA bill. On top of the soaring supply chain costs and higher …

Energy Investment Transmission Lines Cent Target 2030 Targets

1 year, 4 months ago

Coal-fired closure delay sparks calls that Australia's 'running out of runway' for green energy targets

ABC

In the electricity industry, the complexity of the subject matter means analogies — or even cliches — tend to be unavoidable. Bill Johnston, WA's energy minister, announced that a big coal-fired power turbine would be kept online until April 2025, six months longer than planned. 'We've run out of time' Peter Kerr, of energy advisory ATA Consulting, said the islanded …

Energy Electricity Renewable Energy Power Coal Transition Green

1 year, 6 months ago

Queensland budget 2023: Winners and losers

ABC

Powered by a windfall of coal and oil royalties, the Queensland budget for 2023/24 has seen cash splashed across a number of areas. "The strength of this year's budget gives us the ability to make the investments necessary to ensure Queensland's continued prosperity," Mr Dick said in his budget speech. Some other cost-of-living measures include: $670.5 million towards the Government …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Queensland coal projects cancelled over failure to provide environmental impact information

ABC

The federal government has cancelled two Queensland coal projects as the companies involved didn't provide updated information on the environmental impacts. Key points: The China Stone Coal Mine project near Belyando, and the Range Coal Project near Wandoan, have been cancelled The Federal Environment Minister says the proponents failed to provide information about the implications the projects She says the …

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$Scientists send joint letter to NT government calling for ban on fracking in Beetaloo Basin$

1 year, 7 months ago

Scientists send joint letter to NT government calling for ban on fracking in Beetaloo Basin

ABC

Almost 100 scientists have published an open letter to the Northern Territory government urging it to abandon plans for fracking in the Beetaloo Basin, warning of "the damage it will inflict on our climate". Key points: Scientists call for an end to new fracking in the NT, warning it will add 89 million tonnes of emissions to the atmosphere annually …

Climate Change England Industry Gas Fracking Emissions Letter

1 year, 7 months ago

Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

ABC

The National Party is calling for a senate inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West renewable energy project in western Victoria to ensure all "alternatives are explored" for rural communities affected by the transmission lines. Key points: The National Party has called for a senate inquiry into a multi-billion-dollar renewable energy project in western Victoria Nationals leaders …

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$Proponents of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin welcome the Greens' safeguard mechanism amendments, say they create 'certainty'$

1 year, 8 months ago

Proponents of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin welcome the Greens' safeguard mechanism amendments, say they create 'certainty'

ABC

The Greens are claiming the Beetaloo Basin gas project has been "derailed" through amendments to the federal government's safeguard mechanism. Key points: Australia's 215 largest-polluting facilities will be captured by the federal government's safeguard mechanism The Greens have secured amendments which will see all scope one Beetaloo Basin emissions offset The biggest player in the basin says similar rules have …

Gas Emissions Minister Mechanism Santos Pepper Greens

1 year, 10 months ago

State-run water-saving projects in the Murray-Darling Basin causing federal government headaches

ABC

The southern state water ministers meeting in Sydney today face a huge problem none can simply wash their hands of — the Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects they cannot deliver on time. The $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan has been the law of the land for just over 10 years now, and in that time 98 per cent of the surface …

Water States Projects South Plan Murray Federal

1 year, 10 months ago

Amid well-drilling and pumping, calls grow for stronger California water regulation

LA Times

Craig Branco owns an olive orchard and a rental home outside Visalia, where two wells went dry in 2021. The governor directed counties and cities to obtain written verification from a groundwater sustainability agency that issuing a well-drilling permit would be consistent with the local plan and wouldn’t “decrease the likelihood of achieving a sustainability goal for the basin.” The …

Law Water Resources Local California State Plans Areas

1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Major thrust planned for green energy

The Hindu

Underlining a commitment to accelerate the Indian economy’s transition to one powered by green energy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech on Wednesday mentioned a slew of schemes aimed at promoting clean energy and sustainable living. Green energy was among the ‘Saptarishi’ or seven guiding lights Ms. Sitharaman mentioned in her address that would steer India through …

India Energy Budget Green Green Energy Crore Sitharaman

1 year, 10 months ago

Australia adding green energy at less than half the required rate to keep grid stable: UNSW

ABC

Australia is adding renewable energy at less than half the pace required to replace retiring coal-fired generation and meet its own 2030 climate targets, one of the country's top energy experts says. Key points: University of NSW research shows the growth rate of green energy needs to more than double A senior researcher says grid stability is at stake as …

Australia Renewable Energy Power Grid Renewable Lot Mcconnell

2 years, 1 month ago

North Queensland energy super hub to power green hydrogen, northwest transmission line

ABC

The state government is planning an energy "super hub" in north Queensland that will include large-scale solar and wind farms to generate the power needed to produce green hydrogen. Key points: Solar and wind farm projects will feed power into the northwest Queensland energy grid The premier says it will enable production of industrial-scale green hydrogen Construction on the first …

Energy Wind Power Green Hydrogen Project North Queensland

2 years, 2 months ago

Federal government commits $1.5 billion to renewable energy zones in Victoria

ABC

There are mixed reactions to the federal government giving Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, including the Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector KerangLink, $1.5billion in concessional financing. Key points: The zones will connect renewable energy sources across the state, and to NSW Mildura Mayor Liam Wood says the infrastructure would open up the region to billions of dollars worth of service But a …

Energy Renewable Energy Renewable Victoria Keranglink Liam Wood

2 years, 2 months ago

Gas production costs in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will be 'staggering', report claims

ABC

Gas exploration projects in Queensland's Channel Country will be expensive to produce, generate "significant" carbon emissions and are likely to be abandoned, a report has found. Key points: Origin Energy last month announced it would take steps to abandon its 11 exploration permits in the region The Queensland Resources Council says gas plays an important role in the transition to …

Energy Exploration Renewable Energy Gas Companies Resources Region

2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland's clean energy and hydro power plan faces cost and delivery obstacles, experts warn

ABC

Energy experts have welcomed Queensland's "highly ambitious" clean energy plan — but will it turn the state into the "global renewable energy superpower" the premier promised? The plan is largely contingent on the Queensland "SuperGrid" – a network of renewable energy generators, energy storage devices and transmission lines that will be built across the state. "The total capacity of these …

Energy Renewable Energy Storage State Cent Renewable Queensland

2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $62b clean energy plan including 'world's largest pumped hydro energy storage'

ABC

Queensland will be home to the world's "largest" pumped hydro scheme and stop "regular reliance" on coal by 2035, under a $62 billion energy plan announced by the Palaszczuk government. Key points: Ernst and Young estimated the government's energy and jobs plan will support nearly 100,000 more jobs The Premier says the projects are of "national significance" and bigger than …

Clean Energy Power Energy Storage State Plan Stations Clean

2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland government plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm — to be operational by 2026

ABC

The Queensland government says its energy corporation Stanwell, a major provider of electricity, plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm in the South Burnett region. Key points: The government says the wind farm will power up to 230,000 homes The Premier is expected to make another major energy announcement in Wednesday's State of the State address Queensland has committed …

Electricity Wind Battery Power Project State Renewable

2 years, 3 months ago

Origin Energy backs out of investment into on-shore gas exploration in Beetaloo Basin

ABC

Gas giant Origin Energy is abandoning plans to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin. Key points: Origin expects to record a non-cash post-tax loss of $70 to $90 million from its divestment The energy company has been exploring gas fields in the Beetaloo for eight years It will still receive "competitively priced gas supply" if development proceeds …

Traditional Region Production Company Traditional Owners Basin Northern Territory

2 years, 4 months ago

Federal government approves two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas off WA and NT

ABC

The federal government has approved two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas, off the coast of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. "Woodside and other companies also have other abatement programs, because they know CCS is not the entire answer, whether that's forestry projects or otherwise, there are other means of carbon sequestration and offsets," she said. "Carbon capture and …

Energy Labor Work Gas Storage Emissions Carbon

2 years, 5 months ago

Australia is grappling with its worst ever energy crisis. Does Victoria hold the key to a fix?

ABC

For as long as there's been a national electricity market, energy expert Tony Wood reckons Victoria has been a central – perhaps the central – cog in what is a giant machine. "All governments, including Victoria's, are grappling with the physical, financial and political ramifications of … the great energy transition," said Mr Wood, the energy program director at the …

Market Australia Electricity National Renewable Energy Gas Capacity

2 years, 6 months ago

Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?

ABC

An energy economist is calling for an independent inquiry into Queensland's energy production following millions of households being told to conserve power for a second consecutive night due to generators reducing their output in response to a cap on prices. Key points: Power generators were ordered to cover projected electricity supply shortfalls again last night Blackouts were avoided with AEMO …

Energy Market Supply Electricity Gas Power Price

2 years, 6 months ago

Synergy coal power stations including Muja to close as WA Government prioritises renewable energy

ABC

Western Australia's government has called time on its involvement in coal power, declaring the state will exit the market before 2030 and plough billions of dollars into renewable energy and storage. Key points: State-owned Synergy will close its two coal power plants by 2029 The government will plough billions into renewable energy About 1,200 staff at the two power stations …

Energy Renewable Energy Plants Power Coal State Premier

2 years, 6 months ago

There's not much more any government could or should do, says Resources Minister on gas prices, while eyeing industry trigger

ABC

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has warned there may be little the government can do to reduce soaring wholesale gas prices in the short-term. Key points: Ms King is seeking more gas supply into the domestic market She says chief executives were working in good faith The federal government is still considering whether to pull the so-called gas trigger Ms …

Supply Gas Prices Lawrence King Ms King Resources Minister

2 years, 6 months ago

Amid soaring energy costs, businesses fear for their future if something doesn't change

ABC

Australian businesses are warning they will collapse if a long-term plan is not implemented to mitigate soaring gas and electricity costs. Key points: Australian businesses warn they will collapse without a long-term plan to mitigate soaring energy prices New Energy Minister Chris Bowen has cautioned Australia is on the precipice of a gas crisis It comes as an Australian energy …

Energy Gas Prices Price Need Customers Australian

2 years, 9 months ago

A Senate inquiry into the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin is sitting in Darwin today. Here's what it means

ABC

More than 500 million years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, a unique formation began developing in what is now the Northern Territory. It is mainly examining the Australian government's decision to hand out $50 million worth of grants to oil and gas companies looking to explore the gas-rich Beetaloo. Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt has said gas production …

Energy Inquiry Gas Companies Fracking Beetaloo Basin Gas Production

3 years, 1 month ago

Woodside BHP Scarborough gas project off north-west WA gets final go-ahead

ABC

Woodside will press ahead with the biggest oil and gas development to be built in Australia in a decade, after sanctioning its $16.5 billion Scarborough project off Western Australia. Key points: Woodside signs off on the final investment decision for the Scarborough project Green groups have pledged to continue fighting the plan The gas giant has also merged its petroleum …

Energy Development Future Oil Gas Project Billion

3 years, 1 month ago

Solar farm to 'reduce carbon footprint' of miners in North West Minerals Province

ABC

Australian energy infrastructure group APA has announced a plan to invest "well over $100 million" to build an 88-megawatt solar farm in Queensland with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of the North West Minerals Province. Key points: Solar power is to be extended in Queensland's north-west, one of the richest mineral provinces in Australia Stage one of the …

Renewable Energy Power Solar West North Farm Supplied

3 years, 2 months ago

Fossil fuel production to soar in face of emissions pledges, United Nations report says

ABC

Despite climate targets being ramped up, the world is set to increase the production of fossil fuels until 2040 and beyond, according to the United Nations Environment Program. Key points: More than 130 countries have announced plans to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 Those commitments aren't matched by plans when it comes to fossil fuel production, the report …

World Global Warming Gas Fuel Production Emissions Report

$Empire Energy wins full approval for more fracking in Beetaloo Basin as climate advocates slam NT government$

3 years, 2 months ago

Empire Energy wins full approval for more fracking in Beetaloo Basin as climate advocates slam NT government

ABC

The gas company at the centre of a legal challenge to a multi-million-dollar subsidy program for fracking in the Beetaloo Basin has won full environmental approval to start work. Key points: Empire Energy has received full approvals to start controversial drilling in the Beetaloo Basin Environment Minister Eva Lawler says the gas company met all the necessary requirements Climate advocates …

Energy Empire Traditional Origin Approval Traditional Owners Gas Company

3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland coal city makes plans to become global hydrogen hub

ABC

Despite the tension within the coalition government about committing to a net-zero target, Queensland coal belt leaders are already planning for a low carbon future. Key points: Leaders say investments will turn Queensland's biggest coal port into a major hydrogen producer and exporter Gladstone's mayor says the city could be exporting hydrogen "in the next couple of years" But the …

Energy Jobs Renewable Energy Coal Renewable Gladstone Queensland

3 years, 6 months ago

Mining companies, irrigators competing for 145,000 megalitres of north Queensland water

ABC

The Queensland government has announced plans to release 145,000 megalitres of water into the Flinders River by the end of the year, with irrigators and mining companies competing for allocations. Key points: Irrigators and mining companies will compete for 145,000 megalitres of water to be released into the Flinders River Queensland Water Minister Glenn Butcher toured north-west Queensland earlier this …

Water Companies Mining Area Queensland Competing Mining Companies

3 years, 6 months ago

As the world's largest producer and with $300bn of new plants, has Australia hit peak LNG?

ABC

Over the past 15 years, the story of Australia's liquified natural gas industry has been one of monumental growth and investment. "And now what you're finding — this is why we're seeing government incentives for further oil and gas exploration — is that a lot of those LNG terminals are struggling for feedstock." "As all of the nations in the …

Australia Industry Gas Projects Project Scarborough Queensland

Government approves Senex Energy's Surat Basin gas expansion plans

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