Opinion

Energy Minister slams SA blame game

Mr Frydenberg said the strategy of blaming the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for last week’s blackout backfired. SA Labor claimed that the Pelican Point power station, which could have
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Industry and government must grasp opportunity: APGA

Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright said the government must also grasp the current opportunity to grapple with the complex issues in the energy sector and
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Markets must work for energy customers: ENA

“Energy markets are rapidly changing with a blizzard of choices and options, so it is vital to ensure we don’t leave any customers behind,”? said ENA CEO John Bradley. “We welcome
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ACCC recognises east coast crisis

Speaking in Sydney at the 5th Annual Australia Domestic Gas Outlook Conference 2017, Mr Sims said, “One year ago at this conference I warned of an urgent need for both new and importantly more diverse
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Origin boss backs ETS

Mr Calabria made the comments at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia lunch held in Sydney on Tuesday. “The best approach for the electricity sector is an emissions intensity scheme
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Autumn edition of Gas Today out now

In this edition, we feature: A video and article on the release of AEMO’s 2017 Gas Statement of Opportunities report. The Gas Vision 2020 report recently developed and released
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Critical energy state front of mind for APPEA 2017

APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts sums up the key problem: “Australia urgently needs more gas supply and more gas suppliers to head off a domestic supply shortfall forecast for 2019.”? This
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Woodside questions APPEA focus

Mr Coleman questioned the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association’s (APPEA) policy positions regarding the east coast, as well as gas reservation and climate change. “While
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