Federal policy

Domestic supply promised

The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg and Treasurer Scott Morrison met with Origin, Santos and Shell last week in an attempt to reach common ground in
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New APGA Board elected

At the 2017 AGM held on Tuesday 17 October, APGA members resolved to re-appoint to the Board the four retiring Directors: Anthony Cribb, Donna McDowall, Dave Maloney and John Stuart-Robertson. At its initial
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Long-term gas market needs must be a priority: APGA

APGA CEO Steve Davies said it was tragic that, despite warnings on the looming gas supply shortage over many years, the nation had to reach the brink of a crisis to force action. “The failure to
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Government unveils NEG

The Turnbull Government will accept the recommendation of the Energy Security Board (ESB) for a new National Energy Guarantee to deliver more affordable and reliable electricity while meeting our international
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Growing gas demand benefits Australia: APPEA

APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts said the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook highlighted an enormous economic opportunity right on Australia’s doorstep. “The IEA is forecasting
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Sunrise gas to Timor Leste

Representatives from the governments of Timor Leste and Australia have been meeting with joint venture partners – Woodside, ConocoPhillips and Shell – in Brisbane this week for the first round
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West-East Gas Pipeline work begins

Announced in this year’s budget, the West-East Gas Pipeline pre-feasibility study is the first Commonwealth investigation of the potential for constructing a gas pipeline from Western Australia to
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GAP Grant guidelines released

Guidelines for the GAP were released in December 2017, ahead of grant applications opening in January 2018. The GAP is a significant component of the Australian Government’s $90 million investment
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Green gas key to energy future: APGA

Released last year, the Decarbonising Australia’s Gas Distribution Networks report was produced by Deloitte and shows that options such as biogas, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage
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