AGL commits to new power station

With sites currently being assessed near AGL’s existing Newcastle Gas Storage Facility, the new station will consist of 14 reciprocating engine units capable of each generating 18 MW of capacity. AGL
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Budget 2018-19: pushing forward with the NEG

Minister for Energy and the Environment Josh Frydenberg said the government is committed to tackling the energy issue with a raft of measures which include: the design and development of Australia’s
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Transborders wins Government support

Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan granted Major Project Status to the proposed 1.2 MMT/a FLNG vessel. “This project, and
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Government announces fuel security review

Liquid fuel, such as petrol, diesel and jet fuel, accounts for 37 per cent of Australia’s energy use, including 98 per cent of transport needs. “The assessment is the prudent and proper thing
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Frydenberg hails NEG breakthrough

Mr Frydenberg says the NEG will deliver a more affordable and reliable energy system as Australia transitions to a lower emissions future. “Backed by an unprecedented cross-section of business, industry
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New exploration areas released

The 2018 acreage release comprises 21 areas located across six sedimentary basins in Commonwealth waters offshore of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and the Ashmore and Cartier Islands. Sixteen
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Gallagher backs national interest tests

Speaking at the conference in Adelaide yesterday, Mr Gallagher said the industry needs to be willing to fight to show the benefits of an LNG industry, while also supporting a gas reservation policy in
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Oil and gas boosts economy by $27 billion: APPEA

“The economic footprint of the oil and gas industry goes far beyond its production wells and eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants,”? said APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts. “Oil
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PRRT used as a bargaining chip

Industry sources have told the AFR that changes to the PRRT didn’t appear in the 2018-19 Budget in order to be used as a tool to negotiate with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, who have
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Gas shortage over: AEMO

The big news coming out of the report highlights that no supply gaps are forecast before 2030 under expected market conditions. The risks of shortfalls previously projected for 2019 has been reduced due
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