Science to assist NSW onshore gas

The federal government yesterday confirmed $3 million in funding would be granted to the CSIRO and industry to enhance research into onshore gas primarily in New South Wales. According to Industry and
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Gov’t confirms carbon emissions target

Prime Minister Tony Abbott in a joint statement with Environment Minster Greg Hunt today confirmed the target in the lead up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Paris in November. The
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APPEA, Gary Gray reject WA Labor gas moratorium bid

“It is disappointing that Labor’s State Conference has today chosen to ignore the clear evidence which shows that hydraulic fracturing is a safe, well-understood technology that has been used
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Woodside Browse plans approved

The conditional approval is valid until 31 December 2070, and allows for Woodside to install, operate and decommission the infrastructure for the development of the Torosa, Brecknock and Calliance gas
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EUAA backs call for Vic independent Gas Commissioner

The group’s submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into onshore unconventional gas was published this week, with a public hearing slated for tomorrow, September 15. Overturning the state-wide
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7 steps to effective community management

With communities demanding a bigger share of the wealth from Australia’s natural resources (employment and business), companies must maximise local engagement and content without
compromising
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ACCC inquiry must cut through the contradiction

The window for submissions to the ACCC review, initiated by the Abbott government, closed in July and its report is expected next April – in a federal election year where energy policy will be a
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Where will gas fit in new climate policy?

While the federal government in August finally announced its carbon emissions target of 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, energy industry representatives say more needs to be done. The government
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A new spring for the APPEA

Having served as Chairman of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) from 2013-16, along with stints at the Energy Networks Association, National Generators’ Forum and Australian National Retailers
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Industry mourns Macfarlane’s departure

Ian Macfarlane has been stood down from the front bench despite what has been a celebrated two-year term as Minister for Industry and Sciences. His removal apparently came as no surprise. When asked if
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