Central allows Macquarie due diligence

This comes with a view of Macquarie developing an improved proposal on its original bid earlier in the month for 100 per cent of Central at 17.5 cents per share. The Board of Central determined that the
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Heat wave brings focus on energy policy: APGA

APGA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright said a key element of that policy must address the issue of increasing the supply of natural gas to both domestic consumers and manufacturers by removing barriers
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APGA Chief Executive to step down

APGA President Shaun Reardon has paid tribute to Ms Cartwright, saying she will be sorely missed. “Cheryl advised the Board yesterday of her intention to move on to the next challenge in her life,
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Victorian gas ban must go: APPEA

“This issue goes beyond the government surrendering to the activists’ fear campaign against hydraulic fracturing,”? said APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts. “The Victorian
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Gas to play global role

In the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) flagship publication, analysis found that the era of fossil fuels appears far from over and underscores the challenge of reaching
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Armour signs GSA with APLNG

The agreement will provide Armour with strong cash flow certainty over the early years of its transition to a production company, with contracted gas volumes of up to 3.65PJ/a. “We are pleased to
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Cooper completes acquisition of Victorian assets

Cooper has paid initial consideration of $61 million plus working capital adjustments to Santos, while a subsequent conditional consideration of $20 million is payable on the earlier FID for the Sole Gas
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Significant reforms agreed by COAG Energy Council

While consensus was not reached on the Commonwealth’s position to save consumers money by abolishing the Limited Merits Review (LMR) process, ministers did agree that the existing LMR arrangements
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AWE and AGL sign gas deal

The term sheet sets out the commercial terms for the sale of 15 TJ/d of gas, or 5.5 PJ/a, to AGL from the Waitsia Gas Project. This equates to 15 per cent of Stage 2 nominal daily production capacity and
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Victoria to permanently ban fracking

The Labor Government’s bans are set to be supported by the Coalition in a bid to support the farmers, the environment and food and fibre sector. The move has been condemned by the Australian Petroleum
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