Andrew McConville

New areas available for carbon capture storage

New areas available for carbon capture storage

The federal government have made five new areas available to explore for greenhouse gas storage opportunities. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt released the announcement, with the five new
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Government to unlock QLD, NT gas potential

The Australian Government plans to open up five key basins in the Northern Territory and Queensland as part of a plan to help Australia’s oil and gas industry grow following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cooper, Beach secure Otway exploration permit

Cooper Energy and Beach Energy have been awarded an onshore exploration permit petroleum exploration licence (PELA) in the Otway Basin, South Australia. The PELA 680 permit has been awarded to the joint
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Federal Labor leader pushes for energy policy

The Federal Opposition has announced that it is willing to support the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies if renewables funding is continued. Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese
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APPEA backs Narrabri as Santos progresses project

The Narrabri gas project has reached another milestone with the New South Wales Department of Planning, Industry and Environment endorsing the project and referring it to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for final approval.
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NSW Government fights CSG moratorium bill

NSW Independent Justin Field has passed a coal seam gas (CSG) moratorium bill through the NSW Legislative Council, with the support of the Labor opposition; the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and
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