Distribution network for sale in NSW

Country Energy Gas Pty Ltd has been offered for sale to the private sector following a recent review of Country Energy operations, according to the company. The sale will involve the 65 km of transmission
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Electric heaters in hot water

On average, hot water heating makes up approximately 25 per cent of energy usage around the home. Electricity and natural gas are the main energy sources for water heating, accounting for almost half each.
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AWEsome discoveries lead to Synergy sales contract

AWE said that the contract was made possible by recent significant gas discoveries in the Perth Basin of Western Australia, most notably in the Redback area. Origin Energy has signed a contract with AWE
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Council calls for gas plan

The council has asked the state and federal governments to consider laying gas pipelines in trenches alongside the fibre optic cables which will connect homes to the network. Alderman Peter Sexton says
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Natural gas on the agenda at 2010 APIA Convention

The 2010 APIA Convention was held between 11 and 14 September in Darwin, Northern Territory. “Australia has about 300 years’ supply of natural gas. It’s the cleanest burning fossil fuel
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New gas supplies for WA: Santos and Apache

The two companies will complete and tie back the Halyard well in WA 13L and the Spar-2 appraisal well in WA 4R, both located in the offshore Carnarvon Basin, where expected recoverable resources of approximately
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Wholesale gas STTM launched

The short-term trading market (STTM) uses bids, offers, and forecasts to determine a timetable for deliveries from pipeline transmission users and the hubs. The market will set daily market prices and
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WA gets gas supply boost

The two companies will complete and tie back the Halyard well in WA 13L and the Spar-2 appraisal well in WA 4R, both located in the offshore Carnarvon Basin, where expected recoverable resources of approximately
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Global gas wrap

Pennsylvania plans to convert state vehicles to natural gas Pennsylvanian Senator Stan Saylor has unveiled legislation that would involve transitioning 16,000 state vehicles to natural
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Brisbane STTM in design

Currently in design phase, the Brisbane hub would begin market trial in September 2011 under the current proposed timeline. AEMO Executive General Manager Market Performance Terry Grimwade said that there
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