Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston

Gasfields Commission set for revamp

The Gasfields Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 was introduced on Wednesday this week and will aim at better serving landholders, communities and the onshore gas industry. “The
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Budget review: cooking with gas

The Turnbull Government has allocated $5.2 million to a cost-benefit analysis study into the construction of gas pipelines from the Northern Territory and Western Australia to the east coast, through the
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Blue and APA sign MOU

APA will work with Blue to explore the development of new pipeline infrastructure and other related midstream infrastructure required to bring the resources online. “As an energy infrastructure provider,
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LNG exports pass $2 billion

With contract LNG prices, based on lagged oil prices, continuing to rise, the average Australian LNG export price in April was $8.26/GJ. However, the report points out that oil prices are falling again
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No need for export controls: APPEA

AEMO expects that all regions of the National Electricity Market will meet the reliability standard for the next two years. APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts said gas producers were working with
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Gladstone exports rise again

Compared to last year’s May export volumes of 1.49 MMt, these figures represent a 13 per cent jump. Exports from Gladstone’s three main LNG facilities – APLNG, GLNG and QCLNG –
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Finkel fights for efficient gas markets

Dr Finkel presented the Final Report of the Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market to COAG Leaders in Hobart today. “Our electricity system is entering
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APA completes Orbost deal

The transaction remains subject to Cooper completing a debt raising and making a final investment decision on the Sole gas project and obtaining requisite approvals. “We are pleased to have reached
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