2010-11 pipeline tariffs released

The pipeline operators made submissions on tariff variations in early May 2010. All of the tariff variations increased in line with the inflation rate, except for those for the Roma to Brisbane Pipeline
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Date set for ENA Gas Seminar 2010

The timing of the one-day seminar coincides with the Australian Gas Industry Trust’s Gas Speak Colloquium 2010, which will be held from 11-13 October. The Read More

AER releases Queensland distribution tariffs

The tariff changes, which were proposed by the companies in late May, will apply from 1 July 2010. Most of APT’s demand tariffs, which cover the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Oakey regions,
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AER decides on Jemena Gas Network access

The final decision approved a forecast total operating expenditure across the period – including maintenance – of $A704.3 million. The AER approved the average increase in haulage reference
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GippsTAFE gets set for new gas training centre

The centre was supported by Federal Government funding to help ease a skills shortage in the industry, said GippsTAFE Business Development Consultant Noel Sutcliffe. “The gas industry is not attracting
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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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