Bruce Robertson, Author at Renew Economy

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A gas reservation policy will cut electricity prices, and still make money for gas companies
Implementing a gas reservation policy would reduce electricity prices for all businesses and households on Australia’s east coast. Here’s how.
Bruce Robertson

Nov 3, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Carbon capture remains a risky investment for achieving decarbonisation
Is carbon capture and storage a realistic climate solution, or a subsidy harvesting exercise to extend the life of fossil fuel assets? We review 13 projects to find out.
Bruce Robertson

Sep 1, 2022

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Santos windfall: Australia is swimming in subsidised gas and we’re giving it away
Much of Santos’ huge profit increase comes from war profiteering and exporting gas destined for the domestic market. Something must be done.
Bruce Robertson

Aug 17, 2022

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Policy & Planning

If Chevron, Exxon and Shell can’t get carbon capture right at Gorgon, who can?
The world’s biggest CCS project hasn’t worked as planned and taxpayers will be left with the liability.
Bruce Robertson

Apr 27, 2022

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Climate concerns: Korea bank delays decision on massive Barossa gas project
Its high emission Barossa gas project will increase emissions more, even with carbon capture technologies
Bruce Robertson

Apr 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Methane does more damage to climate than coal, but Australia has gas to burn
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is worse for the climate than coal over the short term. Curbing it is critical to 1.5°C target.
Bruce Robertson

Nov 5, 2021

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No amount of government subsidies can halt decline of gas
Coal and the more expensive gas can’t compete against cheaper renewables, and the Coalition’s gas-fired subsidy scheme is wasted money on a declining industry.
Bruce Robertson

Mar 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s gas-led recovery is flogging a dead horse
With LNG worse for the climate than coal, Australia must adjust to the fact that its export markets are shrinking.
Bruce Robertson

Nov 3, 2020

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Origin is not facing up to the past, or the future, on gas
Origin Energy’s latest annual general meeting highlights the troubled past and uncertain future of Australia’s LNG industry.
Bruce Robertson

Oct 26, 2020

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Texas has a big lesson for Australia: renewables are where the money is flowing
Texas and Australia have much in common. They have similar sized populations and economies and are hugely invested in resources extraction. But in Texas, renewables are winning.
Bruce Robertson

Oct 19, 2020

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Big battery costs have reached a tipping point – and gas is struggling to compete
Cost deflation will ensure batteries pay a larger role in the power system at the expense of gas in the very short term.
Bruce Robertson

Sep 3, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

Dubbo’s new renewables zone shows the path away from fossil fuels
Markets are telling us renewables are the best solution for a faster recovery.
Bruce Robertson

Jul 9, 2020

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