Gas prices Archives - Renew Economy

Utilities

Energy retailer dumps gas licence to “focus exclusively” on solar, batteries and VPPs
Energy retailer says gas services “no longer align” with its vision, as it pivots to focus entirely on virtual power plant technology and renewable solutions.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 11, 2026

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Origin Energy stung by gas price ruling, slashes earning forecast
Origin Energy cuts profits after losing gas price arbitration, leaving the company paying more for gas and earning less for generation.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 16, 2021

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“Enough is enough”: Domestic gas reserve may be only answer to high gas prices
IEEFA says domestic gas reserve could dramatically reduce both gas and electricity prices for Australian consumers.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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New rules for retailers, but don’t sit there waiting for your electricity bill to go down
A call to retailers; Information about discounts will be simpler, but you’ll still have to do the legwork to shop around.
David Blowers

Aug 11, 2017

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New back-up rule means end of cheap wind power in South Australia
The ability of wind power to deliver significant price falls in South Australia has been eroded by new rules that require more expensive gas generators to operate at times of high wind output. The days of “negative pricing” may be over.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 4, 2017

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Markets

Know your NEM: Weather cools, prices stay hot
As the weather cools, wholesale electricity prices still hover around $100/MWh – still driven by gas prices that are higher than they were a year ago.
David Leitch

May 1, 2017

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Markets

High risk plays on energy market as Victoria renewables target looms
Traders are playing a short game on the futures market, which seems high risk given Victoria’s renewable energy ambitions and questions over future of major smelter. And a question over Redflow battery storage maker.
David Leitch

Sep 5, 2016

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Markets

Know your NEM: Spot prices below last year, futures also down
Spot prices were below last year, in all States, possibly reflecting good level of wind generation, soft demand and that most interconnectors seem to be working.
David Leitch

Aug 22, 2016

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Renewables

South Australia would face higher electricity bill without wind energy
New report suggests that South Australia would be paying more for electricity if it did not have wind energy – $133m more a year if all the wind generation was substituted by gas.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 9, 2016

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Markets

Know your NEM: An average week in an oligopoly
Volumes rose and spot prices rebounded in a tight market, with Origin receiving a “humbling” price for its gas exports as the oil price falls.
David Leitch

Aug 8, 2016

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Markets

Failed energy regulation means we will pay more
Energy regulation is broken, and consumers will be paying more for electricity and gas in years to come.
Gerard Brody

Jul 12, 2016

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A crash in gas use is more likely than the forecast ‘shortage’
Rising gas prices, driven by the development of Queensland’s exports, could end up driving domestic customers away.
Mike Sandiford and Tim Forcey

Jan 28, 2015

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