Gas Archives - Page 12 of 23 - Renew Economy

Australia’s gas plans could consume one quarter of world’s shrinking carbon budget
New report suggests developing Australia’s gas reserves could produce three times the annual carbon emissions of the entire world.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 10, 2020

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Policy & Planning

ACT government to build first all-electric hospital, powered by renewables
The ACT government will build the first all-electric hospital, allowing it to run entirely on renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 2, 2020

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Planned AGL gas terminal attracts flood of concerns over environmental impacts
Consultation on a planned gas import terminal in Victoria overwhelmed with submissions, as concerns are raised about pollution from the project.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 31, 2020

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“Crazy”: How Taylor plans to co-opt CEFC funds into unprofitable gas projects
Legislation reveals how Angus Taylor will co-opt one of Australia’s most successful clean energy investment bodies to pour taxpayer funds into unprofitable gas projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 28, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Where does gas fit in our low carbon future? In an ever shrinking corner
We won’t completely shift from gas soon, but the amount of gas we need will decline. And the smarter, more innovative and more productive we are, the faster demand for gas will decline.
Alan Pears

Aug 27, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australian gas giant says it can ride through Covid-19, but can it survive decarbonisation?
APA group confident it can ride through Covid-19 disruptions, but the gas infrastructure giant faces an even greater challenge: decarbonisation.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 26, 2020

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Santos accused of ‘misrepresenting’ costs of Narrabri gas in new modelling
Santos accused of misrepresenting the source of new economic modelling of Narrabri project as decision on planning approval looms.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 24, 2020

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Coal

Victoria must do something about gas – but there are smarter options than digging for more
Victoria has a winter gas problem, but many smart solutions. Somehow, though, we end up bogged down in debates about gas exploration and LNG gas terminals. It’s bizarre.
Alan Pears

Aug 24, 2020

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Dysfunctional gas industry failing Australian consumers with inflated prices
ACCC slams dysfunctional gas market, with local gas users paying almost double the price paid by overseas buyers.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 17, 2020

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Covid Commission advised Morrison to underwrite gas pipelines, but ignored green jobs
Chair of Morrison’s handpicked Covid-19 advisory body confirms it wants taxpayer support directed to new gas infrastructure, while ignoring green opportunities.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 11, 2020

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Gas subsidies: Covid Commission asked to explain backflip on evidence to Senate committee
Chair of the National Covid-19 Commission faces calls to explain why a pro-gas working group report contradicts evidence provided to a parliamentary committee.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2020

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Gas lobby’s leaked power grab for post Covid subsidies sparks outrage
Environmental groups slam leaked findings of Morrison government’s Covid-19 Commission, which has called for massive gas industry subsidies and weakening of environmental oversight.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2020

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