Gas Archives

Covid Commission’s gas plans evoke outrage from environmental groups
Environmental groups slam Covid Commission’s recommendation for an East-West gas pipeline, saying it is a clear conflict of interest.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2020

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Smart Energy

Building all-electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be
By creating a labyrinth of legal frameworks, regulators have made it all too hard for developers to think beyond installing the simplest possible hot water solutions.
James Allston

May 18, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Gas industry’s emissions intensity is getting worse, new report finds
New analysis suggests the emissions intensity of Australian gas sector is worsening, raising new questions around its suitability as a transition fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 17, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Origin pulls plug on gas exploration in Northern Territory. Who’s next?
The crash in oil prices exacerbates the uncertain future of gas as Origin Energy hits pause on fracking plans in the NT.
Bruce Robertson

Mar 27, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Gas is burning any hope of science-based climate policy for Australia
The argument that Australia’s LNG is good for global emissions – pushed by Santos chief Kevin Gallagher – cannot be substantiated.
David Shearman

Mar 20, 2020

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$Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking$

Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking
Victorian Andrews government to allow onshore gas exploration, but will permanently ban CSG and fracking. Environmental groups and the Greens label it “disaster capitalism”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 17, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Gaslighting on emissions: IEEFA says burning LNG “worse than coal” for climate
New analysis suggests natural gas emissions and their impact on climate change have been dangerously underestimated – so much so that the sector could experience a similar reckoning to that of car maker Volkswagen.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2020

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Evoenergy turns to renewable gas as ACT’s zero emissions target looms
ACT’s gas phase-out gains momentum as Evoenergy recognises it may not be viable to connect new homes to the gas network and looks to renewable alternatives.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Oil majors must cut production by one-third to meet Paris targets
Oil and gas majors must cut combined production by at least 35% by 2040 to meet international climate targets and protect shareholder value.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 5, 2019

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ACT faces tough fight to shake itself free of gas, after going green on power supply
The ACT may become the first battle ground over gas, as the fossil fuel may prove harder to substitute compared to shift to renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 4, 2019

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CSIRO report highlights gymnastics needed to justify LNG on emissions
CSIRO study done with gas industry finds Australian LNG production on ‘low end’ for fugitive emissions, but questions remain over contribution of Australian gas exports to global emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Batteries the winner, as 5-minute rule promises to end gas market gaming
Consultation begins on AEMC 5-minute settlement rule – the 2021 change to market settings experts say will end current gaming by gas generators.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 14, 2019

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Covid Commission’s gas plans evoke outrage from environmental groups

Building all-electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be

Gas industry’s emissions intensity is getting worse, new report finds

Origin pulls plug on gas exploration in Northern Territory. Who’s next?

Gas is burning any hope of science-based climate policy for Australia

Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking

Gaslighting on emissions: IEEFA says burning LNG “worse than coal” for climate

Evoenergy turns to renewable gas as ACT’s zero emissions target looms

Oil majors must cut production by one-third to meet Paris targets

ACT faces tough fight to shake itself free of gas, after going green on power supply

CSIRO report highlights gymnastics needed to justify LNG on emissions

Batteries the winner, as 5-minute rule promises to end gas market gaming

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