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Policy & Planning

Death spiral of gas networks is the “500lb gorilla” standing in way of energy transition. Here’s a solution
“We’re living in a state of denial.” Former regulator says no one has come up with a solution for the “death spiral” for gas networks, so he has a suggestion.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2025

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Commentary

Rushed renewable reforms are causing chaos in Queensland, as Olympics get a free pass
Planning for the Olympics is getting a free pass, but the renewable industry has been thrown into chaos by government changes.
Stephanie Gray

Jun 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Squadron insists gas terminal is best “practical answer” to supply gaps, as AEMO changes tune
Revised forecasts could mean AEMO doesn’t need additional gas from new Port Kembla import terminal until 2027, at the earliest, as approvals given for a facility in Victoria.
Matthew Biss & Sophie Vorrath

May 30, 2025

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Explainers

Wholesale gas prices have risen far more than electricity: It needs a substitute
Wholesale gas prices have jumped, and gas reserves are expensive. Why not free up existing gas supplies by hastening the process of substitution.
David Leitch

May 29, 2025

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Coal

“We have a duty:” Hockey joins Woodside call for more gas, as Queensland vows to extend coal
All aboard the fossil train: Joe Hockey says Australia has a “duty” to export more gas and coal, as Queensland premier promises to push coal power to its limits.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 27, 2025

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Commentary

The complex truth about gas and renewables
Energy policy in Australia has long suffered at the hands of a simple lie being easier to accept than a complex truth.
Kane Thornton

May 16, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Big batteries lead charge in high priced grid events, as coal and gas plants struggle to keep pace
Batteries are helping send wholesale power prices towards the market cap when supply tightens, while coal and gas units are often too slow to respond.
Giles Parkinson

May 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Regulator rejects network bid to bill customers for “renewable gas” spend
Australian Energy Regulator reject bid by NSW gas network company to charge a nearly $80 million spend on “renewable gas” infrastructure back to customers.
Sophie Vorrath

May 14, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Environmental watchdog calls for fresh public feedback on massive Woodside gas project
The WA Environmental Protection Authority has taken the “not usual” step of re-opening public consultation on Woodside’s $30bn Browse gas project
Royce Kurmelovs

May 14, 2025

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Hydrogen

Victoria to legislate “first of its kind” 2035 renewable gas target for industrial use
Victoria says it will be the first state in Australia to legislate a target for non-fossil gas, and is calling for a national scheme.
Rachel Williamson

May 1, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Brazen example of astroturfing:” ACCC asked to investigate pro-gas campaign group
A complaint filed with the consumer watchdog alleges fossil lobby group Australians for Natural Gas engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
Royce Kurmelovs

Apr 28, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“All aboard the Trump train!” Coalition swaps out extreme right candidate for pro-gas MAGA man
The man chosen to replace a Liberal candidate dumped over extreme comments is an ardent Trump supporter and one of key figures behind a pro-gas industry campaign.
Royce Kurmelovs

Apr 8, 2025

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