Jemena Archives - Renew Economy

Utilities

Australian developer proposes gas turbines rather than renewables to power data centres
A NSW developer is planning to put two gas generators next to 16 data centre buildings on a Moss Vale site in the picturesque Southern Highlands.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 7, 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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Solar

Solar industry irate as Victorians to bear cost of technology to switch off rooftop PV
Industry insiders are angry that Victorians will have to pay networks’ costs of complying with the new solar switch off mechanism.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 26, 2024

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Methane pollution “pouring out” of Australian gas infrastructure, study finds
Study using specialised camera footage finds methane leaking or being deliberately vented from gas infrastructure across the country.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 8, 2023

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Storage

Gas giant walks away from Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project
Plans to combine a big battery with large-scale solar PV and solar thermal technology hit a bump in the road, after a key backer pulls out.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2022

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Storage

Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project steams ahead with new investor
Plans to combine a big battery with large-scale solar PV and solar thermal technology in South Australia have gained significant new momentum.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2021

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Wastewater biogas to lead NSW “renewable gas” certification scheme
Some NSW households will be offered the chance to opt-in to buying renewable gas, in a new pilot certification scheme launched by the NSW government.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2021

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Gas industry wants dedicated “renewable gas target” to support hydrogen
Jemena calls for a dedicated renewable gas target to underpin hydrogen transition and defend that status of gas infrastructure such as pipelines.
Michael Mazengarb

May 25, 2021

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Western Sydney green hydrogen plant gets accelerated planning tick
NSW’s first green hydrogen production facility set to commence construction, after being granted an accelerated planning approval from the NSW government.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 12, 2020

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Utilities

The Australian Instagram influencers being paid to promote gas
Updated – Australian Instagram influencers are being paid to promote the virtues of natural gas, despite its impacts on global warming and public health.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 25, 2020

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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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Commentary

Jemena buys electrolyser for NSW as industry eyes mammoth hydrogen opportunities
Jemena acquires electrolyser for NSW “green gas” trial as industry talks up importance of domestic hydrogen market and export opportunities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 31, 2019

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