LNG Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

Abu Dhabi’s takeover bid for Santos raises Australian national interest concerns
The proposed purchase of Santos by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company could be at odds with Australia’s energy security and economic interests.
Kevin Morrison

Jun 20, 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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Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says proposed changes to the PRRT will mean the offshore gas industry “pays more tax sooner.”
Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Case for gas as transition fuel falling apart on both economic and environmental costs
Australia’s biggest gas projects have cost shareholders $US19bn and the methane emissions are on par with coal, studies show.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 27, 2023

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Western Australian gas producers pay paltry royalties to government
The bulk of Western Australia’s LNG production is subject to little or no tax, despite surging income, new analysis shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s gas-led recovery is flogging a dead horse
With LNG worse for the climate than coal, Australia must adjust to the fact that its export markets are shrinking.
Bruce Robertson

Nov 3, 2020

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Origin is not facing up to the past, or the future, on gas
Origin Energy’s latest annual general meeting highlights the troubled past and uncertain future of Australia’s LNG industry.
Bruce Robertson

Oct 26, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Climate friend or carbon bomb? Global gas market faces $1.3trn stranded asset risk
Oversupply and an emissions profile not much better than coal are putting US$1.3 trillion in new LNG export and import infrastructure at significant risk of becoming stranded, new report finds.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 3, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Ignoring carbon “a luxury” says Macquarie, as fallout continues over WA EPA guidelines
Federal resources minister upgrades W.A. EPA carbon guidelines from “homemade sledgehammer” to “brain explosion.” Macquarie analyst says it’s a “solid compromise” for LNG companies.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 14, 2019

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Policy & Planning

WA EPA raises climate bar for fossil fuel projects, including LNG
WA’s Environmental Protection Authority sets “higher bar” for fossil fuel projects in W.A. to deal with their emissions. Coalition calls it a sledge-hammer.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2019

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France and Spain nix international gas pipeline 
France and Spain reject controversial STEP gas pipeline, a move which protestors hope will starve investment, and perhaps scrap the pipeline altogether.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 23, 2019

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Renewables

Record renewables roll-out eases gas crisis, says AEMO
AEMO says record rollout of wind and solar has eased the dependence on gas, freeing up more supplies and reducing prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2018

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