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Door open for gas company windfall tax as costs surge

Door open for gas company windfall tax as costs surge

As energy costs spike due to war in the Middle East, the federal government won't rule out hiking taxes on gas company profits.

Incoming BHP boss calls on Australia to mend its ways

Incoming BHP boss calls on Australia to mend its ways

Incoming BHP boss calls on Australia to mend its ways

Incoming BHP boss calls on Australia to mend its ways

Australia needs to adopt more business-friendly policies on energy and labour if it is to compete for capital, the new boss of mining giant BHP says.

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.

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Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.

Tankers 'starting to dribble through' strait, US says

Tankers 'starting to dribble through' strait, US says

White House economic ‌adviser Kevin Hassett says oil tankers are starting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war will likely end within weeks.

Cuba's electric grid collapses, millions without power

Cuba's electric grid collapses, millions without power

Around 10 ‌million people in Cuba have been left without power after the national grid collapsed, amid a US-imposed oil blockade.

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.

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Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

The war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging impacts on markets, oil and gas producer Woodside has told investors at its annual sustainability briefing.

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

A global energy watchdog has released a record emergency release of crude as it warns the US-Israeli war on Iran is causing the biggest oil shock in history.

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

The government has temporarily lowered Australia's fuel quality standards to boost supplies as the war in the Middle East disrupts global markets.

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Neighbouring countries including Indonesia and Malaysia could beat Australia to lead the sustainable aviation fuel market despite its potential.

Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

The number of depleted batteries is expected to rise dramatically but the trend represents an opportunity for Australian industry and jobs.

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found.

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.

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'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

War in the Middle East could drive energy prices towards record highs, but a failure to fix gas taxes means Australians will miss out on their share of profits.

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

A state’s key energy assets will be united under a government trust aimed at boosting economic growth, but the opposition says the proposal lacks detail.

More electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts

It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.

Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer

Senator David Pocock will ramp up pressure on the government to re-examine a fossil fuels tax that raises less money than beer thanks to a "fatal mistake".

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Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

Dumpster fire: Aussie households fail the battery test

Millions of households are risking fires by getting rid of batteries in dangerous ways and the popularity of lithium batteries is raising the stakes.

Alcoa slugged millions over illegal forest clearing

Alcoa has agreed to pay $55 million to restore a forest habitat that's home to protected species after clearing it for bauxite mining without approvals.

Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease'

While some rural councils see renewable projects as an economic advantage, farmers say construction is affecting roads, connectivity and social harmony.

'Goliath won': Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit

The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.

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