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Activist protest against Santos board runs out of gas

Activist protest against Santos board runs out of gas

Energy company Santos has weathered a protest vote from shareholder activists at its annual meeting as the board gave a progress update on its Barossa project.

Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint

Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint

Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint

Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint

Australia can "again be a country that makes things" under a blueprint for building solar panels and electric trucks, and assembling wind towers.

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Australians will pay more for electricity from a low-carbon grid, but going nuclear would be a waste of time, an energy boss warns.

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Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding

Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding

More than 20 projects investigating ways to reduce emissions from steel, iron and hydrogen production will get more funding than expected, an agency says.

Divest or liquidate the 'end game' for Santos, Woodside

Divest or liquidate the 'end game' for Santos, Woodside

Independent research presents stark options for Australia's gas producers as shareholders get set to scrutinise Santos and Woodside Energy on expansion plans.

Winery expects big solar investment to bear fruit

Winery expects big solar investment to bear fruit

The firm behind Yellow Tail wine and Yenda Brewing Co has unveiled a $10 million investment in solar panels as part of an effort to green the beverage industry.

Electrolyser factory puts regional town on hydrogen map

Electrolyser factory puts regional town on hydrogen map

The first manufacturing facility in Australia to build hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale has opened in Queensland.

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'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

New ways of generating carbon credits in Australia are being developed but experts warn investors are wary and could take their billions elsewhere.

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

A national energy performance strategy has been devised for households and businesses to reduce costs and controversy over new power plants and transmission.

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers.

Venture seeks 'big bets' on new clean, green economy

Venture seeks 'big bets' on new clean, green economy

Venture seeks 'big bets' on new clean, green economy

Venture seeks 'big bets' on new clean, green economy

Venture capitalists say investors can mitigate climate change and biodiversity risks and create significant economic and investment value at the same time.

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

Australian success in modern industry requires a key role for government in the economy not merely doling out loans from various funds, economic research finds.

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Founders of future industries will vie for a share of $20 million to take their ideas to the next level under funding certainty for CSIRO's flagship program.

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Consumers hit in decade-long 'jihad on gas', users say

Investment delays or ending projects to develop gas reserves could result in a worse supply outlook, a regulator warns, as pressure on the industry intensifies.

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Call to block Woodside's $50b gas peninsula expansion

Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.

Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the West Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.

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Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities

Novel batteries are being trialled in microgrids to make sure people living far from the national power network do not miss out on the benefits of clean energy.

Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment

Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

A renewable energy land agent says farmers are happy with projects on paddocks they can't see from their porch, as long as it's their land making the money.

Most want energy-efficient homes but are stuck on price

Most Australian buyers, renters and builders want energy-efficient homes, a study has found, but high prices and a lack of knowledge are holding them back.

Solar farm in NSW central west to power 200,000 homes

The federal government has ticked off on a plan to build a 840MW solar farm in the NSW central west, ultimately powering 200,000 homes in the state.

Beetaloo 'massive sinkhole' for taxpayers, investors

A vast source of onshore gas up for development could waste billions of taxpayer and investor dollars by being unable to compete with a "glut" of foreign LNG.

Woodside preparing 'new climate bomb' on gas peninsula

A gas hub proposed by Woodside Energy would undermine efforts to counter climate change and seriously damage Australia's credibility, environmentalists say.

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