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Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

A Queensland coal power station was operating without required regulatory approval when it was taken out by an explosion, authorities say.

Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

The energy regulator has accused Santos of breaching record-keeping obligations for pipeline capacity but the gas company says the rules were too complex.

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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.

Chevron workers endorse agreements, strike averted

Chevron workers endorse agreements, strike averted

Chevron workers in West Australian gas plants have approved a series of draft enterprise agreements rather than go ahead with a planned strike.

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Bell Rock Capital Management is calling on investors to vote down bonuses for Whitehaven management, after accusing its executives of destroying share prices.

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Energy giants fail on climate lobbying disclosures

Energy giants fail on climate lobbying disclosures

Energy giants fail on climate lobbying disclosures

Energy giants fail on climate lobbying disclosures

Australian companies are lagging behind the US on disclosing their spending on political lobbying around climate change policy.

Power price hikes trigger spike in ombudsman complaints

Power price hikes trigger spike in ombudsman complaints

Power price hikes trigger spike in ombudsman complaints

Power price hikes trigger spike in ombudsman complaints

About two in three complaints lodged with the energy and water ombudsman were related to billing with cost of living and energy price hikes behind the rise.

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Coal communities will need a transition plan that extends beyond the pit, with Queensland tagged as one of the hardest hit regions as the world's mines close.

Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Volatility has eased after the energy shocks of past years but cost pressures remain and progress on new assets has stalled, an energy market update shows.

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

New data forecasts clean energy commodity prices will decelerate, while a consultation paper has been released mapping a strategy for the changing role of gas.

Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers

Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers

Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers

Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers

Thousands of FIFO workers are expected to be affected when pilots from the Qantas-owned Network Aviation work off the job as a wages dispute intensifies.

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.

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Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas

A long-time engineering and construction contractor to oil and gas giants says it has a chance to play both sides of the energy and resources transition.

Summit tackles 'resource anxiety' over energy materials

Governments must do more to attract capital for critical minerals, and as quickly as possible, to win in the energy transition, BHP CEO Mike Henry warns.

Traditional owner wins court challenge against Woodside

Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive offshore Scarborough gas project.

From derelict to chic, old power plant to host big show

Considered an eyesore to some and an iconic piece of history to others, a defunct Sydney power station will host one of the city's most popular arts festivals.

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Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.

Allied Power acquisition to energise remote projects

Two companies are joining forces on energy transmission projects for the mining sector as remote operators increasingly need ways to decarbonise.

Hardship hits home as prices squeeze household budgets

An increasing number of Australians are needing energy hardship plans to pay their bills as cost of living pressures bite into household budgets.

Green hydrogen hub to save steel town from wipe-out

An extra $100 million to support a planned hydrogen hub to make Australia a "renewable energy superpower" has been pledged by the federal and SA governments.

Heat on climate, gender at companies' annual meetings

The annual general meeting season is expected to kick off with a focus on sustainability, remuneration for bosses and votes against all-male boards.

Vanadium projects to merge to plug into battery demand

Two Western Australian vanadium developers will join forces to develop the silvery-grey metal that could be the next "pit to grid" breakthrough for batteries.

Industry urged to club together in clean energy hubs

Taxpayer funding for cleaning up heavily polluting industries is being wasted by favouring smaller projects at individual facilities, economic modelling shows.

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