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Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Tiwi and Larrakia traditional owners say the big four banks have failed to respond to human rights complaints over a proposed gas project off the NT coast.

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Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Chemicals giant Orica says industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and green ammonia is within reach, and would free up domestic gas supply for households.

How to make net zero happen: 'Get on with it and adapt'

How to make net zero happen: 'Get on with it and adapt'

Nuclear power is too expensive and slow to build, while offshore wind will be crucial to achieving climate and energy targets, a net zero report finds.

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

The federal government is contributing $32 million to a trial project swapping gas for hydrogen to power the emissions-intensive alumina refining process.

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

A finalised gas code of conduct aims to avert future price shocks for households and businesses, but producers warn urgent action is needed to boost supply.

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ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ is in front as Australia's "big four" move toward more responsible banking as part of a push for net-zero lending and investments by 2050, a report shows.

Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply

Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply

Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply

Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply

Queensland's excess gas supply will be sent to southern states this winter with the supply outlook for the next two winters described as "finely balanced".

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Ban gas connections to new homes and set a date for ending residential gas use instead of "enthusiastic inaction" on transition, critics are urging Labor.

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

A leading financier has warned against the "over-simplification" of the energy transition, backing investment in renewable energy and gas-fired electricity.

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

If the steel sector was a country it would be the third-largest emitter and the second-largest coal consumer, which makes Australia critical to climate change.

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Sydney flush with first biomethane injected to gas grid

Organic matter from Sydneysiders' toilets is being transformed into biomethane and injected into the gas grid from a pilot plant in the city's south-east.

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Australia could be at the forefront of carbon storage for the region given its geology, industry experience and demand from trading partners, an inquiry finds.

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas incumbents are digging in for their share of future power, while other industry leaders warn the energy transition is at risk amid delays on transmission.

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Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon-constrained gas firms will trap and store emissions to support new fields, with regulatory support from federal Labor and a carbon credit revenue stream.

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

Canberra is on track to be a zero-carbon city with a ban on new gas connections, but barbecues fired by bottled gas are still allowed under the new ACT law.

Macquarie Bank not so green with billions dipped in oil

To align investments with global climate promises, Macquarie Group will need to increase green investments and dump billions staked on new oil and gas.

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

The Gorgon project operated by Chevron Australia off the north-west coast of Western Australia has produced its first gas from a five-year expansion project.

New offshore gas up in the air as acreage access stalls

Adding to gas supply uncertainty, bids for offshore petroleum acreage remain in limbo after more than a year and the next round is unclear after fierce debate.

Australia invites Sth Korea to join Pacific trade pact

Australia has invited South Korea to join a key trading agreement as China and Taiwan push for support to enter the partnership.

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Santos and Woodside Energy are on a shortlist of firms that may find finance for expansion more elusive as the investor climate strike extends beyond coal.

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