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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Facing a possible domestic gas deficit, export powerhouse Western Australia has delayed putting the squeeze on producers with a crucial inquiry given more time.

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

A new deal to shore up gas supply along Australia's east coast market is being touted as a pathway to cheaper power prices during the transition to renewables.

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Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Many households are reducing their carbon footprint but without efficient homes or smart meters they may not be getting the best value out of clean energy.

Call to cut exports, not follow 'wrong' future gas plan

Call to cut exports, not follow 'wrong' future gas plan

A phase-down of gas exports and reserving supplies for dwindling local use would be a "real future gas strategy" for Australia, according to a climate body.

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Energy leaders are warning of a shortage of geoscientists for oil and gas exploration and carbon storage and a skills gap for seismic surveys for offshore wind.

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.

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Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas

Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas

Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas

Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas

Victoria will pipe gas from an offshore field near Port Campbell, close to the iconic Twelve Apostles, and has not ruled out further gas exploration.

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Changes to environmental approvals for new offshore gas will return to federal parliament after a review, despite being pulled in a recent deal with the Greens.

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Crossbench senators have attacked the future gas strategy as a "morally bankrupt" plan that also misrepresents the views of Australia's traditional owners.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

Communities divided over renewable energy development

Communities divided over renewable energy development

Communities divided over renewable energy development

Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

The Australian government has been accused of letting gas companies get away with daylight robbery by not applying royalties on all of the nation's gas exports.

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Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

Climate defenders under scrutiny after Santos debacle

An environment litigation group has been caught in the crosshairs of post-budget scrutiny of federal spending, with the coalition demanding further assurance.

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source

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Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Consumers have been warned of higher taxes or power bills if gas remains banned under federal and state government building programs for new power generation.

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.

New resources tax not a 'fair return' for Australians

A parliamentary inquiry has ruled in favour of offshore petroleum tax changes but critics say Australians will still not get a fair return on their resources.

'Unsafe future': Australia commits to decades more gas

Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.

Gas code confirms up-front connection cost

Victoria's essential services regulator has released a new code of practice for gas distributors, bringing connection costs in line with other utilities.

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

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