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Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

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.

Santos in the dock over 'clean gas', net-zero by offset

Santos in the dock over 'clean gas', net-zero by offset

Santos in the dock over 'clean gas', net-zero by offset

Santos in the dock over 'clean gas', net-zero by offset

Australia's biggest gas supplier Santos faces many months of costly wrangling with shareholder activists in the federal court over allegations of greenwashing.

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Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas

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.

Support for fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage

Support for fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage

Most Australians want coal, oil and gas companies profiting amid a climate crisis to pay for the damage they are causing, a survey shows.

Biggest super fund 'engaged' with Woodside over climate

Biggest super fund 'engaged' with Woodside over climate

A leading investor rejects allegations of "greenwashing" over its support for three Woodside Energy directors, including resources stalwart Ian Macfarlane.

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

A group of doctors are warning of harm to health - physical, mental and spiritual - from the development of Beetaloo gas and more processing at Darwin Harbour.

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Chevron's WA offshore gas fields face industrial action

Chevron's WA offshore gas fields face industrial action

Chevron's WA offshore gas fields face industrial action

Chevron's WA offshore gas fields face industrial action

Chevron Australia's offshore gas fields in the country's northwest face industrial action next week over pay and conditions, posing a risk to global supplies.

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Woodside Energy is being urged to reallocate capital from new production to a share buyback to avert the release of half a billion tonnes of carbon emissions.

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

The oil and gas industry is calling for coalition support for a key budget measure to end a crossbench campaign to double the hike in taxes on offshore fields.

Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring's future unknown

Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring's future unknown

Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring's future unknown

Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring's future unknown

No decision has been taken by Origin Energy on keeping coal-fired power station Eraring running for longer, but some say it's not needed to keep the lights on.

Call to help coal, oil and gas workers cope with change

Call to help coal, oil and gas workers cope with change

Call to help coal, oil and gas workers cope with change

Call to help coal, oil and gas workers cope with change

Workers made obsolete in the push from coal, oil and gas to clean energy should receive individual career support packages, a business-backed think tank says.

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.

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.

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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