Focus on gas to hit net zero targets: Jemena
One of Australia’s biggest gas operators says government policy should prioritise the fossil fuel over coal and oil to deliver the nation’s energy transition and meet green goals.
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Start-up calls on miners to embrace technology
An Adelaide start-up is urging miners to embrace existing technologies, which it claims can slash more than 40 per cent of emissions at Australian mine sites.
Ex-airport chief lands top BCA role
The BCA has tapped former Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert, who says businesses carry a big responsibility in tackling climate change and the cost of living.
‘We need to spend less time focused on shutting down coal’
Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes says economics will end the coal-fired era, not talking, as he urges more investment in renewable technologies.
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Big four banks to shift resources policy again
The four major banks will again update their climate policies before the end of the year, some with a focus on oil and gas.
Victoria’s Coal Keeper rejection sparks criticism
Energy Minister says the state has rejected a proposed power-market reform, setting up a clash with the Morrison government.
Mining execs brace for class action hit
A survey has revealed a majority of mining executives expect the industry to be rocked by a health-based class action suit within 15 years.
New climate policy looms at ANZ
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says the bank is ‘walking the talk’ on climate change, unlike its domestic peers.
Ley helps Whitehaven dodge climate ruling
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved an extension of Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery mine in NSW, despite a contentious climate ‘duty of care’ court ruling.
Air NZ targets 2030 for emissions-free flying
Air New Zealand is planning to be the first airline in the Asia-Pacific to operate hydrogen-powered aircraft made by Airbus, in an effort to be carbon zero by 2050.
Rio Tinto to drive clean autonomous trucks at WA mine
Rio Tinto’s new Gudai-Darri mine in WA will become a testbed for some of the cleanest autonomous haul trucks in the world.
BHP wrestles with steel emissions challenge
BHP has ultimately backed away from setting a hard target for steelmakers that account for about three-quarters of its Scope 3 emissions.
Santos, Oil Search agree $21bn merger
Santos and Oil Search have signed off on their tie-up, with the deal set to catapult the combined company into a top 20 global oil and gas producer.
NSW can end its coal power by 2030: Kean
NSW can meet a goal of phasing coal power out by 2030 as climate change pressures accelerate, Energy Minister Matt Kean says.
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