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APA gas pipeline expansion ‘ends need for imports’
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EV transition taking longer as fuel demand hits record high
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Power move: global giant strikes Brisbane mega battery deal
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Santos’ $3.5bm Narrabri project must be approved to avoid gas crisis
CEO Kevin Gallagher says Australian authorities must approve its $3.5bn Narrabri project if they want to avert a looming east coast gas shortfall and safeguard jobs.
Energy secretary backs nuclear, attacks net zero
The comments underscore the US’s commitment to fossil fuels under Donald Trump and the forthright encouragement that Washington will place on allies to follow suit.
Australian firm in US nuclear fusion joint venture
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Warning of 70pc rise in energy bills in decade
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Origin boss calls for energy market reform now
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