Santos exec takes over reins at embattled Beach Energy
Embattled Beach Energy has named Brett Woods as its new CEO after the abrupt exit of Morne Engelbrecht, as the oil and gas company endures yet more upheaval.
Colin Packham
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Gas isn’t transitional but a ‘forever fuel’
Australia is divided about the future of gas, but a top Chevron executive says gas will be needed forever, and the country could lead the world if it embraces carbon capture and storage.
Woodside sells 10pc stake in Scarborough project for $1.34bn
The $1.34bn deal will ease the capital expenditure burden on Woodside to develop the $16.5bn project in WA that is the subject of intense environmental opposition.
EnergyAustralia looks ahead as losses narrow
The result is a significant improvement on last year’s performance, but will dent the capacity of EnergyAustralia to invest in new renewable energy generation assets.
Brookfield, MidOcean agree to short ACCC extension
The parties have agreed to give the regulator an extra month to review the deal, which is seen as a watershed moment for Australia’s energy transition.
Cost blowout may sink undersea cable link
Tasmania’s Premier has cast doubt on a transmission link that the country’s energy market operator says is vital for Australia’s green energy transition.
‘Extremist’ protesters left CEO ‘shaken, fearful’
In her first public remarks since activists were arrested outside her home, Meg O’Neill says the incident was ‘unacceptable’.
Energy market operator to get oversight on VPPs
So-called Virtual Power Plants are expected to dominate the grid as a growing number of Australian households and businesses install solar and batteries.
Gas retailer seeks electricity licence after Victorian bans
Victoria’s ban on new gas connections has uprooted the industry with one gas operator already seeking to become an electricity retailer to households and businesses.
Origin, Coles to roll out solar to 100 stores
The innovative, jointly funded deal, will see 20MW of solar installed across 100 supermarkets and bottle shops over the next three years.
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