Woodside green lights $10.5bn Mexican oil development
The energy major’s final investment decision on Trion comes despite mounting environmental pressure to rein in its spending on new developments.
Colin Packham
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Renewable energy rollout too slow, warns AEMO
Australia is not building renewable energy developments quickly enough to compensate for the loss of coal-fired power generation, the head of the country’s energy market operator warns.
Macquarie eyes EnergyAustralia stake
Sources say Macquarie is in relatively advanced talks with EnergyAustralia’s parent company CLP Group, although other interested parties remain.
AGL shares soar as profits tipped to hit three-year high
AGL, under pressure to fund a $20bn green energy transition without damaging its balance sheet, has posted a significant turnaround from its sour first-half result.
Gas developers hold fire on new code of conduct
While outwardly tensions between the government and the gas sector have cooled, industry sources said they would not yet make any decisions about resuming work on stalled projects.
Jemena pumps biomethane gas in Australian first
Jemena has injected biomethane – created from organic waste – into its gas pipelines across NSW in an Australian first, as it pushes the federal government to establish a renewable gas target.
AGL, BP plug in to ride electric-vehicle boom
The deal will incentivise AGL customers to use BP pulse’s charging infrastructure, as the duo look to capitalise on soaring demand for zero emission cars.
Gas industry pledges more supply to meet shortfall
The increased supply commitment will ease concerns about fresh gas price spikes, which would have intensified pressure on households and businesses.
We’re powerless without incentives for landowners: Origin
Origin Energy says the progress of expanding the poles and wires network has been too slow and incentives must be offered to secure landowner permission.
Hunter to be nation’s second offshore wind zone
The Hunter region will be declared Australia’s second offshore wind zone, a boost to the industry that will be critical if the country is to meet its renewable energy targets.
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