First look: Stunning plans for $30m CBD tower transformation
A $30m revamp of a city office tower has kicked off, with an energy giant set to move in from its longstanding city fringe home. See the plans.
Agl Energy
Power shock: AGL finally gets on with it
Things are finally going right for the old-world electricity generator as it prepares to bet everything on turning green.
AGL hints at power bill reprieve as profits surge
Falling wholesale electricity costs could feed through to power bills, AGL Energy has said as it defended its 400pc half-year profit bonanza.
ASX gains; AGL soars, REA drops
Iron ore miners trim gains as China’s CPI falls at fastest pace since 2009. Investors back News Corp, AGL earnings updates. Cochlear up on profit upgrade. REA Group, Transurban and Alliance Aviation drop.
An enormous task that requires doing things very differently
Wind farm components are scarce, transformer supply is patchy and sourcing the special steel for them is even harder. AGL boss Damien Nicks explains the vast challenges of energy transition.
Liddell demolition the beginning of the end for reliable power
Armed with the blessing of the NSW Minns Labor government, AGL Energy will begin demolishing its Liddell coal-fired power station early next year.
Green light for renewables deals a boost for NSW
A consortium will deliver an expanded renewable energy zone and AGL Energy’s $750m battery project at its former Liddell Power Station will go ahead.
CEO Survey 2024 part 1: AGL, BHP to Bunnings
The Australian surveyed asked the nation’s CEOs their views on inflation, energy and opportunities for their businesses in 2024. From AGL, BHP to Bunnings. These are their full responses.
ASX hits 10-month high; G8, Liontown gain
ASX 200 hits fresh 10-month high on Bank of Japan’s unchanged policy, outlook. SQM, Hancock’s Azure bid lifts lithium bets. G8 Education soars. New CEO for takeover target Pacific Smiles.
Torrens Island at centre of emerging battery trials
AGL will trial a new battery system – adapted from technology used in space – that’s emerging as a potential alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale storage.
AGL avoids second strike, Cannon-Brookes demands climate action
An unambitious attitude to carbon transition is rewarding AGL executives with bonuses for ‘standing still’, the billionaire’s vehicle said.
ASX 200 gains; first strike for Fortescue
RBA ‘resolute’ on CPI returning to target. Backlash against payouts to former Fortescue execs. Pro Medicus founders’ $176m selldown. AGL avoids second strike as Cannon-Brookes demands climate action.
The digital guru determined to keep the lights on at AGL
If Dave Bartolo can pull off his latest project at AGL it will be, in his words, a miracle. And save the energy giant millions of dollars.
Strain on grid from EVs smaller than expected
Electric vehicle owners respond to price signals from tariffs and charge in off-peak periods, allaying concerns that Australia’s electricity grid may struggle with the rise of zero emission cars.
AGL firms fined for power breaches
Two AGL power stations have been handed fines after they admitted to inadvertently breaching their promise to be available to supply emergency power.
AGL to be fined millions over compliance fail
Two separate power stations in NSW and Victoria are set to be fined millions after admitting they were not ready to supply power in an emergency.
Brace for 1970s-style blackouts: ex-AGL boss
APA chair and former AGL boss Michael Fraser says a reality check is needed on energy, as Australia stumbles over its efforts to hit net zero targets by the end of the decade.
How Microsoft aims to ‘fundamentally change work’
The US software giant has an answer for Australia’s flatlining productivity: its AI Copilot. But at this stage access to the tech is invitation only.
AGL switches on mega-battery at Torrens Island
AGL’s new battery at Torrens Island has gone live, and can store enough electricity to power 75,000 homes for one hour.
State will pay AGL to keep lights on
The Andrews government has struck a deal with AGL Energy to manage the retirement of the Loy Yang coal power station.
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