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Power struggle: It’s AGL’s Kaluza versus Origin’s Octopus
AGL Energy’s new technology business, Kaluza, plans a fivefold expansion of customer accounts to challenge Origin Energy’s own investment – market leader Octopus Energy.
Bad policy, nation underpowered
Business and consumers will pay dearly for years of green lawfare.
Origin slumps on disappointing outlook after record profit
Investors dump Origin shares following the energy major’s outlook guidance, which many believe is too conservative, after booking a record profit.
AGL’s Kaluza challenges Origin’s tech play with expansion
The energy group’s new investment Kaluza is expanding into Japan – pitting itself against Origin Energy’s own play, Octopus Energy.
Eraring coal power station output hits five-year high
Generation from NSW’s largest coal power station has soared as government policies to lower household and business bills incentivised Origin Energy to ramp up production.
Origin to spend $450m to expand Eraring battery
The energy group will spend another $450m to expand a battery at the Eraring coal power station as it looks to exploit the increasing market volatility.
Aussie homes to benefit from changes to energy rules
The energy sector’s rule maker has proposed a tweak to give greater returns to households with solar and batteries, which it hopes will spur increased uptake and less need for grid-scale developments.
Origin buys stake in decarbonisation company
Origin Energy has acquired 20 per cent in a specialist decarbonisation firm that works with major companies on projects to slash their emissions.
Transgrid taps former Origin boss as new chair
The energy company has appointed former Origin Energy boss Grant King as its new chairman – a job that will see him join ex-AGL Energy chief to help transform its operations.
AusSuper lashes ‘despicable’ behaviour in Origin tussle
The CEO of Australia’s biggest super fund has called out behind-the-scenes advisers over ‘fevered’ pressure in the Origin Energy saga.
Superloop cruels Aussie Broadband takeover bid with Origin tie-up
Shares in broadband provider Superloop soar 25 per cent after poaching Origin Energy’s wholesale internet contract from rival Aussie Broadband.
Aussie Broadband trumped on Superloop
Superloop appears to have outfoxed Aussie Broadband by bringing in Origin Energy as a strategic shareholder.
Train for Downer buy passes for now
Brookfield’s failed bid to buy Origin Energy came after it walked away from striking a deal for Downer, which has since had a rough few years.
Eraring talks need more urgency
Closure of the coal-fired plant, which supplies 25 per cent of NSW’s electricity needs, could lead to blackouts.
Eraring power station to keep burning longer
It was earmarked for shutdown in 2025 but the retirement of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station is on hold and Origin Energy is negotiating with the NSW government for how long.
Origin lifts its green investment by buying developer
Origin Energy has bought renewables developer Walcha Energy as it increases its zero-emissions development pipeline.
Gas shortage looms as Origin passes on LNG import terminal
Origin had the exclusive option to underwrite a gas importation terminal planned for Adelaide but has decided it cannot carry the financial risk.
Origin reveals toll of stranded LNG vessel
A LNG vessel became stranded at Curtis Island in November, and now Origin Energy has finally disclosed the impact on its exports.
Origin to invest $400m in big battery at gas station
The company’s second major battery development will temper some shareholder pressure after the collapse of Brookfield’s $20bn takeover.
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