Coal power station’s life extended by two years
NSW’s largest coal power station will remain open for at least two more years and could keep operating until 2029 after Origin Energy struck a deal with the state government.
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PM deflects ICC support to Howard
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has deflected responsibility for Australia’s involvement in the ICC, saying the Howard government needs ‘explain those decisions at the time’.
Eraring closure exposes ugly side of our energy transition
Opportunism at the public’s expense is distasteful, but the bigger and more important failure here is institutional. The energy transition is more difficult than first thought.
How Octopus got its tentacles around Origin
Ahead of introducing a cap on electricity bills here, two Origin Energy execs went to London and met the high school dropout-turned-Cambridge graduate revolutionising the energy market.
Origin’s balancing act on transition versus returns
Origin Energy must develop a pipeline of renewable energy, but some investors are angling for more money via dividends – making for an interesting upcoming investor day session.
Octopus valuation jump a win for Origin
The UK group, partially owned by Origin Energy, is now worth close to $14bn after fresh investment from Aware Super-backed Generation Investment Management.
AGL eyes UK-based OVO Energy’s tech platform
AGL Energy is considering the value of OVO Energy’s technology platform as it seeks to compete against Origin Energy’s purchase of Octopus in the UK.
Eraring-extension would reward Origin for mismanagement
Delta Electricity has slammed the possible extension of coal power station Eraring, as an unjust reward for its owner, Origin Energy’s mismanagement.
ASX up as interest rate jitters recede
The sharemarket extended its gains, closing up 0.4 per cent. Origin, NSW in talks to extend Eraring by four years. CBA pushes back rate cut call. Weak retail data hits Aussie dollar. ASIC sues Magnis and chair. Worley falls.
Energy, rent are worse than food inflation: Woolies chair
Health, education, rent and energy costs are more elevated than food inflation, insists Scott Perkins who chairs both Woolworths and Origin Energy.
Decision time for Brookfield
It’s a big week for Brookfield as investors in its takeover target Origin Energy vote on its $16bn buyout proposal on Monday.
Brookfield to Origin investors: that’s the best offer
Brookfield says Origin Energy shareholders shouldn’t expect a sweetened bid if its almost $20bn offer fails to get the requisite support.
ASX rallies to close up
A rally in tech and industrials saw the benchmark finish in the green on Thursday as Origin Energy’s board rejected a proposed takeover bid.
Origin snubs revised bid, investors to vote on original $20bn offer
Brookfield and EIG had sought to undercut the sway of AustralianSuper to reject its near $20bn bid for Origin Energy, but the energy major says the bid isn’t in the best interest of shareholders.
ASX rises, has big monthly gain; Origin falls
ASX 200 has second best month of 2023. Origin rejects Plan B. Australian 7-Eleven business sold for $1.7bn. Guthrie ousted from Mighty Kingdom board. Iress soars.
AusSuper blocks members from buying Origin shares
The super fund giant that helped foil a $20bn takeover offer for Origin Energy, has banned its own investors from buying shares in the electricity and gas company.
Jarden-JBWere closer to merger deal
Further details are filtering out about Jarden’s plans to create a wealth management powerhouse across the Tasman to turbocharge its ANZ investment banking arm.
Major LNG terminal backlog as ship loses power
One of Australia’s largest LNG exporting facilities can’t load any new vessels after a ship has lost power, blocking others from docking at Curtis Island.
Origin ‘should walk away’ from Brookfield bid
The Origin board should end negotiations after a sizeable chunk of shareholders voted to reject the near $20bn bid, says influential opponent Angus Aitken.
Origin seeks improved bid from Brookfield
The energy group is in late talks amid doubts over the value of a ‘Plan B’ deal lobbed last week, while the ASA warns small investors are missing out.
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