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.
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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.
Power price cut ‘risks profit’ of big providers
The Australian Energy Regulator Australians is delivering relief to consumers’ electricity bills but it will come at a cost to the profits of Origin and AGL, and dent competition, say experts.
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.
Beach Energy strikes ‘moderate’ new Origin supply deal
The group, majority owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes, has struck a new long-term supply deal with Origin that includes just a ‘modest’ increase in prices, which has disappointed some investors.
Origin boosts stake in UK start-up Octopus
Origin has tipped an extra $530m into British energy retailer and tech platform Octopus Energy, lifting its stake from 20 to 23 per cent.
Plenty of other partners out there, Brookfield warns
Brookfield says it could walk away from Origin after its plans generated significant interest from similar businesses around the world seeking capital to accelerating energy transition.
Running out of energy: How the $20bn Origin offer collapsed
Once seen as inevitable, Brookfield and EIG Partners’ bold bid for Origin collapsed quickly after some misfortune and some missteps.
AusSuper highlights its capital clout in renewables charge
Australia’s largest superannuation fund, the $300bn AustralianSuper, was quick to tout its credentials after sinking the Origin Energy mega-deal.
Australia to AusSuper: thanks
AustralianSuper did the nation a service in blocking the takeover of Origin Energy, which its suitors were looking to pick up for a bargain – to the detriment of us all.
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