People and policy
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Labor plans $1b hydrogen investment
The Federal Labor Party is set to outline a $1b contribution to the development of a hydrogen industry if elected.
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Santos backs domestic gas over import terminals
Import terminals will not effectively lower domestic gas prices, according to Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Kevin Gallagher.
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LNG exports hit new high
Australian LNG exports have risen 23 per cent from the previous year, according to the latest EnergyQuest report.
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New pipeline standards published
New standards for the use of Australia’s pipeline networks have been published.
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APGA calls for policy stability
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) says stable gas policy is vital to increasing industry investment.
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Prominent pipeline executive announces departure
The leader of one of Australia's largest pipeline companies has outlined plans for his resignation.
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Australian states among worst for investment
A survey has named three Australian states as among the worst places in the world for oil and gas investment.
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STATS targeting Australia
UK-based STATS Group is looking to increase contract opportunities in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.
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APA takeover officially rejected
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has officially rejected the takeover bid for APA Group.
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APA says Chinese fears influenced takeover rejection
Supposed Chinese influence in CK Group’s bid for APA Group was wrong, according to APA Managing Director Mick McCormack.
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Shorten releases new gas-inclusive energy policy
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has revealed Labor’s energy policy will revive the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
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Santos completes Quadrant acquisition
Santos has officially completed its acquisition of Quadrant Energy.
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2019 APGA Convention Call for Papers
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) has circulated the First Announcement and Call for Papers for the 2019 APGA Convention.
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Queensland opens more land for exploration
The Queensland government has released another large expanse of land for gas exploration.
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Jemena: believe the hype about hydrogen
Hydrogen has the potential to shape and help secure Australia’s energy needs, according to Jemena Managing Director Frank Tudor.
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Government tightens petroleum taxation rules
The Federal Government has announced plans to increase stricter rules pertaining to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
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APPEA Chief Executive resigns
Dr Malcolm Roberts has resigned as Chief Executive of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).
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Frydenberg plans to block APA takeover
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has formed the preliminary view that he will block CK Group’s acquisition of APA Group.
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Jemena launches Australia’s largest renewable gas project
Australia’s largest renewable gas trial, being developed by Jemena and co-funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), could result in homes and businesses in Sydney using green gas in as little as five years.
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APA Chairman addresses takeover
APA Group Chairman Michael Fraser believes the company’s sustained growth and returns for shareholders are what caught the attention of the CK Consortium.
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APGA backs competency system for industry standard
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) has affirmed its commitment to ensuring the APGA Pipeline Engineer Competency System is recognised and adopted as the standard across the industry for recognising and defining pipeline engineering expertise.
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WA Renewable Hydrogen Council holds first meeting
The Western Australian Government’s new Renewable Hydrogen Council met for the first time last week.
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CKI shareholders approve APA takeover bid
Shareholders of the three companies making up the CK Consortium have approved the conditions of the group’s takeover bid for APA Group.
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APGA: simple solutions in energy policy carry a heavy cost
Failing to develop a comprehensive energy policy will carry a heavy cost in lack of future investment in the infrastructure needed to ensure energy supply can meet future demand, says the association.
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Pipeline standard updates expected next month
The Australian Pipeline and Gas Association (APGA) predicts revisions to standards AS 2885.0 (General Requirements), AS 2885.1 (Design and Construction) and the new AS 2885.6 (Pipeline Safety Management) will be ready for publication by late November.
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AGL gas projects threatened by bureaucracy
AGL’s Interim CEO Brett Redman says the collapse of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has affected the company’s development of new gas fired power stations in NSW, while its Crib Point LNG terminal in Victoria could be delayed by a state government-led environmental assessment of the project and its associated pipeline.
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