People and policy
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National Hydrogen Strategy released
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council has released Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy.
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ARENA commits $70m to hydrogen
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide up to $70 million in funding to fast track renewable hydrogen in Australia.
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Public comment opens for gas standard
AS 4564 (General Purpose Natural Gas) has been released for a public comment and review period.
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Six ventures win gas blocks
Six ventures have won gas exploration rights across the Bowen and Surat basins.
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NOPSEMA needs more from Equinor
Australia’s offshore regulator has told Equinor it must modify and resubmit its environment plan for drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
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Report: CSG to decline 60%
New research is forecasting CSG production in Australia to decline 60 per cent over the next 10 years.
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Queensland releases mass of land for gas
The Queensland Government has released thousands of square kilometres of new land for gas exploration.
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Extension granted on Hunter pipeline
The New South Wales Government has granted five more years for developers to commence construction of the Hunter Gas Pipeline.
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Report: Australians paying 71% more for gas
Australian consumers are paying more than $3/GJ more on average for spot gas than the export netback price, according to a new report.
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Valmec becomes INNIO Waukesha representative
INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines has appointed Valmec as a gas compression provider for the Australian region.
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ABB joins hydrogen project
Switzerland-headquartered ABB has won contracts for work on a project aiming to export hydrogen from Australia to Japan.
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APGA makes major board changes
APGA has a new president and board member following its 51st annual general meeting (AGM) held earlier this week.
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APGA: industry stays safe despite challenges
Australian pipelines have an outstanding safety record despite facing unique challenges when delivering gas and water to consumers, says a major industry association.
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Vale Peter Rees
The Australian pipeline industry has been deeply saddened by the passing of industry legend Peter Rees.
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APGA: ACT gas emission reduction plan takes “wrong approach”
The recently issued ACT Climate Change Strategy takes a problematic approach to reducing gas emissions, says APGA CEO Steve Davies.
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Australia hits record oil and gas production
Australia produced more oil and gas in 2018-19 than in any previous year, according to the latest EnergyQuest report.
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ARENA prioritising hydrogen
Hydrogen is among the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) investment priorities outlined in a newly launched plan.
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Gas major player in 2050 energy forecast
Gas, renewables and carbon capture and storage (CCS) need to work together for a rapid energy transition, according to a new report.
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Brisbane set for renewable hydrogen project
BOC will undertake a new $3.1 million renewable hydrogen production and refuelling pilot project in Queensland.
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First oil at Greater Enfield
Woodside has reported that first oil has been produced at the Greater Enfield Project offshore Western Australia.
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Applications open for WA exploration funding
The Western Australia Government has opened applications for round 20 of its co-funded drilling scheme.
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Fyfe acquires Gleeson Surveying
Fyfe has purchased Narrabri-based Gleeson Surveying to expand its reach in New South Wales.
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TechnipFMC splitting into two companies
RemainCo and SpinCo will be the two independent, publicly traded companies that arise following the separation of TechnipFMC.
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Government backs Newcastle LNG project
The New South Wales Government has labelled an in-development LNG import terminal as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI).
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Future Fuels releases hydrogen report
The Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has released a report covering the work of hydrogen roadmaps from around the world.
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Gorgon CCS finally operational
The long-delayed carbon capture and storage (CCS) development has begun at the Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG Project.
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