Policy

APGA made the case that electrification is not the only option to decarbonise households. Image: Josie Elias/Adobe Stocks.

Gas customers in the crosshairs

The tail end of 2023 has seen substantial consultation from governments on the future for gas customers, with a focus on customer electrification. Jordan McCollum, APGA National Policy Manager talks about a stalled electricity sector transition. Read More

Household decarbonisation’s role in the energy transition

Electrification and renewable gas advocates often hold opposing views on gas use decarbonisation in the home.
The Australian Pipeliner sat down with Jordan McCollum, National Policy Manager, APGA, to discuss a new study showing that this difference in opinion may come down to a simple difference in how household decarbonisation costs are calculated. Read More
Savcor

Gas and energy policy

In this column, Jordan McCollum, National Policy Manager at APGA says that Victoria’s new gas connection ban – politics is winning against physics and prices at the cost of future energy consumers. But why would the Victorian Government pursue the misleading narrative of electrification being cheaper for households than renewable gas? Read More
The east Australian gas market fundamentally changed around 2015 with the introduction of the Curtis Island LNG facilities.

Gas and energy policy

Russia’s unjust war in Ukraine and unreliable coal-fired power plants both played roles in creating Australia’s 2022 east coast energy crisis. However, one elephant in the room is yet to be held accountable for the role it has played in the crisis.  Read More
Mereenie

Mereenie JV to jointly market gas

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination allowing joint marketing arrangements between the four owners of the Mereenie gas field in the Northern Territory. 
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NGIP release secures gas supply

NGIP release secures gas supply

The federal government has announced the release of the first full National Gas and Infrastructure Plan (NGIP) as well the Future Gas Infrastructure Investment Framework.
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Incoming AGIG CEO Craig de Laine

AGIG appoints new CEO

The Australian Gas and Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has appointed Craig de Laine as chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Ben Wilson as he returns to the United Kingdom.
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