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Spanish renewables giant sounds stark warning on Australian projects
It is the builder of Australia’s biggest wind farm, and its CEO says bad behaviour within the renewable sector could put community support for future projects at risk.
- by Rob Harris
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ExxonMobil dials down gas supply alarm
The US energy giant has wound back warnings that new rules will freeze investment in gas projects, declaring talks with the Albanese government have been constructive.
- by Nick Toscano
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The gas industry used to be unassailable in Australia. Not any more
Victoria’s decision to ban new homes from installing gas appliances shows where the nation’s energy mix is heading.
- by Nick O'Malley
Buyers sign gas deals with Senex, but stalled project still in doubt
Senex says gas-fired power plants will play a role in the clean energy transition by backing up renewable energy when wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
- by Nick Toscano
The Mediterranean island for the rich and famous at the forefront of the climate revolution
From Jules Verne to Christopher Skase, Rafael Nadal’s native Mallorca has long had a powerful pull on the rich and famous. Now its natural assets of sun and sea are fuelling power itself.
- by Rob Harris
Renters, low-income households left behind in race to turn off gas
Reducing the number of gas appliances in rental and low-income homes will be a major challenge for Victoria as it seeks to meet climate targets.
- by Nick Toscano
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Offshore wind power developer surveys Bass Strait in race for first permits
A Japanese-owned wind power developer is pressing ahead with a bid to build one of Australia’s first offshore wind farms, kick-starting surveys of Bass Strait.
- by Nick Toscano
Policy doubt could derail domestic gas projects, Beach Energy warns
The Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy has flagged ongoing challenges making investments in future east coast gas drilling projects.
- by Nick Toscano
AusNet chief confident grid will be ready for coal’s exit
The company says it has learned a lesson on community engagement after farmers and suburbanites alike opposed its plans for transmission poles and wires.
- by Nick Toscano
Vales Point coal plant could stay open for longer
The owner of one of the largest coal-fired power stations in NSW may delay its closure amid concerns about the slow rollout of clean energy across the grid.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
Gas sector weighs reviving shelved drilling plans in test for new code
The developer of a stalled Otway Basin gas project says new federal government rules provide the investment certainty needed to plug looming shortfalls.
- by Nick Toscano