Energy
'Right moment': AGL unveils plans for at least 1000MW of batteries
Energy giant AGL has lodged a proposal to build as much as 500 megawatts of batteries at its Liddell power plant and has plans of doubling that total across the nation.
- by Peter Hannam
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Hydrogen
NSW makes pitch for hydrogen leadership
Sydney will host the largest renewable gas trial in the Australia after the Berejiklian government approved NSW's first hydrogen gas facility.
- by Peter Hannam
Gas
Anger as state rejects calls to pause controversial gas project
Federal minister and local MP Greg Hunt said he was "deeply disappointed at the Victorian government’s position" on AGL’s proposed gas-import terminal at Western Port.
- by Miki Perkins
Coronavirus pandemic
Government advised to underwrite new investment in gas pipelines
New gas pipelines would gain taxpayer support to increase energy supplies to industry and households under plans put to Prime Minister Scott Morrison from his top business advisers.
- by David Crowe
Hydrogen
Hyundai partners with gas giants for hydrogen cars in Australia
Energy infrastructure giant Jemena and Wesfarmers-owned Coregas have been in talks with Hyundai to supply "green hydrogen" for a re-filling station in Sydney.
- by Nick Toscano
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Workplace safety
Gorgon inspection notice could see entire plant switched off
The notices could have serious implications for the ongoing operation of the Gorgon LNG plant if severe issues are found with the heat exchangers, which carry highly explosive propane.
- by Hamish Hastie
AGL Energy
Australia's top polluter AGL faces push to accelerate coal-fired power exit
AGL will face a shareholder push to bring forward the closures of its remaining coal-fired power stations by at least 12 years.
- by Nick Toscano
Manufacturing
Incitec Pivot warns Queensland plant remains under threat from high gas prices
ASX-listed explosives and fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot says its Gibson Island manufacturing plant continues to be challenged by the high east coast gas prices.
- by Darren Gray
Oil
Crude reality: Oil giants split on fossil fuels' future
Two different narratives are emerging on what lies beyond for the devasted oil and gas industry.
- by Nick Toscano
Origin Energy
Origin Energy's LNG revenue slips as COVID-19 dents demand, prices
Australian energy giant Origin Energy says revenue from its liquefied natural gas joint venture has fallen 5 per cent for the year as the coronavirus pandemic guts demand.
- by Nick Toscano
Renewables
New grid report forecasts rapid transition away from coal-fired power
Renewable energy will supply as much as 90 per cent of the power for Australia's main energy grid by 2035 provided critical transmission lines and other investments topping $100 billion take place.
- by Peter Hannam