Gas
WA quietly shuts door on more exports of onshore gas
The WA government has quietly announced that no onshore gas fields will receive the economic advantage of access to international markets that the Waitsia field owned by Japan’s Mitsui and Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy gained in 2020.
- by Peter Milne
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Woodside given a week to pay up to avoid strike
If agreement is not reached next Wednesday then industrial action is almost certain, according to a union source.
- by Peter Milne
WA gas strike talk spooks energy markets
The prospect of workers downing tools at Woodside and Chevron facilities has sent European gas prices soaring.
- by Peter Milne
Woodside wins Japanese support for Scarborough gas
The oil and gas major has found two investors for its $16.5 billion gas export project, with Japanese companies Sumitomo and Sojitz buying a 10 per cent stake.
- by Peter Milne
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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ABC
WA premier lashes ABC in letter to Buttrose over Four Corners presence at protest
“The fact that an ABC TV crew attended the private home of a WA citizen to document the committing of alleged criminal acts is cause for great concern and morally wrong,” Roger Cook wrote.
- by Daile Cross
A million WA households use gas. Could their days be numbered?
West Australian Premier Roger Cook thinks his Victorian counterparts may come to regret their decision to ban gas connections in all new homes from 2024. But experts say the tide must turn – and soon.
- by Sarah Brookes
‘Incredibly disappointing’: Environmentalists question Minns’ call on gas
NSW will not follow Victoria’s ban on new gas connections, but environmental groups have questioned how the state will meet its emissions targets.
- by Max Maddison
Greens say Chalmers chose ‘watered-down’ gas super-profits tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed plans for an extra $2.4 billion in tax from gas companies in the budget. New documents show Treasury said he should go bigger.
- by Shane Wright
Goodbye, gas stoves: Victoria to ban gas from new homes by 2024
All new homes, subdivisions and renovations that require planning approval after January 1 will be fitted with electric or induction stove tops instead of gas.
- by Broede Carmody, Mike Foley and Lachlan Abbott
Woodside threatens to sue Perth climate protesters for financial loss
A Woodside threat to sue two protesters for financial loss from an evacuation of its Perth headquarters due to a stink bomb has been labelled an attempt to intimidate peaceful climate protest.
- by Peter Milne