Gas
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
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‘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
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
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
Santos silent on crucial Barossa project approvals as revenue dips
Uncertainly remains on when offshore work can start on a pivotal growth project for the energy giant.
- by Peter Milne
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Woodside Energy Group
Woodside banks on Scarborough as revenue plunges
Sales at Australia’s largest oil and gas company dropped 29 per cent for the June quarter, driven by a plunge in the average price for its gas exports from WA.
- by Peter Milne
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
WA regulator draws fire as it sticks to its guns on Woodside gas plant
The environmental regulator’s commitment to let Australia’s largest gas export plant stay open until 2070 has prompted calls for the federal government to step in.
- by Peter Milne