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WA gets gas supply boost

Tue, 31 August 2010 Santos has announced that it will develop new gas supplies for the Western Australian domestic market by developing and producing gas from the Halyard and Spar fields, which it owns with Apache Energy.

Methanex secures supply for Motunui

Tue, 24 August 2010 Methanex Corporation’s New Zealand arm has finalised gas contracts with a number of Taranaki-based suppliers to allow its Motunui methanol plant to continue operating until the end of 2011.

AWEsome discoveries lead to Synergy sales contract

Thu, 19 August 2010 Western Australian energy retailer Synergy is set to receive up to 38 PJ of gas after signing a new sales contract with AWE Limited.

Western Australia – an economy built on gas

Gas Today — August 2010 Western Australia is the nation’s largest producer and consumer of natural gas. As production rates decline in current gas fields, new developments are required to meet increasing demand from both domestic and international markets. Balancing the needs of gas producers and the state’s biggest gas consumers is an ongoing process in Western Australia.

Make your mark on the industry at FutureGAS 2011!

Gas Today — August 2010 In 2011, FutureGAS will be bigger than ever. Targeting more delegates, speakers and exhibitors, the event is moving to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre to ensure there is room for all!

Modelling rogue waves to mitigate risk offshore

Gas Today — August 2010 Although once considered a myth, rogue waves represent a considerable risk for offshore oil and gas production platforms. CSIRO’s Dr Murray Rudman spoke to Gas Today about computer modelling undertaken to compare the effect of these waves on different offshore platforms.

The Sydney Basin – offshore exploration’s new frontier

Gas Today — August 2010 Despite displaying all the elements seen in other world class producing basins, there has never been a petroleum exploration well drilled in the offshore Sydney Basin. Advent Energy is about to change that.

Bringing Australia’s offshore gas to market

Gas Today — August 2010 Australia’s offshore industry currently provides 90 per cent of Australia’s oil and gas production. Gas Today brings you a snapshot of the nation’s latest offshore developments.

Stuart’s serious shale potential

Tue, 3 August 2010 Stuart Petroleum has received advice that its PEL 516, located in South Australia’s Cooper Basin, could contain 38–60 trillion cubic feet of shale gas-in-place.

Chevron discovers more gas to feed Wheatstone, Gorgon

Mon, 12 July 2010 Chevron Australia has made two new natural gas discoveries in the Carnarvon Basin, located offshore Western Australia, which will underpin expansion opportunities at the Wheatstone and Gorgon LNG developments.

Indications of more gas in offshore Sydney Basin

Wed, 7 July 2010 Advent Energy has received technical reviews from Tanvinh Resources and Pangean Resources supporting a significant increase in the estimated prospective recoverable resources within the PEP 11 offshore Sydney Basin.

Altona and CNOOC sign JV agreement for Arkaringa Basin Project

Tue, 29 June 2010 Altona Energy has signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the development of the Arckaringa Basin Project, located in South Australia, which will involve a 560 megawatt gasification combined-cycle plant and a 10 million barrels per annum coal-to-liquids plant.

Gas to get bigger in Victoria

Tue, 29 June 2010 Gas-fired electricity generation will make a much bigger contribution to the electricity generation mix in Victoria in the future, says the Victorian Government’s framework for energy policy planning until 2030, Victoria’s Energy Future.

Exoma confirms CSG reserves

Tue, 29 June 2010 Exoma Energy has confirmed coal seam gas (CSG) resources of approximately 2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in its Galilee Basin prospects, located in central Queensland.

Gas shortfall expected in WA: DomGas

Tue, 29 June 2010 A new Economics Consulting Services report shows that Western Australian gas supplies will decline over the next decade unless action is taken by State and Federal Governments, according to the DomGas Alliance.

New PM to negotiate on RSPT

Tue, 29 June 2010 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has shown flexibility on the Federal Government’s proposed Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) in her first press conference as Prime Minister.

Sydney Basin drilling campaign on target

Mon, 21 June 2010 Advent Energy has completed site survey acquisition and awarded major services contracts in preparation for its drilling campaign of PEP 11, offshore Sydney Basin, scheduled for the third quarter 2010.

Gas gets boost in Queensland budget

Tue, 15 June 2010 Industry representatives have welcomed the $A55.8 million four year investment package outlined for Queensland’s oil and gas sectors in the 2010–11 Queensland State Budget.

Stuart permits show major shale potential

Tue, 15 June 2010 A technical review by MHA Petroleum Consultants has identified two areas in PEL 516, located in the Cooper Basin in South Australia, as having considerable potential for major shale gas resources.

More gas power for NSW

Tue, 15 June 2010 The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning has approved the development of Metgasco’s Richmond Valley Power Station.

Santos Chief predicts larger role for gas

Fri, 11 June 2010 Santos Chief Executive David Knox has said that gas has a much larger role to play in Australia’s future energy mix - providing the right policy settings are put in place - highlighting its environmental benefits and potential for access to global markets.

Bright future for natural gas: report

Wed, 2 June 2010 A KPMG study commissioned by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has confirmed natural gas to be a significant and expanding contributor to Australia’s export earnings and economic growth, with a strong growth outlook to 2030.

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