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WA gas policy harmful, says Apache

Wed, 25 August 2010 Apache Energy has spoken out against Western Australia’s domestic gas reservation policy and the negative impact it is having on the local gas industry.

NZ Government seeks reserves reporting revamp

Tue, 17 August 2010 The New Zealand Government has released an options paper aimed at improving the quality of information available about the country’s petroleum reserves.

Discussion at APPEA fuelled by gas

Gas Today — August 2010 Held in Brisbane from 16–19 May, the 2010 Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference and Exhibition featured keynote speeches from government leaders, company executives and international energy experts.

Council calls for gas plan

Wed, 11 August 2010 The Tasmanian roll-out of the national broadband network has brought the Hobart City Council to urge state and federal governments to incorporate natural gas pipelines in the plans.

BTEX ban hailed by CSG industry

Wed, 11 August 2010 The coal seam gas (CSG) industry will support moves by the Queensland Government to ban the use of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in fraccing operations, according to the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).

New design for power station

Wed, 11 August 2010 HRL subsidiary, Dual Gas, will redesign its proposed power station at Morwell, Victoria – fuelled by a combination of syngas and natural gas – to meet new emissions standards.

Call for natural gas blueprint

Wed, 11 August 2010 In light of Australia’s oil self-sufficiency dropping to approximately fifty per cent, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has called on government leaders to establish a taskforce for the implementation of natural gas.

Up close with NOPSA

Gas Today — August 2010 It’s been another big year in the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly for Jane Cutler, who became Chief Executive Officer of NOPSA almost a year ago. Gas Today spoke to her about her role and the issues facing NOPSA and the industry.

Electric heaters in hot water

Gas Today — August 2010 In mid-2009, the Australian Federal Government launched an initiative to phase out greenhouse gas-intensive hot water systems, starting from 2010. Gas Today looks at what this means for gas hot water systems.

Why your operator does not always love you

Gas Today — August 2010 When dealing with risk liability in Joint Operating Agreements, it’s important that definitions are clear to all parties. Stephanie Rowland makes some observations on gross negligence, wilful misconduct and consequential loss.

Supporting the offshore industry

Gas Today — August 2010 Offshore oil and gas exploration in Australia peaked in 2009, resulting in a boom in the construction of offshore support vessels. Following this boom, GO MARINE’S Brad George outlines the challenges to be faced and opportunities to be seized in this burgeoning industry.

Chevron releases Wheatstone draft EIS

Thu, 29 July 2010 Chevron has released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Wheatstone LNG Development, to be located near Onslow on the Pilbara coast, Western Australia.

Queensland appoints first Gas Commissioner

Wed, 28 July 2010 The Bligh Government has appointed Kay Gardiner as Queensland Gas Commissioner to monitor and guide development of the state’s gas market in the context of the emerging LNG industry.

Queensland Government approves QCLNG

Tue, 29 June 2010 The Queensland Government has granted conditional approval to QGC’s $A8 billion Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas (QCLNG) Project, to be located near Gladstone.

AER releases Queensland distribution tariffs

Tue, 29 June 2010 The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the approved 2010–11 tariff schedules for Envestra’s Queensland gas distribution system and for APT Allgas Energy’s distribution network, which also services Queensland.

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.

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.

Federal Government endorses new gas retailing framework

Tue, 15 June 2010 The new National Energy Customer Framework’s (NECF’s) high level policy settings have been endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE).

AER decides on Jemena Gas Network access

Tue, 15 June 2010 The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final decision on the Jemena Gas Network’s (JGN’s) access arrangement proposal for the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2015.

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.

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.

CSG to LNG projects may remain under PRRT: Macquarie

Wed, 9 June 2010 The Federal Government may be considering allowing coal seam gas (CSG) to LNG projects to operate under the existing Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) instead of the proposed Resource Super Profit Tax (RSPT), according to a new report by Macquarie Equities Research.

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