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National Power signs up for gas supply

Thu, 26 August 2010 Eastern Star Gas (ESG) has announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been assigned to National Power for supply of gas to a proposed new gas-fuelled power station in northern New South Wales.

Metgasco considers options for excess gas

Wed, 11 August 2010 Metgasco is considering various options to commercialise its excess reserves of coal seam gas, after the company announced it had more than sufficient to supply the proposed Richmond Valley Power Station.

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.

New generation in power: fuel cells

Gas Today — August 2010 Fuel cell technology is often overlooked as a source of low emission electricity generation. Ceramic Fuel Cells is lobbying federal and state governments to change that.

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!

Harvey Norman to sell gas-to-electricity units

Tue, 20 July 2010 Harvey Norman has signed a contract to become a distributor of Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited’s 2 kilowatt BlueGen gas-to-electricity generators in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

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.

Natural gas central to energy policy: APPEA

Tue, 15 June 2010 Increased use of natural gas should be the centrepiece of new energy policies needed to reduce Australian greenhouse gas emissions, according to Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Chief Executive Belinda Robinson.

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.

New Zealand unlocks new gas potential

Gas Today — May 2010 In 2009, the New Zealand Government commissioned a series of expert reports to unlock the unconverted wealth of the nation’s petroleum resources. Based on the results, the Government developed an Action Plan to realise that potential, and is currently assessing feedback from industry players.

Australia’s first dual-fuel project nears completion

Gas Today — May 2010 Power and Water Corporation’s 33 megawatt Owen Springs Power Station, located in the Northern Territory, features the new MAN Diesel 51/60DF dual-fuel engine. In addition to supplying the engines, MAN Diesel is currently on schedule to have the first generator set installed and commissioned by July 2010.

Natural gas and renewables: not such strange bedfellows

Gas Today — May 2010 While natural gas and renewable energy generation are competitors in their own rights, natural gas is also the perfect complementary partner for intermittent renewable energy sources, according to Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Deputy Chief Executive Mark McCallum.

Going large at Mortlake

Gas Today — May 2010 Bilfinger Berger Services Australia is constructing Origin Energy’s 550 megawatt power station in the rural town of Mortlake in western Victoria. Gas Today spoke to Project Manager Val Tialshinky about the strategies and techniques used to ensure a successful construction phase.

Gas-fired generators to power public housing in Victoria

Mon, 3 May 2010 The Victorian Government and Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFCL) will install 30 BlueGen gas-fired, ceramic fuel cells in public houses later this year.

CPRS uncertainty to impact gas-fired power investments

Fri, 30 April 2010 The Federal Government’s delaying of the Carbon Production Reduction Scheme (CPRS) is likely to affect investment in gas-fired power generation infrastructure, industry leaders have said.

Karratha gas-fired power station comes online

Mon, 19 April 2010 ATCO Power's new 86 megawatt (MW) Karratha generating station, located 1,600 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia, has commenced full commercial operation.

NT gas fired power station gets Rolls Royce treatment

Thu, 1 April 2010 The Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation has signed a contract with Rolls Royce for the delivery of two new 45 megawatt gas turbines for its Channel Island Power Station, located approximately 10 kilometres south of Darwin.

NSW considers firing two new power stations with gas

Fri, 5 March 2010 Concept plan approvals have been given for additional gas or coal-fired power stations on the sites of the Mt Piper and Bayswater B coal-fired power stations, both located in southeast New South Wales.

Wrapping up major gas projects in Australia

Gas Today — February 2010 Despite global financial uncertainty and the possibility of major economic reform under carbon reduction legislation, Australia’s gas industry hasn’t slowed. Katherine St Lawrence looks at some of the major projects currently under development across the country.

Clarke generates interest at Blackwater

Gas Today — February 2010 Bow Energy has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to Clarke Energy Australia for the 30 MW Blackwater Power Station, which will use coal seam gas as feedstock.

Wärtsilä gas generators to support wind power

Gas Today — February 2010 Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a 170 megawatt gas-fired power plant to be installed in Antelope Station, located near Abernathy, Texas, USA.

MWM pushes for fuel efficiency in power generation

Gas Today — February 2010 As Australia moves toward a carbon constrained economy, focus is shifting to efficient, low emissions fuel sources. MWM Energy Australia Managing Director David Sparano talks to Gas Today about the company’s answer to fuel efficiency – decentralised gas-fired power generation.

Gas-fired generation in Australia set to increase: Ferguson

Wed, 3 March 2010 Gas will be the source of more than one third of Australia’s electricity generation by 2030, according to a report launched by Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.

Wellington residents to benefit from gas-fired power

Fri, 19 February 2010 The New South Wales town of Wellington is set to reap the benefits of a gas-fired power station, ERM Power NSW Director Andy Pittlik said during a visit to the proposed site of the company’s proposed project site.

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