Ampol has confirmed that its refinery operations at Lytton, Queensland, will continue following the completion of a review and government funding.
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Offshore industry receives decommissioning levy
Australia’s offshore oil industry has been backed in the 2021-22 Federal Budget with the Australian Government announcing a temporary levy on decommissioning and remediation works. Read more
Gas infrastructure, hydrogen at forefront of 2021-22 Budget
The 2021-22 Federal Budget is set to expand the nation’s resources sector, prioritising developments in northern Australia and investing in the future of hydrogen. Read more
Critical gas infrastructure key to Australia’s future supply
Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor has committed to advancing Australia’s gas-fired recovery by unlocking supply through critical infrastructure. Read more
Energy Ministers agree to gas pipeline reforms
Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor has announced a major package of reforms for natural gas pipeline regulation aimed at reducing costs of transportation and delivered gas.
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ScoMo further backs Australian hydrogen future
The Australian Government has announced it will invest $539.2 million to support new clean hydrogen, carbon capture, use and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects that will create jobs, help cut emissions and drive investment. Read more
ScoMo announces new gas deal with SA
The federal government has signed a $1.08 billion energy and emissions reduction deal with South Australia that will target an additional 50 petajoules (PJ) per annum by the end of 2023 and 80 PJ by 2030. Read more
Australian Government grants to unlock Beetaloo potential
Australia’s gas-fired recovery has taken another step forward with the launch of grants aimed at supporting exploration of the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin. Read more
Low emission tech pivotal to Australia’s energy future: ScoMo
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has highlighted that the government is preparing for a new geo-politics of energy and climate change while preserving jobs and livelihoods across the country. Read more
Santos secures federal approval for Narrabri
Santos has been given the green light by the Australian Government for the Narrabri gas project in New South Wales, with the company now set to embark on a 12-18 month appraisal program.