The Queensland Government has taken another step towards establishing credentials as a leading generator of renewable energy jobs. Speaking at the Queensland Smart Energy Summit, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said partnering with the Smart Energy Council’s zero-carbon certification scheme would bring further investor confidence to the state as part of …
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The Victorian Government is helping businesses to switch to renewable hydrogen, with $7.2 million in funding to deliver trials, pilots and feasibility studies. Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced two new grants programs that will support the industrial sector to prepare for renewable hydrogen by funding a variety of projects …
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Santos has voiced its concerns about New South Wales businesses and manufacturers being at a competitive disadvantage due to their gas being imported from other states. According to Business NSW, a baker in Sydney pays $26,400 more for gas every year than the same business in Brisbane and a galvanising plant pays a massive $66,000 …
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The Queensland Government’s 2021-22 budget has committed $2 billion to renewable energy projects and network upgrades to deliver reliable and affordable power to the state. Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the investment in the state’s publicly-owned energy assets will further cement Queensland’s status as a renewables powerhouse. “Cheaper, cleaner energy …
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Ampol has confirmed that its refinery operations at Lytton, Queensland, will continue following the completion of a review and government funding. The decision was subject to the Australian Government’s refining support package being successfully legislated as proposed, and comprehensive management analysis and constructive engagement with the government. The Federal Government’s proposed package will help underpin …
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EnergyAustralia has received state government approval to develop the Tallawarra power station in the Illawarra region of New South Wales into Australia’s first net zero emissions hydrogen and gas capable power plant. The Tallawarra B plant will also direct carbon emissions from the project offset over its operational life, with EnergyAustralia offering to buy 200,000kg …
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The South Australian gas network has taken a historic step after being given the green light to blend biogas into its natural gas network. Minster for Mineral Resources and Energy Dan van Holst Pellekaan said this means that along with putting 5 per cent hydrogen from Australia’s largest green electrolyser at Tonsley into the network …
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The Queensland Government has today launched the Queensland resources industry development plan (QRIDP), which will have a focus on growth, jobs and investment in the state’s gas, minerals and coal industries. The industry-wide blueprint will set targets for industry growth and deliver actions to responsibly unlock resources into the future. Queensland Resources Minister Scott Stewart …
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The Western Australian Government has awarded Strike Energy $200,000 to contribute towards the South Erregulla-1 drilling campaign. The company highlighted that the exploration incentive scheme (EIS) grant is an endorsement of its technical work and the state’s support in seeing the resources commercialised as quickly as possible. The South Erregulla-1 well is being prepared for …
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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. As part of the agreement, the governments will pursue initiative that create additional dispatchable generation to help deliver affordable …
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