COVID-19

Queensland opens additional land for gas explorers

Gas explorers will have the chance to further develop Queensland gas country with the state government releasing 1500km2 of land in the state’s southwest. Queensland Mines Minister Anthony Lynham said
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs by end of year

BP chief executive officer Bernard Looney has announced that the company will begin a process of cutting 10,000 jobs following the end of a three-month redundancy freeze that started in March.
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LNG exports remain strong amid COVID-19

Australia’s liquified natural gas (LNG) exports are holding at near-record levels despite the global surplus of LNG and the contraction of economic activity due to COVID-19, according to EnergyQuest.
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NSW Government fights CSG moratorium bill

NSW Independent Justin Field has passed a coal seam gas (CSG) moratorium bill through the NSW Legislative Council, with the support of the Labor opposition; the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and
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Buru to increase Ungani production rates

Buru Energy is preparing to install an electric submersible pump (ESP) at Ungani 7 in the Canning Basin, Western Australia to increase oil production. The company reported that the Ungani oilfield, with
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APPEA emphasises industry role in Australian economy

Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has revealed that due to Australia’s 61 per cent increased value on liquified natural gas (LNG) exports over the past 30 years, the nation has been able to maintain economic resilience during COVID-19.
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