Australia's Liberals Win State Election In Blow For Renewables Lobby
Australia's governing Liberal party has won a tight regional election in South Australia, a victory that could deal a blow to national renewable energy plans.
Shell Offloads New Zealand Assets To Austria's OMV
Royal Dutch Shell is selling its upstream assets in New Zealand to Austria's OMV AG for $578 million, the companies said on March 15.
Arrow Energy Deal Boosts Slumping Australian Status
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has hailed a supply deal between Shell Australia cum PetroChina owned Arrow Energy to supply gas from the massive Surat Basin to the QCLNG LNG export facility at Gladstone, Queensland.
APPEA Extols East Australia Virtues But Lashes The West
Association’s chief urges states to back off fracking inquiries to facilitate greater supply in the east.
Western Australia Pauses Fracking To Probe Risks
The pause on fracking freezes more than A$380 million in investment in new onshore projects, said Stedman Ellis, COO of Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association WA.
BHP Billiton Replaces Two Directors In Board Shake-up
Global miner BHP Billiton unveiled a board shakeup where controversial director Grant King will step down just six months after his appointment with the company amid oil investments concerns, BHP said on Aug. 23.
Santos CEO: US Shale Blueprint Will Save Australia’s Energy Woes
Speaking at SEAAOOC, Santos’ Kevin Gallagher said Australia should encourage shale gas development to drive down energy prices.
APPEA 2017: Gas Security Mechanism Targets Australia's East Coast Problems
A legislative move designed to shore up energy supplies will be triggered only when a shortage has been identified and will apply to export operations, Matt Canavan said.
Origin Energy Doubles Stake In Australia's Beetaloo Shale Gas Field
Origin Energy said it increased its share in the undeveloped shale gas prospect to 70%, after purchasing a 35% share from Sasol Petroleum Australia Ltd. It did not disclose a purchase price.
‘Ex-Western Australia Premier Is Entertaining A Pipe Dream’
Proposal for coast-to-coast gas pipeline mocked; shipping LNG from west to east called cheaper.