Gas
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
The pressure on the electricity grid highlights the need for a long-term shift away from fossil fuels, the chair of the Energy Security Board says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Latest
Fracking, coal seam gas ‘not legal any time soon’, Andrews insists
The Victorian premier hit back at Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King’s suggestion that the state’s ban on fracking was a barrier to fixing the energy crisis.
- by Josh Gordon
Opinion
Energy security
Our energy crisis has been a decade in the making. Don’t expect a quick solution
The chaos and dysfunction in the national electricity market this week flows from the collision of a number of unexpected events with long-term vulnerabilities.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Climate policy
There’s no achievable national climate target without WA action – ending Collie coal is just the start
Will closing Collie’s coal-fired power stations be enough for WA to meet its emission reduction obligations? Not even close.
- by Brad Pettitt
Analysis
Energy
Energy crisis: A crash we all saw coming but did nothing to stop
The market suspension is about more than cold weather and power station maintenance. It is about a disgraceful failure in Australian politics.
- by David Crowe
Explainer
Renewables
Where did all the power go? What caused the east coast energy crisis?
A combination of forces has sent energy prices soaring. And now there’s talk of blackouts too. How did it come to this?
- by Josh Gordon
Exclusive
Energy
Victoria may need to ease gas ban to avoid energy supply issues
Victoria’s ban on coal seam gas could cause issues with energy supplies since its existing gas fields are producing less, the federal resources minister says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Exclusive
Energy
NSW will need Narrabri gas, federal resources minister says
Madeleine King has warned of a bigger energy crisis in the future without new gas fields, blaming years of inaction on the need to switch to renewables.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Opinion
Energy
Western Australia’s green dream is underpinned by gas
WA’s move to phase out all but one coal-fired power stations is a daring policy in the state that has been the national laggard on reducing emissions.
- by Gareth Parker
Woodside’s $17 billion Scarborough gas project faces heritage hurdle
Woodside is committed to its $17 billion Scarborough gas project but faces opposition from Traditional Custodians and a new look at carbon emissions before it gains approval to start construction offshore.
- by Peter Milne
Bass Strait gas output ramps up as demand and prices soar
A pipeline has been rerouted in the Bass Strait as ExxonMobil seeks to ramp up output to meet soaring demand.
- by Nick Toscano