solar, nsw, apa

NSW solar farm secures record fast approval

The Federal Government has given the nod to the Forbes solar farm project in a mere 19 days, underscoring how prudent site selection can materially accelerate federal environmental approvals. Read More
lokring, oil platform, rig, cooper energy, esso, scarborough, gippsland basin, esso, Triangle

Esso plans well work in the Gippsland Basin

Esso has submitted an environment plan to NOPSEMA relating to planned well works, including plug and abandonment activities, of up to nine wells on the Barracouta platform. Works will be completed by a jack-up rig (JUR). Read More
Milestone for New England REZ

HumeLink construction kicks off

Construction has officially commenced on the HumeLink project, a new 500kV transmission line which will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle. Read More
hydro, hydro power, water

Snowy Hydro signs key energy agreement

Snowy Hydro and Akaysha Energy have announced a landmark 15‑year virtual toll agreement for the 311MW Elaine Battery Energy Storage System in Victoria. This marks Snowy Hydro’s first battery tolling agreement. With a contracted capacity of 220MW over a four‑hour period, it is the largest of its kind in Australia, setting a new benchmark in the industry. Read More

Gas key to energy transition, Santos CEO says

In a speech delivered at the Australian Energy Nation Forum, Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher underscored the vital role of natural gas in securing Australia’s energy future and supporting the global energy transition. Amid growing concerns over energy affordability and supply, Gallagher argued that natural gas is not only essential to meet rising demand but also to ensure decarbonisation efforts remain realistic and equitable. Read More

Woodside to develop liquid hydrogen supply chain

Woodside Energy, Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) and The Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO) have joined forces under a newly inked memorandum of understanding to develop a pioneering liquid hydrogen supply chain between Australia and Japan. Read More