Tag: Samantha McCulloch
Australia to host 2026 Global Carbon Capture Conference
Australia’s advancements in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technology will be spotlighted on the world stage as Perth gears up to host the 2026 Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) Conference.
Australia must act now on gas supply to prevent energy shortfalls – AEMO
The Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has underscored the essential role of gas in Australia's energy security and the urgent need for new gas supply and infrastructure investments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in its 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP).
Australian oil and gas sector boosts gov’t revenues to record high in 2023-24
Australia’s oil and gas industry is poised to make a significant contribution to federal, state, and territory government coffers this fiscal year, surpassing expectations with over $17 billion in taxation revenue.
New director appointed to secure gas supply in Victoria and NSW
Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.
AEMO warns of impending shift to diesel-powered electricity
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.
Australian energy industry calls for gas supply boost in federal budget
Australia's oil and gas sector is urging the government to prioritise unlocking new gas supplies in the upcoming Federal Budget to avert projected shortages, ease cost-of-living pressures, and secure economic and emissions reduction benefits from abundant natural gas resources.
Australian gas industry applauds offshore regulation consultation process
The Australian gas industry has welcomed the Australian Government's offshore regulation consultation paper, recognising it as a crucial step towards establishing regulations that secure economic and energy stability for Australia and its valued international partners.
Report stresses importance of gas in Australia’s net zero pathways
A new report from Ernst & Young (EY) has underscored the essential role of gas in Australia's energy landscape even under a net-zero emissions scenario.
NT green light to Beetaloo basin dev’t to supercharge major industries like manufacturing
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) said the Northern Territory government’s recent go-ahead of the Beetaloo Basin development will support thousands of new employment, bring in millions of dollars for regional towns, and increase the country's east coast's energy security.
Natural gas crucial in bolstering Australian manufacturing amid Safeguard Mechanism downplay – says APPEA
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) chief executive Samantha McCulloch has underscored the role of natural gas in achieving net zero while also powering Australian manufacturing, in response to the planned tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism, which ignores the central role of natural gas in meeting Australia’s climate goals.