Energy regulator warns against government meddling
A top federal energy regulator said if central planning had continued NSW alone would have had 6000MW of generation lying idle.
Gorgon carbon capture can show commercial value
Carbon sequestration experts hope the start-up of Chevron's $2 billion carbon capture and storage project will help put to rest arguments the process is too expensive.
WA island at frontline of climate change battle
There's a lot riding on Gorgon's carbon capture plant, and not just for owner Chevron.
Forget coal: follow the money to wind and solar
The debate on coal and renewable energy goes to and fro in the Turnbull government, but when it comes to investment, there is no debate.
Why Canberra should not build power stations
If government were to finance a new coal-fired power plant, it would further frighten private investors and force taxpayers to potentially bankroll a second, third or fourth power station. Once the government starts down this road, it may not be able to stop.
AGL can't make coal add up
AGL CEO Andy Vesey and other power bosses say the economics of investing in new coal plants don't add up compared with wind and solar power.
Graeme Hunt to be AGL chairman
Former BHP Billiton iron ore head Graeme Hunt is to take the chairman role at major utility AGL Energy, replacing Jerry Maycock.
'There is no shortage of gas': UBS
Shell's and Origin Energy's LNG projects in Queensland have more than enough spare gas to supply the east coast market – at the right price.
Wind is now cheaper than we thought: Finkel
"Investors prefer wind and solar because they are now cheaper to build" than coal, says chief scientist Alan Finkel. Prices for wind generat...
Oil prices hit seven-month lows
Oil prices fell 2 per cent to seven-month lows overnight after increases in supply by several key producers.
