Energy retailers claim their margins are flat
The industry body representing big energy retailers says the ACCC's report on electricity prices fails to prove their margins are inflated.
CET may push energy prices up down or up
Rod Sims queried the consumer case for the proposed Clean Energy Target, saying it could help to push wholesale electricity prices down but renewable energy target subsidies may push up retail prices again leaving no net benefit
Oliver Yates to cash in on high energy prices
Oliver Yates is raising $250 million to write contracts with wind and solar farms that bet on National Electricity Market prices.
Kurdish crisis bigger threat to oil than Iran
Rising tensions in northern Iraq could have a much more immediate impact on oil flows than the nuclear issue.
Market power drives energy costs: ACCC
The ACCC's preliminary report into the energy market has identified a raft for factors for price hikes, warning skyrocketing prices are Australia's biggest economic crisis.
Energy prices will put heat on government
Energy prices and reliability will continue to be the most politically sensitive issue for the government.
Investment funds ride renewable energy gift horse
Investment funds are lining up for exposure to renewable energy assets as they eye big returns.
Saudi Aramco could shelve IPO
Saudi Aramco is considering shelving plans for an international public offering in favour of a private share sale.
Forget CET, scrap subsidies first
If renewable energy is so great, why does the government continue to subsidise it, making coal and gas investment uncompetitive?
Saudis rethink Aramco IPO plan
Saudi Arabia may sell shares in its state oil company in Riyadh next year and delay the international portion of the IPO.
