Energy
Queensland energy companies deliver $6.3 million a day to the state
About $1 billion was returned to customers while government-owned energy companies were delivering $2.3 billion to the state government in dividends and tax payments.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Renewables
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue joins hydrogen push with CSIRO tie-up
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has partnered with the CSIRO to develop new hydrogen fuel technologies.
- by Cole Latimer
Electricity
'This won't reduce power bills': Industry rubbishes forced divestment plan
Energy groups say the government's proposed powers to force power generators to sell off assets won't help reduce power prices and could be unconstitutional.
- by Cole Latimer
Angus Taylor
Labor announces $15 billion to 'turbo charge' renewables sector
Mr Taylor has hinted the Coalition may block a future Shorten government from resurrecting the National Energy Guarantee
- by Nicole Hasham
Analysis
Bill Shorten
On climate policy, Bill Shorten has learnt from the political disasters that swamped Gillard and Rudd
Bill Shorten is making sure he does not repeat the pain of the last Labor government if he is leads the next one.
- by David Crowe
APA Group
'Sun will come up tomorrow': APA 'disappointed' not surprised by CKI rejection
Gas pipeliner APA's chief Mick McCormack has called the government's decision to reject Hong Kong-based utility CKI's $13 billion takeover for the company "disappointing".
- by Cole Latimer
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ALP
Labor to dispense with bipartisanship in power plan targeting coal workers and energy efficiency
A future Labor government will not rely on a potentially hostile Senate in its efforts to encourage renewables investment.
- by Nicole Hasham
Analysis
APA Group
Government blocks CKI's $13b pipeline bid
The government has handed down its final decision on Hong Kong utility CKI's takeover bid for gas pipeline company APA, outright rejecting the proposal.
- by Cole Latimer
Petrol prices
Blackouts and Coles Express wipe Viva Energy earnings predictions
A major blackout and poor refining performance have forced petroleum company Viva Energy to drop its earnings forecasts, wiping $770 million off its value on Monday.
- by Cole Latimer
ALP
Labor poised to sign off on long-awaited energy plan
The policy, due to be considered by shadow cabinet on Monday, is expected to include a framework modelled on the now-defunct National Energy Guarantee.
- by Nicole Hasham
Santos
Competition watchdog clears Santos' $3 billion takeover of Quadrant
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose oil and gas giant Santos’ acquisition of the West Australian gas company.
- by Cole Latimer