Jemena has announced plans to enable reverse supply for its Eastern Gas Pipeline (EGP), which could enable up to 300TJ of gas per day to be sent from New South Wales to Victoria. Commissioned in the year 2000, the 797km EGP has traditionally brought gas from the Bass Strait into the New South Wales and Sydney market and has at […]
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AEMO releases 2024 Gas Statement of Opportunities report
Kody Cook Gas, News, Spotlight, Sustainability 0AEMO has released its 2024 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report, which has warned of a significant gap in supply for the southern states in 2028 due to decreased production from the Bass Strait, and stated that new investment is needed to make up the shortfall. The 2024 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report signals that new investment is urgently […]
Gladstone gas supply cut off by pipeline fire
Steph Barker Disaster Management, Gas, News, Pipelines, Spotlight 0A fire has broken out at Jemena’s Queensland Gas Pipeline (QGP) near Bauhinia Downs, Queensland. 6 March update Jemena crews have successfully completed make-safe activities on a portion of the QGP. As a next step, Jemena said that it is now developing its restoration plan and working with stakeholders involved in supplying gas to the QGP. This work involves mobilising […]
New flow meter detecting dangerous methane leaks
Kody Cook Asset management, Gas, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, Sponsored Editorial 0Engineers monitoring natural gas compressors for dry seal leaks of toxic, combustible methane (CH4) gas will find the ST75 Series Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides them with precision CH4 gas monitoring to detect hazardous, non-compliant and costly gas leaks. The compact ST75 Series Air/Gas Flow Meters offer accurate, repeatable CH4 measurement to meet environmental regulations, […]
EnergyAustralia’s $300M gas-fired power station opens
Steph Barker Electricity, Gas, News, Spotlight 0EnergyAustralia’s $300 million Tallawarra B gas-fired power station has officially opened after two years of construction. Tallawarra B, a fast-start 320MW gas-fired power station, is set to supply the New South Wales electricity system with a flexible capacity asset designed to support system reliability as more renewables enter the system and coal-fired power stations retire. EnergyAustralia said the new Tallawarra […]
Jemena releases Draft Pricing and Services Plan for consultation
Steph Barker Electricity, Gas, News, Spotlight, Stakeholder Engagement 0Jemena is seeking feedback on its Draft Pricing and Services Plan, following an 18-month community and customer consultation period. The document outlines how Jemena will manage its New South Wales gas distribution network – which services more than 1.5 million customers across Sydney and parts of regional New South Wales – over the next five years, as the company responds […]
Australian Energy Producers (AEP) has called on the Federal Government to fund new gas supply in the Federal Budget, in order to avoid projected gas shortfalls on Australia’s east and west coasts, in its 2024-25 Federal Budget submission. The submission said that increased funding in gas exploration is needed to avoid forecast shortages, put downward pressure on prices and secure […]
Fall in wholesale electricity prices revealed in AER market report
Steph Barker Electricity, Gas, News, Retail, Spotlight 0The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has revealed that average annual wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market (NEM) fell significantly in 2023 in its latest Wholesale Markets Quarterly Report. Average annual wholesale electricity prices fell by between 44 per cent and 64 per cent, while average annual east coast gas market spot prices fell by 43 per cent in […]
The Federal Government has announced that more than 260PJ of gas will be made available between 2023 and 2033 through two new enforceable supply commitments under the Gas Code of Conduct exemptions framework. The commitments, made by Esso and Woodside, are expected to be sufficient to power east-coast gas-fired power stations for around two and a half years. The government […]
By Kirstin Crothers Gas supply shortages are predicted to impact Australia’s utility sector, with the risk of blackouts during the peak summer and winter months a serious concern for independent authorities like the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). In the lead-up to the Australian Domestic Gas Outlook (ADGO) Conference 2024, key speakers […]
New EnergyAustralia gas power station completes successful test fire
Steph Barker Gas, News, Projects, Spotlight 0EnergyAustralia has announced it has successfully completed the first test fire of its new 316MW Tallawarra B gas power station, located on the shores of Lake Illawarra at Yallah, New South Wales. EnergyAustralia said once commissioned, the $300 million Tallawarra B gas power station will power up to 180,000 homes and businesses during peak demand periods, providing system reliability and […]
The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the updated Gas Substitution Roadmap – which is set to help Victorians reduce their reliance on expensive fossil gas and ease cost-of-living pressures. The roadmap outlines the next steps for Victoria’s transition from fossil gas to cheaper, more modern electrical appliances. Fossil gas is no longer the cheap and […]
Inside the nerve centre that powers Origin’s gas supply network
Utility Journalist Asset management, Features, Gas, Pipelines, Sustainability 0Origin Energy manages one of the largest gas supply networks in Australia, and controls and monitors thousands of gas assets as part of Australia Pacific LNG’s coal seam gas to liquefied natural gas project in Queensland. Here we take a look behind the scenes at the technology and operations used in the utility’s Brisbane Central Control Room (BCCR). In a […]
Hydrogen Park Gladstone begins construction
Yasmin Isaacs Gas, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Water 0The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has announced that Hydrogen Park (HyP) Gladstone in Queensland, Australia’s first city-wide renewable hydrogen blending project has commenced construction. HyP Gladstone is a small demonstration facility in Queensland designed to produce renewable hydrogen to start to decarbonise gas supply in Gladstone, and is supported by the Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy 2019–2024, as well as […]
First hydrogen stand-alone power system developed in VIC
Yasmin Isaacs Electricity, Gas, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0Boundary Power has developed a first-of-its-kind, relocatable, hydrogen integrated stand-alone power system (HiSAPS) in Victoria, aided by funding from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). On 9 October 2023, the Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, visited the Ampcontrol manufacturing site in Ringwood to see the demonstration unit in action, powering the internal […]
Fed Gov opens consultations for Future Gas Strategy
Yasmin Isaacs Coal seam gas, Electricity, Gas, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The Australian Government has opened consultations and released a paper on a national Future Gas Strategy, which aims to help industries, households and the government make decisions about the future role of gas. Federal Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, said Australia’s gas policy settings were important for Australia’s energy security, for business and industry, for the environment and for local […]
Power crews on standby during gas turbine maintenance
Steph Barker Asset management, Company news, Gas, Maintenance, News, Spotlight 0Local and specialist crews from Western Power will be on standby as essential planned maintenance is undertaken on Synergy’s two gas turbine generators at Mungarra between 2–24 October 2023. The gas turbine generators act as a backup power supply for Geraldton and surrounds and can be used for significant planned or unplanned outages on Western Power’s network by ‘islanding’ the […]
CSIRO announces international clean energy research projects
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, Electricity, Gas, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The CSIRO is among six of the county’s leading research institutions that are collaborating with international researchers to tackle challenges in clean energy production and storage, with two multilateral research programs announced. In a joint effort between Australia, the US, Canada, and the UK, two multilateral research projects have been announced today as part of the National Science Foundation Global […]
Demolition contract awarded for AGL power station
Yasmin Isaacs Batteries & Storage, Company news, Contracts awarded, Electricity, Gas, News, Spotlight 0AGL has appointed a demolition services company to engage in the first phase of demolition for its Torrens Island ‘A’ power station in Adelaide, expected to begin in October 2023. The McMahon Group has been granted the demolition contract with AGL for the first phase, with the contract involving the removal of turbine hall equipment and demolition works to flue […]
Safe and accurate monitoring for gas control systems
Kody Cook Gas, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, Sponsored Editorial 0The close control of toxic and/or combustible gases requires specialised technology for the continuous monitoring of analysers to ensure their safe and effective use, protecting employees and ensuring end-product quality. Validation of uninterrupted flow to the analsyer is necessary to alert system operators should the analyser fail to measure or operate for a range of reasons, including blocked sample tubes, […]
Sydney votes to ban gas in new buildings
Kody Cook Electricity, Gas, News, Policy, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The City of Sydney council has passed a motion that looks to introduce a new policy that will require new homes and businesses in the area to be gas free. The motion, moved by Councillor (Waskam) Emelda Davis, and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor, Sylvie Ellsmore, will insert new clauses into the council’s planning rules to require new homes and […]
Penalties for VIC energy distributors increase up to $10M
Kody Cook Company news, Electricity, Gas, News, Policy, Spotlight 0The Victorian Government is implementing an increase to penalties for gas and electricity distributors, with companies that commit serious breaches facing penalties of up to $10 million. The new penalty amounts will apply to Victorian gas and electricity distribution businesses for breaches of the Electricity Distribution and Gas Distribution System Codes of Practice that result in severe consumer harm or […]
The Western Australian Government has updated the WA Domestic Gas Policy for Perth and Canning Basin, and exemptions will not be considered in an effort to secure the state’s gas supply and support long-term economic and industrial development. The update follows the August 2020 update to the WA Domestic Gas Policy, which prevents the export of onshore gas through the […]
Gas to support renewable energy transition
Kody Cook Electricity, Gas, News, Spotlight, Sustainability 0A new report has said that Australia’s transition to renewable energy sources may actually see an increase in emissions in the short term, unless it is supported by gas infrastructure. The report – The role of Gas Infrastructure in Australias’ Energy Transition – was commissioned by AGIG, APA Group, and Jemena and was authored by by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), […]
AGL has hosted its inaugural Latrobe Valley Energy Hub Day at the Loy Yang Power Station in Gippsland, Victoria. The event is designed to share future plans for the site and was attended by the Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, as well as local community and business groups. AGL Chief Operating Officer, Markus Brokhof, said AGL was […]
APA Group (APA) has launched its Northern Goldfields Interconnect (NGI) pipeline, with the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas pipeline now connected to Goldfields Gas pipeline. Western Australia Minister for Energy, Bill Johnston, officially opened the pipeline, which is set to provide greater energy security for Western Australia’s resources sector. The Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas pipeline is a 580km buried […]
The Victorian Government has announced that gas connections will be phased out from all new builds from 2024, transitioning houses to all-electric. From 1 January 2024, planning permits for new homes and residential subdivisions will only connect to all-electric networks, with houses taking advantage of more efficient, cheaper and cleaner electric appliances. These changes will apply to all new homes […]
New APPEA QLD Director announced
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, Events, Gas, News, People and appointments 0The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has announced its newest state director, who will ensure that Queensland continues to move towards the path to net zero. Keld Knudsen has joinedAPPEA’s Brisbane office as the new Queensland Director, after he previously served a decade with the organisation from 2011–2021. APPEA said that Mr Knudsen has extensive experience in energy […]
APA appoints new Board Director
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, Events, Gas, News, People and appointments, Projects, Spotlight 0Industrial gas supplier, APA Group, has appointed a new APA Board Director, effective from September 2023. Nino Ficca will serve as an Independent Non-executive Director to the Board of APA Group Limited and APA Infrastructure Limited, effective from 1 September 2023. Mr Ficca’s previous experience includes AusNet Services Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, which he held for more than […]
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