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A home-grown home refueller

Thu, 28 April 2011 OES CNG is in the final stages of developing its compressed natural gas home refuelling stations. Gas Today profiles the technology and the development of the CNG-fuelled vehicles market.

STTM price and quantity update

Thu, 16 December 2010 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the fortnight from 3–16 December 2010.

STTM price and quantity update

Wed, 1 December 2010 Gas Today tracks Short-Term Trading Market (STTM) data over the week from 26 November to 2 December 2010.

Global gas wrap

Wed, 20 October 2010 Gas Today provides a snapshot of what's happening in gas around the world.

Call for natural gas blueprint

Wed, 11 August 2010 In light of Australia’s oil self-sufficiency dropping to approximately fifty per cent, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has called on government leaders to establish a taskforce for the implementation of natural gas.

Paramedics: caring for the gas industry

It is important to ensure the safety of workers on any worksite, whether in a remote location or in an urban area. Gas Today talks to Aspen Medical’s Robert Ball and LifeAid’s Alan Close about the importance of having experienced medical staff on gas worksites.

NGV experts discuss the benefits of natural gas as a fuel

Tue, 9 February 2010 Australian Natural Gas Vehicles Association Executive Officer Ollie Clark and Executive Director of the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles explain why natural gas is being adopted globally as a fuel source for transport vehicles.

Powering up: FutureGAS 2010

Mon, 9 November 2009 To be held in Brisbane between 9 and 11 March 2010, the FutureGAS Conference and Exhibition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting natural gas events for 2010.

Are we exporting our energy future?

A key association representing Western Australia’s energy users is calling on governments and regulators to ensure affordable gas for long term domestic consumption. However representatives from Australia’s upstream gas industry have challenged the contention that Australia should flood the domestic market to ensure long-term cheap prices.

Gorgon gorging on LNG – new gas in WA

The Gorgon LNG Development has dominated industry news recently, with the joint venture partners announcing their final investment decision, construction contracts and gas sales and purchase agreements.

Emissions-reducing gas hot water system wins green award

Thu, 15 October 2009 Robert Bosch Australia's Bosch 26eco+ Gas Hot Water System has won the API Magazine Green Product of the Year in the annual GreenPlumbers Awards.

Moranbah power station opens

Thu, 1 October 2009 Energy Developments Limited’s (EDL’s) 45 megawatt (MW) power station, located at Moranbah North in Queensland, has been officially opened.

Naturally, it’s Gas

Australia’s move towards a carbon emissions trading scheme could herald the start of something big for the natural gas industry, with insiders saying that billions of dollars worth of gas projects will now be able to emerge from the wings.

Strong growth in gas production

Australian gas production grew strongly in the 12 months to 30 June 2007, reversing the previous year’s trend which saw flat national production.

Gas - a specialised stream at Energy 21C

Australia’s abundance of natural gas reserves will see this resource become increasingly important as an energy source for industrial and domestic consumers.

18 per cent gas in Qld by 2020

As part of Queensland’s ClimateSmart 2050 climate change strategy, the state aims to increase the percentage of its gas-fired energy generation from the current 13 percent to 18 per cent by 2020.

Industrial gas use - fuelling Australia’s growth

The industrial sector is the dominant gas consumer in Australia, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of demand. While this is significant, more substantial is the considerable rate of growth the sector is forecasted to undergo over the next 20 years.

Transporting Australia’s natural gas

Natural gas transmission is a major link in Australia’s gas industry chain. Sarah Robertson speaks with APIA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright about the gas transmission sector, the achievements, the challenges and the future for gas transmission.

Landfill gas businesses for sale

Mon, 13 July 2009 Energex has invited Expressions of Interest for seven landfill gas businesses, which have the capacity to generate approximately 6.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity.

Green LPG wins design award

Standards Australia has recognised Elgas for the development of its lightweight and environmentally friendly LPG cylinder SWAP’n’GO GREEN with an Australian International Design Award.

Gas fitters: enhancing appliances

Plumbers not only deal with the planning, installation and repair of water piping, wastewater and sewerage systems, but also the fitting of gas appliances. Stephanie Mizzi caught up with Peter Lawson, co-owner of plumbing company Lawson Bros, to talk about the benefits of using gas appliances.